790 EXPERIMENT STATION RECOKD. 



except iu the extreme soutliern part and on the Keys. Large bodies 

 of water afforded protection to citrus trees growing in their vicinity, 

 the tempering influence of the hirge lakes being perceptible for at least 

 half a mile from the water. On an island in Tampa Bay lemons 

 escaped uninjured, and oranges on the bordering mainland were almost 

 entirely unharmed. The beneficial influence of this large body of 

 water extended for nearly 2 miles. Pineapples, guavas, etc., grown 

 in regions having extensive water protection escaped much of the 

 damage sustained by such fruit when grown in similar latitudes, but 

 away from bodies of water. 



Second report upon extension work in horticulture, L. H.Bailey 

 {New YorJc Cornell 8ta. Bui. 132^ ])p. 471-504, fiijH. i4).— This bulletin 

 gives a report on the progress of the work carried on under the Experi- 

 ment Station Extension, or Nixon, Bill, and covers the third year's work. 

 The general outline of work, as given in the previous report, has been 

 somewhat modified. The methods of extension which have been tried 

 are (1) the itinerant or local experiment as a means of teaching, (2) the 

 readable expository bulletin, (3) the itinerant horticultural school, (4) 

 elementary instruction in rural schools, and (5) instruction by means of 

 correspondence and reading courses. The author considers that the 

 bulletins have accomplished the greatest good. An outline is given in 

 part of the various courses which have been offered and lines of instruc- 

 tion which have been carried out. Courses of reading are also sug- 

 gested and lists of publications given which deal more or less directly 

 with the lines of instruction desired. The work as originally contem- 

 plated under the law establishing the extension work in horticulture has 

 grown to such proportions that it can be no longer handled by the regu- 

 lar organized staff" of the College of Agriculture of Cornell University, 

 and the author offers some suggestions for its future conduct. 



Asparagus planting, W. Allan {Garden, 51 (1897), Xo. 1319, p. 159). 



Beans, L. C. Corbett (South Dakota Sta. Bid. 47, pp. 40-42, 46). — A table is given 

 showing the yield of 20 varieties of string beans grown at the station. Tests of hills 

 va. drills on both small and large scale favored sowiug in drills. 



Storing of celery, I. L. Powell (Amer. Gard., IS (1897), No. 116, p. 171, fig. 1).— 

 Directions are given for winter storing of celery which is said to excel in producing 

 a line, crisp product. 



Notes on peas, H. P. Gould (Maine Sta. Rpt. 1895, pp. 81, 82). — Tests are reported 

 of 8 varieties of "wrinkled" peas, in which it is shown that considerable latitude 

 in time is required bj' dift'erent varieties to reach edible maturity. 



Salad plants and plant salads, F. A. Waugii (Vermont Sta. Bui. 54, pp. 67-79, 

 figs. 8). — The author distinguishes between salad plants proper and those suitable 

 for pot herbs or greens. Among the salad plants proper he describes cresses, white 

 mustard, and corn salad, and among those suitable for pot herbs, Swiss chard, spinach, 

 endive, and kale. In addition to those described a list of about 30 other salad plants 

 is given. Brief notes are given on the preparation of salads and salad dressings. 



Vegetables in 1894, G. C. Butz (Pennsylvania Sta. Bpt. 1895, pp. 113-130).— Lists 

 are given of the varieties of bush Lima beans, pole beans, beets, lettuce, and cauli- 

 flower grown at the station, and tabulated data and notes upon 10 varieties of bush 

 beans, 12 of cabbage, 13 of sweet corn, 24 of peas, and 19 of tomatoes. 



