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.
delphinii causes petiole rot. It's most common in warm, rainy weather. Affected hostas develop brown, mushy areas at the base of their petioles, where the leaf joins the base of the plant. As the disease progresses the edges of the leaves turn yellow, then brown. Heavy mulch against the crown of the plant can increase problems, so pull the mulch back so it doesn't rest against the hosta.