28 SCALE INSECTS. 



LEGISLATION. 



Many nurserymen have made inquiries conceming reg- 

 ulations of other states relating to entrance of nursery 

 stock. Some have met with inconveniences in sending 

 stock into other states. That such might be fully posted 

 upon the laws of the several states, the following letti'r was 

 sent out : 



The University of Kansas. 

 Department of Entomology. 



Lawrence, December 22, 1897. 



Hon. Secretary of State: Dear Sir^ — I desire to ascertain if 

 there is a law in your state concerning scale insects, the object of 

 which is to aid in stamping out such pests by guarding the importa- 

 tions of fruit-trees and such other material as is likely to aid in the 

 dissemination of these insects, and also to aid in their destruction 

 wherever present. If you have such an act, I shall be glad to receive 

 a copy at your -earliest convenience. If not, may I ask for a reply 

 stating the fact. I inclose stamped envelope, and thank you in ad- 

 vance for the valued favor. Very truly, S. J. Hunter. 



Prompt replies were received, and acknowledgment is 

 hereby made and thanks extended to the honorable sec- 

 retaries of state for this important assistance. Many hor- 

 ticultural boards have regulations founded upon these 

 laws. The most complete form of regulations that has 

 come under our notice is that of North Carolina, which 

 we give in full on pages 45-47. State laws relating to this 

 subject are herewith given. 



CALIFORNIA. 



CHAPTER la*?.— Laws of 1897. 



An Act to promote the horticultural interests of the state by pro- 

 viding county boards of horticulture, and repealing the act en- 

 titled "An act to protect and promote the horticultural interests 

 of the state," approved March 14, 1881, and certain acts amenda- 

 tory thereof, approved March 19, 1889, and March :U, 1891. 



Section 1. Whenever a petition is presented to the board of 

 supervisors of any county, and signed by 25 or more persons, each 

 of whom is a resident freeholder and po-ssessor of an orchard, stating 

 that certain or all orchards, or nurseries, or trees of any variety are 



