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1609. Pridham, J. T. The origin and history of Sunrise oats. Agric. Gaz. New South 

 Wales 32: 88-90. ^ fig. 1921. — The variation was noticed in 1910 and probably arose from 

 field cross between wild oats {A. fatua) and Algerian oats {A. sterilis). The variety is early 

 and the seed creamy white. Two variations of Sunrise have been named Cowra No. 25 and 

 Cowra No. 27. — L. R. Waldron. 



1610. Pridham, J. T. Ortlipp's Bungowannah wheat. Agric. Gaz. New South Wales 32: 

 85. 1921. — This variety is the same as Turvey or Turvey's Purple Straw and belongs to the 

 Tuscan group of wheats. — L. R. Waldron. 



1611. Reinecke, T. G. W. Results of winter cereal experiments at the School of Agri- 

 culture, Elsenburg, Mulder's Vlei, Cape Province. Jour. Dept. Agric. Union of South Africa 

 1: 45-54. 1920. — Considering both palatability of hay and yield per acre, combination of the 

 various varieties of oats and vetches have been found the best for hay. For ensilage a mixture 

 of Smyrna oats and spring or French winter vetch can be recommended in addition to hairy 

 vetch and Algerian oats. Rye, barley, wheat, and field peas have not been found desirable 

 crops for hay mixtures. — E. M. Doidge. 



1612. RiNDL, M. Sesame and melon seeds sources of semi-drying oils. South African 

 Jour, Indust. 3: 1150-1154. 1920. — The author treats of the production and consumption of 

 the seeds of sesame, its varieties, utilization, cultivation, harvesting, pressing, production in 

 Africa, and prices. The fat content of both fresh and dried melon seeds is given. — Mary R. 

 Burr. 



1613. ScHERFFitrs, W. H, Cotton culture. Practical advice for the South African grower. 

 Jour. Dept. Agric. Union of South Africa 2: lGO-162. 1921. — General cultural notes empha- 

 sizing the importance of using pure seed and having quality as the principal aim in cotton 

 production. — Mary R. Burr. 



1614. ScHMiD, A. Bericht der Zentralverwaltung der schweizerischen landwirtschaft- 

 lichen Versuchs- und Untersuchungsanstalten iiber die Versuchstatigkeit in den Jahrenl913- 

 1919. [Report of experimental work performed during 1913-1919.] Landw. Jahrb. Schweiz 

 1919: 513-518. 1919.— A brief r(5sume of field experiments conducted by the Swiss govern- 

 ment, including observations on cultural tests with grains, beets, and potatoes; studies of 

 the behavior of various mixtures of grass seeds and of pasture fertilizing; and experiments 

 on the control of diseases and other pests of cultivated plants. — J. D. Luckett. 



1615. Staffeld, U. Aussaatstarke unter Beriicksichtigung des Tausendkorngewichts. 

 [Rate of seeding in relation to the weight of 1000 grains.] Mitteil. Deutsch. Landw. Ges. 35: 

 408-411. 1920.— A discussion of the relations between the weights of 1000 grains of oats, 

 winter rye, summer and winter wheat, the rate of seeding, and probable yields. — A. J. Pieters. 



1616. Taylor, H. W. Cotton culture. Rhodesia Agric. Jour. 17: 436-440. 1920.— 

 Author gives the figures for world cotton production for a period of 20 years (1894-1914). 

 During this period the production of cotton in the United States increased 53.2 per cent and 

 the price per pound 90.4 per cent. America supplies 85 per cent of the cotton used in Great 

 Britain. In southern Rhodesia soil and climatic conditions are favorable for cotton pro- 

 duction. General cultural notes are given; also figures showing the value of the crop. The 

 developments of new cotton areas and the stimulation of the industry in Great Britain is 

 urged. — Mary R. Bvurr. 



1617. Taylor, H. W. Turkish tobacco. Rhodesia Agric. Jour. 17: 513-521. Fig. 1-7. 

 1920.— Turkish tobacco is grown in Rhodesia by a number of planters with varying degrees 

 of success. The crop is easy to grow, but the harvesting and handling require considerable 

 skill which can be acquired only by actual experience. The article gives detailed directions 

 for culture, harvesting, curing, grading, and packing. — C. V. Piper. 



1618. VoLKART, A., A. Grisch, tJND W. Bandi. Vierzigster und einundvierzigster 

 Jahresbericht der Schweiz. Samenuntersuchungs- und Versuchsanstalt Oerlikon-Zurich. 



