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STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



Control. Can be controlled by spraying with 44-50 Bordeaux mixture 

 or commercial lime-sulphur diluted, 1 gallon to 40. Make the first ap- 

 plication when the buds open and later every ten days until at least five 

 applications have been made. 



Fig. 5. — Anthracnose on currant and gooseberry leaves. (Courtesy of Botanical Department.) 



Anthracnose. This is a fungous disease which is also known as leaf 

 spot or leaf blight. Small dark brown circular spots are produced on 

 the leaves chiefly on the upper surface. The leaves become a sickly yel- 

 low color and fall ofl: early which prevents the proper ripening of the 

 wood and the formation of fruit buds for the next year. 



Control. Bordeaux mixture 4-4-50 or lime-sulphur solution 1-40 is very 

 effective. Make the first application when the leaves are unfolding and 

 later at intervals of 10 to 20 days until 5 or 6 sprayings have been made. 



SPRAYING 



Disease and insect pests of the currant and gooseberry appear each 

 year and systematic annual spraying with the proper materials is neces- 

 sary to secure best results. The materials used for the treatment of in- 

 sects and diseases may be so combined that one spraying will answer for 

 both and if properly applied at the right time very little trouble should 

 be experienced in keeping them under control. The following program is 

 recommended as a general treatment for these fruits. 



