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.
Smaller brown or yellow spots on the leaves may indicate that your holly plant has succumbed to tar spot or another fungal disease. Fungal infections are most likely to strike in the damp spring season, though they may appear at any time of year. If left untreated, the spots will spread and darken until they turn black.