ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 9 



in the preparations of the sections referring to statistics of losses and 

 to winds. 



I wish to acknowledge, especially, the efficient assistance of Mr. L. O. 

 Howard, who has aided me during the preparation of the entire report. 

 I am, sir, with much respect, your obedient servant, 



J. HENRY COMSTOCK, 



Entomologist. 

 Hon. WM. G. LE Due, 



Commissioner of Agriculture. 



