440 Eeport of the Entomologists of the 



Value of Inspection. 



It is a difficult matter to estimate the real value of nursery 

 stock inspection. Very much depends upon the care with which 

 the work is done. Judging from our own experience and from 

 the w^ork that is being done in other states, inspection which in- 

 cludes not only the nursery but the orchard as well, properly 

 carried out, can be depended upon to bring to light the worst 

 oases, at least, of infestation by the San Jos^ scale and other in- 

 sects and plant diseases of a seriously injurious nature. Judg- 

 ing from our observations one of the chief benefits which has 

 thus far resulted from nursery stock inspection in this State, is 

 to make the growers and dealers more careful as to the condition 

 of the stock sent out. It is probably not overestimating the 

 value of nursery and orchard inspection to say that, properly 

 carried out, it will be a constant stimulus to the production of 

 clean, healthy stock, and will result in effectually holding in 

 check such dreaded pests as the San Jos^ scale. 



Those Benefited by Inspection. 

 If inspection has a tendency to bring a better class of nursery 

 stock on the market, then it is evident that not only the nursery- 

 men, but all interested directly and indirectly, in the growing of 

 trees, shrubs and vines are more or less benefited thereby. 

 Where the inspection is extended to the orchard the benefit is 

 much greater. Farmers should keep this in mind and note care- 

 fully the condition of the trees when they come from the nursery 

 and watch for the development of injurious insects and diseases. 

 In this way each farmer can be the inspector for his own prem- 

 ises. Nurserymen have usually considered inspection something 

 of an annoyance but cheerfully take the necessary steps for their 

 own benefit and to satisfy their customers. 



A Growing Demand for Inspection. 

 As previously stated, several states have recently jmssed in- 

 spection laws similar to the Maryland law. Hence all nursery- 

 men doing business in these staters recjuire certificates in order to 



