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scions in (lie roconstitution of vineyards with American stocks. The succeeding 

 volnnios will deal with the results secured with various stocivs, scions, and direc, 

 bearers. 



American stocks for Cape vineyards, A. J. Perold and I. Trtbolet (Af/r. 

 Jour. Union So. Africa, J, {J9I2), Xa.s. ], pp. 99-109; 2, pj). 222-257).— This com- 

 prises a report of an inquiry into the suitability of the American stocks on 

 which the vineyards in the Cai)e Province have tlins far been reconstructed. 



Fruits of warm countries. — I, A general study of the fruits, P. Hubert 

 (Fruits lies Pays Chauds. I, Etude Geiierale des Fruits. Paris, 1912, pp. X+112S, 

 figs. 227). — This Is the first volume of a 2-volume work dealing with the prin- 

 cipal fruits of tropical and subtropical regions. Especial attention is given to 

 the more widely distributed table fruits, including those susceptible to large 

 local consumption and those suitable for developing an ex^iort trade. A dis- 

 cussion under each kind of fruit deals more or less in detail with its history, 

 distribution, synonymy, botany, varieties, culture, enemies, uses, and coniiuei"ce. 



A succeeding volume is to treat in detail of the fruit industries in warm 

 climates. 



Manurial experiments on cacao in Trinidad, J. de Verteuil (West Indian 

 Bui., 12 (1912), No. 3, pp. 320-3U).—A description, including the results to 

 date, is given of manurial experiments on cacao and Castilla rubber being con- 

 ducted on various estates in Trinid:id. both by the Trinidad Department of 

 Agriculture and the rrinidad P>oard of Agriculture. >:o conclusions are drawn. 



The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) in Egypt, A. P.voletti (Agr. Colon. 

 [Italy], G (1912), No. 6, pp. 2-'/8-2o8).— An account of date culture in Egypt, 

 including also brief notes on the varieties grown. 



The planting and care of shade trees (Trenton, N. J.: Forest Park Reserv. 

 Horn., 1912. pp. 128, pis. 5, figs. J/S). — This comprises the 3 following papers, 

 the first two of which were originally published in the report of the Forest 

 I'ark Reservation Commission of New .Jersey for 1908 and are hei'e thoroughly 

 revised : The Planting and Care of Shade Trees, by A. Gaskill and J. O. Hazard 

 (pp. 7-65) ; Insects Injurious to Shade Trees, by J. B. Smith (pp. 67-91), pre- 

 viously noted (E. S. R.. 25. p. 254) ; and Diseases of Shade and Forest Trees, 

 by M. T. Cook (pp. 93-124). 



The pecan, C. A. Reed ( U. 8. Dept. Agr., Bur. Plant Indus. Bui. 251, pp. 58, 

 figs. 25). — ^A practical treatise on the pecan and its culture, discussed under the 

 following general headings: Botanical classification of the pecan, natural dis- 

 tribution, habit of growth, flowering habit, decrease in number of native trees, 

 cultural distribution, extent of planting, economic importance, culture, propa- 

 gation, stocks for grafting and budding, planting, nut handling, and varieties. 



Making a garden of perennials, W. C. Egan (Neio York, 1912, pp. 52, pis. 

 iS). — A short cultural treatise including lists of dependable perennials for dif- 

 ferent soils and situations. 



Molding concrete flowerpots, boxes, jardinieres, etc., A. A. Houghton (New 

 Yo7-k, 1912, pp. 52, figs. 8). — A practical treatise explanatory of the construction 

 of the molds for and the construction of various designs of concrete flower pots, 

 jardinieres, and window boxes of concrete, together wath the reinforcement 

 and surface treatment of the casts after molding. 



Molding concrete fountains and lawn ornaments, A. A. Houghton (New 

 York, 1912, pp. 56, figs. 14). — A practical treatise illustrating and explaining 

 in detail the molds for and the methods of molding various styles of concrete 

 fountains, lawn seats, curbing, hitching posts, pergolas, sundials, lawn vases, 

 and other ornamental garden furniture of concrete. 



