FORESTER'S ANNUAL REPORT, 1914. 
Cincinnati, December 31, 1914, 
Mr. C. H. Meeds, 
Park Engineer. 
Dear Sir: 
SPRAYING— SCALE DISEASES. 
On account of the reorganization of this department, which took 
place the middle of November, at which time the scale spraying should 
have been started, this work was not begun. It will, therefore, be 
necessary to do this spraying during the coming spring. 
INSECTS. 
The insect spraying during the past year was successful, very 
little damage being done by leaf-eating insects. 
ELM-LEAF BEETLE. 
Through the courtesy of the State Agricultural Commission, I was 
issued a special commission to handle this pest in Cincinnati. I was 
therefore able to conduct various experiments resulting in the com- 
plete control of this pest. Thirty-eight private properties were affected 
with the elm-leaf beetle and were sprayed under the direction of the 
department. 
INFORMATION. 
During the past year I have made 170 inspections of private 
properties and have answered 90 applicants by telephone. This work 
has proved popular and has made many friends for the Park Depart- 
ment. 
LECTURES. 
Eleven lectures have been given during the past year, before 
schools, Business Men's Clubs and Improvement Associations. 
ENTOMOLOGICAL EXHIBIT. 
I have already submitted to your Honorable Board prices on the 
entomological exhibit and have secured the co-operation of Associate 
State Entomologist J. S. Houser, in the preparation of the scale 
exhibit. The decision of the Board is all that is necessary to purchase 
these exhibits. 
