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The following is a detailed report of the material grow- 

 ing in MBssachusetts under quarantine durin g the period from July 1, 

 1962 to June 31, 1963 » 



Amount 



Name of Plant Material Origin 



1,111 pieces of stock imported 



As can be seen from the previous report a considerable 

 amount of plant material of various kinds are imported from a num- 

 ber of different countries. 



This material is used to breed and develop new varieties 

 of plants which will be more hardy and resistant for our N. E, area, 



A close watch of the imported material will prevent any 

 new pest or disease from becoming established and possibly injure 

 or ruin the existing material growing in this area of the country. 



