CONTENTS. 



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Introduction 7 



Distribution and harmful occurrence of mistletoe 7 



Biology and life history 10 



Development of flowers and fruit 11 



Distribution of seed by birds and otherwise 11 



Structure and vitality of the seed J 12 



Germination and establishment of the seedling 14 



Rate of growth 17 



Longevity 18 



Effect upon the host 19 



The point of attack 20 



Trees most susceptible to mistletoe infection 21 



List of hosts of the mistletoe in Texas 22 



Freedom of interchange of hosts 23 



Location of infected trees 24 



Methods of combating the mistletoe 25 



Possibility of eliminating old infections 27 



Tree surgery as applied to mistletoe infection 28 



The care of trees 29 



Organized effort in the care of trees - 30 



The commercial importance of mistletoe 31 



Summary 31 



Description of plates 34 



Index 35 



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