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.
Cut the plant to nearly ground level in the fall, if you notice hollyhock rust. This is a fungal disease causing yellow and brown spots on the stems and leaves and is the primary disease problem for this plant. Burn the cut leaves and branches to destroy the fungus. The new leaves that arrive the next spring should be disease-free. Start a fungicide treatment the next spring.