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the attack of fungi, and amongst them the Cladosporium carpop- 
hilum. Its filments do not enter the peach, but draw their nourish- 
ment through the skin. It is said that the disease hastens decay, 
and that affected fruit will not stand long keeping. An early appli- 
cation of Bordeaux Mixture stops its progress. Potassium sulphide 
half ounce to the gallon, is also recommended. 
Root Kwor often shows on peaches, plums, etc. It is caused 
by a bacterial organism very prevalent in some nurseries to the one 
which causes the finger and toe disease of beetroot, carrots, etc. 
Pare out the excrescences and wash with an antiseptic swab 
If it is a young tree and is badly affected, replace by a healthy one. 
Suot Hore DisEase (Phyllosticta circumcissa) attacks the 
leaves of apricots, almond, peach, nectarine, and other stone fruit 
trees, Appears as spots upon the leaves in summer, and these 
spots assume definite outlines, and often fall out, leaving holes like 
shot-holes. The leaves fall early, preventing the fruit from matur- 
ing. These are also attacked, and at times disfigured. 
The accompanying figure illustrates the effect produced by the 
treatment. 
Shot Hole on Apricot. The healthy growth took place since spraying. 
