DR. EDWARD F. BIGELOW. 



Nature Lovers need not be told of the Agassiz Association. It is every- 

 where recognized as one of the most powerful forces which has caused the 

 present wave of nature study to spread over our land. Founded in 1875, it 

 had in 1890 one thousand "Chapters" and a membership of more than thirty 

 thousand. Its phenomenal growth during each successive year has made the 

 institution of such vast proportions that it needs no introduction. 



Dr. Edward F. Bigelow, President of the Association and Publisher of 

 The Guide to Nature, its official organ, has taken the warmest interest during 

 the past year in my plan of giving free instruction to amateur entomologists, and 

 kindly permits the correspondence course to be published under the auspices of 

 the Association. I am very proud to claim membership in the Agassiz Asso- 

 ciation and accept his offer with a grateful appreciation of the distinction it 

 confers. 



Full particulars regarding the objects of the Association may be obtained 

 by addressing "Edward F. Bigelow, Arcadia, Sound Beach, Conn." The 

 Guide to Nature, subscription price $1.00 a year, is recommended to all 

 correspondents. 



We are pleased to present the reproduction of a photograph of Dr. 

 Bigelow sitting at his office desk. 



