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of Europe. This herbarium will also be put in order, and secured 

 in a proper case. 



The Regents hope also to be able, during the present year, to 

 commence a General Herbarium; one which will admit within it 

 the plants of all climes and countries. 



The Regents find much difficulty in initiating effective measures 

 for the formation of a collection expressive of the economic geo- 

 logy of the State, in consequence of the want of an adequate 

 appropriation for the purpose. For this they must rely on the wise 

 liberality of the Legislature. 



It is hoped that by the voluntary aid of Entomologists, the 

 the Regents may be able during the current year to commence a 

 collection of the Insects of the State, and especially of those which 

 are injurious to the farmer, the horticulturist and the forest. 



In the Natural History of New- York, Dr. Dekay mentions that 

 the Great White Pelican {Pelecanus trachyrhincus) was once abun- 

 dant in portions of the State, but had, as he believed, wholly dis- 

 appeared. It is therefore worthy of record that one of these birds 

 was killed, last May, on the Seneca lake. 



The Regents note with pleasure the fact that the State Cabinet 

 has been visited th^ past year by unprecedented numbers of people, 

 and has, they believe, yielded more pleasure and instruction than 

 at any previous period. It reflects honor upon the State ; and its 

 importance to science, and its healthful influence upon the public 

 seem to demand our most strenuous efforts to enlarge and perfect 

 its collections. 



Respectfully submitted, 



By Order of the Regents. 



JOHN V. L. PRUYN, 



Chancellor of the University. 



