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subsequent iuspection and disinfection I allowed them to be 

 delivered. Knowing from experience that the woolly aphis 

 has been carried by nursery stock on which it does not feed, 

 when packed together in bunches or boxes with infested apple 

 trees, I ordered the disinfection of the whole shipment. 



Finding out that a shipment of trees from the same firm 

 went to Myrtle Point, I telephoned to the railroad agent of 

 that place to hold them until I came up. These trees were 

 also infected with the same pests and diseases like those 

 inspected in Marshfield, and, disinfection being refused, I have 

 burnt the whole shipment. 



When in Myrtle Point I was informed of a shipment of 

 trees from a Woodburn, Oregon, nursery, and in possession 

 of delivery agents. Not having found any inspection certifi- 

 cate attached, I examined them and found the woolly aphis. 

 I ordered disinfection, for which I gave directions. The dis- 

 infection being delayed, I notified the nursery firm, and in 

 answer it solicited me to secure for them a person who would 

 be capable of doing the disinfection, or, if possible, doing it 

 myself, for which it offered compensation, Not having been 

 able to find a person, I concluded to accommodate the nursery 

 firm, but when coming to Myrtle Point I found the trees dried 

 up. I notified the firm about the matter by telephone and 

 destroyed the trees. The nursery firm, believing my function 

 uncaused, sent me a letter containing an unpleasant accusa- 

 tion which I inclose for examination. 



Shipments of trees from the State of Washington, accom- 

 panied by inspection certificates, I have found free of insect 

 pests and diseases ; also trees from the Tangent Nursery 

 Company held at the railroad depot in Marshfield for want of 

 an insjDection certificate. 



In conclusion, I would state that the citizens of Coos 

 County are recognizing the importance of the quarantine 

 regulations and favoring the enforcemefnt of them. 

 Verv respectfully, 



ANTON WIRTH, 

 Quarantine Officer. 



