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cipal groups, and remarks on a few species of economic interest or extraordinary 
splendor, nothing is attempted. Not only American but exotic forms are em- 
braced, and a fair number of illustrations—some of them distressingly familiar— 
are given. To the Entomologist there is nothing of special interest: to the general - 
reader there is enough to hold his attention. lf the remainder of the work be as 
superficial as what we have seen of the Entomological portion, the title 
“Standard’’ is a misnomer. Of course no criticism is intended adverse to Messrs. 
Fernald and Edwards. Their work is the best that could be produced under the 
circumstances, and Prof. Fernald’s review of the Heterocera in 30 pages is cer-. 
tainly as well done as it could possibly be in that space. Referring again to the 
illustrations, it is certainly inexcusable that fig. 557 is given as that of a Tineid, 
while in fact it is placed in our lists among the Zygaenidae and is probably a 
Lithosiid. Fig. 561, as the ‘‘codling moth” is certainly the poorest portrait of 
that insect that was ever perpetrated. Prof. Fernald disclaims all responsibility 
for figures, and we do not believe that he would be guilty of such blunders. 
J. B.S. 
Notice to Readers. 
' With this number, the Bulletin of the Brooklyn Entomological 
Society ceases to exist. For seven years we have done our mite toward 
advancing the science of Entomology, and have gradually grown and 
received support from every hand. It is with a feeling of pride that we 
look back and note improvement in our paper. 
The unanimous expression of the desirability of a union of Entomo- 
logical Journals into one paper which might call to it the support ofall — 
those interested in Entomology, led to negotiations between the represent- 
atives of the ‘‘Bulletin” and ‘‘Papilio”; resulting in an arrengment for 
the issuing of a new publication, for which the name ‘‘Entomologica 
Americana” was decided on. 
It was decided that the new Journal should be issued by the Brook- 
lyn Entomological Society, and the measures taken by that Society for 
the support of the new Journal.are found in the following by-laws of the 
Society. : 
The first number of the new Journal which we commend to all 
Entomologists will be issued in April and will be sent to the subscribers 
of two Journal above named. It will be edited by Mr. John B. Smith, 
and the subscription price will be $2.00 per annum. 
Tue PusiicaTIon COMMITTEE. 
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