98 PROTECTION OF PLANTS. 1916-17. 



With the exception of the large desk in the main laboratory, which is 

 made of birch, all other desks, tables, cases, shelves, etc., are of black ash, 

 the tops of tables, etc., being of black walnut. The rooms are all well lighted 

 and supplied with electricity. The chief deficiency is the absence of either 

 natural or artificial gas, which it is very desirable to have in a plant path- 

 ological laboratory. 



The foregoing sketches will convey some idea of the establishment 

 and present organization, which have been achieved during the seven 

 years of my office. I am greatly privileged in having enthusiastic and able 

 colleagues associated with me in this work; and, in the pleasant relationship 

 that has always existed among us, we have every hope for future progress. 

 Soon the field laboratories will require additional assistance, and it is hoped 

 that Macdonald College will supply its share of young pathologists to 

 the country. The gradual extension aimed at will ultimately cover the 

 whole Dominion, and a survey will become possible, which is sure to be of the 

 greatest economic importance to the country. This has been my aim from 

 the commencement, and, whether or not my sincere efforts have succeeded, 

 I leave to my critics to say. 



