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setae but as they find these setae constantly present they decide to 
change the generic name to Colletotrichwm. 
11. Gattoway, B. T.—Anthracnose of the bean. Bulletin 
No. 8, Botanical Division, United States Department of Agricul- 
ture, 1889, p. 65. Replies to letter of inquiry from New Orleans, 
La., regarding this disease and states the cause suggesting reme- 
dies. On page 64, of the same bulletin, this fungus is noted as 
destructive to melon leaves in North Carolina, where it is called 
“melon rust.” } 
12. Kircaner Osxar.— Die Krankheiten und Beschadigungen — 
unserer Landw, Kulturpflanzen, p. 77. Stuttgart, 1890. Gives — : 
a brief statement of the appearance of Glwosporium Lindemuth 
zanum Sace. and Magnus, on bean pods and young seeds. Recom- 
mends, if possible, planting in dry airy situations. 7 
13. Harstep, B. D.— Fungi injurious to garden crops. Ohio 
State Hort. Soc. Report of meeting December, 1890. Mentions 
Oolletotrichem Lindemuthianum as causing “bean spot” and 
states that it probably also causes “melon rot.” 
14. .— Anthracnose in bean seeds. Garden 
and Forest, vol. v, p. 18, 1892. States that “It is certain that 
Colletotrichum Lindemuthianum can exist. from one season to 
another in the mature beans and when, these diseased seeds are 
planted the best possible condition is given for perpetuating the 
disease.” It is recommended that before planting, the seed be 
soaked one hour in a solution of three ounces of copper carbonate, 
one quart of ammonia, and four and a half gallons of water. 
15. Beacu, 8. A.— Anthracnose of Bean. Country Gentleman, 
vol. lvii, p. 88, 1892. Notes the development of the disease from 
blistered beans which though blistered were not noticeably dis- 
colored. Suggests treating the seed by soaking, as recommended oe: 
by Dr. Halsted, in Garden and Forest, of January 18, 1892. 2 
16. Frank anp SoravER.— Pflanzenschutz, p. 62, Berlin, 1892, ae; 
Paul Parry. A short note on treatment of bean anthracnose 
states that with pole beans copper salts are effective as a remedy 
if applied early. An excellent figure illustrates the appearance 
of the disease on affected pods. | 
Professor L. H. Pammel, E. G. Lodeman and D. G. Fairchild 
have Kindly assisted the writer in compiling the above references, _ 


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