lvi Trans. Acad. Sci. of St. Louis. 
Professor William Trelease presented, with numerous 
lantern illustrations, an oral abstract of a paper on the 
Mexican fiber Agaves known as Zapupe.?? 
The following resolution, recommended by the Council, 
was adopted: 
Realizing that the whole country is taking stock of the natural 
resources which remain, and believing that the conservation in par- 
ticular of the forest and water resources of the State of Missouri are 
of particular interest to the people of this State; realizing, further- 
more, that available statistics show that there has been a decrease of 
29% in the amount of lumber produced in the State during the last 
ten years; realizing, furthermore, the importance of conserving the 
forest and water resources of the State not only from the standpoint 
of the timber to be actually used for building and other purposes, but 
also with the view that the conservation of the forests within the 
boundaries of the State is desirable in order that the water supplies 
may be conserved, the farming lands preserved in their integrity 
and opportunities preserved for recreation grounds for the people; 
realizing, also, that some twenty-four States have already taken 
advanced steps looking toward the conservation of their forest and 
water resources, be it 
Resolved, That the Academy of Science of St. Louis endorses 
the report made by the forest and water commissions to the Gov- 
ernor, and endorses the bills now pending before the Legislature of 
Missouri, looking toward the appointment of permanent Forest and 
Water Commissions, and that copies of this resolution be sent to the 
Governor and presiding officers of the Senate and House of Repre- 
sentatives. 
The following report of the Entomological Section was 
submitted: 
St. Louis, Mo., May 3, 1909. 
To the Academy of Science of St. Louis: 
In reporting the progress of the Entomological Section I wish 
first to ask your pardon for the long interval which I have allowed 
to pass since my last report in January of this year. Lack of time 
and absence from the city for some time are the causes. 
The section has held its meetings regularly on the last Thursday 
evening of each month, except in January, when there was lack of a 
quorum, owing to the inclement weather. 
The average attendance was eight members and five visitors. At 
the March meeting Mr. Ernest Schwarz presented a case containing 
bark of white oak upon which was placed a number of underwing 
moths (Catocalae) showing the remarkable color protection of these 
Published in the Transactions, Vol. XVIII, No. 3. 
