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1157. [Anon.] The black knot of the plum and cherry. <Am, Gard., vol. xm, New 
York, Aug., 1892, pp. 478-480, pi. 2. 
Mention of the usual methods of eradicating black knot, that is, cutting out and burning, 
and an outline of the New York State law passed against allowing the disease to remain 
in orchards. (J. F. J.) • 
1158. [Anon.] The strawberry leaf disease. <Gard. Citron., 3d. ser., vol. x, Lon¬ 
don, July 11, 1891, p. 53, lig. 1, \ col. 
Refers to disease caused by Sphcerella fragarice and gives as a remedy carbonate of copper 
3 ounces, dissolved in 1 quart of water, diluted with 20 gallons of water; diseased leaves 
should also be burned. (J. F. J.) 
1159. [Anon.] The treatment of disease in plants by means of copper compound. <Gard. 
Citron., 3d ser., vol. X, London, Aug. 15, 1891, p. 196, £ col. 
Refers to successful treatment of potato diseases by lime and copper sulphate; the same 
also used for disease of sugar beets caused by Peronospora achachtii. {J. F. J.) 
1160. [Anon.] Vermorel’s appliances for the treatment of scale on orange trees, the 
pear-leaf slug, and other pests. <L4.gr. Jour. Cape Colony, vol iv, Cape Town, 
Oct. 8, 1891, pp. 80-82. 
Describes the various appliances used for both insecticides and fungicides. (J. F. J.) 
1161. [Anon.] Visit to Angaston district. <^Gard. and Field, vol. xvn, Adelaide, 
Feb., 1892, pp. 184-186. 
Notes successful use of eau celeste in combating the shot-hole fungus of apricot trees. 
Pear and apple scab also treated successfully. Gives a statement of discussion on use of 
fungicides to prevent fungous diseases, such as scab, curl-leaf, beet disease, etc. (J. F. J.) 
1162. Armstrong, L. Carnation disease. <(Am. Gard., vol. xiii, New York, Dec., 
1892, p. 762, -k col. 
Notes that the disease can he checked by using sulphur compound, made by subjecting 
sulphur and quicklime to intense heat; use 1 gill of this to 2 gallons of water, and syringe 
the plants twice a day. Compound seems to act by promoting healthy root action. (J. F. j.) 
1163. Arthur, J. C. Report of the botanical department [of the Indiana Agricultural Experi¬ 
ment Station], Fourth Ann. Rept. Ind. Agr. Exp. Sta. for 1891, Feb., 1892, 
pp. 23-28. 
Gives a brief notice of the work of the station to prevent diseases of corn, oats, wheat, 
potatoes, beets, and carnations. (J.F. J.) 
1164. Babo, C. von. Sulphuring vines for Oidium. <[Agr. Jour. Cape Colony, vol. 
iv, Cape Town, Oct. 22,1891, p. 100, 4 col. 
Gives directions for use of sulphur for Oidium, and states that rain causes it to lose its 
effectiveness. (J. F. J.) 
1165. Barmy, Dr. Pre'servation contre les gelees de printemps. <^Prog. Agr. et Vit., 
9th year, No. 27, Montpellier, July 3,1892, pp. 5-6. 
It has been long known that the production of artificial clouds by burning tar may pre¬ 
vent the killing of buds by frost in the spring. The author recommends using this treat¬ 
ment not only in spring, hilt during all the winter, when frost is expected to occur, so as to 
preserve the entire growth of the vineyard. (T. H.) 
1166. Bedford, S. A. Smut. <^Exp. Farms Rept. for 1891, Ottawa, 1892, p. 252. 
Notes occurrence of smut on wheat in Province of Manitoba, and gives details of experi¬ 
ments made in 1889 for prevention. Bluestone gave better results than salt or scalding. 
(J. F. J.) 
1167. Blersch, F. Bluestone for steeping grain. <[Agr. Jour. Cape Colony, vol. iv, 
Cape Town, Sept. 10,1891, pp. 61, 62,1 col. 
Gives formula for steeping wheat, and states that a£ per cent solution of vitriol is strong 
enough to destroy smut. Does not recommend the -Tensen hot-water treatment, because of 
the difficulty of maintaining the water at the specified temperature of 132° to 135° F. (J. F. J.) 
1168. Blersch, F. Steeping grain in vitriol. <Agr. Jour. Cape Colony, vol. iv, 
Cape Town, Aug. 27,1891, p. 46, ^ col. 
Refers to experience of Gilfillan (see No. 1187), and states his belief that the bad results 
from the use of vitriol were due to other circumstances, such as seed wheat passing through 
a threshing machine, soaking wheat too long and then sowing in dry weather, or lack of 
lime in the soil. (J. F. J.) 
1169. “Boston Suburb. ” Sand and damping off. <[Am. Gard., vol. xiii, New York, 
Apr., 1892, p. 226, J col. 
Says the use of a layer of sand might prevent damping off of cuttings. (J. F. J.) 
