Plant Pathology in Canada 1970 – 2008 (introduction by Denis Gaudet, December, 2009)

The publication of our history book-Plant Pathology in Canada 1970-2008, is imminent. We are offering a colour version of this book for the pre-publication sale price of $75 (Can.). By filling out the attached order form, you can reserve your copy at this introductory price.

This is our history and we are justifiably proud of it. Most of you and your friends and colleagues have contributed to this book and are included in it. Writing the book was only the first step. Now we need to spread the word to our friends and colleagues across Canada and around the world that it is available and ready for sale. Each one of us can help ensure the success of the book by promoting it to our friends and colleagues. Purchase it as a personal copy or as a gift to family and friends. Institutions and University Departments should also consider purchasing copies as gifts to seminar speakers, guest lecturers, or for special occasions.

Below is an order form for the book, and some sample pages. A simple E-mail to Denis Gaudet at: denis.gaudet@agr.gc.ca indicating your desire to purchase 1 or more copies would also suffice.

Because of the nature of our printing arrangements, there may only be a single printing of this book. Therefore it is imperative that you indicate your intent to order one or more copies now. Additionally, the larger the order, the better the pricing that we receive and hence, the lower the cost of the book. Please order now!

We, the Organising Committee, want to thank you for your contributions to this book and look forward to receiving your completed order form.

Sincerely, Denis Gaudet, Verna Higgins, Guillemond Ouellette, Lu Piening, Richard (Dick) Stace-Smith, Bud Platt, Jack Sutherland, Roy Whitney, and Ron Wall