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Potato. Very rapid action ; in 24 hours a soft creamy looking growth closely 

 resembling sputum. Potato completely softened. 



Turnip (White). In 24 hours considerable growth and softening to a depth 

 of 5-6 mms. In 96 hours the softening increases to a depth of 1 1-2 cms., the 

 turnip having a dirty white appearanve. 



Beet. Growth on surface, but no softening. 



Swede Turnip. In 48 hours typical softening with water soaked appear- 

 ance; 24 hours later large beads of moisture on the surface; rotting much in- 

 creased, and the development of a smoky black color. 



Cabbage. In 24 hours abundant growth ; considerable softening and water- 

 logged appearance. In 96 hours the stem much rotted and leaves reduced to a 

 soft pulpy mass. 



11, — Cauliflower 14 days after inoculation with Tur- 

 nip organism in crown and stem. 



Artichoke (Jerusalem). In 24 hours rapid growth, with softening and black 

 appearance of diseased portion. 



Mangold. Very slight growth on surface, and no softening. 



Sugar Mangold. Very slight growth on surface and no softening. 



Sugar Beet. No softening. 



Parsnip. — In 24 hours softening commences with whitish growth. In 96 

 hours the softening has increased to a depth of i 1-2 cms., the growth later as- 

 suming a brownish and finally a decidedly black tint. 



Celery. Rapid softening, and in 48 hours almost entirely rotted ; the color 

 is dirty white and whitish appearance on the surface. 



Cucumber. Very rapid softening and exuding of milky looking fluid on the 

 top. In 24 hours the softening reached a depth of i cm. and extended over the 



