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these have not crossed the Atlantic, a favourite cottage flower flourishes 

 with us comparatively unharmed. 



Fuchsia Diseases. 



Although the Fuchsia is largely grown in this country, its enemies are 

 very few, and, so far as we are aware, none of a fungus origin have as yet 

 been found, although a leaf-spot is known in France. 



Houseleek Rust. 

 Endophyllum Sempervivi (A. & S.) 

 This peculiar parasite is somewhat intermediate in its character 



Fio. 97. — Endophyllum Sempervivi, attacking Scmpervivum monticolum. 

 A, Entire plant ; B, C, Leaves. {Gardeners' Chronicle.) 



between a uredo and a cluster-cup. The envelope which encloses the 

 spores is immersed in the substance of the succulent leaves, and bursts 

 irregularly to discharge the spores. 



