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heavy rains and floods in January and February and before 
February was over the frost was out of the ground except 
in shaded places. The summer and autumn were remark- 
able for plentiful and timely showers, the lawns remaining 
green throughout without artificial watering. 
Mosquitoes were more prevalent this season than for- 
merly, owing partly to the favorable season and partly to 
the fact that the frequent heavy rains removed the oil 
used in combatting them. The elm leaf beetle was almost 
entirely absent. The tent caterpillar was very abundant 
in the early spring but was so thoroughly destroyed that 
it has been difficult to locate an egg cluster about the 
grounds. The damage from the hickory bark beetle was 
very slight. The ash borer continues to be destructive, 
although all known means have been employed to prevent 
its spread. One new insect, the European pine-shoot 
moth, detected by Dr. Seaver, caused some damage to the 
dwarf pines. This insect is comparatively new to the 
country, and by prompt action we hope to keep it in check. 
The more easily combatted insects, such as scales, have 
been held in check by spraying with the usual contact 
poisons. 
Publications 
JouRNAL 
The Journal has been published for each month during 
the year, making a volume of 264 pages, with 23 plates 
and a map showing the recent addition to the Garden. 
Mycotocia 
This periodical has appeared on alternate months during 
the year, making a volume of 357 pages, with 23 plates 
and 13 figures. 
Norty American Fiora 
Volume 9, part 4, containing descriptions of Agaricaceae 
(pars), by Gertrude S. Burlingham, W. A. Murrill, and L. 
H. Pennington, appeared April 30, 1915. 
