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ground in producing the disease on a large scale for general 

 distribution the coming spring. One thing is perfectly sure 

 and that is, this disease is extremely effective in destroying 

 the brown-tail moth larv'ae. 



XoRTH Shore Work. 



The usual co-operative work on the Xorth Shore between the 

 summer residents committees, the towns and the State Fores- 

 ter's department, has been carried on again the past season. 



If those who are in touch with this work should be consulted, 

 it is believed that the universal verdict would be that the season 

 has been a most successful one. Through his continued splen- 

 did co-operation, this department feels especially indebted to 

 Col. Wm. D. Sohier for making it possible to demonstrate what 

 can be accomphshed under favorable en\Tronment. The Xorth 

 Shore work is beginning to radiate its effect elsewhere. 



The following is a reproduction of the financial statement of 

 the summer residents committees' report that relates to the 

 moth and forestrv work : — 



