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among which is the carnation, and it is not unusual to 

 find large numbers destroyed in a single night. Until 

 quite recently nothing has been known that would 

 keep this in check. 



The remedy I am now using for this form of fungus 

 is similar to Prof. Halstead's No. 3, and is 1 lb. of the 

 sulphate of copper dissolved in 2 qts. of ammonia. 

 In wetting down the sand before the cuttings are put 

 in, use one pint of the solution in 60 gallons of water. 

 Should any signs of fungus appear while the cuttings 

 are in the sand, sprinkle them lightly with a solution 

 made by adding one ounce of the original solution to a 

 common can of water. 



One other form of disease described by Professor 

 Halstead he calls "Rosette." So far as my obser- 

 vation extends, this is seen in Buttercup more fre- 

 quently than in any other variety. Instead of grow- 

 ing so freely in the field as to need topping, the plant 

 aflfected rarely throws up a flowering shoot. It seems to 

 be dwarfed, and although clothed with the usual amount 

 of foliage, this is so close jointed as to present the form 

 suggested by the name Rosette. The first thing notice- 

 able about these plants is their color. Instead of re- 

 taining the beautiful dark green of perfect health, they 

 gradually turn to a lighter hue, and if left to them- 

 selves either remain stunted through jthe season, or die. 



I think it extremely doubtful if any remedy will 

 reach and cure this form of disease. The best way is 



