146 EXPEKIMENT STATION EECORD. 



A Louisiana plant breeder, J. L. Norman (Nat. 'N urserymmu Ih (1906), 

 .A'o. 6". ]ii). 183. IS'f. fig. 1). — The author describes his method of breeding hardy 

 oranges and the umbreHa mulherry originated by him. 



The wild apricot or wild peach {TrauKrodl Af/r. Join-.. J (1906), No. 1.'). p. 

 617, pi. 1). — A colored plate is given of the fruit of Ldiidolpliia capenKis. com- 

 monly called the wild apricot or wild peach. The fruits are edible, with a 

 pleasant acid flavoi-, and are said to make good jelly, brandy, and vinegar. 



The dried banana, P. Ammann (A(ir. Prat. Pai/s Chaiuls, 6 (1906), No. 38, 

 pp. 381-389. fl(/s. .'i). — A discussion of the commercial future of dried bananas, 

 with the results of experiments in drying Ijananns with two different forms of 

 evaporating machines. 



It appears that there is a loss in peeling bananas of about 35 per cent of their 

 original weight. In one experiment 5 kg. of peeled bananas gave 1.5 kg. of dried 

 bananas, and in another 1.88 kg. A larger portion of dried bananas was ob- 

 tained from the use of mature fruit than from slightly green or overripe fruit. 

 Analyses are given of two samples of banana flour. 



Statistics on the German fruit industry (Jahrb. Deaf. Landw. GeselL. 20 

 {1905), pp. I'i2-16.'i). — Statistics are given showing the acreage and number of 

 the different kinds of orchard fruit trees in various provinces of Germany. 



Fertilizer experiments with cacao, L. Strunk (Tropoipflaiizcr, 10 (1906), 

 No. 8. pp. 516-535). — A number of different fertilizers and combinations were 

 used on cacao. The heaviest yield of unfermented fruit was obtained on a plat 

 in which each tree was fertilized with 1,000 gm. kaiuit, 480 gm. superphosphate, 

 and 240 gm. sulphate of ammonia. When 1,000 gm. of slaked lime were used 

 instead of. superi)hosphate in the formula, or when the sulphate of ammonia was 

 omitted entirely, the yields were about 12 per cent less. The details of the 

 experiment are given for each plat monthly from April to November in tabular 

 form, with the analyses of the soil on Avhicb the experiment was conducted. 



The grape trellis, T. V. Munson (Texas Farm and Ranch. 25 (1906), No. 32. 

 p. 2, flffs. 2). — The author describes an improvement of what is known as the 

 Munson three-wire canopy trellis, giving illustrations. The improvement con- 

 sists primarily in the methods of tying on the cross pieces of the posts, and in 

 grounding the wires to prevent injury to the fruit from lightning. 



How to make a fruit garden, S. W. Fletcher (New York: Doiibledaii. Page 

 & Co., 1906, pp. XlX-\-283, pi. 1, figs. 190). — This book contains popular directions 

 for the planting and care of all of the common orchard and small fruits, includ- 

 ing subtropical fruits, and for the harvesting and storage of the same. Methods 

 of treating insect pests and fungus diseases and varieties especially adapted to 

 the home garden in each of the different States are considered. The appendix 

 contains numerous formulas relative to spraying material, grafting wax, rules 

 for the exhibition of fruits, etc. Many new illustrations add greatly to the 

 value of the work, which is intended primarily for the amateur in fruit growing. 



Common sense gardens, C. Y. V. Sewell (Ncic York: Grafton Press, 1906, 

 pp. 396, pis. 72, figs. 23). — The author discusses methods of laying out home 

 grounds and of j)lanting them. The merits of various trees, shrubs, and flower- 

 ing plants for ornamental purposes are considered in detail, as well as such 

 matters as walks, walls, water, and the harmonious arrangement of all of these 

 with the home. 



Carnations, picotees, and pinks, II. W. ^YEGUELIN (Loudon: 11'. //. c(- L. Col- 

 llngridge, 2. cd., rev., pp. V 111 + 10',. pis. 7. figs. 2.1,). — This work is devoted pri- 

 marily to the culture of these flowers outdoors. 



