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tion of the work, doscribes the various species noted, inchiding their scientific 

 and vernueular names, imi)ortant characteristics, habitat, and uses. In Part 

 4, the anttior discusses and draws conclusions relative to the future of forestry 

 in the Ivory Coast. A list is included of the woods collected during the surveys 

 of 190(>-7, together with a map tracing the courses of the survey and showing 

 the principal zones of vegetation. 



Burma padauk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus), It. S. Tuoup ([Indian Forest 

 Drpt.] I'oinitlilct /'/. Forest Econ. Ker. 7. pp. -'il, pi. /, map 1). — An account 

 is given of this species of timber tree relative to its nomenclature, vernacular 

 names, distribution, locality, climate, geology and soil, forest type, density of 

 stock, reproduction, distinguishing characteristics, description and properties 

 of the wood, exploitation, demand, prices, yields, and uses. The wood is ex- 

 tensively used in ordnance work and for furniture. It is also being tested for 

 paving blofks. It is essentially a high-class hard wood. 



Experiments upon the conservation of forest seeds, E. Zkderbauer {CentU, 

 Oesam. For.siw., 36 {.1910), No. 3, pp. 1111-121). — In the work here reported two 

 factors, temi)erature and moisture, were investigated relative to their effect 

 upon the germination power of stored seed. Seeds from a number of coniferous 

 and deciduous species were stored in rooms and soils having varying natural 

 temperature and moisture conditions, and the results secured are presented 

 in tabular form. In general, low temperatures and high humidity or high soil 

 moisture were found to act favorably upon stored seed in checking both res- 

 piration and transpiration. 



On the storage of pine and spruce seeds, Haack (Min. Bl. K. Preuss. Vcr- 

 wult. Landir., DomUnen, u. Forsjen, U {1910), No. ?., pp. cS'//-87 ) .— This is a 

 ministerial order to the various forestry stations in (Jermany relative to the 

 conservation of pine and spruce seed, the instruction given being based upon the 

 experimental results securtMl by Haack (K. S. H., 21. p. 441 K 



Forest nursery and reforestation work in Massachusetts, K. S. Lancdell 

 (Boston: ^tate Forester, 1910, pp. 36, pis. 11).— The puriiose of this bulletin 

 is to present definite information relative to the establishment and management 

 of forest nurseries, as well as on the reforestation of waste and denuded lands 

 and their subsequent management as sources of revenue. Descriptions are also 

 included of the reforestation work done by the State and of the silvicultnral 

 characteristics of trees most commonly found growing in ]\Iassachusetts, in- 

 cluding the uses to which their timber is put and a few of their most important 

 enemies. 



Tree culture, O. M. Morris {Oklahoma l^ta. Bui. 86, pp. 3-35, figs, i.5).— This 

 bulletin contains popular directions for the culture and care of shade trees and 

 trees for post and pole production. Including notes on the species adapted for 

 each purpose. 



Some notes on tree planting in the shire highlands of Nyasaland, J. M. 

 PURVES (Nijasahind Ayr. and Forest rij Dept. Bui. 1, 1910, pp. 8).— This consists 

 of brief notes for prospective tree planters relative to the selection and culture 

 of the most suitable kinds of trees for timber and fuel production, as well as for 

 shelter and ornamental purposes. The trees discussed are grouped into three 

 general classes, durable hard woods, durable soft woods, and trees for ornament 

 and shelter-belts. 



Report on forest statistics of Alsace-Lorraine {Bettr. Forstsfatis. Elsass- 

 Lothringcn. 1910, No. 27, pp. 12'i). — This is the customary statistical report 

 relative to the administration of the state, public, and community forests in 

 Alsace-Lorraine for the year 190S. Detailed and summarized data are given 

 relative to forest areas, silvicultnral operations, products, revenues, expendi- 

 tures, etc., including a comparative summary for each year since 1870. 



