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lature of Michigan in 1875, which law made it a misdemeanor 
to neglect the destruction of diseased trees. This step 
toward legislation in general was followed by Ontario in 
1881, and by New York in 1887. While laws exist in most 
states at the present time, they are ineffective because of 
a lack of enforcement; there is either a lack of personal respon- 
sibility or a lack of prosecution by authorities. Oftentimes 
many influential growers, being ignorant of the destructiveness 
of yellows, oppose the extermination of diseased trees. 
Frequently inspectors are not competent. In some states 
growers have no chance to appeal to the decision of inspectors. 
Healthy trees may be reset on the same ground without 
danger. At least such trees are no more likely to be affected 
than their neighbors. Trees should always be purchased from 
a reliable nursery. 
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