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the pine timber at Lynnfield will fall a prey to the moths, and 

 that the hard-wood growth will be very severely injured. At 

 the same time, all that can be done under present conditions is 

 to isolate the colonies. 



At the present time the work of clearing the street trees and 

 roadsides is in progress. 



MALDEN. 

 GEORGE W. STILES, Local Superintendent. 



Considering the conditions of Maiden to-day when compared 

 with those of 1905, it is apparent to any one familiar with the 

 city that notable progress has been made in suppressing both 

 moths. The work of the former local superintendent, Mr. 

 Thomas W. Powell, was of the highest quality, and his prelim- 

 inary efforts have been most ably seconded by the present local 

 superintendent. 



The condition of Maiden is an example of the advantage of 

 competent business management. 



Early in the year there was a general enforcement of the 

 provisions of the law on private estates, and this was followed 

 by a vigorous burlapping and spraying campaign. In certain 

 badly infested woodland districts, notably those along Salem 

 Street, the underbrush and decayed trees were cut and burned 

 to much advantage. The work along Highland Avenue and 

 Border Road is equally commendable. 



Next year's plan of work should include the general use of 

 the burlap, together with much spraying in all badly infested 

 districts. 



MANCHESTER. 



WILLIAM YOUNG, Local Superintendent. 



The work of destroying the brown-tail and gypsy moths on 

 private property was prosecuted vigorously during the early 

 months of 1906, the gypsy moth being found particularly 

 abundant along Summer, Pine and School streets. In the Pine 

 Street colony the brush was cut, trees thinned, and the stone 

 walls and ledges burned out with oil. This treatment gave very 

 satisfactory results, since in this colony during the summer only 

 two infested trees were found. The same methods were applied 



