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Plant Diseases. Apple Blight, 3d Rep., p. 369; Apple Scab and 
Leaf Blight, 3d Rep., p. 370; Gummosis, 3d Rep., p. 375; Leaf Blight, 
3d Rep., p. 367; Leaf Brownness, 3d Rep., pp. 368, 371; Leaf Mildew, 
3d Rep., p. 371; Leaf Yellowing, 3d Rep., p. 319; Lettuce Mildew, 
4th Rep., p. 279; Lettuce Rust, 4th Rep., p. 277; Peach Curl, 4th 
Rep., p. 373; Peach Yellows, 3d Rep., p. 372; Pear Blight, 3d Rep., 
p. 357; 4th Rep., p. 268; 5th Rep., p. 275; Plum Leaf Fungus, 5th 
Rep., p. 293; Quince Blight, 3d Rep., p. 371; Quince Rot, 3d Rep., 
p. 372; Rotting of Cherries and Plums, 4th Rep., p. 280; Smut in 
Oats, 3d Rep., p. 382; 4th Rep., p. 128; 5th Rep., p. 125; Spotting of 
Quinces, 4th Hep., p. 275; Strawberry Mildew, 5th Rep., p. 291; 
Tomato rot, 3d Rep., p. 379; 4th Rep., pp. 210, 276; 5th Rep., p. 289. 
Potato. Seed End vs. Other Portions for Seed, 2d Rep., p. 123; 
4th Rep., p. 230. Of value as an experiment because the testimony 
is contradictory. Tubers from Productive Hills Better for Seed Use 
than those from Unproductive Hills, 3d Rep., p. 301; 4th Rep., p. 
232; 5th Rep., p. 150. A striking indication of the value of this 
method of selection. Rot attacks the more vigorous, or the latest 
varieties, 4th Rep., p. 239; General Work. See all reports. Varieties. 
See all reports. 
Root Distribution, 5th Rep., p. 166. See Root "Washings. 
Root Washings. Asparagus, 3d Rep., p. 308; Bean, 5th Rep., p. 
160; Beet, 3d Rep., p. 311; Cabbage, 3d Rep., p. 313; Carrot, 3d Rep., 
p. 312; Cauliflower, 2d Rep., p. 219; Celery, 3d Rep., p. 314; Chard, 
3d Rep., p. 311; Corn, 4th Rep., p. 263; Corn salad, 5th Rep., p. 160; 
Egg Plant, 5th Rep., p. 161; Endive, 3d Rep., p. 308; Grasses, 4th 
Rep., p. 261; Kohl-rabi, 3d Rep., p. 313; Lettuce, 3d Rep., p. 307; 
Mangold, 4th Rep., p. 264; Melon, 3d Rep., p. 313; 5th Rep., p. 163; 
Okra, 5th Rep., p. 161; Onion, 3d Rep., p. 310; 5th Rep., p. 165; 
Parsley, 5th Rep., p. 162; Parsnip, 3d Rep., p. 311; Pea, 3d Rep., p. 
306; Potato, 4th Rep., p. 263; Radish, 3d Rep., p. 310; Spinach, 3d 
Rep., p. 308; Squash, 5th Rep., p. 162; Strawberry, 2d Rep., p. 219; 
Tobacco, 4th Rep., p. 264; Tomato, 2d Rep., p. 219; Turnip, 5th Rep., 
p. 163. 
Seed. From Earliest and Latest Pea-pods, 2d Rep., p. 204; this 
trial indicates a gain in earliness; from Most and Least Productive Pea 
Plants and Pods, 2d Rep., p. 204; 3d Rep., p. 233; from Green and 
Ripe Seed, 3d Rep., p. 224, 232; 4th Rep., pp. 154; Relation of Seed to 
Quality in Fruit, 1st Rep., p. 78; 4th Rep., p. 229; 5th Rep. p. 270; Use 
of Large vs. Small Seed, 4th Rep., pp. 54, 152, 155; from Various 
Parts of the Plant, 2d Rep., p. 38; 3d Rep., pp. 199, 211; 4th Rep., pp. 
153, 216; see Corn; Unripe Seed, 2d Rep., p. 39; 4th Rep., pp. 162, 
