No. 7. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. 149 



In WyoDiing county considerable spraying was done this season 

 with good results where properly done. In Bradford county I have 

 not found an orchard treated for San Jos(§ Scale, and but very few 

 persons who knew or could detect it. 



The interest taken now is much greater than two years ago. At 

 that time some thought it would not amount to much more than 

 a little scare, but they now begin to look upon it as really a serious 

 matter, and appreciate more fully what is being done. Along this 

 line, the Inspector is well received, and the interest taken by the 

 people is very gratifying. Many are free to speak in words of praise 

 for the Department and the work that is being done, and all agree 

 that something must be done or we must give up our fruit. The 

 interest is growing in response to the well-directed effort of those in 

 (•barge of the good and great work. 



The material used in spraying for Scale is the regular Lime and 

 Sulphur wash, 22 pounds quick lime and 17 pounds flowers of sul- 

 phur. One man thought his orchard was infested with San Jos^ 

 Scale, but like many others, labored under a mistake, for it was 

 Oyster Shell Scale. He tried treating with Carbolic acid and suc- 

 ceeded in killing the Scale, also injuring if not killing the trees. 



Others are greatly distressed and imagine that their orchard is 

 ruined with San Jos^ Scale and feel great relief when we tell them 

 we are unable to find it, and think the place not infested with it. 



The Oyster Shell Scale is very abundant and killing thousands of 

 apple trees slowly but surelj-, and not one-half of the people know 

 the Oyster Shell or Scurfy Scale, to say nothing of the San Jos6 

 Scale. We leave them thinking, as we show specimens of at least 

 the San Jos^ and Oyster Shell Scales, and give a brief history of 

 each. 



The outlook for fruit growing seems to me very good, if the people 

 are given needed help. The soil and climatic conditions are favora- 

 ble. What seems to be most needed is a little encouragement and a 

 better understanding of the business. 



What can be done to further help the farmers and fruit growers, 

 from the view point of the Inspector in the orchards? Young trees 

 infested with San Josd Scale are fast finding their way into Wyom- 

 ing 'and Bradford counties. I am, therefore, of the opinion that if 

 Inspectors were kept on the lookout at railroad stations and other 

 places to see that the law is complied with, in regard to certificates 

 of inspection, etc., wth a view to the exclusion of San Jos6 Scale, 

 during the shipping seasons; also a laAv providing for spraying for 

 San Jos^ or destroying the tree as fast as it appears, as is frequently 

 suggested to me by our best farmers and fruit growers, would be 

 a great help in dealing with orchard pests. The Crown Gall is a 

 very serious drawback, and should receive more attention. 



The result of suspension of the work now would be like under- 

 taking to bridge an impassable stream. A great amount of time 

 and energy has been spent to perfect the plan, and the foundation 

 is well and substantially laid; the frame work is up, and one plank 

 laid. A few people have passed over, but the mass stand waiting 

 on the other side for its completion. The plan is good, the structure 

 solid, to finish is success, to stop is failure. No man should put 

 his hand to the plow and look back. The race is not to the swift 

 nor the battle to the strong, but to those who persevere, 



