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S train 12 remained distinct. On this agar it was the most 

 rapid grower of any of the strains. Pustules rere not produced, and 

 a microscopic examination wae necessary to find if there were any 

 spores present. A few typical conidia were found. Plate 25. 



These cultures were kept on the same table ae the cherry cultures 

 where some of the temperatures were: 



To further test the individualities of these five selected strains 

 it was decided to grow them all together on one medium. A Seek -no -further 

 apple was chosen for this inoculation work. 



f. Inoculations of the five strains, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 12 into one 

 apple to further test their individuality. 



For this experiment a neerly ripe Seek -no -further apple wae 

 carefully picked from the tree, placed in a moist chamber and inoculated 



