No. 4, January, 1921] HORTICULTURE 269 



1858. Morel, F. Les benefices d'une calamite Buxus haleppica, Evodia, Actinidia chi- 

 nensis. [The good fortunes out of a calamity, Buxus haleppica, Evodia, Actinidia chinensis] 

 Rev. Hortic. [Paris] 92: 100-102. 1920. — A continuation of a similar article by the same 

 author in Rev. Hortic. [Paris] 92:80-81. May, 1920. — Among a number of seedlings of a 

 box-plant presumed to be Buxus haleppica, all of which possessed broad leaves, larger than 

 those of any of the varieties of the common l>ox, one at leasl has proven entirely hardy. This 

 is a desirable ornamental and may furnish valuable genetic material. Specimens of Evodia, 

 large, rapidly growing Asiatic trees with ash-like foliage and semi-tropical appearance, and 

 also those of Actinidia chinensis, an ornamental vine, were uninjured by the severe cold 

 weather of 1917.— E. J. Kraus. 



1859. Mottet, S. Cedrus libani brevifolia. Rev. Hortic. [Paris] 92:84-86. Fig. 21. 

 1920. — During the past two centuries of cultivation, Cedrus libani has given rise to the follow- 

 ing varieties: glauca, nana, nana pyramidata, pendula, denudata, stricta, candelabrum, fusi- 

 formis, microcarpa, and decidua. The variety brevifolia was discovered in 1879, on the Island 

 of Cyprus. It is a distinct form, readily distinguished by the short, deep green leaves. It 

 grows more slowly and gracefully than the type species, and deserved to be widely planted, 

 especially in parks and gardens where space is limited. — E, J. Kraus. 



1860. Mottet, S. Le lilium regale en Amerique. [Lilium regale in America.] Rev. 

 Hortic. [Paris] 92: 66-67. 1 pi. 1920. — This fine representative of the longiflorum group 

 has proven entirely hardy in Massachusetts. It is readily propagated from seeds and adapted 

 to forcing as well as out-door culture. It was introduced by E. H. Wilson from the valley of 

 the Min, in the north-west of Setchuen, China. A hybrid between Lilium regale and Lilium 

 sulfureum, itself belonging to the longiflorum group and having large, long flowers of a beauti- 

 ful canary color, is said to be taller than the former, bulbiliferous like the latter, and produc- 

 tive of large, odorous flowers. — E. J. Kraus. 



1861. Mottet, S. Nouveaux Narcisses grandiflores. [New large flowered Narcissi. [ 

 Rev. Hortic. [Paris] 92: 47-49. 1 pi. (colored). 1920. — Several of the newer varieties are con- 

 sidered worthy of special mention. These include the following: Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus 

 — Glory of Leiden, Madame de Graaf ; N. incomparabilis — Barri Albatros, Vesuvius, Magda- 

 line de Graaf, Princess Mary, Beatrice Leedsi; N. poeticus, — Virgile. The colored plate 

 illustrates Weardale Perfection, Cleopatra, Will Scarlet, Gloria Mundi, White Lady, and 

 Mrs. Langtry. — E. J. Kraus. 



1862. Petit, A. Arrosage par immersion des plantes en pots. [Watering pot plants by 

 immersion.] Rev. Hortic. [Paris] 92: 68. 1920. — The watering of potted plants by immers- 

 ing the pots in a tank has the advantages of complete wetting without displacing any of the 

 soil, of conserving the soil nitrates, and of a great saving of time and hand labor. The pots 

 should not stand more than half their depth in water. As soon as the soil has become thor- 

 oughly moistened the tanks should be drained. For the greatest success, it is essential that 

 all such conditions as age, size and type of plant, kind and amount of soil, as well as form 

 and dimension of the pots should be uniform. Since this is difficult to secure, it is necessary 

 frequently to regroup the plants in the several tanks. — E. J. Kraus. 



1863. Pinelle, J. Berberis subcaulialata C. K. Schneider. Rev. Hortic. [Paris] 92 : 

 28-30. Fig. 5-6. 1920. — This species was found by Maurice de Vilmorin arising from some 

 seeds coming from Thibet, in 1904. It is thoroughly hardy and adapted to a wide variety of 

 soils. The foliage is persistent up to December or January. The fruit is red. It is suited for 

 planting in large masses. Propagation may be effected either vegetatively or by sowing 

 stratified seeds in March or April. — E. J. Kraus. 



1864. Pinelle, J. Lonicera Maacki Ruprecht. Rev. Hortic. [Paris] 92 : 122-123. Fig. 

 80-31. 1920. — This shrubby species has long been known and cultivated in the botanic garden 

 at Moscow. The flowers are conspicuous, produced abundantly, white changing to yelloAV, 

 followed by red fruits which are ornamental in the autumn. It is entirely hardy and deserv- 

 ing of being widely planted. — E. J. Kraus. 



