24 THE AMERICAN MONTHLY. [January. 



MICROSCOPICAL DIRECTORY AND STATISTICS. 



During the Census year (1890) it is proposed to collect and publish 

 in the American Monthly Microscopical yoi4rnal some statistics con- 

 cerning Microscopy and the use of the microscope. Later, a directory 

 will be published if sufficient encouragement is received. It is re- 

 quested that the following questions be answered by every one to whom 

 any of them apply. The answers will not be published in a way to 

 expose any individual's personal affairs but will be compiled and used 

 in totals. [Please number your answ^ers from i to 17 to correspond 

 with questions, and mail them to C. W. Smiley, Washington, D. C] 



I. Do you own a microscope.^ 



3. What was its cost.? 



3. Of whose make is the stand and what pattern is it.? 



4. What objectives have you } What accessories .?.... 



5. How many mounts have you collected.? 



6. Do you wish to exchange mounts.? What kinds.? 



7. To what extent did you use the microscope in 1889.? 



8. Of what microscopical periodicals have you files.? 



9. Have you ever engaged in photo-micrography.? 



10. Are you a teacher whose duties involve the use of the microscope .? 

 If so, what chair in what institution.? 



11. If an "amateur" or student, what time and study did you devote 

 to the subject in 1889.? Canyon mount objects.? 



13. Are you in favor of or opposed to the present tariff on slides and 

 instruments? 



13. What societies in your vicinity give attention to microscopy.? 

 Give name of Secretary and his address.? 



14. What articles on microscopic subjects did you write in 18S9.? 

 Where were they published.? 



15. What physicians of your acquaintance own or use microscopes.? 



16. Give names and addresses of any other persons interested in mi- 

 croscopy. 



17. Give your name, occupation, and address. 



