Diseases and Injuries 



growing in pots, as well as after it is planted in the field. The disease is, 

 however, largely caused by climatic conditions which are entirely beyond 

 the control of the grower, and in unfavorable seasons it will prevail to a seri- 

 ous extent, no matter how skillfully the stock may be handled. Nevertheless, 



Bactenosis 



the most skillfully handled and strongest stock will stand the best chance to 

 grow, and will generally suffer the least. 



Bacteriosis 



Bacterial disease, which has been called Bacteriosis, shows readily upon 

 leaves recently attacked, in the form of translucent dots in otherwise healthy 

 foliage. It is best recognized by holding the leaf so that the light will shine 

 through it. In the early stages of the disease, these dots are about the size 



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