98 



average. In some districts it will run as high as 25 per cent. It jus: 

 depends on how bad a start it happens to get. 



Mr. Tenny. Does this bark fungus gain entrance to a healthy 

 tree or must it come through a wound ? 



Mr. Rockey. It has been said that the infection can enter with- 

 out a wound of any kind, but such instances are very rare. If the 

 tree has healthy bark all the way through, it would stand a much 

 better chance of remaining healthy. The natural cracks in the bark 

 are not so susceptible as those made by outside means. I might 

 say that downstairs we have several cards, and if any of your peo- 

 ple would like to have an inspection of your timber, and if you will 

 write your name and address on the card, the agent will come 

 around and see you. If you have only three or four trees on your 

 property that are infected you can see that it will pay you to remove 

 them so that next summer you will not be confronted with fifty 

 more. 



Mr. Williams. Is there any cost to have this done? 



Mr. Rockey. That is absolutely free of charge. In the eastern 

 part of the State is where the timber owners are losing the most 

 money. The commission thought it was only right to do what they 

 could for these people. For that reason there is no charge at all. 

 None of the work is compulsory in this locality. 



' I *fjT7T70 f^rui^ Shade, Ornamental Trees, Shrubbery, 

 M EXl il J » J Hedges, Small Fruit, Asparagus, Strawberries, 

 California Privet, Locust and Catalpa Speciosa 

 for timber. Have to offer 



FIRST-CLASS NURSERY STOCK '"teilSr" 



Aho Large and Small Spray Pumps and Fittings 



Call, Write or Phone 



C. A. Stoner, Propr. BATTLEFIELD NURSERIES Gettysburg, Pa. 



Office and Packing Grounds : 42 West High Steet 



