CHAPTER V 



SYMPTOMS OF ETTNGXJS ATTACKS 



Acer Psbtjdoplataktjs (Sycamore). 



Foliage. — Black blotches on leaf -tissue caused 

 by Ehytisma. Collect and burn fallen leaves (2).^ 

 Almond. 



Stem. — Gummy excretion arising from crack 

 in bark of trunk or branches. Cut out and 

 burn affected parts, painting wounds (5). 



Foliage. — SwoUen, red, and bUstered-looking 

 leaves, caused by attack of Ezoascus deformans 

 = Peach Curl disease. Keep free from draughts. 

 Remove as soon as seen (3) ; spray with 

 Bordeaux or Burgundy mixture in February (7). 

 Roundish holes in foliage with a brown edge ; 

 or brown spots which subsequently drop out, 

 caused by Cercospora circumscissa. Spray 

 foUage and soil with Bordeaux or Burgvmdy 

 mixture (7). 



» Kgures in thick type refer to a paragraph in Chapter IV. 

 where the remedial measure is described. 



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