THE TWIG BLIGHT 51 



to advantage by comparatively late spraying with the 

 ammoniacal solution of copper carbonate. 



An illustrated account of this and other quince fruit 

 rots will be found in Bulletin 91 of the New Jersey Ex- 

 periment Station. 



The Twig Blight 



Micrococcus amylovorus 



Quinces are sometimes attacked by the "fire blight," 

 or "blight" of tbe pear, discussed on Pages 44 to 46. 

 Branches so attacked turn black and are easily distin- 

 guished. Cutting and burning, as recommended for 

 the pear, are the best remedial measures. 



