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BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



[Pub. Doc. 



chiisetts, when imported from other countries, as there is 

 danger of the introduction of new pests in such fruit. This act 

 was not passed until after the season for these importations had 

 gone by, and therefore it has not as yet become operative. As 

 no appropriation was allowed for this work, it is doubtful 

 whether the act can be carried out in any case until an ap- 

 propriation for its execution is made. 



Mr. R. H. Allen, first deputy inspector, has been in charge 

 of the inspection work in the eastern district of the State, with 

 his office at Room 136, State House. To his efficiency and 

 attention much of the success which has been attained in the 

 work is due. Interest, active co-operation and good counsel 

 have been, as always, received from the secretary of the Board, 

 rendering possible the accomplishment of many tasks which 

 would otherwise have been difficult or impossible. 



FiNANCLVL Statement. 

 Appropriation, .... 

 Compensation of inspectors, 

 Traveling and necessary expenses, 

 Supplies (postage, printing, etc.), 

 Clerical service, .... 

 Salary, chief inspector. 



Balance, 



H,808 77 

 5,110 97 



460 37 

 11 75 



500 00 



$12,000 00 



10,891 86 

 $1,108 14 



A list of the nurserymen of Massachusetts who hold certifir 

 cates of inspection for 1915-16 is appended. 



Respectfully submitted, 



H. T. FERNALD, 



State Nursery Inspector. 



