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1135. Arthur, ,J. C. Fungus on carnations. <Am. Florist, vol. vn. Chicago and 
New York, Jan. 7, 1892, p. 462, 4 col. 
States disease to be a rust known long ago in Europe and only recently brought to this 
country. The fungus may be recognized by brown spots on the leaves and stems X to > of 
an inch long, filled with a dark, loose powder, which readily comes off on the fingers. Sug¬ 
gests use ot only healthy cuttings, clean cultivation, and fumigation of greenhouse with 
sulphur before planting in benches. (J. F. J.) 
1136. Halsted, B. D. A chrysanthemum blight. <Gard. and Forest, vol. iv, New 
York, Nov. 25, 1891, p. 560, l col. 
Notes peculiar blotching of leaves due to species of Septoria. Gives brief sketch of 
growth. Spraying with copper compounds recommended. (J. F. J.) 
1137. Halstkd, B. D. Alternanthera leaf-blight. <Gard. and Forest, vol. v, New 
York, Feb. 3, 1892, pp. 56-57, | col. 
Describes appearance of plants affected by a fungus closely related to Phyllosticta ama- 
ranthi. Thinks either Bordeaux mixture or ammoniacal copper carbonate solution would 
be an effectual preventive. (J. F. J.) 
1138. Halsted, B. D. Petunia blight. < Gard. and Forest, vol. v, New York, Mar. 
23, 1892, p. 141, i col. 
Disease due to Ascochyta petunias. Describes appearance. Septoria , perhaps new, and for 
which S. petunia! is provisionally proposed, was also found on leaves. Diseases can be held 
in check by use of fungicides. (J. F. J.) 
1139. Kellerman, W. A. Some fungous pests of greenhouse plants. < Jour. Columbus 
Hort. Soc., vol. vn, Columbus, Ohio, Mar., 1892, pp. 20-23. 
Gives descriptions of rust ot carnations, caused by TJromyces caryophyllinus, and damping 
off', caused by species of Pythium. The best preventives seem to be good ventilation, not 
too high temperature, and good cultivation. In the discussion Mr. Warner stated that sul¬ 
phur could be used to advantage in arresting the damping-off fungus. (J. F. J.) 
1140. Thaxtkr, R. Fungus in violet roots. <Ann. Rept. Conn. Agr. Exp. Sta. for 
1891, New Haven, 1892, pp. 166-167. 
Notes the diseased condition of violets, which may or may not be connected with Phyllo¬ 
sticta violce attacking the leaves. Finds a fungus on the roofs identified as Thielavia basicola , 
which is the same as Helminthosporium fragile and Torula basicola. Considers it doubttul 
if the fungus is wholly responsible for the diseased condition of the violet roots (see Exd 
S ta. Rec., vol. in, June, 1892, p. 773). (J. F. J.) 
(See also Nos. 1039, 1044, 1063, 1107, 1175, 1220, 1222.) 
D.— REMEDIES, PREVENTIVES, APPLIANCES, ETC. 
1141. Alwood, W. B. Treatment of diseases of the grape. <Va. Agr. Exp. Sta. Bull. 
No. 15, Blacksburg, Apr., 1892, pp. 31-43. 
Notes the amount of damage caused by fungi on grapes, and treats the following topics: 
Preparations used as fungicides, formulae for fungicides, methods of preparation, cost, man¬ 
ner ot treatment of vineyards, results of tests made with fungicides, and “Is sprayed fruit 
unwholesome ? ” Recommends use of fungicides, especially weak Bordeaux mixture,' and con¬ 
cludes that there is no danger from the use of sprayed grapes. (J. F. J.) 
1142. Anderson [H. C. L.J [Fruit-tree diseases.] <Dept. Agr. N. S. Wales, 
Bull. No. 4, Sydney, Feb., 1891, pp. 25-26. 
Refers to peach rust and success in treating trees with sulphate of iron, Wood ashes 
used as fertilizer. Large doses of kainit enabled the trees to throw off the disease better than 
those dressed with wood ashes or lime. Recommends spraying trees in winter with 1 pound 
of sulphate of iron in 8 gallons of water and applying potash in addition. (J. F. J.) 
1143. [Anon.] A new fungicide. <Am. Florist, vol. vii, Chicago and New York, 
Mar. 3. 1892, p. 640, ^ col. 
Mentions a dry powder made by C. H. Joosten, New York, that when applied is like a 
cloud of smoke and so reaches every part of the plant. (J. F. J.) 
1144. [Anon.] Copper salts for the prevention and palliation of the potato disease. 
<Gard. Chron., 3d ser., vol. xi, London, Mar. 26, 1892, p. 403, £ col. 
Notices the work of Messrs. Robt. Veitch Son for the prevention of the disease giving 
negative results with the copper, but successful results m earthing up. Notes also that a 
consular report records the successful use of copper sulphate and lime for potato disease in 
Jb I'ciuco. (J , i]. J .) 
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