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the administration of the session. If it were not for the far reaching 

 value of such efforts, the plans would be quickly abandoned, but when 

 thoughtful men and women in our own State and other states accept 

 these as worth while efforts, it is diflQcult to turn a deaf ear to the ap- 

 peals for service of this kind. 



The Summer Session is indebted to members of the faculty for in- 

 teresting and instructive addresses upon the Extension work of the 

 College. A similar indebtedness is due to our teachers for efforts in a 

 social way, including the presentation of Peer Gynt on the opening Fri- 

 day evening, the picnic, the lawn fete and the social evenings. To all 

 who participated to make these features so attractive, we would convey 

 our appreciation. 



In general the Summer School program has been arranged along lines 

 peculiar to this institution, and in so far as possible, not a duplication 

 of similar sessions of other institutions. These features should be 

 stressed more and more. Experience, as yet limited as compared with 

 summer sessions of other institutions of the State, points to the certainty 

 of response along these lines when the character of our courses becomes 

 widely known. 



In conclusion, I want to testify to the earnest work done by our 

 student body of the summer, and the splendid cooperation of the in- 

 structional force who have devoted themselves with unstinted measure 

 to their individual lines of work in the interests of the student body and 

 the success of the Summer Session. 



All of which is respectfully submitted, 



E. H. RYDER, 

 Director Summer Session. 



East Lansing,- Mich., June 30, 1916. 



REPORT OF STATE INSPECTOR OF NURSERIES AND 



ORCHARDS. 



To the State Board of Agriculture: 



Gentlemen — During the year now closing, the department has re- 

 sponded to a considerable increase in the number of calls for assistance. 

 There are not only more nurseries requiring inspection, especially those 

 growing small fruit plants and ornamentals, but local inspectors have 

 also asked for more than the usual amount of assistance. 



THE MICHIGAN NURSERIES. 



Especial attention is given to the nurseries in order that the stock 

 grown may be free from dangerous insects and diseases, and we are 

 glad to report that their condition has never been better. Not only do 

 the nurserymen more fully appreciate the danger that may come to their 

 business but they are more familiar with the insects and diseases and 

 the remedies that should be used for them, as well as more expert in 

 their application. Greater precaution is also exercised about starting 

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