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the like being- considered. Mulching strawberry* beds was found to 

 increase the yield of fruit fully one-third. A portion of each row of 

 about 50 varieties were mulched and a portion of each row left 

 unniulched. The yield was increased by mulching- in every case, but 

 the increase varied considerably with the different varieties, being 

 greatest with the large-fruited and medium to late varieties. 



Vine pruning, F. T. Bioletti (California Sta. Bui. 119, pp. 16, 

 Jigs. 11). — This is a popular bulletin discussing the principles and 

 methods of grape pruning and training adapted to California condi- 

 tions. The discussion is based upon experiments at the station, observa- 

 tions throughout the State, and a study of foreign methods. 



The bulletin states 8 physiological principles connected with pruning 

 and training, describes a typical vine, and gives the names of the dif- 

 ferent parts, discusses pruning for wood and for fruit, shows the method 

 of making the cut in pruning, describes and illustrates several systems 

 of pruning and training and gives a list of varieties adapted to each 

 system, discusses various modes of summer pruning, and the like. The 

 kind of treatment to be given in any case depends upon the habit of 

 growth of the variety and upon the fertility of the soil. 



Extension work in horticulture, L. II. Bailey (New York Cornell Sta. Bpt. 1S96, 

 pp. 161-206).— A reprint of Bulletin 110 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. L35). 



Second report of extension work in horticulture, L. II. Bailey (Neio York 

 ComvU Sta. Ept. 1896, pp. 588-564, figs. 14).— A reprint of Bulletin 122 of the station 

 (E. S.R.,8,p.790). 



Horticulture in Germany and Austria, L. Aha ( Tidsskr. Norske I.andbr., 4 (1897), 

 No. 7-8, pp. 304-839). 



Horticulture in Germany : Business directory of market gardeners, seedsmen, 

 and nurserymen of Germany, -with a list of the horticultural societies, F. .1. M. 

 Plumpe ( Der Gartenbau im deutschen Beiche: Handel s-addressbuch der Handelsgartnereien, 

 Samenhandlungen, Baumsckulenbesitzer Deuischlands, mit Augabe der Gartenbauvereine. 

 Berlin: F. J. M. Plumpe, 1893, 4. ed. enl., pp. 856). 



West African oil palm (Eleeis guineensis), E. Cowley (Queensland Agr. Jour., 1 

 (1897), No. 6, pp. 458-461, pis. 2). — Notes on culture, extraction of oil, etc. 



Coffee growing in Queensland, F. Hepburn (Queensland Agr. Jour., 1 (1S97), No. 

 G, pp. 454-457). 



The culture of chicory and its manufacture, J. Storme (Culture et fabrication 

 de la chicoree a cafe. Louvain: A. Uystpruyst, 1S96, pp. 52). 



Fruit brevities, L. H. Bailey {New York Cornell Sta. Bpt. 1S9G, pp. 40S-45G, figs. 

 14).— A reprint of Bulletin 117 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. 311). 



The marketing of fruits, L. H. Bailey (Pennsylvania Dept. Agr. Bpt. 1S9G, pp. 

 533-548, pis. 3, figs. 2). — The picking, assortiug, packing, and shipping of various 

 fruits and different styles of fruit packages are considered. A list of firms manufac- 

 turing fruit packages in the Eastern States is given. 



Critical notes on varieties of fruit, vegetables, etc., in the station garden, L. 

 F. Kinney (Rhode Island Sta. Bpt. 1896, pp. 188-191, figs. 2). 



Practical guide to gardening, S. Mottet (Petit guide pratique de jardinage. 

 Pari*: Octave Doin, 1897, 2. ed. enl., pp. 362, figs 317.) — A hook ou vegetable and fruit 

 culture, floriculture, and the culture of ornamental trees and shrubs. 



Vegetable gardening.C. L. Newman (Arkansas Sta. Bpt. 1897, pp. 3-48). — A reprint 

 of Bulletin 44 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. 976). 



