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in this most peculiar way. The usual result to an attacked vine was 

 death. 



It therefore seems to me, through the inspection made, that the attack 

 being of such recent date, it will be impossible at this time to positively 

 state that the malady which we diagnosed as the Anaheim disease is 

 such or something very similar in appearance to it; however, disease is 

 apparent there, but whether it is the fatal Anaheim disease is a ques- 

 tion which time alone can answer. All vineyards inspected were planted 

 in Muscat cuttings. 



In the valley in which I reside the San Gabriel Valley the fatal 

 Anaheim disease to all appearances has ceased its virulence, attacking 

 very few vines this year which have hitherto been free from it, but in 

 the face of the former symptoms observed in t*he birthplace of the dis- 

 ease, as above set forth, it would be well for those intending to set out 

 large bodies of vines to go slowly for the next year, and await develop- 

 ments in the infected districts, as it is a question whether the disease has 

 run its final course. 



Before closing, I desire to express my thanks to Professor Dowlen, 

 Mr. Wallace, and Professor Pierce for valuable information received and 

 courtesies extended. 



Respectfully submitted. 



E. C. BICHOWSKY, 

 Commissioner for Los Angeles District. 



