852 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



Seme diseases of cereals, T. PoGGl(Alcunimalidelfrumento. Casale, 1897,2. ed.). 



A disease of chestnuts, V. Ducomet {Prog. Agr. et Fit., 29 (1898), No. 5, pp. 

 152-157). 



The sclerotium disease of Alnus fruits, O. Rostrup (Ztsehr. Pfianzenkrank., 7 

 (1S97), No. 5, pp. 257-260, figs. 3). 



Concerning a disease of Anemone nemorosa, H. Klebahn (Ber. Dent. Bot. 

 Gesell., 15 (1897), No. 10, pp. 527-536, pi. 1). — The author figures .and describes a dis- 

 ease of Anemone nemorosa which is due to au uudescribed fungus, Trichodgtes 

 anemones, n. sp. 



The bacteriosis of carnations, A. F. Woods (Centbl. Bait. u. Par., 2. AU., 3 

 (1897), No. 25-26, pp. 722-727, pi. 1, fig. 1). — The substance of this article has 

 already appeared as a bulletin of the Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathol- 

 ogy of this Department (E. S. R., 9, p. 657). 



Black spot of rose leaves, B. D. Halsted (Amer. Florist, 13 (1S9S), No. 504, pp. 

 685, 686, fig. 1). — Notes are given on Aetinonema rosce. Its attacks may be prevented 

 by the more common fungicides. 



The action of bacteria on plant tissues, O. Zinsser (Jahrb. Wins. Bot., 31 (1897), 

 No. 4, pp. 423-452). 



Notes on Puccinia galanthi, F. Bubak (Oesterr. Bot. Ztsehr., 47 (1897), No. 12, pp. 

 436-439, pi. 1). 



Experimental investigations on the origin of the galls and their formation in 

 the spruces, P. Nottberg (Ztsehr. Pfianzenkrank., 7 (1S97), No. 5, pp. 260-287, figs. 7). 



The parasitic fungi of the "Wisconsin Valley, L. S. Cheney (Trans. Wisconsin 

 Acad. Sci., Arts, and Let., 10 (1894-'95), p. 69). 



Rust, smut, mildew, and mold. An introduction to the study of microscopic 

 fungi, M. C. COOKE (London: W. II. Allen, 1897, 6.ed., pp.270, eol. ills. 269). 



Contributions to the Swiss rust fungi, E. Fischer (Bui. Herb. Boissier, 6 (1898), 

 No. 1, pp. 11-17). — Descriptions of the following new species are given: Pnecinia 

 cecidii-leucanthemi and P. carices montance, and notes on the Fromyces of the Alpine 

 primulas, Gymnosporangium juniperinum, smd G. tremuloides, and on Cronartium ribi- 

 colum. 



On the resistance to mildew of certain varieties of grapes, R. Brunet (Jour. 

 Agr. Prat., 62 (189S), No. 5, pp. 173, 174). — The author tabulates a number of stocks 

 in tbe order of their resistance. 



Potato rot — Bordeaux mixture and Fungiroid as preventives (Maine Sta. Rpt. 

 1896, pp. 158-162).— Reprint of Bulletin 28 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. 237). 



A new method of destroying nematodes and injurious fungi in soils 

 (Braunschw. Landw. Ztg., 65 (1897), No. 51, p. 220). — Reprinted from Blatter fiir 

 Zuckerrubenbau. 



Spraying, A. B. Cordley (Oregon Sla. Bui. 4S, pp. 19, figs. 3). — Compiled and 

 original notes are given on the efficiency of spraying for the prevention of fungus 

 and insect enemies of fruits, etc Formulas and directions for the preparation and 

 application of fungicides and insecticides and a spray calendar are given. 



Notes on spraying, W. M. Munsok (Maine Sla. Rpt. 1890, pp. 162-10-J). — Reprint 

 of Bulletin 29 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. 240). 



ENTOMOLOGY. 



Some little-known insects affecting stored vegetable products, 

 F. IT. Chittenden (U. 8. Dept. Agr.. Division of Entomology Bui. 8, 

 n.ser., pp.45, Jigs. 10). — This is a collection of articles detailing certain 

 original observations made upon insects of this class. 



A storehouse moth new to the United States, with notes on other species 

 (pp. 7-10). — The dried currant moth {Ephestia cahiritella) was obtained 

 both at the World's Columbian and the Cotton States Expositions and 



