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This condition of diseased peach trees has since been recog- 

 nized by Dr. R. C. Kedzie, — on trees raised in Michigan, 

 — in a letter to J. P. Leland, published Jan. 29, 1884, in 

 the Allegan " Gazette." 



It is also found, in our experiments, that a repeated appli- 

 cation of muriate of potash, in connection with a judicious 

 pruning, restored the affected trees to a vigorous growth, 

 and the new branches and fruit to a normal amount of 

 potassa, lime and phosphoric acid. The excess of lime dis- 

 appeared in both fruit and branches, and the trees are 

 reported by Prof. Maynard as restored to a healthy bear- 

 ino; condition. 



The observations on currants (Plat V.) furnish an addi- 

 tional illustration of the beneficial effects claimed by me for 

 the muriate of potash. 



The importance of the interests involved renders a fair 

 trial desiral)le elsewhere. The details of the mode of opera- 

 tion are published in the First Annual Report of the Board 

 of Control of the Experiment Station. The director of the 

 station has asked to be favored with information regarding 

 the results obtained. 



It is gratifying to be able to state that the treatment of 

 peach trees, recommended on previous occasions, has been 

 carried out extensively in various localities with many 

 encouraging results. 



