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"I obtained for subsequent examination, specimens of
diseased wood (roots and branches), leaves, fruit, and a
quantity of ashes secured by burning the wood of a tree unmistakably
diseased with the yellows." p. 472.

Speaking of the hot-water remedy recommended in the
Gardeners' Monthly, Dr. Kedzie says: "A similar treatment of 
diseased trees in Benton Harbor, by placing ashes in a shallow
trench at the root of the tree, and pouring over the 
ashes and around the roots boiling water, has resulted in
curing the tree." p. 476.

"Analysis of Ash.["]

The ash obtained by burning a diseased peach tree was
carefully analyzed; also the ash from a healthy tree growing
in my garden.  The results of the analysis are as follows:

Carbonate of Potash,
With yellows.: 7.24
Healthy tree.: 10.38

Carbonate of Soda,
With yellows.: 3.82
Healthy tree.: 3.12

Chloride of Sodium,
With yellows.: .21
Healthy tree.: .13

Sulphate of Lime,
With yellows.: 1.41
Healthy tree.: .92

Carbonate of Lime,
With yellows.: 66.61
Healthy tree.: 62.10

Phosphate of Lime,
With yellows.: 13.16
Healthy tree.: 15.71

Carbonate of Magnesia,
With yellows.: 5.05
Healthy tree.: 5.31

Silicic Acid,
With yellows.: 1.40
Healthy tree.: 1.21

Oxide of Iron,
With yellows.: .84
Healthy tree.: .92

Moisture and Loss,
With yellows.: .26
Healthy tree.: .30

[Total With yellows]: 100.00
[Total Healthy tree]: 100.00
        