HORTICULTURE. 1041 



tions due to the iU'raftins. This coincides witli the results secured by E. (Jriffon 

 in siuiihir attempts (K. S. K., 10, p. 87). In only one case, a fine-leaved upon 

 a coarse-leaved tomato, was the influence of the si"!»t"t noted, the leaves from the 

 stoclv and scion being the same and neither so coarse nor so fine as the foliage 

 of the original parents. 



In the close-pollination experiments with eggplants, tomateos, Datura, and 

 morning glories, the eggplants were not as a rule close-fertilized. Some market- 

 able fruits containing no mature seeds were produced by close-fertilization. 

 Of the close-fertilized tomato flowers 45 per cent produced fruits, usually with 

 less seed than the cross-fertilized fruits. Within the cross the size of each fruit 

 showed no correlation with the number of seeds or between the number of seeds 

 and the number of cells. Both Datura and morning glories appeared to be close- 

 fertilizable. 



Notes are also given on crosses secured with ornamental plants, including 

 crosses of varieties of snap dragon, Dolichos, marigold, and petunia, as well as 

 the pansy-violet and field daisy-pyrethum hybrids. A study of the mayweed 

 (A. cotuJa), emphasizes the possibility of great variation among plants of the 

 same kind. A photograph of 65 heads of mayweed gathered by the wayside 

 is given, illustrating nearly as many forms. A similar study was made of wild 

 carrot. The report is accompanied with numerous plates illustrating the work 

 under discussion. 



Distribution of station strawberries and raspberries, IT. P. Hedrick and 

 O. M. Taylor (Ne4V York State Sta. Bui. 208, pp. 49-58, figs. //), — The station is 

 now attempting and has made some progress in breeding work with all of the 

 tree fruits, grapes, red raspberries, strawberries, and several kinds-of vegetables. 

 A brief outline is given of the objects held in view in carrying on this work, 

 together with descriptions and notes on the origin of four new varieties of red 

 raspberries and three new varieties of strawberries offered for distribution dur- 

 ing the spring of 1908. The strawberries are the Magnus, Prolific, and Quality, 

 and the raspberries, Louboro, Marldon, Donboro, and Marlative. The terms of 

 distribution are also explained. 



A hedg'e plant for dry southwestern gardens, Anita M. Miller (Gard. 

 Mag. [TSI. Y.^, 6 (1907), No. 6, p. 293, figs. 2).— An illustrated account is given of 

 the use of the Algerita berry {Berberis trifoliata) as a hedge plant at Corpus 

 Christi, Texas. The plants were gathered from the chaparral in the neighbor- 

 ing region, and when grown as a hedge have proved both useful and ornamental. 

 The Algerita berry is a dwarfish evergreen shrub of remarkable hardiness, and 

 is said to thrive in the most sun-baked rocky soil in shade or full sunshine, but 

 responds to good treatment and less strenuous conditions. The berries, which 

 are of an attractive red color, are borne in great profusion and are used for 

 making jelly. The tough spininess of the leaves render the plant especially 

 useful as a defensive hedge. 



Daffodils, A. M. Kirby (London, 1907, pp. 23o, pi. 1, figs. 37).— A poi)ular 

 work treating of the cultivation of daffodils and narcissus, both as hardy plants 

 and for cut flowers, with descrii)tions of the various types and a guide to the 

 best varieties for various forms of planting. The book concludes with a key to 

 the daffodils prepared by W. Miller and L. Rarron, including all the hybrid 

 groui)S or sections and important species. 



My rock garden, K. Farrer (London, 1907, pp. XII-\-303, pis. 16). — A popu- 

 lar work on thfc making of rock gardens. In chapter 1 the author discusses the 

 various featiu-es in the construction of rock gardens. Subsequent chapters con- 

 sist of a general discussion of various alpine species relative to their charac- 

 teristics, treatment, and value for rock garden planting. The work is based 

 principally jou the experience of the author. 



