892 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



],776 tests coudncted during the season of 1895, the most of wbicli 

 were on wlieat, barley, and oats. The average vitality of these cereals 

 was lower than that shown by the tests in 1891. Tables are given 

 showing in detail the results of tests for vitality and also the results of 

 grain tests for each province. 



Work with weeds, B. D. Halsted {JSTeic Jersey Stas. Bpt. 1895, 

 pp. 346-35:')). — Illustrated descriptive notes are given of several of the 

 worst weeds and poisonous plants. Two of the recent additions to the 

 weed flora of the State are held bugloss {Lycopsis arvetisLs) and false 

 flax [Gamelina .mtira). The occurrence of the Eussian thistle {Salsola 

 ladi tm(ins) is also mentioned. Further notes are given on spotted 

 cowbane, wild parsnip, jimpsou weed, poke root, and mountain laurel, 

 all of which are more or less poisonous to animals or persons. 



On the germination of Bromus secalinus, W. J. Beat. {Bot. fiaz., 23 {1897), No. 

 ",,l). 204). — Notes are given of the nerininatiou of cliesa in coutacfc with ice. 

 Plumules I iu. long were developed, and roots 2 iu. in length had imbedded them- 

 selves into the ice. 



The wild onion or sweet-scented garlic, .J. H. Maiden {A(il. Oaz. X. S. Wales, 

 8 (1897), Xo. 1, 2>p. 23, 24, pi. i).— Notes are uivenof AU'unn fragrans, a very trouble- 

 some weed. 



Beggar weed, H. G. IlASTi?fGS (FJoridrt Farmer and Fruit Grower, (1897), Xo. 14, 

 p. 214, fig. 1). — A descriT)tion is given of DcsmoiUnm molle, with directions for its cul- 

 ture and handling. 



Plants reputed to be poisonous to stock in Australia, J. H. Maiden (Agl. Gaz. 

 X. S. Wales, 8 {1897), Xo. 1, i)p. -/-J,.').— Notes are given on plants representing 25 

 families that are considered poisonous to stock. Numerous references to Australian 

 as well as other literature on poisonous plants are given. 



Some specially noxiou'3 weeds, .1. Fletcheu {Canada ExpU. Farms lipi. 1895, pp. 

 177-181, Jigs. .7). — Illustrated descriptive notes are given on the hare's ear mustard 

 {Eri/simum orientale), the tumbling mustard {Sisj/nihrium sinaputram), and penny 

 cress {Thlaspi arrense). 



DISEASES OF PLANTS. 



Report of the botanist, B. D. IIalsted {Feiv Jersey Stas. Bpt. 

 1895, pp. 2i9-3Gl,Ji(is. 70). — The work of the botanical department for 

 the year was divided between field experiments and investigations in 

 the herbarium and laboratory. Among the chief lines of investiga- 

 tions were testing of fungicides upon various garden vegetables, irri- 

 gation of garden crops, and prevention of potato scab and soil rot of 

 sweet potatoes. Several fungus diseases of garden crops and orna- 

 mental idants were studied in the laboratory, but the investigations 

 were not sufficiently advanced to admit of a report. During the year 

 the station herbarium was enlarged by the addition of about 2,500 

 specimens. Some horticultural and other work is noted elsewhere 

 in this number of the llecord. 



Experiments with turnips (pp. 250-267). — The experiments with fungi- 

 cides upon turnips were iu continuation of those reported iu Bulletin 

 108 of the station (E. S. B., 6, p. 994), the object being to find some 



