“DIRECTOR'S REPORT FOR 1008.* 
To the Honorable Board of Control of ‘the New York Agricultural 
Experiment Station: 
GENTLEMEN.— I have the honor to submit herewith a report of 
the activities of this institution for the year 1908, together with a 
statement of its condition and needs. 
ADMINISTRATION. 
STATION STAFF. 
It is gratifying to report that the changes in the Station Staff dur- 
ing 1908 were less than for many previous years. In general, con- 
tinuity of service, especially in scientific inquiry, makes for efficiency 
of service. 
Nathaniel O. Booth, for several years Assistant Horticulturist, 
severed his connection with the institution on November 15th. Dur- 
ing the last few years of Mr. Booth’s connection with the institution 
he devoted his time almost wholly to assisting in the preparation of 
the publications known as “ The Apples of New York” and “ The 
Grapes of New York,” in which capacity he rendered highly useful 
service. 
William H. Alderman, B. S. Agr., a graduate of the New York 
State College of Agriculture, was appointed to the position of As- 
sistant Horticulturist and has entered upon his duties. 
MAINTENANCE FUNDS. 
The funds availale for the maintenance of the Station during the 
fiscal year beginning October 1, 1907 were as follows: 
Se i) Reis OP SP eG is ae $28,000 
(LUE? S05 ea fo Se lapels Sl ec ce aaa 13,000 
Expenses of various departments of research.......... 20,000 
General expense, heat, light, water, etc................ 4,000 
Prec Hltifal: inVeStiga Ost anoas efhs coteld cect bce 8,000 
PETZ CIAINSDeCtiOn. te Rie wR: oi, Pak sees kc od ok cha eee 10,000 
eeamicersttits.. ITISpectioriem. © clius des th lcci im estes 3,500 
$86,500 
* A reprint of Bulletin No. 310. 
