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hay and pasture lands and witli (^ereal and root crops are reported, with brief coni- 

 inents. Notes on manures and nianurin^r are given. 



Grass mixtures for hay and pasture (Jicuditu/ Vol., Agr. Dept. Rjd. lUOl, 

 pp. 23-26). — The results with 7 different grass mixtures are reported, with brief 

 comments. 



Some Australian vegetable fibers, J. H. ^Iaiden {Agr. (iaz. New South Wale.% IS 

 {1'j02), No. 2, pp. 167-1S2). — A list of indigenous Australian fiber plants is given, 

 together with short descriptions of the different species. 



Alfalfa, R. L. Bennett {Arkansas Sta. Bid. 75, pp. 125-129, Jig. 1). — r>rief popular 

 directions for the culture of alfalfa in Arkansas are given. 



Alfalfa for Maryland, W. T. L. Tali.\ferro {Maryland Sta. Bui. S5, pp. 14). — 

 This ))ulletin is a biief popular treatise on the culture and uses of alfalfa. Results of 

 culture and feeding tests with alfalfa made at different experiment stations are 

 reviewed in the text. The culture of alfalfa in Maryland is given special considera- 

 tion, and the regions presenting the necessary soil requirements for the successful cul- 

 ture of the crop are pointed out. 



Alfalfa, Trabut {Bid. Agr. Algerie et Tunisie, 8 {1902), No. S, pp. 185-195).— Th\» 

 article is a concise discussion of alfalfa culture in its different phases, together with 

 a brief history of the plant as a cultivated forage crop. 



Experiments with barley in 1902, L. Grandeau {Jour. Agr. Prat., n. ser., 4 

 {1902), 2\o. 41, pp. 467-471, Jig-'<. 2). — Tliese experiments, conducted on the experi- 

 mental fields of the Pare des Princes, consisted of a test of 3 varieties — Hanna, 

 Chevalier-Richardson, and Champagne — and the comparison of 4 different phos- 

 phates as fertilizers for barley. Thomas slag was the most effective phosphatic ferti- 

 lizer and Hanna the most productive variety. 



Tests with malting barley {Reading Col., Agr. Dept.Rpi. 1901, pp. 81-35). — The 

 results with 6 varieties indicate that some varieties are better adapted to certain locali- 

 ties than others. Five of the varieties were tested simultaneously in different locali- 

 ties. The results are tabulated and briefly discussed. 



Buckwheat culture at high altitudes, H. P. Weber {Arncr. Agr. {mid. ed.), 69 

 {1902), No. 22, p. 724). — A brief note on the culture of buckwheat in Maryland at an 

 elevation of 1,800 feet above sea level. 



Carrots as a forage crop, F. Lubanski [Sclsl:. Klioz.i Lycsuv., 202 {1901), Sept., 

 pp. 663-672). — A general article on the best methods of growing carrots for forage 

 purpo.ses. — p. fireman. 



Red and striped maize, H. Stewart ( Country Gent. ,67 {1902), No. 2559, p. 129). — 

 This article discusses color variation in the grains of corn. The continuous appear- 

 ance of red ears, although they are practically never used for seed, is considered as 

 evidence of the natural force of reversion. 



Cotton culture in Senegal, Ponty {Agr. Prat. Pays Chauds, 2 {1902), No. 7, 

 pp. 16, 17). — A general note on cotton culture in that country. A description of the 

 cotton produced is given. 



Cotton culture in As'ia Minor, Y. Henry {Agr. Prat. Pays Chauds, 2 {1902), 

 No. 7, pp. 124, 125). — Brief notes on cotton culture in Asia Minor, including state- 

 ments as to soil, climate, varieties, and quality of product. 



The cultivation of flax on the Dugin estate {Selsk. Khoz. i Lyesov., 202 {1901), 

 July, pp. 173-207). — The estate is situated in the Syckevski district of the Smolensk 

 government, where the cultivation of flax for seed and fiber is comparatively recent. 

 The feature which distinguishes the methods of manipulation of the crop on this 

 estate from those practiced in other parts of the government is careful water retting 

 accorilmg to the prevailing systems oi Belgium and France. The financial returns 

 are estimated at about $17.50 per acre. — p. fireman. 



Experiments with lupines, vetches, and peas for green manuring, O. Pitsch 

 {Orgaan Ver. Oudker. Rijks. Landbouwschool, 13 {1901), No. 151, pp. 29-33).— The 



