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cularly the shaded, underleaves. The work of this species was 
less noticeable in vineyards where clean culture was the rule, 
although the pest was very generally present. 
Shade and forest tree pests 
Elm leaf beetlee Galerucella luteola Mill. This 
imported species continues to be a serious enemy of European 
elms in Albany, Troy and vicinity. The depredations of this 
pest have been so severe as to lead to the maintenance and 
operation of two power spraying outfits by the municipality of 
Albany. Two are also in operation by a private owner in Troy, 
where they are kept busy throughout the spraying season, each 
individual paying for the treatment of his own 
trees. The general condition of the shade 
trees in both cities is much improved by this 
work, and, considering all the trees in the 
streets of both cities, the results are decidedly 
in favor of Albany. This is probably due al- 
most entirely to the fact that it is much more 
economical to take a street at a time and 
spray all the trees than to go hither and 
f iss. 15 Bim leat eet, thither as desired by private persons. The 
dept agric. Yearbook Jays) former is possible only where the city under- 
takes to spray all the trees on the streets, while the lat- 
ter must obtain where spraying depends on the will and 
financial ability of the owner of the abutting property. 
It might be well to add that as a rule Albanians neglect 
the trees on their own premises, while people of Troy 
who have spraying done, invariably include the trees on 
the premises as well as those in front of the property. 
The elm leaf beetle has almost undisputed sway in the poorer 
parts of Troy, because the residents can not afford to have their 
trees sprayed; while in Albany, these, as well as those inhabited 
by the wealthier class, are treated, with most beneficient results, 
because it is in these poorer quarters that shade is most 
urgently needed. It therefore seems to me advisable to urge 
the prosecution of such work, when necessary, on municipalities, 
