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Studies on variation and improvement, with special reference to G-oldthorpe 

 barley, W. .Johanxsen (Ugeslr. Landm., 43 (189S), No. 11, pp. 140-142). 



American red clover (Finding's Landw. Ztg., 47 (1898), No. 5, pp. 237-239). 



Crimson clover in Michigan, A. A. Crozier (Michigan Sta. Rpt. 1S96, pp. 171-180). — 

 A reprint from Bulletin 125 of the station (E. S. R.. 7, p. 382). 



Bokhara clover (Melilotus altissimus) (Dent. Landw. Presse, 25 (1898), No. ■:.', 

 p. 350). 



The common names of the clovers, A. A. Crozier (Michigan Sta. Rpt. 1896, 

 pp. 182-190). — A reprint from Bulletin 125 of the station (E. S. R., 7, p. 396). 



Clover sown every month in the year, A. A. Crozier (Michigan Sta. Rpt. 1896, 

 pp. 181, 182).— A reprint from Bulletin 125 of the station (E. 8. R., 7, p. 396). 



Detasseling corn, C. D. Smith, A. A. Crozier, and J. T. Berry (Michigan sta. 

 Rpt. 1896, pp. 205-208. ) — A reprint from Bulletin 125 of the station (E. S. R., 7, p. 3S3). 



Cattle ranges of the Southwest : A history of the exhaustion of the pastur- 

 age and suggestions for its restoration, H. L. Bextley ( V. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' 

 Bui. 72, pp. 32, figs. 9). — This is a popular bulletin in which the early use and pres- 

 ent condition of Texas pastures are described, methods of how to renew the stock 

 ranges suggested, and the obstacles to be overcome in their renewal pointed out. 

 Descriptive notes are given on the following promising grasses and forage plants 

 native in the Southwest: Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), black grama (Hihiria 

 mutica), buffalo grass (Bulhili, dactyloides), Colorado grass (Panicum iexanum), curly 

 mesquite (Hilaria cenchroides), ground plum (Astragalus crassicarpus), needle grass 

 (Aristida fascicnlata), side-oats grama (Boutcloua curtipendula), stolley vetch ( Vicia 

 leavenwor thii), tallowvreed (Actinella linearifolia), western wheat grass (Agropyron 

 spicatum), blue grama (Bouteloua oligostachya), and wild bean (Phaseolus helvolus). 

 "Native grasses are by far the best for home use. They are suited to the climate 

 and the climate is suited to them." 



Profitable fodder crops, C. H. Gorman (Agr. Gaz. New South Wales, 9 (1S9S), Xo. 

 ■':, pp. 2S1-2S3). — Popular notes on alfalfa and sorghum. 



Potash and phosphoric acid fertilizers for meadows, A. Rindell (Ber. Andra 

 Nord. Landtbr. Kongr., Stockholm, 1897, 1, pp. 312-320). 



Hops, R. H. McDowell (Nevada Sta. Bui. 35, pp. 24). — This is a popular bulletin 

 on hop culture, with general directions fbr the cultivation, harvesting, curing, pack- 

 ing, and marketing of the crop. 



Characteristics of various lupine varieties (Deut. Landw. J'resse, 25 (1898), No. 

 40, pp. 436, 437, figs. 11). — Seven varieties of lupines are described. 



Modiola (Pacific Rural Pre*x,55 (1898), No. 19,p.2S!>). — Notes on this forage plant, 

 newly introduced from Chile into California. The plant has been identified as 

 Modiola decumbens. 



The oats supply of the United Kingdom [Jour. Bd. Ayr. [Loudon], 5 (1898). No. 1, 

 pp. 25-28). 



Potatoes, L. R. Taft (Michigan Sta. Rpt. 1896, pp. 341-349).— A reprint from Bulle- 

 tin 131 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. 216). 



Raising rice without water (Jour. Jamaica Ayr. Soc, 2 (1898), No. 5, p. 203). — A 

 short note on this method of rice culture. 



The beet sugar industry and its development in California, E. W. Hilgard 

 (Pacific Rural Press, 54 (1897), No. 2.'. p. -ill |. — A discussion of sugar beet culture and 

 factory operations in the manufacture of beet sugar, with notes on the development 

 of the industry. 



Cultivation of the soil for sugar beets (Pacific Rural Press, 55 (1898), No. in, 

 p. 292). — Popular notes on preparation and cultivation of the soil for sugar beets in 

 southern California. 



The sunflower (Jour. Jamaica Agr. Soc, 2 (1898), No. 5, pp. 184-186).— Directions 

 for the cultivation and utilization of sunflowers are given in a popular mauner. 



Tobacco culture, W. Sauxders (Canada Cent. Expt. Farm Bui. 30, pp. 14).— This 

 bulletin contains historical notes on the tobacco plant and directions for its culture. 



