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Fig. 53. Maize smut {Ustilago zcae^. Ear affected, c. Bracts, e. Smut boils, r. 

 lels. 1. In staminate flowers. Fig. 54. Smut boil making its appearance at the nodes. 

 M King). 2. Foxtail Smut (f/. neglecta). 3. Covered bmut of Barley (t/. Hoidei). 



