640 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



The plum and its culture, J. W. Kerr ( Amer. Card., 19 (1898), No. 210, pp. 889, 

 89U). — This is a paper read before the Maryland Horticultural Society. The author 

 makes a plea for "American plums for America," aud discusses the relative merits 

 of American and Japanese plums in this country. 



The early botanical views of Prunus domestica, F. A. Waugh (Hot. Caz.,26 

 (1898), No. 6, pp. 417-427). — The author gives the synonymy of the early varieties of 

 this species, with notes and discussions. 



The botany of plums and cherries, C. E. Bessey ( Rpt. Nebraska Hort. Soc, 26 

 (1S95), pp. 163-178, figs. 12). — Systematic descriptions are given of the various species 

 of the genus Prunus, from which have been developed the cherries, plums, almonds, 

 and apricots of cultivation. 



Third report upon Japanese plums, L. H. Bailey (New York Cornell Sta. Ept. 

 1898, pp. 369-382, figs. 9).—k reprint of Bulletin 139 of the station (E. S. R., 9, p. 

 1053). 



On the dropping of the buds of peach trees, C. Mayer (Agr. Jour. Cape of Good 

 Hope, 13 (1898), No. 11, pp. 698-701). — Observations, discussion, and a list of varieties 

 badly affected, less affected, and hardly affected. 



The botany of the bush fruits, F. W. Card (Rpt. Nebraska Hort. Soc, 27 (1896), 

 pp. 241-256). — The botany of the more important bush fruits is given, in which are 

 described the species of raspberry, blackberry, currant, gooseberry, Juneberry, 

 Buffalo berry, tree cranberry, and goumi (Elseagnus). The author describes 18 spe- 

 cies of Rubus and 8 of Ribes in cultivation. 



Notes on the botany of the strawberry, C. E. Bessey (Rpt. Nebraska Hort. Soc, 

 27 (1896), pp. 227-240). — Descriptive notes are given of the 11 species of Fragaria 

 which are cultivated to a greater or less degree. It is stated that 7 are native to 

 North America, the others being native to Europe, Asia, and South America. 



Mixed grapes: Singular results from crossing different varieties, C. P. Close 

 (Amer. Card., 19 (1898), No. 208, p. 857). — Notes on crosses made with varieties of 

 grapes of all colors. In every instance but one the resulting cluster was the same 

 color as the female parent. 



The botany of the grape, C. E. Bessey (Bjit. Nebraska Hort. Soc, 26 (1895), pp. 

 7-26, figs. 12, maps 2). — The author gives botanical descriptions of 11 species of 

 grapes which are cultivated to a greater or less extent, together with notes on their 

 geographical distribution, their nativity, and the more important varieties which 

 have been developed from each. 



The effect of the graft on the flavor of the fruit (Card. Chron., 3. ser.,24 (1898), 

 No. 614, p. 246; Agr. Jour. Cape of Good Hope, IS (1S98), No. 11, pp. 703-705).— 

 Abstracts and discusses the results of experiments made by M. Daniel relating to 

 the reciprocal influence of the scion on the stock, and vice versa (see p. b'37). 



The modern practical cut-flower grower, O. Schmerbusch (Der practische 

 Schnittblumenzucliter. Bonn, pp. 224). — An eminently practical work, based on the 

 author's own experience. An important feature is the tabulation of both cost of 

 production aud profits under each method of culture. 



The principles and practice of bulb growing, W. C. AVorsdell (Card. Chron., 

 3. ser., 24 (1898), No. 625, pp. 442, 443, jigs. 5). — One of a series of articles on this subject. 



The white cattleyas, H. T. Clixkaberry (Amer. Card., 19 (1898),No.209,pp.880, 

 8S1). — A list of the white varieties, with descriptive notes. 



Caladiums, anthuriums, alocasias, and other hot-house aroideas, J. Rudolph 

 (Caladium, anthurium, alocasia, et autre* aro'idees de serre. Paris, pp.223, figs.2S). — 

 A strictly horticultural and practical work. 



The cultivated species of Bulbophyllum (Wiener Illus. Gart.Ztg., 22 (189S), No. 

 11, pp. 3SS-392). — A list of the species, with descriptive and cultural notes. 



Fourth report upon chrysanthemums, W. Miller (Netv York Cornell Sta. Bpt. 

 1898, pp. 657-689, figs. 12).— A reprint of Bulletin 147 of the station (E. S. R., 10, p. 438). 



The year's work in chrysanthemums, E. D. Smith (Amer. Gard., 19 (1898), No. 

 210, j). 897). — A tabulated report of the work of the committees of the Chrysanthe- 

 mum Society of America. 



