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of this pest in Victoria occurred, came from an old and 

 well-known firm of Sydney nurserymen, but from the 

 long and honorable way in which their business has been 

 conducted we are sure without their knowledge. When 

 the first specimens of this pest were discovered in the 

 Wansaratta district, I felt convinced that it was the 

 dreaded San Jose Scale that was amongst us, so without 

 loss of time I proceeded to that place and gave the 

 necessary instructions for its suppression, and I am glad 

 to say that my wishes have been responded to in a most 

 intelligent manner. 



It was thus hoped that the pest, which was not widely 

 spread, had been stamped out, but in this we were mis- 

 taken, as recently another and a more serious outbreak 

 has been reported from the same district, where every 

 effort is being made for its eradication, and from personal 

 inspection, coupled with reports received by the inspec- 

 tors, this Avould appear to be in a fair way of being 

 accomplished.' 



When this pest comes along, it comes, as our American 

 friends say, to stay, and thus measures even if considered 

 too severe must l3e promptly taken, it being better to 

 sacrifice a few trees now than probably many in the 

 future. When this scale attacks the fruit — pears, for 

 example — a faint reddish spot, very minute, appears on the 

 rind of the fruit ; this gradually increases in size and 

 intensity of colour, and with a glass the young scale 

 may be distinctly seen fixed in nearly the centre of the 

 diseased spot. This is an easy and certain method of 

 detecting its presence on the fruit, and should always be 

 remembered by growers. 



From the Entomologist of New South Wales, and just 

 as this is going to press, comes a very interesting and 

 useful article on the subject of the San Jose Scale, and 

 it is hoped that, with the well-knoAvn energy of the writer, 

 Mr. Froggatt, this pest will be carefully watched in New 

 South Wales, and no pains spared for its permanent 

 eradication. 



