fWH'. EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



in the healing of wounds. These conditions make the graft union mechanically 

 weak. All degrees of mechanical strength may he observed in graft unions, ranging 

 from those (a large number) which are stronger than the adjacent parts of the same 

 stems down to such as arc incapable of even holding themselves in place." 



Budding 1 fruit trees high above ground, H. M. Stringfellow ( Texas Farm and 

 Ranch, 23 {1904), No. 47, p. 11). — The author presents the results of some observa- 

 tions on the reciprocal influence of stock and scion as relates to the peach. 



In one instance a tree which had been budded about 18 in. above the ground with 

 the Carman variety was allowed to send out a branch below the bud. As a result 

 of this the branch from the stock developed luxuriantly while the branch from the 

 Carman bud gradually failed and finally died. It has also been noted that where 

 scions mi budded stock have been planted deep enough to send out their own roots 

 it lias dwarfed or completely killed the roots of the stock. In order to secure long- 

 lived budded trees, therefore, the author urges high budding on the stock. It is 

 recommended that the buds be at least 12 or 15 in. above the surface, which would 

 allow of reasonably deep planting without burying any part of the scion. 



Varieties of fruits recommended for planting, W. H. Ragan ( U. S. Dept. Agr., 

 Farmers' Bui. ^08, pp. 48, map 1) . — This bulletin has been compiled from the revised 

 catalogue of fruits recommended for cultivation in the various parts of the United 

 States and Canada by the American Pomological Society (E. S. R., 11, p. 544). The 

 country is divided into 19 fruit districts. The varieties of orchard, garden, and small 

 fruits and nuts, which are most likely to succeed in each of these districts, are men- 

 tioned under each of the different fruits and indication given as to their quality and 

 preference. 



The seedless apple 2,000 years old (Amer. Agr., 74 (1904), No. 25, p. 556). — 

 A student under the direction of Prof. F. A. Waugh has investigated the history of 

 the seedless apple and finds that it dates back at least 2,000 years. The earliest 

 written account of this apple in America was in 1628. The variety was first 

 described in 1868. 



Honey peach group, F. C. Reimer (Florida Sta. Bid. 73, pp. 135-153, figs. 4).— 

 An account is given of the introduction into this country and into Florida of the 

 class of peaches known as the Honey group. Descriptions are given of the original 

 Honey peach and of the 16 varieties which have developed from it. 



The Honey peach group is characterized by distinct form and flavor, the flavor 

 resembling that of honey from which the group derives its name. " In shape the 

 fruit is distinct and varies slightly, generally being rounded, oblong, with a peculiar 

 long conical apex which is more or less recurved." The stone may be either free or 

 cling. The original Honey peach was introduced into this country from China in 

 1846, though it was not propagated commercially throughout the South until about 

 1858. It comes practically true from seed. The Honey variety is not now consid- 

 ered of importance commercially, being superseded by a number of its seedlings. 

 The Honey group seems to be especially well adapted to the central and northern 

 sections of Florida and also to southern Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, 

 and Texas. In Florida the peaches ripen at a season immediately following the 

 Peen-to group. As a group these peaches can endure more cold than the Peen-to 

 group and are, therefore, better adapted to northern Florida. The varieties Florida, 

 Colon, Florida Clem, Imperial, and Triana are said to be favorite sorts in central and 

 northern Florida, while in western Florida and the southern half of the Gulf States 

 the varieties Colon, Climax, Florida Gem, Imperial, Pallas, Taber, and Triana are 

 noted as favorites. 



Citrus culture in Cape Colony, F. T. Bioletti, W. Gowie, and P. J. Cillie (Agr. 

 Jour. Cape Good Hope, 15 (1904), No. 4,PP- 413-431). — This is a report of a commis- 

 sion appointed to inquire into the causes of the failure of citrus trees in Cape Colony. 

 Visits were made to 16 of the more important citrus fruit-growing sections. 



