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In short, the work at present expected of the Department of Plant 

 Pathology, aside from any extension of its activities to which it naturally 

 looks forward, is at least double what it can properly do with its present 

 floor space, maintenance funds, and staff. 



The development of cold-storage for agricultural products has extended 

 the work of the pathologist from the field to the storage house. The 

 keeping qualities of diseased plants under refrigeration need careful 

 investigation. This is particularly true in case of epidemics of disease, 

 as, for example, late infections of apple scab or the outbreak of the 

 potato rot and of celery blight appearing at the end of the present 

 season. A series of small rooms which can be maintained at constant 

 low temperature are indispensable for certain lines of investigation, and 

 at least one large room for the storage of quantities of fruits or vegetables 

 would prove advantageous for experimental and demonstration work. 

 The rooms should be located preferably in connection with other storage 

 space, in order to insure constant service and an approach to commercial 

 conditions. 



H. H. WHETZEL, 

 Professor of Plant Pathology. 



