INJURIOUS INSECTS OF I909 AND IQIO. 65 
by the unanimous vote of the American Association of Economic 
Entomologists.* 
From December 1, 1909 to December I, 1910, we examined 
376 cases of European plants imported into Minnesota; and of that 
number, 130 cases reached the state between Julv 1st and December 
Ist, 1910, showing the heaviest shipments to be in the spring. 
These 130 cases contained 11,080 plants, represented by 9,200 
Azaleas, 200 hydrangeas, 75 rhododendrons, 662 palms, 570 
syringas (lilacs), and enough other miscellaneous material to total 
the above figures. 
We take this opportunity to express our appreciation of the 
courteous help received from the officers of the United States Cus- 
toms of the Twin Cities, in connection with our examination of 
imported stock, and the almost universal politeness of our nursery- 
men and florists, who have extended much needed help in these 
examinations. 
Abstract of Minnesota Horticultural Inspection Law. 
We receive many inquiries regarding our nursery inspection 
law. The following points answer these questions, and practically 
represent an abstract of the law. 
1. Inspection is not obligatory. Asked for by nurserymen in 
order to comply with the laws of states to which shipments are 
made. 
2. The State Entomologist, however, has the legal authority 
to enter any grounds, public or private, where he has reason to be- 
lieve that injurious insects or dangerous and contagious plant di- 
seases exist, and if such pests are found there he may establish 
quarantine regulations or prescribe treatment of infested stock, or 
both, owner to pay costs. 
3. Nursery stock entering Minnesota must be accompanied by 
a certificate of inspection on every package, signed by the proper 
*As we go to press we learn that the Simmons bill has been killed for 
this session, through the active opposition of a few New York State nursery- 
men, led by Mr. Pitkin. It is a noteworthy fact that the nurserymen of the 
country at large are in favor of the provisions of the Simmons bill; but in 
spite of this, the opposition of a few prominent importers, referred to above 
—an opposition representing the private interests of a few individuals—has 
heen sufficient to delay action, a delay which we believe is only temporary. 
