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ficial forms. The large one now at the Pan-American exposi- 
tion will also be placed on exhibition as soon as it is returned. — 
Voluntary observers. Most of the persons cooperating with the 
office in 1899 and 1900 in this capacity have continued to render 
substantial aid this season. Their number has naturally de- 
creased somewhat, and, on account of the pressure of work in 
early spring, due to the preparation of the exhibit at Buffalo, 
there was little opportunity to strengthen their ranks. Many 
valuable observations were made, and summaries of the reports 
will be found on p. 776-800. . | 
Acknowledgments. The entomologist is under obligations to | 
other workers along the same lines. To Dr L. O. Howard, chief 
of the division of entomology of the United States department - 
of agriculture, and his staff, special acknowledgments are due 
for the determination of a great many insects and for promptly 
placing information at my disposal. Prof. J. H. Comstock of 
Cornell university deserves special mention for so kindly placing 
the facilities of his department at the service of-the ento- 
mologic field station, and for giving the work such hearty sup- 
port. | 
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the continued support and 
encouragement given by the regents during the past year. The 
work has necessarily been somewhat hampered by the moving 
into new quarters and by unforeseen changes in the staff, but 
the outlook for the future is most auspicious. 
Respectfully submitted 
Epuraim Porter FELT 
Staite entomologist 
Office of the state entomologist : 
Albany 15 Oct. 1901 
