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.
Although hollyhocks tolerate light shade, they grow stronger and fuller in full sun. Hollyhocks growing in the shade tend to be weak and spindly with fewer stalks than those growing in full sun. They are also more prone to diseases, especially rust, when grown in the shade. Rust is a fungal disease that causes powdery, orange spots on the undersides of infected leaves.