Hosta Virus X in 'Striptease'. Note the green lines in center of leaf. 

Heavy HVX symptoms in 'Sum and Substance'. Note how the green tissue is looking thin and wrinkled.

'June' showing classic "inkbleed" symptoms along the veins.

Effects of long-term HVX infection on 'Gold Standard'.

'Gold Edger' in the sun. HVX symptom areas burn more easily.

'Gold Edger' with HVX. Note the sunken, glaucous green areas.

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