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while the trunk assumes a “ cabbage-head”’ shape, and can be 
easily pulled out; the roots being rotten, brownish, and spongy. 
Tie roots of the vines affected by this parasite show, between the 
Cancerous Anthracnose of the Vine. Pourridie, or Mouldy Root of the Vine. 
bark and the wood, patches of felted mouldy threads. Around the 
trunk. in damp soil, a growth of white cottony threads is seen, 
which spreads turough the soil, following the roots and extending 
like a stain of oil. 
Remedies.—Modify the conditions of the sol by draining and 
liming, to sweeten it and make it more healthy. 
