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ville and vicinity. The orchard at Leavitt, which contains a total 

 of some three thousand peach and plum trees, is kept in good con- 

 dition bj regular late-winter spraying with the Lime-sulphur wash. 

 We have no recent record of the other cases. We suspect that there 

 are other cases in this county, especially at Leavitt and Fayetteville. 

 Davidson. — One case at Thomasville and two at Lexington and 

 vicinity are all that are shown in our records. The following letter 

 is interesting, for it shows great trouble with the scale, and it does 

 not indicate that the trees were ever properly sprayed to check it. 

 This is a common experience among those who for one reason or 

 another fail to treat it promptly and thoroughly. 



Have had quite a lot of trouble with the San Jose Scale ; finally cut down 

 all of my trees in one orchard, reset it last year, and find the pest again this 

 spring.--/. E. Meredith, R. F. D. No. 2, Thomasville, N. C, April 1, 1907. 



Duplin. — The only recorded case in this county is that of a few 

 small apple sprouts — set as much for ornament as for fruit — in a 

 yard at Wallace. The pest is believed to be present in orchards at 

 Faison, hut this is unconfirmed* 



Durham. — In the city of Durham this pest was first found in 

 March, 1901, on a small lot. Two years later another case was 

 found in the city. A year later (1904) an inspector entirely com- 

 petent in recognizing the scale reported that it was very abundant 

 on numerous premises in the city, but did not furnish names or 

 addresses of parties. It is also present on a farm some 8 or 10 

 miles north of the city, where it is being held in full control by use 

 of the Lime-sulphur Wash. 



I have used the Lime-sulphur Wash with the best of results. If it is prop- 

 erly prepared and properly applied I am convinced that it will leave no trace 

 of scale on the trees. I have some on which I used the wash three years ago 

 and no trace of scale has appeared on them since. It requires considerable 

 care in making to get it properly mixed. — C. W. Massey, County Superintend- 

 ent Schools, Durham, N. C, March 26, 1901. 



Am glad to say the San Jose Scale does not trouble me very much — I have 

 very little that it does trouble left. I use a 20 per cent, kerosene solution. 

 Perhaps I do not use it as often as I should, but I keep a cloPe watch and spray 

 when I see it coming. My plums are strong and vigorous trees, and it does 

 not seem to hurt them as it did at first. — M. H. Jones, Durham, N. C, March 

 27, 1907. 



Edgecombe. — Six cases of scale are on positive record in this 

 county — one at Speed, two at Eocky Mount, and three in Tarboro 

 and vicinity. The party at Speed reports that all his neighbors 

 have it also, but positive proof is not on record. His testimony is 

 interesting as showing the damage done by this insect when un- 

 checked. 



I have not used any remedy for San Jose Scale, owing to my health, in the 

 past, but intend to use the Lime-sulphur next winter. I have cut out about 75 



