At the present time, an effort is being made to get rid of all currant and 

 gooseberry bushes in the vicinity of white pines. This general control work 

 now under way in the State, will be strengthened by the complete elimination 

 of the black currant. 



I'I'/iite Pine— A paying Timber Crop in Massachusetts 



Everyone can help in protecting the valuable white pine forests of Massa- 

 chusetts from further damage by the blister rust. The owner of cultivated 

 black currants can be of special assistance by destroying such plants imme- 

 diately. Concerted action is necessary for the welfare of your community 

 and the Commonwealth. 



DESTROY BLACK CURRANTS AND SAVE WHITE PINES 

 IT WILL PAY — DO NOT DELAY 



This circular is issued by the 



Division of Plant Pest Control 



Massachusetts Department of Agriculture 



Room 136, State House, Boston, Mass. 



in cooperation with the 



Bureau of Plant Industry 



United States Department of Agriculture 



Washington, D. C. 



15,000. 3-'27. Order 8433. 



