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lature of Michigan in 1875, which law made it a misdemeanor 

 to neglect the destruction of diseased trees. This step 

 toward legislation in general was followed by Ontario in 

 1881, and by New York in 1887. While laws exist in most 

 states at the present time, they are ineffective because of 

 a lack of enforcement ; there is either a lack of personal respon- 

 sibility or a lack of prosecution by authorities. Oftentimes 

 many influential growers, being ignorant of the destructiveness 

 of yellows, oppose the extermination of diseased trees. 

 Frequently inspectors are not competent. In some states 

 growers have no chance to appeal to the decision of inspectors. 

 Healthy trees may be reset on the same ground without 

 danger. At least such trees are no more likely to be affected 

 than their neighbors. Trees should always be purchased from 

 a reliable nursery. 



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