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however, at the height of the flying season there was a strong south- 
easterly gale, which probably scattered the flying females a considera- 
ble distance. Replying to inquiries which had been made concerning 
the present condition of the territory infested by the gypsy moth, he 
stated that the work had been carried on along the lines of previous 
years with good results. An early appropriation permitted an exten- 
sive preparation for the larval season, and over 300 acres of badly 
infested woodland were cut over and put inorder. In spite of the sea- 
son, which greatly favored the increase of the insect, and an insuffi- 
cient appropriation, marked progress had been made along the lines of 
extermination. The city of Cambridge was cited as one case where 
over 1,200 infested estates had been cleared of the moth. The outly- 
ing region still contains scattered colonies, but in each town the num- 
ber of these colonies is less than that of previous years. The infested 
region has been thoroughly examined and is now under control. The 
great need is for funds with which to carry on an aggressive campaign 
over the whole district. In 1891 the problem was, Whether or not the 
gypsy moth could be exterminated. This is a problem no longer. The 
moth can be exterminated, as has been proved in countless instances. 
A more serious problem, however, confronts the committee having the 
- work in charge, viz: How to obtain sufficient funds for the needs of the 
work. The protection which Massachusetts is giving other States 
was touched upon, and the statement made that there seemed to be a 
growing feeling on the part of the people throughout the State that 
other States should share in the expense of combating this insect. 
Upon request of Mr. Howard, Mr. Kirkland stated that the present 
year there had been a marked disposition on the part of the caterpillars 
to remain away from the burlap, possibly as a result of natural selee- 
tion, but more probably explained by the fact that the damp weather 
of the past season has Jed to an abundant growth of foliage, thus afford- 
ing the insects ample shade, and, to a certain extent, protection from 
their natural enemies. 
The following paper was then read: 
NOTES ON THE MALODOROUS CARABID, NOMIUS PYGMZAUS, DEJ. 
By WALTER B. BARROWS, Agricultural College, Michigan. 
In the summer of 1895 my attention was called once or twice toa 
peculiarly offensive odor which appeared suddenly at night and lasted 
only a few moments, disappearing as suddenly and mysteriously as it 
came. This was on the grounds of the Michigan Agricultural College, 
Ingham County, and the odor was noticed while sitting on the piazza 
of my own house. Mentioning it to my neighbors, | found that they 
had noticed the same thing occasionally, but had attached no impor- 
tance to the matter. One lady, however, stated that while sitting on 
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