Examples of SOLEMN. 1  He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner. 2  He wore a very solemn expression on his face. 3  He recited the poem in a solemn voice. 4  A solemn crowd gathered around the grave.
Rust on hollyhocks is caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia malvacearum and impacts hollyhock leaves and stems. This fungus first appears on leaves as yellow, circular spots about 1/8 inch wide. These yellow spots enlarge and swellings develop on leaf undersides.
Hollyhocks are tough plants, but they do have some insect and disease problems. Hollyhock rust is the most common and widespread disease. Rust is a fungus that first appears on the undersides of lower leaves as lemon-yellow to orange pustules that darken with age.