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406 . Reid, Jas. A. The potato and its blight in Ireland. Repts. from consuls of U. S., No. 
125, Feb., 1891, pp. 182-184. Refers to the destruction of potatoes by Peron- 
ospora infestans. Explains m a general way the life history of tlie fungus. 
The remedies suggested are: (1) Hilling up earth about stalks; (2) cutting 
off diseased tops; (3) removing and burning rubbish; (4) planting varieties 
most successful in resisting disease; (5) growing crops under conditions to 
insure health and vigor; (6) careful selection of seed. (J. F. J.) 
40 * 7 . Russell, Sam’l J. Linseed in India. Repts. from consuls of U. S., No. 126, 
Mar., 1891, pp. 341-344. States (p. 342) that rust is a great enemy of the 
plant and it always suffers from it in damp seasons. (J. F. J.) 
408 . Smith, W. G. Tobacco disease. Gard. Cliron., 3rd ser., vol. 9, No. 216, London, 
Feb. 14, 1891, p. 211, 4 col., fig. 1. Notes that Prof. Farlow has stated that 
Peronospora hyoscyami has badly attacked Nicotiana glciuca in Mexico and 
California. (M.B.W.) 
(See also Nos. 482, 483, 484, 485,486,487, 489,507,553 and 591.) 
C. —DISEASES OF FRUITS. 
409. Alwood, Wm. B. A fungous disease upon apple leaves. Bot. Gazette, vol. 16, No. 9, 
Sept. 15, 1891, p. 265. Notice of paper read before Bot. Sec. Am. Ass. of 
Agric. Col. and Ex. Sta., Aug. 13, 1891, giving account, without description, 
of species of fungous disease of apple, and successful use of weak Bordeaux in 
its prevention. (See No. 336.) (D. G. F.) 
410. Bailey, L. H. Preservation of trees. Am. Farm News, vol. 4, No. 7, Aug., 1891, 
p. 11,2 cols. Gives abstract of address delivered before N. Y. State Cider and 
Cider-Vinegar Makers’ Association at Albany, N. Y., Jan. 28, 1890 [1891?]. 
Discusses the failure of the fruit crop in New York State in 1890. Expresses 
the opinion that the failure was due largely to the action of Fusicladium 
dendriticum and gives formulae for preparation of ammoniacal solution of cop¬ 
per carbonate, and modified eau celeste. (D. G. F.) 
411. Beach, JohnB. Lemonscab—Orange blight. Fla. Disp., Farmer and Fruit Grower, 
new ser., vol. 3, No. 31, Jacksonville, July 30,1891, p. 603, 1 col. Cites success 
of one spraying with sulphate ot potash 50 per cent; also successful use of 
sulphide of lime made by boiling quicklime with flowers of sulphur as pre¬ 
ventive of the scab. Thinks blight is advanced condition of black limb. 
(D. G. F.) 
412. Bean, E. Report of committee on diseases and insects of the Citrus. Fla. Disp., 
Farmer and Fruit Grower, new ser., vol. 3, No. 21, May 21,1891, pp. 409-410. 
Notes the following diseases with opinions as to their causes; foot rot, leaf 
blight, rust, black smut and a new disease similar to that on the grapevine 
attacking the ends of the branches of orange trees. (D. G. F.) 
413. Brunk, T. L. Blackberry rust. 3d Ann. Rept. Maryland Agric. Ex. Sta., Col¬ 
lege Park, 1890, pp. 115-116. Gives estimates of per cent of rust, Cosoma 
niteiis, Schw., on 20 varieties of blackberries growing on station farm. Con¬ 
cludes Wilson’s early, Wilson’s junior, Wachusett, early harvest, crystal 
white, and Thompson’s early mammoth as least susceptible to the disease. 
(D. G. F.) 
414. Brunk, T. L. Strawberries. 3d Ann. Rept. Maryland Agric. Ex. Sta., College 
Park, 1890, pp. 104-108. Gives table showing the susceptibility of a large 
number of varieties of strawberries to the leaf blight ( Sphaerella fraga- 
rice). Concludes varieties of Bidwell, Van Deman, Anna Forest, Haver- 
land, Hoffman, daisy, ruby, and bubach No. 5 are the five least suscepti¬ 
ble varieties situated on the station grounds. Gives r6sum6 of results and 
recommendations of preventive treatment, quoting from Garman and others, 
(D. G. F.) 
