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1991. Lambert, F., et P. Peronne. Le Tche (Cudrania Triloba, Hance). [Cudrania 

 triloba.] Ann. Ecole Nation. Agric. Montpellier 17: 81-104, Fig. 1-10. 1918 [1919].— 

 Cudrania is a small tree or shrub with thorns. It was found that the mulberry silk worm 

 which eats the leaves of Cudrania is less susceptible to disease. Its roots contain a yellow- 

 ish-red coloring matter which can be easily extracted. As a hedge plant it is valuable be- 

 cause of its thorns. It thrives where the mulberry grows but prefers deep cool sandy soil. 

 It is propagated easily by root cuttings or by layering. — F. F. Halma. 



1992. Lesourd, r. Trois nouveaux lauriers roses. [Three new oleanders.] Rev. Hort. 

 92 : 216-217. Fig. 56-57. 1920.— The varieties Rochelais, Single Crimson ; Botaniste Faideau, 

 Double Rosy White, with the backs of the petals rose lilac; and Aunissien, double rose lilac, 

 are described and the characteristics noted. — E. J. Kraus. 



1993. MoTTET, S. Un nouveau Liquidambar, L. formosana Hance. [A new Liquidambar.] 

 Rev. Hort. 92: 192-194. Fig. 55. 1920. — This species, though long known botanically, has 

 scarcely been used as an ornamental. The young trees grow rapidly, develop attractive 

 colors in autumn, and should prove useful along avenues or in groups. — E. J. Kraus. 



1994. Phillips, E. P. Crotalaria Agatiflora, Schwenif. South African Gard. 10: 457. 

 1 fig. 1920. 



1995. RoLET, A. Le froid artificial regulateur des marches dans le commerce des fleurs 

 coupees. [Refrigeration, a regulator of the cut flower trade.] Rev. Hort. 92 : 190-191. 1920. — 

 The need, expense, and use of precooling stations and refrigerator cars are discussed. — E. J. 

 Kraus. 



1996. Vacherot, M. Vanda Sanderiana. Rev. Hort. 92: 213-214. Fig. 55. 1920. 

 — Historical and cultural notes. — E. J . Kraus. 



1997. Warnaar, W., en Yan Roes. Verslag van de Commissie bot bet bestudeeren van 

 den toestand van den bloembollenteelt in Engeland. [Report of the committee to study bulb 

 raising in England.] Weekbl. Bloembollencult. 30: 13-16. 1919. — The reports of a series of 

 studies on bulb growing in England are given, especially wi^h reference to the culture, pests, 

 and diseases. — J . C. Th. Uphof. 



1998. Wtman, L. Tree planting in Texas towns and cities. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Forest. 

 Bull. 11. 39 p., 10 fig. 1920. — Information is given as to kinds of trees adapted to wide and 

 narrow streets, to open lawns, and to different sections of the state. — A map of the state show- 

 ing counties is divided into 5 regions. Trees suitable for each region are listed, — A table of 

 83 trees is given, listing the common name, scientific name, rate of growth, length of life, 

 value for street planting, width of street to which adapted, and desirable features. A few 

 pages are devoted to the care of the tree, diseases, and pruning. — Texas dealers in shade trees 

 are listed. — L. Pace. 



VEGETABLE CULTURE 



1999. Lamproy, E. Culture de la pomme de terre dans la mousse. [Potato culture in 

 moss.] Rev. Hort. 92: 214. 1920. — Tubers of early varieties placed in pots of fresh moss 

 and kept moist by watering every 2 or 3 daj^s will yield a few tubers in about 1| months. 

 No fertilizer is used. The method is for amateurs only. — E. J. Kraus. 



2000. Weirup. Gemiisesorten. [Varieties of vegetables.] Mitteil. Deutsch. Landw. 

 Ges. 35: 663-664. 1920. — The author gives a list of the best varieties of peas, beans, carrots, 

 cabbage, and onions. — A. J. Pieters. 



2001. YouNGKEN, Heber W. Studies on the Cassaba and Honey Dew melons. Amer. 

 Jour. Pharm. 93: 104-115. Fig. 12. 1921. — An investigation into the origin, history, struc- 



