ANTHRACNOSE 



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of as 'bud drop,'* and is attributed to heavily manuring, 

 and also to wet seasons. A rich soil and wet climates can- 

 not produce the drop. These are only factors which help 



Infected 



Wilting of the tip 



Anthracnose of the Sweet Pea 



the disease in its destructive work. The cause of the 

 anthracnose disease is a fungus (Glomerella rufo-maculans), 

 which also is the cause of the bitter-rot of the Apple. 



