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carried an appropriation of $30,000 a year for two years. This 

 passed both houses without a dissenting voice, and was signed 

 by the Governor February 15, 1907. As soon as the necessary 

 printing could be secured active work was begun. 



On February 19th the following letter accompanied by a copy 

 of the law was sent to every first selectman and mayor in the 

 infested district. 



STATE OF MAINE. 



DEPARTMENT OE AGRICUETURE. 



Augusta, Feb. 19, 1907. 

 To the Clerk of 



My dear Sir : — I herein enclose a copy of the bill approved Feb. 15, 

 1907, referring to the protection of trees and shrubs from contagious 

 insects and diseases. 



Kindly read sections 7 to 13 carefully, and see that proper action is 

 taken in the matter, especially to make such an appropriation as is 

 necessary to cover sections 7 and 12. 



You will see by the bill that the legislature has decided that the 

 gipsy moth should be handled through this office. It is necessary to 

 do so as there is too much danger involved to leave it in the hands of 

 cities and towns, as the work must be done by those who have had 

 experience in suppressing the moth. 



Cities and towns must see to it that this law is enforced, and the 

 proper time to do the work is early this spring before the caterpillars 

 crawl from their nests. One dollar expended now will save ten in 

 spraying. There is something for every city and town in the infested 

 district to do in this work. 



We trust you will appreciate the situation and lend your aid in every 

 way possible. 



Very truly yours, 



On March 8th the following was sent accompanied with a 

 copy of an eight page "Circular of Information on the Brown- 

 tail Moth," which had been written expressly for this purpose. 



STATE OF MAINE. 



DEPARTMENT OE AGRICULTURE. 



Augusta, March 6, 1907. 

 To the Municipal Officers of 



Suflficient evidence that your town is infected with the brown-tail 

 moth has come to me. Therefore, I hereby give you notice in accord- 

 ance with Section 7 of Legislative Act approved Feb. 15, 1907, relating 

 to the protection of trees and shrubs from the introduction and ravages 



