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Resolved, that on account of the enormous financial interests 

 involved in potato culture and in white pine reforestation, this 

 society regards the situation as very alarming, and one which 

 warrants radical and immediate action. Even if these diseases 

 do no more harm in America than they have in Europe, the 

 situation is serious ; but every law of biology and all experiences 

 with plant diseases and pests indicates that, in a new climate, with 

 new varietal and specific hosts, and with an entire continent in 

 which to spread, both diseases will reach a degree of virulence 

 unknown in Europe. 



" Therefore, Resolved, that this society pledges its support to all 

 legislation in both the United States and Canada looking toward 

 the inspection, quarantine or prohibition from entry, as may be 

 necessary, of all plant material liable to introduce these or other 

 dangerous diseases or pests." 



(Signed) F. L. Stevens, 



President. 



