314 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



Small fruits at Laramie {Wijoming Sta. llpt. ISDo, Appen., pp. SO, SI, pi. 1). — 

 Reprinted from Bulletin 22 of the station (E. S. R., 7, p. 215). 



The grafting of grapes, E. G. Looe.max (JN'ew Yorl: Cornell Sta. Rpt. 1894, Appen., 

 pp. 4o9-47<'>,fi(js. 40). —X reprint of Bulletin 77 of the station (E. S. R., 6, p. 724). 



Fruits and their preservation for exhibition purposes, G. F.Payne (Georgia 

 Dept. Afjr. Bid. .:>?, jtp. 17-19). — This is a reprint from the Druggists' Circular. The 

 author recommends the use of a solution of the same specific gravity as the juice of 

 the fruit for the preservation for exhibition purposes. The average specific gravity 

 of the juice of a number of fruits is given, and several formulas for the preparation 

 of preser\ati\ e solutions. 



Five ornamental oaks, S. C. Masox {Garden and Forest, 9 {1S96), Xo. 453, pp. 432; 

 433). — Notes are given of 5 species of oak adapted to street and park planting in 

 Kansas. They are Qiterciis rubra, Q, relutina, Q. palustris, Q. imhricaria, and Q. 

 plieUos. 



Conifers on the grounds of the Kansas Agricultural College, II, F. C. Sears 

 {Garden and Forest, 9 {1896), No. 450, j). 462). — Finus strohus has not proved an entire 

 success, F.jmngens appears to be perfectly hardy, and P. humilis is valuable for orna- 

 mental purposes. 



The cultivated poplars, L. H. Bailey {Xew York Cornell Sta. Fpi. 1894, Appen., 

 pp. 205-2SS).—X reprint of Bulletin 68 of the station (E. S. R., 6, p. 425). 



Bacteria in gardening {Gard. Chron., acr. 3, 20 {1896), No. 514j pp. 528-530). — Edi- 

 torial mention is made of Dr. Voelcker's report on "Nitragiu" with a brief account 

 of experiments begun in England. 



Utilizing coal ashes, W. E. Britton {Garden and Forest, 9 {1896), No. 453, pp. 

 434-430). — Notes are given on the use of coal ashes in horticultural aud other practice. 



Notes on ornamental trees and shrubs, E. S. Goff ( Wisconsin Sta. Bpt. 1894, 

 j>2). 340-342). — Notes are given as to the hardiness of the pur2)le leaf plum {Prnnus 

 pissardii), ginkgo or maidenhair tree {Salisburia adiantifolia), Teas weeping luul- 

 berry {llorus alba), ainure tamarisk {Tamarix amurensis), golden elder (Sambucus 

 nigra var. aurea), golden-leaf syringa {Philadelphus coronarius), Deutzia crenata, aud 

 D. gracilis, Vihurnwii plicatum, Elvagnus longipes, Hosa riigosa. Van Houtten's S}»ir;i'a 

 {Spirwa ran houttci), large pnnicled hydrangea {Hydrangea paniculata grandifiora) , yel- 

 low wood {Cladrastis tinctoria), Jai>an ivy {Ampelopsis Iricuspidata), Abies concolor, and 

 Picea englemanni. 



FORESTRY. 



The Douglas fir {Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 20 {1896), No. 509, p. 371). — Notes are given 

 on the growth of this tree in Great Britain and on the Continent. 



Snver maple, white maple, or soft maple, .1. T. Rothrock {Forest Leaves, 5 

 {1896), No. 11, pp. 168, 169, pis. 2). — Notes are gi^'eu on Acer dasycarpum. 



The red or Norway pine, J. T. Rothrock {Forest Leaves, 5 {1896), No. 10, p. 152, 

 2)ls. 2). — Notes on Finns resinosa. 



Product of ■white pine per acre, E. Hersey {Garden and Forest, 9 {1896), No. 450, 

 pp. 402, 403). 



An experimental grove of w^hite pine, J. D. Lymax {Garden and Forest, 9 {1896), 

 No. 449, pp. 392, 393). 



Pruning timber trees, A. C. Forbes {Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 20 {1896), No. 508, p. 

 333). — The desirability of pruning forest trees is pointed out, and attention called to 

 the liability to fungus attacks where the pruning is not properly done. 



The removal of dead leaves from forests, A. Visart {Bui. Soc. cent. Forst. 

 Belgique, 3 {1896), No. 9, pp. 612-650). — A report is given by a commission appointed 

 by the Minister of Agriculture to investigate the effect of removing dead leaves from 

 forests aud in general the practice is condemned. 



"What kind of trees to plant in the Middle and New England States ( Forest 

 Leaves, 5 {1896), No. 11, pp. 172, 173). — The trees recommenaed for forest ijlantiag in 



