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parasites. No restrictions to direct importation of 
dried fruits. 
Turkey.—In 1899 it was stated that the imperial 
government had decided to interdict the importation 
of trees, plants, and fruits coming from the United 
States. The writer has made every effort to obtain 
copies of the decree, but has been unable to secure 
anything more definite than the above. 
