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A DISEASE OF THE HEMLOCK TREE 
disease of the hemlock tree due to a woody, poroid fungus, 
Fomitiporia tsugina serine was discovered ee Mr. Percy Wilson 
East H in 
ry 
gathered specimens froin the trun the same tree, which was 
found to be dead and prostrate on on ground. These later speci- 
mens were over an inch thick and broadly effused over the trunk. 
Living hemlocks recently examined by M ilson near Bristol, 
New pshire, were also found to be attacked by this fungus, 
which is known to occur in New Hampshire and New 
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investigated both by foresters and mycolog: 
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GREENHOUSE COURSES IN GARDENING 
The at minty course in gardening will be given at the pro 
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ember and ee 
ona cene Saturday, November 3rd, at 9 o’clock, and ending 
December 15t e same course will be given on other days of 
the week, mornings or afternoons, if more convenient to persons 
wishing to attend. 
he propagating houses are located on the eastern side of the 
grounds, a short distance from the Mansion and from the School 
Garden. The Allerton Avenue pot ot the White Plains Road 
extension of the subway is within 
’ walk of the 
propagating houses, and is the nearest railroad station to them. 
The instruction will include lectures and conferences, green- 
house bench work in propagating, potting and seed testing, and 
cold-frame practice. 
