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 were introduced at the ear of the plant, how could it descend, and infect solely the stem, which is the case unless when the disease is inveterate.

If a field be evidently affected, and the progress of vegetation stopped, the only way to preserve the straw and the grain, if any has been formed from being entirely lost, is to cut it down immediately, even though the crop should not be ripe. The straw is thus preserved either for food or litter; and it is maintained, that any nourishment in the stem, will pass into and feed the grain, and makes a greater return than could well be expected.

It has been recommended to sprinkle wheat while growing, which appears to be in any degree affected with this disease with a solution of salt and water, which may be applied by mean of a mop. The sprinkling should be several times repeated, so that every part of the plants may be wetted, and it is said that wherever the brine touches the rust disappears.

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IT is said to be a good practice on a rich and heavy soil to sow winter rye at the last hoeing of Indian corn and hoe it in. The plants of rye in such case being mostly on the corn hills, escape injury from frost.—The stubble of rye should be ploughed as soon as possible after reaping so that by being buried early it may answer the better purpose for manure.

Spring Rye.

SOW a peck of oats with a bushel of spring Rye, to prevent blasting. It is easily separated by a winnowing millmill. [sic]