if possible, to buy from the nurseryman
himself, a responsible party, rather than from an agent. It is further
very desirable to personally pick out your own stock in a visit to the
nursery.

When the goods are received, see that they bear an inspection
certificate for the current year. The plants should be in good condition
and show that the roots are protected from air and wrapped in moist
packing material. The condition of the received goods indicates the
carefulness of the nurseryman or the contrary. Do not allow trees or
shrubs to lie neglected after being received, where the roots will dry
out. If you are not ready to plant they should be at once heeled in,
first divesting them of their wrappings.

If any injurious insects, like scales or fungus-looking growths, are
found on the trees, the same should be reported to the Experiment
Station. After planting the trees and shrubs, they should receive the
best of care in regard to cultivation.

Finally, refuse to accept any raspberry or blackberry plants showing
crown gall on roots or crowns.

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CROWN GALL ON RASPBERRIES BLACKBERRIES.

All the nurserymen are able to recognize crown gall, and whatever we may
think regarding its effect or lack of effect upon apple, we know by
personal observation that it may and does cause the death of
raspberries. This disease of course is, unfortunately, very
common--almost universally present in our nurseries. The public,
generally, are so well aware of its injurious effect upon canes that
they are indignant when any such stock is received from nurseries. It
behooves all nurserymen, therefore, for the sake of their own business
interests if nothing else, to be extremely careful that no diseased
stock of any kind is sent to patrons.

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THE DESTRUCTION OF A CARLOAD OF DISEASED POTATOES.

The State Entomologist, by virtue of being a collaborator with and agent
for the United States Horticultural Board, supervised the destruction by
burning of 403 sacks of potatoes, seven per cent. of which, according to
the testimony of our Plant Pathology Division, were infested with
powdery scab. The Great Northern Railroad, which had brought the
potatoes from Canada, were given the choice by Federal authorities,
either to return the potatoes to Canada or destroy them by burning,
under our supervision. They chose the latter procedure and the use of
the Minnea