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1112. Dobson, W. R. Diseases of plants [peach rot]. <[St. Louis Republic, St. 
Louis, May 15, 1892, -1 col. 
Refers to the great destruction caused by rot (Monilia), and considers best remedy burn¬ 
ing diseased peaches and branches. A dilute solution of copper and ammonium carbonate 
said to prevent the rot, but to injure the leaves (see also Cohnan’s Rural World, vol. XL, 
May 26, 1892, p. 163, § col.). (,T. F. J.) 
1113. Garman, H. Bordeaux mixture for apple pests. <^Ky. Agr. Exp. Sta. Bull. 
No. 44, Lexington, Jan., 1893, pp. 32, figs. 3. 
Describes the appearance of apple rot caused by Gloeosporium versicolor. Discusses the 
source of the rot and gives the microscopical characters of the fungus. This is followed by 
details of a number of experiments. The results of these show that Bordeaux mixture 
causes an increase in size of leaves, in numbers and size of fruits, prevention of scab and 
leaf spot, and a lessening of injury from rot. Apple scab can be treated with the same fun¬ 
gicide as rot. (J. F. ,T.) 
1114. Kellerman, W. A. Vegetable pathology, May. <Mour. Columbus Hort. Soc., 
vol. vn, Columbus, Ohio, July, 1892, pp. 70-71. 
Notes that peach curl has been abundant and describes its general characters. Refers also 
to black knot and bramble rust, advocating the destruction of weeds to prevent various 
species of fungi from infesting cultivated crops. (J. F. ,J.) 
1115. [Kimber, W.] Visit to Angaston. <Gard. and Field, vol. xvn, Adelaide, 
Feb. 17, 1892, p. 186, 1£ col. 
Gives an account of apple orchard badly affected by Fusicladium dendriticum. (J. F. J.) 
11 8 6. MacOwan, P. Leaf-blight and powdery mildew in fruit trees. <[Agr. Jour. Cape 
Colony, vol. iv, Cape Town, July 16, 1891, pp. 1-3, figs. 2. 
Gives figures of amount of fruit sentout from California and refers to the work required 
to combat fungous pests in America. Quotes Circular No. 10 (treatment of nursery stock for 
leaf-blight and powdery mildew) of the Division of Vegetable Pathology. (J. F. J ) 
1117. McAlpine, D. Report on peach and plum leaf-rust (Puccinia pruni). <[Dept. 
of Agr. Victoria, Bull. No. 14, Melbourne, Dec.., 1891, pp. 138-148. 
Describes the disease and gives the life history of the fungus causing it. Notes the 
varieties of fruit affected the distribution of the disease, and suggests various remedies, 
among them the use of Bordeaux mixture and sulphate of iron dissolved in water at the 
rate of 1 pound to 8 gallons. (J. F. J.) 
1118. [Meehan, Thos.] Black knot in the plum. <Meehan’s Monthly, vol. n, Ger¬ 
mantown, Pa., June, 1892, p. 93, col. 
Mentions various hosts of Flowrightia morbosa , and states that it is probably this same 
fungus which produces knots on the roots of young peach trees near the collar. (J. F. J.) 
1110. Mills, . [Fire blight.] <^Dept. of Agr. N. S. Wales, Bull. No. 4, Sydney, 
Feb., 1891, p. 24. 
Notes the occurrence of fire blight at Dundas and remarks upon its rapid spread. (J. F. J.) 
1120. Pulver, -. [Peach rust.] <Dept. Agr. N. S. Wales, Bull. No. 4, Syd¬ 
ney, Feb., 1891, p. 24. 
Notes occurrence of disease at Wagga Wagga, where it is called “yellows. ’ (J. F. J.) 
1121. [Robin, A. B.] Diseased cherry trees. <[Gard. and Field, vol. xvii, Ade¬ 
laide, Feb., 1892, pp. 182-183, l T l 0 - col. 
Records a disease of cherry trees in Nuriootpa [identified by N. A. Cobb as due to Monilia 
fructigena ]. On p. 183 a solution of sulphate of iron is recommended by Cobb as a spray 
(J. F.J.) . • 
1122. Scobie, -. [Discussion of fruit-tree diseases.] <[Dept. Agr. N. S. Wales, 
Bull. No. 4, Sydney, Feb., 1891, pp. 23-24. 
Mentions various diseases observed, such as apple scab, bitter rot, strawberry leaf-blight, 
disease of the vine, fire blight, and peach and plum rust. (J. F. J.) 
1123. [Various.] Pear blight. <Ann. Rept. State Board Hort. of Cal. for 1891, 
Sacramento, 1892, pp. 414-415. 
A discussion upon the subject, some considering the disease occurring on California trees 
to be true pear blight (Bacillus amylovorus) and others as something different. (J. F.J.) 
(See also Nos. 1057, 1061, 1083, 1085, 1086, 1112, 1142, 1157, 1158,1172,1182, 
1204, 1210, 1215.) 
