46 EXPERIMENT STATION EECOED. 



breeding experiments conducted with several strains of stoclis. These show 

 that the Fi generation from matings where one parent is throwing doubles, and 

 the other not, is all single; that the F, generation from matings where both 

 parents are throwing doubles consists of a mixture of singles and doubles : and 

 that there is an absence of doubles in Fi when both parents are pure-breeding 

 singles. 



Sweet peas, W. Bateson and R. C. Punnett (Rpts. to Evolution Com. Roy. 

 Sac. [London], 1908, A'o. Jf, pp. 6-1 S, figs. J).— An account with the data secured 

 is given of the author's recent experimental studies in the physiology of he- 

 redity in sweet peas. The work reported includes studies of a cross between 

 the dwarf procumbent " Cupid " and a half-dwarf form known as the " Bush " 

 sweet pea, the inheritance of the hooded character, gametic coupling, and of 

 the wild Sicilian sweet pea. 



The American flower g'arden, N. Blanchan {New York, 1909, pp. XV+S68, 

 pis. 100). — This popular work treats of the designing and development of for- 

 mal, old fashioned, naturalistic, wild, rock and water gardens, including sug- 

 gestions relative to the use of various trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, 

 bulbs, tuberous plants, ornamental grasses and vines. Chapters are also devoted 

 to the rose garden and to garden furniture. The numerous color plates and 

 half-tone engravings greatly add to the interpretation of the text. 



The gardens of England in the midland and eastern counties, edited by 

 C. Holme (London, Paris, and New Yoik, 1908, pp. X + XXXVII, ?j?s. 136).— 

 This special mid-winter number of the Studio consists of a series of color and 

 photograi)hic plates by different artists showing a large number of gardens in 

 the midland and eastei-n counties of England. Introductory articles consist of 

 discussions on the use of gardens, and notes on the illustrations. The corre- 

 sponding number of the Studio for the previous year was devoted in a similar 

 manner to the gardens in the south and west of England. 



A practical guide to school, cottage, and allotment gardening, J. Weath- 

 ers (London and New York, 1908, pp. A'///+2-i8, figs. 66). — This is a popular 

 work on gardening designed especially for use in schools and for amateur 

 gardeners. 



Introductory chapters treat of the general principles of garden making, in- 

 cluding the laying out of, and necessary equipment for, small gardens. Suc- 

 ceeding chapters contain detailed instructions for growing fruits, flowers, and 

 vegetables of various kinds. Plant pests and diseases are also discussed. The 

 book concludes with calendars of work to be done during each month of the 

 year, together with examination questions in gardening drawn up especially for 

 the use of school teachers and others who intend to take the examinations of 

 the Royal Horticultural Society. 



The florist's bibliography, C. H. Payne (London, 1908, pp. 80, pi. /). — This 

 small handbook is presented as an authentic work of references to books and 

 treatises exclusively, or almost exclusively, devoted to florist's flowers and the 

 flower garden. The works are grouped together according to the flowers on 

 which they treat, and under other such headings as annuals and biennials, 

 hardy flowers and perennials, bulbs, etc., Bible flowers, floi'al art, flowers gen- 

 erally, flower garden, flower lore, and Jajianese flowers. The bibliography of 

 the rose is not included, since it has been previously treated separately. 



FORESTRY. 



Forest trees of Maine and how to know them, E. E. Ring (Waterville, Me.: 

 Me. Forestry Dept., 1908, pp. 62, figs. 65). — In this pocket manual popular de- 

 scriptions are given of the forest trees of Maine relative to their bark, leaves, 



