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the austral life zone. When we know more of the geographical distri- 
bution of life in Michigan, it may be possible to define with precision 
the limits beyond which the San José scale will not become established, 
but at present we must consider the entire southern half of the Lower 
Peninsula as in danger of serious infestation, together with a strip of 
uncertain width bordering Lake Michigan at least as far north as Grand 
Traverse Bay. 
It is too early yet to make any predictions as to the ultimate success 
or failure of attempts to limit by legislation the spread of the scale in 
Michigan. The last legislature passed a bill which takes effect late in 
the present month (August) requiring the inspection of all nursery 
stock offered for sale in the State, whether home grown or from outside, 
and compelling inspection and treatment of all suspected orchards or 
fruit trees wherever found. The bill as originally drawn was not, of 
course, altogether satisfactory either to the nurserymen or the fruit grow- 
ers, and during its passage through the legislature its strength was still 
further impaired by sundry concessions which seemed to be necessary 
in order to secure its adoption. It is hoped, however, that its provi- 
sions may be thoroughly enforced and its efficacy tested during the 
coming year, so that, if necessary, better measures may be provided by 
our next legislature. 
In the discussion which followed these two papers, Mr. Craig stated 
that the condition in Canada relative to the San José scale was quite 
similar to that of Michigan. This insect had been found in British 
Columbia and in Ontario. In the latter Province there were seven well 
authenticated occurrences, these being probably in the upper austral 
region. Mr. Craig’s investigations showed that the San José scale had 
been present in Canada for at least four years and came originally from 
two New Jersey nurseries, whose proprietors had kindly enabled him 
to trace the shipments of infested stock. Mr. Craig was of the opinion 
that the scale would do the greatest damage in the peach-growing region 
where, as early as July 1, 1897, he had found the young scales securely 
fixed on young, growing wood. Funguscultures, received from Professor 
Rolfs, had been used in inoculation tests in the laboratory, but with no 
practical results as yet. It seemed probable that an endeavor would be 
made to obtain legislation with a view to preventing the shipment of 
infested nursery stock to Canada. 
Mr. Howard inquired as to the known geographical distribution of 
the fungus disease. Mr. Rolfs said that, to the best of his knowledge, 
this disease was chiefly confined to the southern part of the United 
States. It had been found in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and 
in one instance in Pennsylvania. It was most abundant at Auburn, 
Ala. The synonymy of this fungus had not been cleared up and it 
seemed probable that the same form has been described as separate 
