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Classification of varieties of peaches, R. H. Prick (dardni and Forest, 10 {1S97), 

 No. 404, pp. v., 1.1, fig. 1). 



Variety test of pears, S. A. Beach aiul W. I'addock {Xtw York State Sta. Bpt. 

 1S94, pp. GOS, GOD). — List of 180 varieties growing iu the station orcliard. 



Pineapple culture, uses, and probabilities, G. L Russeix {Florida Farmer and 

 Fruit Grower, S {ISOG), Xo. M, p. S'/)4). 



The fertilization of flo'wers in orchards and vineyards, especially in its rela- 

 tion to the production of fruit {Xew York State Sta. L'pt. ISM, pp. GS3-G4S,fi(js. G). — 

 riiis paper, wliicli was jiresented before the Ontario Fruit Growers' Association 

 Decenilter 6, 1894, treats in a poijular way of cross and close pollination. Extensive 

 experiments with grapes are reported, the essentials of which have appeared in the 

 Annual Report of the station for 1892, pp. .")97-606 ( E. S. R., 0, p. 46). 



Removing and transplanting fruit and other trees ( Gard. Chron . , .sec. 3, 21 {1S97), 

 Xo. 524, pp. 20,21). 



Close root pruning for trees, J. Tkoop {Garden and Forest, 10 {1S97), Xo. 467. p. 

 46). — Experiments were conducted with 4 trees each of dwarf and standard pears, 

 cherries, prunes, peaches, and quinces. The roots were pruned until only about an 

 inch remained. The results were considered very satisfactory. The season was very 

 favorable, and it is thought possible that a dry season might give different results. 



On the care of trees, J. Phillipe {Behj. Hort. et Agr., S {1896), Xo. 24, pp. 374, 

 375, figs. 5). — Describes implements for cleaning and pruning trees and vines. 



Protecting trees against rodents {Denver Field and Farm, Xo. 575, p. 12). — 

 Advises an application of axle grease to the tree or a wash made of lime, bluestone, 

 sulphur, and water, to which glue has been added to make it adhesive, and also the 

 use of wire netting. 



The fruit garden, T. Holloway {Amer. Gard., 18 {1S97), Xo. 108, p. 36). 



Fruit growing in Oklahoma, H. E. Glazieii {Oklahoma Sta. Bui. 20, pp. 15-20). — 

 Popular directions are given for locating orchards, with special regard to the danger 

 from late frosts; for selecting, planting, cultivating, and root pruning the trees; 

 and for preventing injury by borers, mice, and rabbits. 



Variety test of blackberries, de-wberries, and raspberries, S. A. Beach and 

 W. Paddock {Xeio York State Sta. lipt. 1894, pp. 504-600, 610-616). — Reprinted from 

 Bulletin 81 of the station (E. S. R., 7, p. 33). 



Notes on strawberries for 1894, S. A. Beach and W. Paddock {Xeiv York State 

 Sta. FqH. 1894, pp. 617-032, pi. 1).—A reprint of Bulletin 76 of the station (E. S. R., 6, 

 p. 817). 



The sweet edible service berry as a tree for cold climates and dry soils, 

 A. ScHliLTE {Deut. landw. Presse, 23 {1896), Xo. 101, p. 901, fig. 1). — Notes are given on 

 Sorbus aucuparia fructii dulci. 



Growing grapes from cuttings, C. C. Nash {Amer. Gard., 18 {1897), Xo. 109, 

 pp. 50, 51). — Notes are given on the size and length of cuttings, number of buds, 

 storing, planting, and cultivation. 



Grape growing under glass, W. Scott {Amer. Gard., IS {1897), Xo. 109, pp. 

 49, 50). — Notes are given for house construction, planting, cultivation, etc. 



Will bees destroy grapes ? J. Troop {Amer. Gard., 18 {1897), Xo. 110, p. 67). — 

 A colony of Italian bees was confined for 21 days under a Worden grapevine and 

 received no food except what they got from the hive and from the grapes. At the 

 end of that time careful examination failed to reveal any injury to the grapes. 



Variety test of grapes, 8. A. Beach and W. Paddock {Xew York State Sta. Rpt. 

 1894, pp. 001-007). — Notes upon 2.1 varieties. 



Propagation of hardy bamboos {Florists' Exchange, 9 {1897), Xo. 2, p. 25).— 

 Directions are given for ])ropagation by seed, division, cuttings of base of culms and 

 cuttings of the rhizomes. 



Concerning carnations, A. IIerrington {Amer. Gard., 18 {1897), Xo. 108, p. 35; 

 110, p. W).— Notes on cuttings, seedlings, and general treatment, together with the 

 origin and historv of the different races. 



