the worse infestation by insects and root galls that he had ever encoun- 

 tered. He also stated that he believed younger stock would have arrived 

 healthier (34). Neither the Japanese nor the American officials anticipated 

 this unfortunate and potentially embarrassing situation. Yet, it clearly 

 showed the need for an effective monitoring system of plant introduction 

 into this country. 



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Figure 6.— Philander C. Knox, Secretary of State, 1909-1913. 



The Department's inspection team included scientists from the Bureaus 

 of Entomology and Plant Industry. They were to examine the trees and 

 prepare individual reports. These scientists who were experts in their 

 fields were the following: 



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