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ton, December 14, 1900. The papers discuss in a general way the principal features 

 of gardening in the various countries of Europe and Japan, and are illustrated by 

 many typical examples of gardening in these countries. The paper on Italian gar- 

 dens was written by A. D. F. Hamlin, that on English gardens by R. C. Sturgis, 

 Fren(;h gardens by J. G. Howard, and Japanese gardens by K. Honda. 



School gardens at Scliool of Horticulture, Hartford, Conn. , H. D. Hemex- 

 WAY {Park (ind Cemetery, 12 {1902), Xo. 7, pp. 362-864, figs. ;?).— The author out- 

 lines the methods observed in the flower and vegetable gardens of the school with 

 tne different grades of pupils, and shows the success that is being attained in this 

 work. 



Scheol gardens, their development and functions, D. J. Crosby ( Outlook, 71 

 {1902), Xo. 14, jip. S52-S61, fir/x. 7). — An account of the present status and growth of 

 the school garden movement in Europe and America, with statements as to the pur- 

 poses of such gardens and their value from an educational standpoint. A bibliography 

 of the literature of the sul)ject is ai)pended. 



The preparation of essential oils in the West Indies, J. H. Hart ( West Indian 

 Bui., 3 {1902), Xo. 2, pp. 171-178). — This is a brief popular article calling attention 

 to the possibilities of this industry in the West Indies. 



Practical treatise on the culture of tropical plants, J. Dybowski ( Traite pratique 

 de cultures tropicales. Paris: Augustin Chullamel, 1900, vol. 1, 'pp- 689, figs. 87). — In 

 the first chapters of this work the author discusses the general principles to be 

 observed in the growing of tropical plants, considerable space being given to climate, 

 management of soils, use of irrigation water and fertilizers, and the reproduction of 

 plants by grafting, budding, etc. In the latter half of the work specific directions 

 are given for the culture of a large number of tropical garden vegetables and fruits. 

 The matter is treated in 2 chapters, the first dealing with vegetables and the second 

 with fruits. The articles under each heading are arranged alphabetically. The 

 preface to the work was written by E. Tisserand. 



A quarter century's evolution in American horticulture, P. O'Mara {Trans. 

 Massac! I usett s Hort. Soc. 1901, I, pp. 74-89). — The author reviews in a popular manner 

 the progress of horticulture, more particularly the growing of plants under glass, 

 during the past 25 years. 



Gardencraft, old and new, J. D. Sedding {London and Xew York: John Lane, 

 1902, pp. XXVIII ' 215, jils. 9). — A discussion of the art in gardening, treating of 

 principles rather than details. A memoir of the author by E. F. Russell is included. 



FORESTRY. 



Report on the forests and forest conditions of the Southern Appalachian 

 mountain region, James Wilson ( Washington: Gorermnent Printing Office, 1902, pp. 

 210, ph. 78). — This report embodies the salient features of an investigation carried 

 on during the past 2 years on the forests and forest conditions in the Southern Appa- 

 lachian region. The investigation was undertaken in compliance with an act of 

 Congress making appropriation for the investigation of the forest conditions of the 

 region indicated, with a view to reporting upon the advisability of establishing a 

 forest reserve in that part of the United States. Not only were the forests and gen- 

 eral forest conditions examined into, but also the causes which have led up to the 

 present condition, and the possibility of improving them either with or without 

 Government ownership and supervision. The forests were carefully mapped as to 

 their distribution, density, and relative proportion of forest covered and cleared 

 lands, and studies were made on the general character and distribution of all the 

 availalile species of trees and shrubs in the region, the stand of timljer, the extent to 

 which the timber has been cut or damaged by fire, the nature and value of the pres- 



