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tube. In this the asci are formed. These contain eight egg-shaped 

 spores each. From thsse spores typical Monilia spores may be 

 grown. This ascus stage is not necessary for the wintering over 

 of the fungus. The hyphae are capable of withstanding almost any 

 amount of cold when in the mummy and the conidia in may cases do 



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not lose the power of germination even under very severe conditions. 



As Monilia on apples is not serious in this country, there 

 is no need at present of any special treatment. The spraying done 

 for other diseases prevents any dangerous infection. From my 

 own inoculations I was unable to produce a rot unless the skin was 

 punctured. This would probably indicate that a serious epidemic 

 is not to be feared. Orchard sanitation is the only precaution 

 necessary. All mummy fruits and any infected twigs should be 

 carefully disposed of. 



Ref gr encea 



(1) Cordley, A. B.; Ore. Agr. Exp. Sta.,Bul. 57, 1899 



(2) Persoon, G. H.; Ob servat ione s Mycologicae Libsiae, 



1796 



(3) Quaintance, A. L.; Ga. Bui. 50; 1900 



{4) Schrflter, C; Kryptogamen Flora von Schesien 3 : 

 67, 1908 



(5) Norton, J. B. S.; Frans. Acad. Sci. St. L. 12:92 



1902 



(6) Bartram, H. E., Phyto. 6j No. 1. Feb., 1916 



