WORK DONE FROM ITHACA, N. Y. 
Not being able to begin work in the field early enough to make 
observations during the blossoming period, circular letters were sent 
to prominent growers in Idaho asking them to conduct observations 
and begin experiments. 
Letter No. 1 asked for observations in regard to the times of bloom- 
ing, etc., and on life of the insect during that period. Several ren- 
dered valuable aid by making excellent observations. 
Letter No. 2 asked several growers to begin cooperative experiments, 
which the writer would complete when he arrived upon the field. In 
every case the freeze of June 5 left no apples upon the trees which 
were selected for the experiments. Much work had been done by 
some growers in starting these tests. 
Letter No. 3 was sent to 60 growers in different parts of the State 
asking that band records be kept. The fruit growers responded well 
to this request, and over 40 replies were received. Many valuable 
records were obtained. 
TEACHERS' INSTITUTES. 
During the summer the writer addressed four teachers' institutes 
upon the subject of the codling moth, the aggregate number of teachers 
present being about 180. 
In each of these talks the damage caused by the insect and the impor- 
tance of the subject were dwelt upon. A brief but fundamental 
sketch of the life history was given, fully illustrated by photographs 
and specimens of the insect's work. The most approved methods of 
control were explained and the results obtained by the same were 
given. The teachers were told how they might introduce the subject 
into their school work as a nature-study topic. Directions were given 
as to the method of presenting the work and collection of specimens. 
In these talks the writer took great pains to interest the teachers and 
has been rewarded by knowing that, in a great number of instances, 
the teachers put the suggestions into practice. 
On account of the small fruit crop no summer meeting of the State hor- 
ticultural society was held. Two farmers' meetings were addressed — 
one at Caldwell and another at Mountainhome. The attendance was 
poor, but the interest shown amply repaid the efforts exerted. 
STATUS OF THE FRUIT CROP FOR 1901. 
Early in the spring the fruit crop of 1901 promised to be large. A 
sudden freeze June 5, at which time apples were about the size of 
marbles, practically ruined all prospect for a good crop. About Boise 
prunes and peaches were all killed, and in some orchards no apples 
were left, while in others considerably over half a crop remained. In 
other sections conditions were about the same. Mr. McPherson esti- 
