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by gypsy moth caterpillars ; but, as a result of the good work 

 done by use of the burlap, only 150 were found infested at the 

 time of the fall inspection. Brush along the infested roadsides 

 has been cut, and the work of clearing street trees and scouting 

 woodlands is now in progress. 



The quality of the work at Hingham is entitled to highest 

 praise, and equally commendable is the excellent support which 

 the local superintendent has received at the hands of officials 

 and citizens of the town. 



HOLBROOK. 

 WILLIAM HAYDEN, Local Superintendent. 



In the 10 gypsy moth colonies located last year upward of 

 800 burlaps were used ; but, as a result of the good work done 

 the previous winter, the caterpillars were taken in only 2 of 

 the colonies. The local superintendent has carried out all sug- 

 gestions made by this office, has cut and burned a number of 

 worthless trees and cemented many others. 



The infested orchards of this town should have special at- 

 tention next season. 



HOLLISTON. 

 FRANK CASS, Local Superintendent. 



A slight infestation was found in this town during July, 

 1906, and a more extensive examination by Inspector I. C. 

 Hildreth added materiallv to the number of infested estates. 



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Wherever the gypsy moth has been found the necessary fall 

 work has been done, and it is hoped that it will be possible to 

 make a thorough scouting of the town before the caterpillar 

 season of 1907. This scouting will be necessary in order to 

 thoroughly develop the situation, and give us the data on which 

 to base the season's campaign against the moth. 



HOPKINTON. 



OSCAR C. POND, Local Superintendent. 



Work against the brown-tail moth was completed early in 

 March, this insect being found generally scattered in small num- 

 bers throughout the town. The single gypsy moth colony pre- 

 viously noted was carefully attended during the season, with 

 satisfactory results. The fall inspection by the local superin- 



