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plants 4 in. apart in IS, 24, 30, and 36 in. rows, the turnips yielded best at 18 in., ruta- 

 bagas at 24 in., and mangels at 30 in. 



On the application of kainit to rye, A. Emmerlixg {Landw. JVoclienhl. Scltles. 

 HoJst., 40{lSDr,). Xo. 33, pp. 471-473).— The autiior thinks tliat the application of kainit 

 to rye on sandy soil sbonld be made under the most favor.able conditions, c. g., after 

 green raaunring and when serradella or some otlier clovers are sown with the rye. 

 At the present low ])rices the use of kainit on rye does not promise much in the way 

 of profit. 



The relation of bacteria to tobacco culture and manufacture, J. Behijkns 

 {CeiMhl. Balct. und Par. Allg., 2 {1S9G), Xo. 17, pp. 540-545). — A compilation is given, 

 together with an extensive bibliography of our present knowledge of the snbject. 



Wheat, cutting at different dates, R. H. McDowell (Xei-ada Sta. Bui. 30, pp. 

 7). — Fourteen cuttings in 1894 and 13 iu 1895 Avere made while the wheat kernels 

 advauced from the milk stage to dead ripe. The yields per aero are tabulated, and 

 the author states that they were calculated as follows : " The cutting that rerjuired 

 the least number of kernels to weigh one-half ounce was taken as the one giving the 

 best yield. In each case it was assumed that the maximum yield per acre was 40 

 bn." Analyses are given showing the albuminoids, crude iibcr, and ash for each 

 cutting. The author recommends cutting when the grain is " iu stiff dough," 



New cross-bred wheats, Yilmoiux-Axdrieux {Jour. Agr. Prat., 60 (1896), If, 

 Xo. 3S, pp. 424, 4?'>,fig. 1). — A description is given of a new variety, the " Briciuet 

 jauue," also of the " hybrid de Champlan," and of the "hybrid Gotellier." 



Culture of wheat at the experiment station of Capelle, F. Desprez (Jour. Agr. 

 Prat., 60 (1896), II, Xo. 38, pp. 425-429). — Cultural notes are given on the following 

 varieties: Kaough-Chaaf, White Sciuarc Head Scheriff, White Head Cambridge, 

 Staudup, Lamed, Challenge, Blanzed Desprez, and Victoria. 



Hairy vetch in southern France, C. Tallavignes {Profj. Agr. et Fit., 26 (1896), 

 Xo. 33, pp. 182-184). — Unfavorable report given. 



HORTICULTURE. 



Onion culture, R. L. Watts ( U. S. I)ept. Af/r., Farmers^ Bui. 39, pp. 

 30,Ji(is. 3). — This bulletin uroes the importance of the onion crop in the 

 United States and the necessity of improved cnltnre. Light, well- 

 drained, fertile soils are recommended, especially those well stocked 

 with organic matter. Liberal fertilizing is recommended for onions, 

 applications of nitrate of soda 200 to 400 lbs. in four equal dressings, 

 kainit 800 to 1,000 lbs., and a few hundred pounds of bone meal per 

 acre being suggested for this purpose. 



American varieties are best adapted to most parts of the United 

 States, and the following have proved most successful : Danvers, Extra 

 Early Red, Egyptian, Red Globe, Yellow Globe, Potato Onion, Shallots, 

 Silver Skin, Wethersfield, AVhite Globe, and Yellow Strasburg. These 

 varieties are described, as are also IG foreign varieties, of which Prize- 

 taker is the most desirable. 



Starting the seed under glass and transplanting the young plants 

 later to the field, is recommended, and directions are given for carrying 

 it out, and also for cultivation, harvesting, and storage. Storing the 

 crop in dry, cool apartments is preferred. In addition, the method of 

 growing onions for seed is brietiy mentioned, and remedies are given for 

 the onion maggot {Phorhia ceparvm) and onion snmt ( ?7roc^s^ts cepulw). 



