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haustive collection of native woods, some of them, noticeably the 

 Japanese -and Germans, evincing their appreciation by copying 

 the printed labels on the 100 species. A foreign entomologist 

 spent the best part of several days in studying the large collection 

 of insects injurious to forest trees, during which he, also, copied 

 all the labels and printed explanations found there. The forester 

 in charge of the out-door nursery was in frequent demand by 

 visitors who wanted detailed information in regard to the tech- 

 nique of the silvicultural work displayed in that enclosure. 



In recognition of the attractive and comprehensive character of 

 the entire exhibit the Jury of Awards granted three grand prizes, 

 three gold medals, and four silver medals. The superintendent of 

 forests was awarded a gold medal as collaborator, and the gen- 

 tlemen who assisted in the preparation of the collection received 

 a silver medal each. 



ANNUAL LUMBER PRODUCTION. 



Although the cutting of timber on the Forest Preserve is pro- 

 hibited by law, lumbering operations on private lands is carried 

 on throughout the Adirondack wilderness, and on a scale more 

 extensive than ever before. In order that there may be a better 

 understanding as to forestry conditions in this State, and the 

 extent to which its timber resources are annually decreasing, the 

 law requires that the annual report of the Commission shall con- 

 tain a statement showing the amount of timber cut the previous 

 year in the Adirondack and Catskill forests for all purposes 

 except fuel. 



There are 491 firms or individuals engaged in manufacturing 

 lumber, pulp, excelsior, staves, heading, wood acid, shoe lasts, 

 furniture, etc., that obtain their stock of raw material from the 

 Adirondack and Catskill forests. It does not seem necessary 



