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and W. D. Hartshorne. Some experimental data on the textile qualities of 

 wool fiber are reiiorted. 



On the wool track, C. E. W. Bean {London, 1910, pp. XV II +296, pis. 8, 

 fig. 1). — The contents of this book were originally written as a series of articles 

 for the Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald. Tlie Australian wool Industry 

 from the paddock to the loom and the life of the sheep herder in the back 

 country j'.re depicted in a vi^id style. 



Phases of the wool trade (Breeder's Gaz., 59 {1911), No. 10, p. 630).— A 

 consideration of some factors concerned in the process of conveying wool from 

 the shearing pen to the buyer of woolen goods, in which it is pointed out that 

 the system of distribution is expensive and burdensome alike to grower and 

 consumer. 



The need of more wool (Bui. Nat. Assoc. Wool Manfrs., 40 {1910), No. 1, 

 pp. 11-23). — An editorial containing statistical data on the production and con- 

 sumption of wool in the T'nited States. The opportmiities for wool growing, 

 especially in New England and on the western ranges, are pointed out. 



The evolution of a breed {Live Stock. Jour. [London], 13 {1911), No. 1928, 

 p. 270). — This refers to the new breed known as Polo pony, which has been 

 brought about by crossing the Thoroughbred with several kinds of ponies. In 

 12 years' time a type has been produced which combines in a remarkable degree 

 the height and hardiness of the pony with the speed and stamina of the Thor- 

 oughbred, and which apparently breeds fairly true to type. 



Iceland horses, Becker (Landw. Urnschau, 1910, No. J,6, pp. 113-'/, 1135; alts, 

 in Inteniat. Inst. Ayr. [Rome], Bui. Bur. Agr. Intel, and Plant Diseases, 1910, 

 No. 2, p. 312). — ^A note on the increase in the use of Iceland horses In Den- 

 mark, where they have proved to be excellent farm horses, being both hardy 

 and resistant to disease. There are about 45,000 horses in Iceland, and from 

 3,000 to 4,000 are exported yearly to Denmark, England, and Scotland. 



The stud farms of Eabolna, Nemeth {Rev. Hongrie, 1910, No. 5; abs. in 

 Internat. Inst. Agr. [Rome], Bui. Bur. Agr. Intel, and Plant Diseases, 1910, No. 

 2, p. 312). — ^An account of the work of the Hungarian Department of Agricul- 

 ture in encouraging horse breeding by maintaining a large number of pure- , 

 bred stallions, one-fifth of which are Arabs. 



Growth measurement of horses, F. Schottleb {Wacln'tumsmessungen an 

 Pferden. Inauy. Diss., U}iiv. Bern, 1910, pp. Jf5). — Noted from another soui'ce 

 (E. S. R., 24, p. 376). 



[Stallion regulation] {Jour. Bd. Agr. [London], 17 {1911), No. 12, pp. 1020, 

 1027). — This contains the regulations of the Board of Agriculture and Fisher- 

 ies of Great Britain for the registration and service of stallions. 



Recommendations regarding stallion laws {Breeder's Gaz., 59 {1911), No. 8, 

 p. ^97). — These recommendations, which were adopted by the executive com- 

 mittee of the National Society of Record Associations, are suggested for those 

 States whei'e there is a desire to amend existing laws or to formulate new laws 

 concerning the registration of stallions. 



Horses and riding, E. L. Anderson {Fort Leavenworth, Kans. 1909, pp. 68, 

 pi. 1, figs. J/O). — This contains instructions for riding and training horses, with 

 a brief description of breeds of horses best suited for the saddle. 



Harness, harness fitting and repairing, A. H. E. McDonald {Agr. Gaz. N. 8. 

 Wales, 21 {1910), Nos. 11, pp. 91/7-953; 12, pp. 1028-1035; 22 {1911), No. 1, pp. 

 39-Ji7', figs. 26). — This series of articles, which was prepared for the use of 

 farmers, treats of the troubles caused l)y ill-fitting harness, the uses of the dif- 

 ferent parts, and the care and repair of the harness and other horse trappings. 



Laboratory outlines for the study of the embryology of the chick and the 

 pig, F. R. LiLLiE {Chicago, 1906, 2. cd., pp. 50). — The methods of study em- 



