The following is a breakdown of the types of nurseries in 



this state: 



Type of Plant Stock Nxomber of Approximate 



Establishments Acreage 



General (decidious, evergreen 356 2,374 



Perennial) 



Berry (Blueberry, Raspberry 



Strawberry) 17 107 



Dahlia & Gladiolus 18 13 



Greenhouse 73 



V/hile the number of growers continues to increase, the total 

 amount of acreage used for the growing is on the decline. 



Perhaps one of the reasons for this is the present farm land 

 taxation problem. Growers are finding it hard to continue farming 

 on land that is being taxed as house lots. This taxation question 

 will be on the ballot during the fall of 1972. If the farmers and 

 growers in this state are to continue in business and provide 

 New England grown, quality nursery stock, then this question of 

 taxing farm land as farm land should receive a favorable reply by 

 the voters. 



One thing that is certain is that the number of homes, apart- 

 ment complexes, and businesses that need landscaping is definitely 

 on the increase. This division assists the nurserymen of this 

 state by checking their stock for harmful insect and disease organ- 

 isms. 



During the summer inspection period, the following insects 

 and diseases were found: 



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