ANNUAL REPOR'r. 181 



The larger orchaixlists, howex'er, fear it but little. rel}'ing- upon 

 linie-sulpluir spray, applied each year to keep it in check. 



Ak)st growers reported increased plantings of orchards and 

 small fruits, apples receiN'ing particular attention. 



The above estimates were in tlie main confirmed when the 

 harvest season was over. The failure of the apple crop w-as 

 generally credited to unfavoral)le weather at blooming season 

 and at time the fruit was settinp\ 



