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lina in connoctioii with tlie purcliase of forest reserves and tlieir protection ; timber 

 tests, including- strengtli of timber, preservation of timber, timber suitable to produce 

 pulp, distillation of certain woods and drying certain woods; suggested forestry legisla- 

 tion ; report on tlie swamp lands and tlieir drainage in North Carolina ; suggested drain- 

 age legislation : report on magnetic observations made during biennial period ; report on 

 the economic value of the fisheries of North Carolina : report on the survey made In 

 Albemarle, Croatan. and Pamlico sounds by the Coast and Geodetic Survey ; suggested 

 fisheries legislation. 



Samples of luiy mineral found in tlie State may be sent to the otiice of the 

 Geological and Economic Survey for identification, and the same will be classi- 

 fied free of charge. It must be understood, however, that no assays or quan- 

 titative DETERMINATIONS WILL BE MADE. Samples sliould be in a lump form if 

 possible, and marked plainly on outside of package with name of sender, post- 

 office address, etc. ; a letter should accompany sample and stamp should be 

 enclosed for reply. 



These publications are mailed to libraries and to individuals who may 

 desire information on any of the special subjects named, free of charge, except 

 that in each case applicants for the reports should forward the amount of 

 postage needed, as indicated above, for mailing the bulletins desired, to the 

 State Geologist, Chapel Hill, X. C. 



