HORTICULTURE. 495 



The trees exposed to the action of the salt water were vigorous and 

 healthy and the foliage of a deeper green color than that of trees on 

 higher land, though in one instance the fruit appeared decidedly lighter 

 in color. "There was no indication that such trees were any more 

 exempt from the yellows." 



Some advances in breeding fruits and shrubs, J. L. Budd and 

 N. E. Hansen {Towa Sta. Bui. 32, pi). dsG-l'js^ jUjs. /). — This is a prog- 

 ress report upon experiments made at the station in the cross fertiliza- 

 tion of roses, gooseberries, strawberries, grapes, plums, pears, and 

 apples. In most cases flowers and fruits have not yet been produced, 

 so that final results can not be given, but apparently successful crossing 

 has been accomplished with the production of healthy plants. 



The work upon roses is in continuation of that recorded in Bulletin 

 22 of the station (E. S. R., 5, p. 985), the crosses being the best garden 

 roses upon the Russian Rosa ruf/osn. The pollenization was made in 

 1892, and during 1895 the resulting plants "have made a rampant 

 growth which has been unfavorable for the blossoming of such young 

 idants. As a rule, the hybrids showing most variation from the Bosa 

 ruf/osa mother have not bloomed, while those following more nearly the 

 mother in leaf and habit have given more bloom." 



Descriptions are given of 2 seedlings resulting from fertilization with 

 pollen of General Jacquiminot, one producing a larger, more perfectly 

 double flower than the General Jacipiiminot and the other having a 

 very profuse au«l long-continued blooming habit, and blossoms of vivid 

 color and great fragrance. Figures illustrate these seedlings and the 

 parents. 



Descriptions are given of 11 i)lum hybrids which "have given some 

 evidence of value." 



The work upon apples is in continuation of that reported in Bulle- 

 tin 14 of the station (E. S. R., 3, p. 223). The only seedling that 

 fruited "^vas from "Silken Leaf crossed with Osceola pollen, and it con- 

 firms the belief expressed in 1891, viz, that the hardiness follows 

 largely the mother variety, and that the fruit most frecpiently is modified 

 by the male parent. The tree appears to be a true iron-clad, and the 

 fruit closely resembles the Osceola in size, shape, color, quality, and 

 season." 



Suggestions for the planting of shrubbery, L. H. Bailey {J^ew 

 YorJc Cornell 8ta. Bui. 121, pp. 441-446, fign. 20).— X discussion in popu- 

 lar form of landscape gardening "for the betterment of home grounds 

 in rural communities." The author emphasizes the idea that each 

 yard should be a picture with a distinct individuality, and treats of the 

 proper handling of foliage masses and the greensward for the securing 

 and retaining of natural eft'ects. Some specific examples of artistic 

 planting are given, with diagrams and figures. 



Variety tests of beans, W. M. Hays (Minnesota Sta. lipt. 1895, p. 355). — Reprinted 

 from Bulletin 46 of the station (E. S. K., 8, p. 231). 



