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The following instructions for the collection and forwarding of bark 
beetle specimens are given: Look for evidence of the typical engravings 
between the bark and the sapvrood in ^eac and dying elns (in case of the 
European bark beetles, the egg galleries are generally parallel to the 
Grain of the tree). Collect the nature beetles if found, and a complete 
engraving if possible. Kill the beetles in alcohol or formalin and place 
the material in a tight container (preferably strong cardboard, light wood, 
or netal) for no.il ing. 
In all cases enclose or for^ar'l information giving the location \7here 
the samples vvere collected, together with as full a description as possible 
relative to the general conditions of the trees sampled and the extent of 
such conditions. 
