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 rains, snows, frosts & thaws of autumn, winter & spring are all the water treatment the seed needs to prep it for germination. Prior to sowing, give hollyhock seeds a warm water treatment by soaking them in water that is approximately 113 degrees F (45 degrees C) for roughly 12 hours.