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sprays will control this trouble if applied at the time the cater- 

 pillars make their appearance. 



Green aphis, brown-tail moth, rose chafers, trunk borers, and 

 such common pests were all present to some extent but they 

 need only mention in this part of the report. 



Special attention of all freight and express agents was called 

 to Section 5, Chapter 15, Public Laws of 1907, which specifies 

 that all packages and boxes of nursery stock transported within 

 the State must have attached an unexpired official certificate 

 of inspection. No cases of violation of this law had to be 

 prosecuted. 



INSPECTION OF IMPORTED NURSERY STOCK. 



In compliance with an act approved by the President on 

 August 20th, 191 2, entitled, "An act to regulate the importa- 

 tion of nursery stock and other plants and plant products, etc.," 

 Mr. Marlatt, Chairman Federal Horticultural Board, is making 

 a strenuous campaign against the introduction of any destructive 

 pest on imported stock. 



As soon as a case of imported stock arrives notice is sent 

 to the State Horticulturist and an inspection of each plant is 

 made as soon as possible following the arrival of the shipment 

 at its destination. 



Inspection under this Act has been made as follows : 



Gipsy and Brow^n-tail Moth Quarantine. 



The nursery men and florists as well as the farmers and 

 lumbermen are affected by the passing of the "Plant Quaran- 

 tine Act." This step taken by the Federal Government is a 

 radical one but made absolutely necessary by the existing con- 

 ditions. It should receive the hearty support of all concerned 

 if the spread of these injurious insects is to be held in check. 



