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.
The disease eats away at the leaf and produces a hole as the infested area falls from the foliage. Rust is a common problem with hollyhocks and can cause the plants to look ragged. Brown, yellow or orange spots appear as the fungus forms and grows. The damaged leaves will fall off as the disease progresses.