642 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



The graft stocks in 1909, J. M. Guillon {Rev. lit., 3S {1910). No. 8'iS, pp. 

 IJfJ-L'iS, figs. 6). — A pi-of^ress report on the behavior of a number of American 

 grapes being used to reconstitute the vineyards of Chareute, rehitive to their 

 resistance to dronsrht. soil adaptation, effect on yields, etc. (E. S. R., 18, p. 941). 



Shield budding the mango, J. E. Higgins {Hawaii Sta. Bid. 20, pp. 6-1I6, 

 pLs. 2, figs. Jf). — Tlie author has conducted tests of various methods of 

 propagating desirable varieties of mangoes and finds that patch-budding, the 

 nietliod successfully employed by Oliver (E. S. R., 15, p. .305) and by Knight 

 (PJ. S. R., 12, p. 559), although greatly superior to inarching, can be success- 

 fully employed only when both bud-wood and stock are in flush or active growth, 

 a condition which frequently does not exist in both members at the same time. 



The experiments here reported indicate that shield budding with the "T" 

 incision inverted is adai)ted to the peculiarities of the mango and much more 

 rajiid in execution than the patch-bud method. It may be used successfully 

 when the bud-wood is not in active growing condition. The method may be 

 ai>plied advantageously in woi'king seedling trees in orchard form ;ind in top 

 working old trees to new varieties. It also appears highly probable that it 

 would be applicable to nursery trees. This process of budding is illustrated 

 and described in detail and a study of the bud union is reported. 



One coffee plantation, D. W. May {Porto Rico Hart. News, 3 {1910), No. 3, 

 pp. 33, 34). — With the view of illustrating what can be done in the way of 

 developing old coffee plantations, the receipts and exi)enditures for the past 4 

 years are given of an old plantation which is undergoing renovation. 



Pecan culture, G. L. Clothier {Mississippi 8ia. Bid. 12.'i, pp. 8). — The pur- 

 pose of this bulletin is to set forth the present status of pecan culture in Missis- 

 sippi. It discusses choice of varieties, selection of location and site, purchasing 

 nursery stock, returns from pecan orchards, planting the orchard, cultivation 

 and care, pruning, and top working old trees. 



Sag'O and sago palms, L. A. T. J. F. Van Oijen, J. Fortgens, and J. Tupa- 

 MAHu {Bill. Kolon. Miis. Haarlem, 1909, No. J/J,, pp. 120, pis. 9, figs. 2).— This 

 bulletin consists of a series of contributions to the knowledge of the botany, 

 exploitation, and uses of the sago palms in the Dutch P^ast Indies. 



Vermont shrubs and woody vines, L. It. .Jones and F. V. Rand ( Vermont 

 Sta. Bui. lJi5, pp. 51-199, figs, <S"/). — This bulletin consists of a key with com- 

 ])lete descriptions, economic notes, and illustrations for determining the shrubs 

 and woody vines of Vermont. 



The trees and shrubs of San Antonio and vicinity, B. Mackensen {San 

 Antonio, Tex., 1909, pp. 51, figs. 15). — A popular handbook of woody plants 

 growing naturally in and about San Antonio, Tex., including some introduced 

 species. It contains a general description of the San Antonio region and plant 

 formations, together with an enumeration and description of species. 



The best trees for lawn, street, and woodland planting, J. J. Levi son 

 {Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 11 {1910). No. 3. p. 160. figs. 2).— The common and' 

 botanical name of each is given, together with notes on its special advantages 

 and requirements. 



Flowering shrubs for continuous effects, E. L. D. Seymour {Gard. Mag. 

 [N. Y.], 11 {1910), No. 3, pp. 166-169, figs. 35).— A planting table is given in 

 which the best hardy shrubs are arranged according to the color of the flowers 

 and their season of bloom. The character of the flower, height of the plant, 

 habit of growth, and cultural notes are also given, together with illustrations 

 of a large number of the more desirable kinds. 



On the making of gardens, (J. Sitweli, {London, 1909, pp. VIII + 109). — A 

 popular essay on landscape gardening, consisting of a study of old Italian 

 gardens, the nature of beauty and the principles involved in garden design, 



