V/HITE PINE BLISTER RUST QUARANTINE 



As was stated in the last annual report the U.S.D.A. has revoked 

 the federal quarantine No. 63 and left the option of continuing the 

 program up to the individual states. 



Massachusetts decided to continue to issue permits for the 

 planting of currants & gooseberries in non-restricted towns and cities. 



During the course of the fiscal year, 37 permits were issuea for 

 the importation of currants & gooseberries into the Commonwealth. 



With the possible revision m the lifting of prohibited towns, 

 this program is expected to be carried on with oniy minor changes. 



At the present time we are fortunate in having two men assigned 

 to U.S.D.A. offices in the state. 



Mr. Eugene MacDonough is stationed in the V/altham office of the 

 Agricultural Research Service. The major portion of his work continues 

 to be assisting in the enforcement of the federal quarantines now in 

 effect that pertain to Massachusetts. These include: Japanese Beetle, 

 Gypsy Moth, Cereal leaf Beetle, and the European Chafer Quarantines. 



It should be noted that Mr. MacDonough took a promotional exam- 

 ination for the Supervising Nursery Inspector's job and passed with flying 

 colors. 



During the fiscal year, Mr. MacDonough performs various duties 

 in relation to the above-mentioned quarantines. For example, during 

 June he places European Chafer traps at pre-determined sites in order 

 to ascertain the spread, if any, of the chafer from its present known 

 area. If there is any spread, during the fall he assists with the soil 

 treating program by operating various pieces of equipment used in the 

 application of soil insecticide for chafer control. 



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