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The morning session was given over to the discussion of the gipsy and brown tail 
moth situation in the several states by their representatives. 
Several centralized infestations of the brown tail moth were reported, but it was 
thought that by proper treatment, these centers of infestation could be eradicated. 
It was the consensus of opinion, however, that in order to cope with the gipsy 
moth in its now largest area ever infested, larger appropriations are imperative, not 
only on account of this increase of territory but also on account of the higher prices 
of equipment, supplies and labor. 
The representatives of the various states realized the seriousness of the situation 
and emphasized the need of increased Federal appropriations because of the inability 
of their several states to furnish sufficient funds to carry on all the work that should 
be done. With this in view, the recommendation of Dr. L. O. Howard to have the 
appropriation increased $100,000, was heartily endorsed. 
Mr. L. S. McLaine of Canada expressed his fears of the present spread of the 
gipsy moth, which is about 37 miles from the Canadian border, on account of the 
favorability of the territory to which it is spreading. 
After luncheon at the City Club, through the courtesy of Mr. W. A. L. Bazeley, 
Commissioner of Conservation of Massachusetts, the afternoon session was given 
over to papers by the various members of the Federal Bureau on problems such as 
wind spread, non-hatch of gipsy moth egg clusters, cranberry bog investigations, 
quarantine, forest management, and the present status of the parasites. 
The cooperation of the infested states with the Federal Bureau was manifested by 
the harmonious discussions of the various problems. 
1920 
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