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secretary of agriculture of Sao Paulo relative to the culture and exploitation 

 of Robusta coffee iu the East Indies. 



Coffee in Java, C. Chalot and R. Thillard (Le Cafe a Java. Paris, 1914, 

 pp. 39, figs. 3). — This comprises observations on the culture and varieties of 

 coffee in Java based upon a survey of a number of plantations growing different 

 species of coffee. 



A kaki classification, H. H. Hume {Jour. Heredity, 5 {1914), No. 9, pp. 400- 

 406, figs. 6).— In this paper the author proposes a scheme for classifying the 

 varieties of Dinspyros kaki based on the behavior of these varieties when polli- 

 nated. Some data are presented to show the influence of seed development on 

 the fruit. 



Lime culture in Santo Domingo, C. Chalot and R. Deslandes {Ciilfvre du 

 Citronnier a la Dominique. Paris, 1914, PP- 68, figs. S). — An account of the 

 culture and exploitation of limes iu »Santo Domingo. 



A report on a study of the tea industry on the east coast of Sumatra and 

 in the uplands of Padang, Sumatra, C. Bernard {Dept. Landb., Nijv. en 

 Handel [Dutch East Indies], Meded. Proefstat. Thee, No. 29 {1914), pp. 95, 

 pis. 8, figs. 3). — This report embraces observations and data secured on an 

 inspection trip made iu 1913. 



The production of vanilla in the French colonies {Bui. Off. Colon. [France], 

 7 {1914). ^0. 77, pp. 209-249, figs. 3).— A statistical review of vanilla produc- 

 tion in the various colonies of France. 



The coconut in the Seychelles, R. Dupont {Le Cocotier aux Seychelles. 

 Paris, 1914, PP- 1^)- — '^ discussion of the coconut industry in the Seychelles 

 Islands with special reference to cultural oi^erations, management of coconut 

 plantations, and the use of fertilizers. 



FORESTRY. 



Forest types: Symposium {Proc. Soc. Amer. Foresters, 8 {1913), No. 1, 

 pp. 53-104, fig- 1)- — In this symposium the following subjects are considered: 

 A Standard Basis for Classification, by S. T. Dana (pp. 53-60; An Analysis 

 and Synthesis of the Term from a Geographic Standpoint, by F. G. Plummer 

 (p. 61) ; Shall the Physical Conditions or the Dendrological Mixture be the 

 Basis for Forest Typing? by T. T. Munger (pp. 62-68) ; Use of Forest Types 

 in the Work of Acquiring Lands under the Weeks Law, by K. W. Woodward 

 (pp. 69-72) ; Definition and Use of Forest Types, by B. Moore (pp. 73-75) ; 

 Classification of Forest Types, by W. B. Greeley (pp. 76-78) ; What is the 

 Proper Basis for the Classification of Forest Land into Types? by G. A. Pear- 

 son (pp. 79-84) ; Basis of Classification into Forest Types and Its Application 

 to District 1, by F. H. Rockwell (pp. 85-90) ; Physical versus Cover Types, 

 by D. T. Mason (pp. 91-93) ; Physical Factors as a Basis for Determining 

 Forest Types, by C. R. Tillotson (pp. 94-99) ; and Quality Classes and Forest 

 Types, by R. Zon (pp. 100-104). 



The techniqiie of seed testing, C. G. Bates {Proc. Soc. Amer. Foresters, 8 

 {1913), No. 2, pp. 127-138). — A discussion of methods of seed testing with 

 siiecial reference to their standardization among American foresters and seed 

 dealers. 



Coordination of growth studies, reconnaissance, and regulation of yield 

 en National Forests, H. H. Chapman {Proc. Soc. Amer. Foresters, 8 {1913), 

 No. 3, pp. 317-326). — In this paper the author discusses methods of coordinating 

 growth studies and reconnaissance with reference to securing data for the 

 regulation of yield on National Forests. 

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