674 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



withdrawal there has been a reckless destruction of forests, and it is now generally 

 recognized that the State must take active measures to preserve the forest still 

 remaining as well as to aid in replanting. 



The different uses and demands for timber are described. The author believes 

 that special efforts should be made for reforesting the cork oak forests, as the area of 

 this species of oak seems to be diminishing much more rapidly than the supply is 

 increasing elsewhere. 



The organization of forest investigations in Java, M. Busgen ( Tropenpflanzer, 

 8(1904), No. 10, pp. 535-540). — A brief account is given of the organization, per- 

 sonnel, and methods of forest investigations in Java. 



Eighteen years' practical experience in osier culture, E. Kern (Achtzehnjahrige 

 praktische Erfahrungen im rationetten Korbweidenbau und Bandstockbetriebe. Dresden: 

 E. Pierson, 1904, pp- VIII-\-275,figs. 9). — A description is given of the soils best 

 adapted to osier culture, their preparation for planting, varieties of willows and their 

 respective uses, and the insect and fungus enemies of the growing plants. Chapters 

 are devoted to cultivation, fertilizing, harvesting, marketing, etc , and an account is 

 also given of certain steam implements adapted to use on extensive plantations. 



In an appendix notes are given on the Canadian poplar (Populus deltoides), in 

 which its value for planting is shown. 



Mahogany and other fancy woods available for constructive and decora- 

 tive purposes, F. Tiffany {Jour. Soc. Arts, 52 (1904), No. 2675, pp. 310-320).— After 

 noting the peculiar adaptability of mahogany for constructive and decorative pur- 

 poses, the author describes the character of the wood, its supplies and substitutes. 

 In addition, notes are given on a large number of other species of timber which are 

 adapted to particular uses, many of which are mentioned. 



The pineries of the Commune of Libin, A. Dubois (Rev. Gen. Agron. [Louvairi], 

 13 (1904), No. 9, pp. 353-369). — A description is given of the pineries in the Luxem- 

 bourg region of Belgium, the principal species being the Scotch pine (Pinus sylves- 

 tris) . These forests have all been planted, the older ones being 20 years of age, and 

 the younger ones from 1 to 10 years. A description is given of the different regions, 

 the cultural operations, and general condition. The system of management is 

 described, the pines being grown with mixtures of spruce and beech. In addition to 

 the Scotch pine a number of other species are grown. 



Use and abuse of red gum, M. Sondheimer ( Tradesman, 52(1904), No. 5, p. 74)- — 

 The red gum (IAquidambar styraciflua) , which is rapidly coming into extensive use, 

 is described, and the author states that many of the objections to this timber can be 

 removed by its proper handling during seasoning. If properly handled it is said to 

 be well adapted to interior finishing, and for this purpose its use is gradually 

 increasing. In Europe, where the wood seems to be more highly appreciated than 

 in this country, it is in demand and is extensively used under the name of "satin 

 walnut." 



The consumption and supply of soft wood in New South Wales, R. D. Hay 

 (Agr. Gaz. New South Wales, 15 (1904), No. 9, }>p. 837, 838).— According to figures 

 presented, the importation of lumber from coniferous trees into New South Wales 

 during the years 1902 and 1903 amounted to 57,591,070 ft. B. M. from New Zealand, 

 5,540,249 ft. from Canada, and 68,447,629 ft. from the United States. These large 

 importations indicate that the quality and amount of soft wood in New South Wales 

 are not adequate to the demand, and the author has estimated that the amount 

 annually imported would represent the product of about 100,000 acres of soft-wood 

 forest. There are said to be large areas which are adapted to growing species of pine 

 that the author believes should be planted in order to supply the future,demand. 

 Among the species recommended for planting are Pinus halepensis, P. larido austriaca, 

 P. 'pinaster, and P. pinea. 



