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though the appearance is less attractive the practice is on the 
increase, as it necessitates less careful grading. 
Some valuable information was obtainable at this stand on 
diseases caused by fungi. Gooseberry mildew was shown in 
both the summer and winter stages, and further evidence was 
to be seen of the excellent results arising from the use of lime- 
sulphur wash. 
Another striking exhibit was a specimen of “ black scab ” 
in apple and pear trees. Crown-gall in Lucerne ( Uropheycles 
Alfalfce) has only so far been found in Kent, but is a disease 
that is spreading and requires watching. Celery blight, 
another subject that has been studied at Wye, is found on the 
leaf in May, and a careful microscopical examination of the 
seed will sometimes reveal the presence of the fungus. 
Bordeaux mixture has been found to give complete protection. 
The College made its usual excellent display of live insects in 
jars, and there was also a series of photographs representing 
fruit production in Kent. 
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. — Practically the 
whole of this exhibit was devoted to a collection of wools from 
pure and cross-bred sheep such as Shetland, Shetland crosses, 
Manx and Manx crosses, many of which were exhibited in 
another part of the Showyard by Mr. H. J. Elwes, F.R.S. They 
represent the primitive British breeds not met with at 
Agricultural shows, which still persist in out-of-the-way places, 
and from which some of our modern improved breeds have 
been developed. The quality of the wool was undeniable, but 
the ordinary man may not readily be convinced of the advan- 
tages to be got by substituting any of these breeds, or their 
crosses, for his own improved stock. 
The Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Long 
Ashton, Bristol. The interesting work now being carried on 
by this Station was well illustrated by its exhibit. There 
was a large display of ciders and perries, both from single 
varieties and from mixed fruit, and a series of bottles con- 
taining “ sick cider illustrated the production of this peculiar 
disease, the life-history and treatment of which is now known. 
Cultures of the pear-blossom bacillus, first isolated in this 
laboratory, were shown, together with specimens of artificially 
and naturally caused attacks on pear-blossom. This disease 
causes the fruit to drop off at the time of setting, which 
until recently has always been attributed to frost. A model 
cider-press was also on view, together with specimens 
illustrating the diseases of fruit trees due to insect and 
fungoid pests, the propagation and pruning of fruit trees, &c. 
The exhibit attracted very considerable attention from the 
public. 
