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squares. The temporary advantage of the use of this machine no 

 doubt will be considerable and may materially protect the early cot- 

 ton ; it probably will not be of much service as a protection for late 

 cotton or the second crop. 



L. 0. Howard, 



Entomologist. 

 Approved : 



James Wilson, 



Secretary. 



Washington, D. C, July l, 1898. 



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