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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 



Bozeman, Montana, December 1, 1922. 

 To His Excellency, 



Governor Joseph M. Dixon, 

 Helena, Montana. 

 My dear Sir: 



I have the honor to hand you herewith my report as State Entom- 

 ologist. For purposes of economy in printing no report was issued 

 for last year (1921) and the present report covers the activities of 

 this office for the years 1921 and 1922. It is our intention in the fu- 

 ture to submit one report in each biennium. 



The county insect pest law, enacted by the last legislative af^sem- 

 bly, has proved of much value to us in conducting campaigns for the 

 control of grasshoppers. It will serve equally well in meeting other 

 emergency conditions as they arise. The State Entomologist's office, 

 working jointly with county agents and aided by the county insect 

 pest law, makes an effective system which already has resulted in much 

 saving to tlic State. 



Very respectfully, 



R. A. COOLEY, 



State Entomologist. 



