096 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



tlie previous year by oTdium. It may bo applied in the form of strong solutions, 

 or mixtures of lime and iron sulphate. Early and thorough applications are urged. 

 Formulas for making the difterent solutions are given together with detailed instruc- 

 tions ibr their application. 



The smuts of cereals {Uer. Mycol., 19 {1897), No. 74, pp. 45-4S). 



A study of the Kansas Ustilagineae, especially with reference to their ger- 

 mination, J. B. S. Norton {Trans. St. Louis Jcad. Sci., 7 {1S96), No. 10, pp. 220-241, 

 vis. 5). — Studies are given of 22 species of Ustilago, 3of Entyloma, 4 of Tilletia, 1 of 

 Doassansia, 2 of Sorosporum, and 1 of Urocystis. 



"Which rust is ravaging the Australian wheat crop ? J. Eriksson' {K(jl. Landt. 

 Alad. Eandl., 35 {1S96), No. 4, pp. 261-264).— Tha authoi concludes that the crop is 

 ravaged by black rust and brown rust but not by yellow rust. 



- The "blaasrost" (Peridermium strobi) on pine trees, J. Erikssox {KgJ. Landt. 

 Akad. Hand!., 35 {1S06), No. 4, pp. 240-258). 



On the biology of some fungi, L. Matruchot {Iier. tjen. Bot., {1897), No. 99, 

 pp. 81-102, pi. 1, figs. 3). 



Fungus diseases, F. C. Hakrisox {Ontario Jgl. College and Exptl. Farm Bpt. 1895, 

 pp. 187, 188, fig. 2),— Brief notes are given on rose mildew and carnation rust, for the 

 prevention of which the use of ammoniacal copper carbonate or potassium sulphid 

 is recommended. 



Notes on certain plant diseases in Tennessee, S. M. Bain ( Tennessee Sia. llpt. 

 i<55'6", j7jj. 16-13).— Popular notes are given on the occurrence, distribution, and sug- 

 gested remedies for diseases of apple, peach, plum, cherry, pear, raspberry, black- 

 berry, and strawberry. 



Plant diseases observed in 1894 and 1895 {Uelat. Inst. Agron. Sad Faulo, 7-8 

 {1896), pp. 319-326). — Studies have been made of potato rot due to Phijtophthora 

 infestans, a borer {Cemiostoma coffeellum), a leaf disease of coSee due to Altcrnaria 

 sp., and a mildew of coffee and a disease of coffee probably due to nematodes 

 {Diplogaster suspectus). Sugar-cane borers were also investigated. 



Spraying, A. H. Benson {Queensland Depi. Agr. Bui. 13, 2d ser., pp. 12). — Popular 

 notes are given on insect and fungus pests of fruits and plants, and formulas for the 

 preparation of fungicides and insecticides, with directions for their practical 

 application. 



Spraying fruit for scab and rot {Canadian Hort., 20 {1897), No. 5, p. 187, fig. 1). 



On the preparation of Bordeaux mixture, L. L)E(;ri lly {Prog. Agr. et. J'it., 

 27 {1897), No. 17, pp. 508, 509, fig. 1). 



On the preparation of copper solutions, L. De(;i;ullv {Prog. Agr. et. Vit., 27 

 {1897), No. 15, ])p. 447-451). — Formulas are given for the preparation of various copper 

 fungicides. 



The treatment of mildew and black rot in 1897, L. Degrully {Prog. Agr. et 

 Fit., 27 {1897), No. 14, pp. 410-415). — Directions and formulas are given for the use of 

 fungicides against these diseases of grapes. 



Report of the botanist, A. G. Selby {Ohio Sta. Rpt. 1896, pp. XXXVIL-XL).—K 

 brief report is given of the investigations conducted during the year, most of which 

 have been in the study of various fungus diseases of plants. Brief notes are also 

 given relating to some of the more troublesome weeds of the State and suggestions 

 given for legislation needed. 



ENTOMOLOGY. 



Experiments in beekeeping, O. J. Lowret ( Vermont Sta. Rpt. 



1895, j)p. 146-148). — A brief report is given of 7 experiments, a con- 

 tinuation of a series begun in 1894 and described in tlie Annual Report 

 of the station for 1894 (E. S. R., 8, p. 63). No difference appeared to 

 result from the use of different sized frames and divisible brood cham- 

 bers for building up in the spring and for the production of honey, 



