PLATE ix 
A. Interior of cage 2. These spinach plants are the same age as those in cage 4 
(PI. 10, B), but are healthy, as shown by their larger size and deep-green color. 
(Original.) 
B. Experimental plots. The bed of spinach running from lower right-hand comer 
of die plate was grown from seed furnished by Mr. J. B. Norton and shows a marked 
resistance to blight, as compared with the adjoining beds, which were planted with 
commercial strains of Savoy spinach. (Original.) 
