>One follow-up ...  someone (who's name escapes me at the moment)
>mentioned that they use Fongarid in Australia.  Sounds like a brand ... 
>anyone know its chemical components? 
While I wasn't the person who brought this up, I can help.  The active
ingredient in Fongarid is furalaxyl 250g/kg.  It is a systemic fungicide
for the control of downy mildew and damping off and root rots caused by
_Phythium_ and _Phytopthora_. 
Cheers
Terry