By reference to the collection and notes, it is found that seventy- 

 eight species of insects were observed and taken on the locust trees 

 during the season, those mentioned above being the principal ones 

 doing damage. Of this number, forty-five species were found feed- 

 ing on some part of the trees. It is my intention to continue the 

 investigation of thes locust tree insects during the coming summer 

 and until a more complete report can be made. The results of 

 which will appear in a future special bulletin. In the meantime, if 

 those receiving this report who are interested in the investigation, 

 will report their observations aS to the amount of locust timber and 

 its value in their respective localities or counties, the extent of the 

 damage from injurious insects and such other observations of inter- 

 est which may from time to time be made, it will aid very materially 

 in making the future bulletin of special value to every one interested 

 in the preservation of this, one of the most valuable timbers in the 

 State. 



