106 AMERICAN CARNATION CULTURE. 



Stem Rot," and flourishes best in soil with an alkaline reaction, 

 and is a close relation of the fungus that is driving the cotton 

 industry out of North and South Carolina. 



REMEDY. 



None is definitely known. The fungus is in the soil. It is 

 possible to sterilize the soil on benches with steam, but it is not 

 practical in the field. 



Courtesy of T. R. Pierson Co. , .' 



MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON. 



The alleged 130.000 Carnation, showing the Silver Cups awarded it. 



