38 THE WHITE-FUNGUS DISEASE IN KANSAS. 
The total precipitation at Independence for the months of April, 
May, and June, 1910, was 10.97 inches, which was 4.70 inches in excess 
of that of Rome (near Wellington, in Sumner County) . The rainfall 
for May alone at Independence was 6.25 inches, or about the same as 
for the three months near Wellington. The May precipitation was 
6.25 inches, or 1.44 inches in excess of the average. In addition to 
the unusual total precipitation for this month, the rainfall was well 
distributed. There were 19 cloudy days in May, and 5 partly cloudy, 
so that the month was damp for most of the time. Conditions were 
very favorable for Sporotrichum from the first week in May until 
the harvest time, and it was certain that the fungus responded by 
attacking vigorously both young and old bugs. Notwithstanding the 
favorable conditions, there were plenty of bugs left at harvest time — 
enough to do great injury to the corn. 
Anderson County, Colony and Garnett. — The experiments of Col- 
ony only will be outlined below. Two fields were used for experi- 
ment,' but the field notes taken on Mr. Quiett's place will suffice for 
the purpose. 
Experiments on Mr. W. A. QuieWs place. — Work began on Mr. 
Quiett's place on April 20, when a field of wheat was searched for 
diseased bugs. While none was found, living bugs were numerous, 
and two bottles of bugs and earth were collected to see if Sporo- 
trichum would develop spontaneously. The results were negative. 
Diseased bugs were left with Mr. Quiet t, so that he might start an 
infection box. On May 3 a supply of fungus culture was sent for 
field infection. It was distributed along the north side of the field. 
On May 19 the field was examined for results. Two diseased insects 
were found on the north side near the infected locality, but none 
was seen on the south side. It was evident, as in the Boone field, 
that no spontaneous outbreak had occurred. Some of the fungus had 
been placed under piles of straw, but there were no results in dead 
bugs. There had been more or less rain for about three weeks and 
the soil was wet. Another visit was made May 26, with no change in 
the condition of the field. Weather was cool and damp. Some 
fungus was placed at the base of the wheat in a small patch that 
was carefully marked. A similar patch some distance away was 
infected with diseased bugs and also marked. Some living bugs 
from the field were caught, shaken in a box with Sporotrichum 
spores, and then turned loose under a bunch of straw. The experi- 
ments on this date (May 26) were concluded by leaving a quantity 
of the fungus culture with Mr. Quiett for further field infection. 
The next inspection took place June 21. All parts of the field were 
searched for diseased bugs. Extremely few were found, and no more 
around the infected spots than elsewhere. The ground was damp 
and shaded in some places, but there were no more in evidence in 
