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NEW-YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The committee to whom the entomological report of Asa Fitch, 
M. D., was committed, most respectfully report, 
That they have examined said report with much interest, and 
that it displays great care, as well as research, in relation to the 
insects injurious to fruit trees, which are there described: The 
minuteness with which the habits of the insects are detailed must 
render this one of the most valuable contributions that has ever 
been presented in this country. This is but the commencement 
of a most valuable work, all important to the farmers and fruit¬ 
growers of our State and country, and the Society can in no way 
contribute more satisfactorily to the advancement of this great in¬ 
terest than by continuing this work which has been so auspici¬ 
ously commenced. Dr. Fitch has established a reputation as one 
of the ablest entomologists of our country, and this work will but 
add to his reputation. 
The committee report that the work here submitted is in every 
respect adapted to carry out the objects of the Society in com¬ 
mencing this examination, and they trust that the appropriation 
will be continued, in order to carry forward a work so important 
to the interests of agriculture, and to the advancement of entomo¬ 
logical science in our State. 
W. ICELT.Y, 
B. P. JOHNSON, 
Committee. 
