16 THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 



In conclusion let me say that I have had a very definite object in 

 bringing this subject to the attention of the Fellows of The Royal 

 Society of Canada, who represent in a way that no other body does 

 the scientific men of Canada. Your support is essential. Plant 

 pathology is a science of national concern, the advancement of which 

 is imperative if we in this dominion of vast and widely spread resources 

 are to keep pace with other agricultural and forested countries, and 

 with this end in view it is important that there be close co-operation 

 between the administrative, the educational and the scientific forces 

 of the country. To the federal government we look first and foremost 

 for the prosecution on an extensive scale, through the agency of high- 

 ly trained specialists, of unfettered researches on pathological problems 

 of economic importance to the country; for the dissemination of helpful 

 information through bulletins and circulars; and for administration 

 with respect to international phytopathological relations and problems 

 of inspection and quarantine. To the provincial governments we 

 look for the maintenance of experiment station work, especially the 

 demonstration of phytopathological measures of control suited to 

 the respective areas under their jurisdiction; for the administration 

 of provincial inspection, quarantine, or eradication measures; and 

 particularly for extension work. To our Universities and Colleges 

 we look for the teaching of plant pathology, and for the training of 

 investigators. The greatest results can be obtained only through 

 the combined forces of all these agencies. During the difiicult times 

 of war there was a call for co-operative effort, in these difficult times 

 of peace the call seems to be even more insistent if we are to keep 

 stride with the forward movement of civilization. 



