Print the form. Complete all information and submit with a sample of the affected plant or fruit. Place the sample in a plastic bag and ship in a STURDY box. Mail at the beginning of the week to shorten the time in transit. Fresh material is required for an accurate diagnosis. Mail to your local extension office or to the Home & Garden Education Center, 1380 Storrs Rd., U-115, Storrs, CT 06269-4115.

If you have any questions about sending the form or sample, contact Consumer Horticulturist, Home & Garden Education Center.

Diagnostic Sheets are available for:		HTML	.PDF Adobe Acrobat
Home Vegetable Garden		HTML	.PDF
Home Fruit Problems		HTML	.PDF
Home Lawn		HTML	.PDF
Herbaceous Ornamentals		HTML	.PDF
Trees and Shrubs		HTML	.PDF
Houseplants		HTML	.PDF
Information for Determining Insect Problems		HTML	.PDF

This information was developed for conditions in the Northeast. Use in other geographical areas may be inappropriate.

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