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descriptive lists of plants adapted for culture in different parts of Russia and 

 reports from experimental cultures undertaken as a result of the distribution 

 of seeds and plants in different parts of the country. 



Notes on cinchona in Java, P. J. Wester {Philippine Agr. Rev. [English 

 Ed.], 9 (1916), No. Jf, pp. 273-277, pis. S).— A brief account of methods employed 

 in growing cinchona in Java, based on a report made by the author in 1915 

 after a visit to Java. 



Bulb growing' for amateurs, H. H. Thomas {London and Neto York: Cassell 

 d Co., Ltd., 1915, pp. VIII +151, figs. H8). — A popular treatise on bulb culture 

 under glass and in the open, with suggestions relative to varieties adapted to 

 different seasons and situations. 



Gladiolus studies. — I, Botany, history, and evolution of the gladiolus, 

 A. C. Beal (iV. Y. State Col. Agr., ComeU Univ., Ext. Bui. 9 {1916), pp. 93-188, 

 pi. 1, figs. 7). — This is the first contribution on gladiolus studies undertaken by 

 the department of horticulture in 1910 and later continued by the department 

 of floriculture of Cornell University in cooperation with the American Gladiolus 

 Society. 



The present bulletin traces the development of the gladiolus up to the present 

 time. The subject matter is discussed under the following headings : Botany 

 of the gladiolus ; history of the genus ; evolution of the gladiolus, including 

 history of garden species, hybrid gladioli, and history of gladiolus in America ; 

 and bibliography of the gladiolus, including botanical works, special works, 

 references to history and development, color plates and figures of gladiolus 

 species, hybrid gladioli, and horticultural varieties. 



Gladiolus studies. — H, Culture and hybridization of the gladiolus, A. C. 

 HoTTEs (A^. Y. State Col. Agr., Cornell Univ., Ext. Bui. 10 {1916), pp. 189-271, 

 pi. 1, figs. 29). — In continuation of the above, the present bulletin discusses the 

 culture and hybridization of gladiolus, the subject matter being based on four 

 years' observations made at the trial grounds of the American Gladiolus So- 

 ciety at Cornell University, on conversations and correspondence with many 

 gladiolus experts, and on a review of the literature of the subject. 



The following phases are discussed : The gladiolus as a cut flower and as 

 a garden subject ; soils for the gladiolus ; fertilizers and their use ; time and 

 manner of planting; spring and summer culture; the gladiolus bloom; ideals 

 in flower and in growth; hybrids and hybridization, including a general dis- 

 cussion, crossing technique, and suggested improvements ; gathering and plant- 

 ing seeds ; methods of propagation ; indoor culture ; Insect and animal pests ; 

 and gladiolus diseases. An extensive bibliography of related literature is 

 appended. 



A report on varieties tested at Cornell University will be issued at a later 

 date. 



Field notes on sweet peas, edited by L. L. Moese {San Francisco, Cal.: C. C. 

 Morse d Co. [1916], rev. ed., pp. 220, figs. 12). — The present edition of this 

 work includes 1,870 varietal names of sweet peas that have been listed either 

 in American, British, or Australian publications. Historical notes are given on 

 the various classes and types, the varieties are listed according to color and 

 preference, and the varieties are then described with reference to the intro- 

 ducer, year of introduction, color and character of bloom, and similar varieties. 

 Notes are also given on Mendelism in sweet peas, culture, and insect troubles. 



Everybody's flower garden, H. H. Thomas {London and New York: Cassell 

 d Co., Ltd., 1916, pp. y 11+152, figs. 118). — A popular treatise on ornamental 

 gardening, including information relative to the development of various types 

 of gardens and plants adapted for each. 



