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"Comparison of seed production in fruits developed from flowers open to 

 pollination by insects and in fruits from hand-pollinated flowers brings out 

 only small differences; apparently seed production is not dependent upon the 

 manner in which pollination is effected. Considerable differences appear in 

 seed production of individual fruits and of particular varieties, but averages of 

 groups warrant the conclusion that the nK)r(; highly developed orchard varie- 

 ties exceed crabs in seed production and that, as between large and small 

 fruits, large fruits produce the greater number of seeds." 



The packing of apples in California, W. P. Tufts (C'alifoi-nln Sta. Giro. 178 

 (J.9i7), pp. SI, fujH. 21). — A practical treatise on packing house methods and 

 equipment, with special reference to the box packing of apples. 



Peach growing- in Indiana, J. Oskamp (Indiana Sta. Circ. 69 (1017), pp. 2Jh 

 figs. 15). —A practical treatise discussing the location of the orchard, planting, 

 soil managcmont, pruning, rejuvenation, varieties, winter and summer spray- 

 ing, and enemies requiring special treatment. 



Strawberry varieties and cultural hints, J. Oskamp (Indiana Sta. Bui. 200 

 (1017), pp. iy-16, figs. Uf). — This bulletin briefly discusses the methods of grow- 

 ing, harvesting, and marketing strawberries, and gives a descriptive list of 

 varieties that have been tested at the station grounds and directions for the 

 control of insect pests and diseases. 



Varieties of blackberries and raspberries with notes on their care, J. 

 OsKAMP (Indiana Sta. But. 201 (1917), pp. S-12, figs. 6).— This circular ecu 

 tains popular instructions for the culture and care of blackberries and rasp- 

 berries, including a descriptive list of varieties tested for five years at the 

 station. Those varieties which have proved generally satisfactory over the 

 State are indicated. 



Mint growing in northern Indiana, C. B. Sayee (Indiana Sta. Circ. 65 

 (1917), pp. I'h fi&s- 8). — This circular deals with the culture of peppermint and 

 spearmint in northern Indiana. It includes a discussion of soils, the establish- 

 ment and care of a new plantation, harvesting, distilling the mint, disposal 

 of the steamed hay, treatment of the field after harvesting, maintaining an 

 established plantation, duration of a plantation, yields and returns, and insect 

 pests and diseases. 



FORESTRY. 



[Report of the forestry section] (Proc. 2. Pan Amer. Sci. Cong., 1915-16, vol. 

 S, pp. hSl-502, 796-812, 815-83Jf). — The following papers read before the Second 

 Pan American Scientific Congress, held at Washington, D. C, December 27, 

 1915, to January 8, 1916, are here presented in full : A Report on Forest Ex- 

 ploration in Southern Patagonia, by C. M. Hicken (pp. 481-4S3) ; South 

 American Forest Resources and Their Relation to tht World's Timber Supply, 

 by R. Zon (pp. 483^92) ; The Lesson of Forestry in the Philippine Islands, 

 by G. P. Ahern (pp. 492-502) ; The Attitude of the Government in the Matter 

 of National Forests; Relation of Forest Culture to the Future Development of 

 Central and South America, by E. L. Quir6s (pp. 796-800), by R. Brin 

 (pp. 801-805), and by H. Echegoyen (pp. 805-812) ; Forest Problems and Eco- 

 nomic Development in South America, by R. Zon (pp. 815-822) ; and Scientific 

 Forestry for Latin America, by B. Moore (pp. 822-834). 



Report of the forester for 1916 (Connecticut State Sta. Rpt. 1916, pt. 6, pp. 

 S79-382). — Data as to forest fires in Connecticut in 1916 are summarized. 



Report of committee on forests, C. Leavitt (Com. Conserv. Canada Rpt., 8 

 (1917), pp. 193-208, pis. 2). — A review of various forest activities in Canada 

 during 1916. 



