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strain of asparagus which is immune to the disease under Massa- 
chusetts conditions and seed has been distributed for trial in 
other localities. 
BEAN 
Anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum Bri. & Cav.), 
Fig. 383. This is a fungous disease also known as rust or pod spot. 
Rusty brown or reddish sunken spots occur on the pods with simi- 
lar spots on leaves and stems. Seed from disease-free regions or 
from selected disease-free pods will, it is believed, produce dis- 
ease-free crops. Seed treatment or hand picking of seed is 
useless. Spraying has not been profitable. 
Fie. 383.— BEAN ANTHRANCNOSE 
Blight (Pseudomonas phaseoli Erw. Smith), Fig. 384. Irregu- 
lar water-soaked patches appear on leaves, stems and pods, which 
later become dried out and brownish in color. Diseased seed is 
the main source of the bacterium which causes the disease. State 
ments above in regard to the control of anthracnose are largely 
opplicable. 
