1014 EXPERIMENT STATION liECOED. 



Berkshire pigs were fed more economically thau tlie others. The 

 fertilizing value of the rations is briefly discussed. 



The method of least squares as a means of determining the money values of 

 commercial feeds, J. L. Hills, J. W. Boyce, aud C. H. Jones ( Vermont Sta. Bpi. 

 1S95 pp. 149-1.56).— The estimation of the A^alue of commercial feeds by the method 

 of least squares was applied to Vermont feeding stufts rated at the prices prevailing 

 in 1895-96. 



Concerning wheat and its mill products, G. L. Teller Qy^. 44).— A reprint of 

 Bulletin 42 of Arkansas Station (E. S. R., 8, p. 913). 



Banana meal, J. P. Hall {Jour. Jamaica Jgr. Soc.,1 (1897), No. 4, pp. 1.53-1.5.5).— 

 Notes are given on the manufacture, uses, etc., of banana meal. 



The chemistry of bread making {Diet, and Eyg. Gaz., 13 {1S97), No. .5, pp. 296- 

 29S). — A brief summary of the subject. 



How tomatoes are preserved in Italy {Sci. Amer., 76 {1897), No. 15, p. 235; from 

 Chambers's Journal). — A cheap method of making tomato preserves, employed chiefly 

 by the poorer classes. 



Kephir: A fermented beverage made from cow's milk, C. D. Spivak {Diet, 

 and Hiig. (la:., 13 {1S97), No. 5, pp. 299-303). — A descriptive article including the 

 preparation, dietetic, and therapeutic effect of kephir, and an account of kephir 

 ferment. 



The principles of rational nutrition and vegetarian cookery. Bonne joy (/"Hw- 

 cipes d' alimentation rationelle et de cui.sine vegetarienne. Paris: Berthier, [h. <L], pp. 

 f69).— The author describes and discusses milk, milk products, eggs, and many 

 vegetable foods. A number of receipts for preparing foods are given. 



Food in health and disease, I. B. Yeo {London, Faris, and Melbourne: Cassel ^• 

 Co., Limited, lS96,pp. VILI, 592, figs. 4).—k new and revised edition. The author dis- 

 cusses the different classes of nutrients and their functions, describes the ordinary 

 articles of food and drink, and discusses at length the diet suited to persons of vari- 

 ous ages and occupations, in health and disease. Many questions are taken up ; for 

 instance, the relative value of vegetables and animal food, and vegetarianism. 



Cakes and ale, E.Spencer {London: Grant irtvhard.s, lS97,pp. Nil, 2S2).—The 

 book includes a number of receipts for food and beverages. 



Eating and drinking, A. H. IIov {Chicago : A. C.McClurg .j"- Co., 1896, pp. .304). 



The meat consumption of the German Empire, H. Lichtenfelt {Landw.Jahrh., 

 26, {1S97), No. 1, pp. 129-144, ph. 2). 



Preliminary report on the question of the introduction of large slaughter 

 houses into Austria, E. Schweidland ( Vorhericht iiber die Frage der Einfilrung der 

 Grossschldchtercien in Oesterreich, pp.40. NmlerosterreicJiischen Handels-und Geioerhc- 

 Icammer). 



The inspection of meat in Bulgaria, Kvatchkoff ami C. Morot {Jour. Hyg.,22 

 {1897), No. 1074, pp. 1090, 1091). 



Gluten feeds and meals, .1. L. Hills ( Vermont Sta. Fpt. 1895, p. 35). —kn abstract 

 of Bulletin 48 of the station (E. S. R., 7, p. 972). 



Concentrated feed stuffs, J. B. Lindsey {Agriculture of Massachusetts, 1890, pp. 

 307-327). — The author defines a number of terms used in describing feeding stuffs, 

 and discusses concentrated feeding stuffs and their preparation, composition, digest 

 ibility, and fertilizer value. The best ways of iitilizing them are pointed out and 

 also the need of a law regulating their manufacture and sale, so that the farmer may 

 be assured that he is purchasing an article of definite known value. 



Examination of concentrated feed stuffs, H. ^ on Post {Nord. Mejeri Tidn., 11 

 {1S96), No. IS, pp. 207-209). 



The theory of the physiological effect of light and gravity, J. Loeb {Pfluger's 

 Arch. Fhijsiol., 66 {1897), No. 9-10, pp. 439-466). 



The use of molasses in feeding horses, L. Grandeau {Jour. Agr. Prat., 61 {1897), 

 No. 14, pp. 489-491). — The author quotes the work of other investigators, and 

 points out tiie value of molasses as part of a ration for horses. 



