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Analysis of air by a mushroom, T, L. Phipsox {Chem. Xeivs, 74 {18D6), No. 1930, 



Influence of temperature and food on the respiratory quotient of molds, 

 C. GEiiHKit {Comjyt. Jtend, l.'i (1897), Xo. S, pp. IG2-1G4). 



Soil inoculation -with pure cultures of tubercle bacteria for the culture of 

 legumes, P\ Xdi-.UK {Tliarand Fomt. Jahrb., 4G (189G), II, pp. 248-275). — The sub- 

 stance of this jiaper has already heeu j;iven (E. S. R., 8, p. 4()9). 



On the acclimation of different plants to the dunes of Medoc, P. Buffault 

 {Rer. Eaux et Forcts, ser. 8, 1 (1897), Xo. 3, pp. 65-76). 



Some ne-w fungi, chiefly from Alabama, L. M. Underwood (Torrey Bui., M 

 (1897), Xo. 2, pp. 81-86). — Descri])tions and critical notes are given of the following- 

 new sitecies: Hiidniim vhrysocomum, lepiota mamma' for mis, Leptoylos-'ium alabameni^e, 

 PeronoNpora plantaginis, P. seijmotirli, Pohjporiis dcciirrens, P. earlei, P. flavosquamosus, 

 P. irreiiularis, P. mel\a\ P. rviipis, rnceinla pohjfiova, and Usiilago sparsa. 



Contributions to the Gasteromycetes of Maine, F. L. Hakvey (Torrey Bui., 24 

 (,1897), Xo. 2, pp. 71-74). 



Contributions to the Myxogasters of Maine, II, F. L. Harvey (Torrey Bui., 24 

 (1897), Xo. 2, pp. 65-71). 



Ne-w West American fungi. III, J. B. Ellis and B. M. Everhardt (Erythea, 5 

 (1897), Xo. 1, pp. 5-7). — The followiiin' new species are described: Jstcridium bicolor, 

 HomoHt'uj'm rlioinum, DUhjmosporium rhoinum, Cercospora hyptidis, C. erioyoni, Pnccinia 

 serjanice, P. iransformaiis, and J'xidium (jossypii. 



Notes on West American Coniferae, IV, J. G. Lemmon (Erythea, 5 (1897), No. 

 2, pp. 22-25). — Notes are given on the nomenclature of the Douglas spruce. 



Descriptions of ne-w Australian fungi, D. McAlpine (Proc. Linti. Soc. N. S. 

 Wales, 21 (1896), No. 81, pp. 104-106. pis. 2). — Descriptive notes are given of Meliola 

 fttvierea, Cyuth us plumhadinens, and Phoma stenospora. 



Contributions to the Queensland flora, F. M. Bailey (Queensland Dept.Agr., 

 Botany Bui. 14, pp. 16, pis. 6). — Descriptions and critical notes are given on additions 

 to the flora of Queensland, and several new species are figured and described. 



The botanical garden of the University, AV. A. Setciiell (California Sta. Ept. 

 1895, pp. 312-316). — The ])reseut condition of the botanical garden and herbarium of 

 the University is described and some suggestions are given as to future investigations. 



METEOROLOGY. 



Experiments on the prevention of night frosts, F. H. King 



( Wisconsin Sta. Bpf. 1895., pp. 253-2G7., Ji{/s. G). — These experiments were 

 planned x)rimarily to test tlie metliod for frost prevention proposed by 

 S. Lemstrom, of Finland,' althongb in 5 ont of the G trials reported 

 other materials than the peat torches recommended by him were used. 

 In 4 trials pint cnps of l;erose»iie were placed at intervals of 10 ft. over 

 the area selected for the test and lighted. In 1 trial 80-pound piles of 

 oak wood were burned at distances of 20 ft. around the margin of the 

 area, while in the interior S other piles were placed in the form of a 

 square 80 ft. apart and 80 ft. from the margin. In the experiment 

 with the peat torches the directions of Lemstriim were followed. Ordi- 

 nary and self recording thermometers were i)laced in different positions 

 inside and outside of the protected areas and their readings carefully 

 noted. 



' For description of details of tliis method see E. S. K., 5, p. 660. 



