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Yemeni form the material which was more elaborately worked out in hie Bilva of 

 North America. The numerous illustrations were redrawn for the book by C. E. 

 Faxon and serve as an important help in the recognition of the various species of 

 trees. The volume contains a synopsis of families, an analytical key for the ready 

 identification of families of trees, and tin- manual proper containing generic and 

 specific keys and detailed descriptions of all trees growing in North America north 

 of Mexico. The specific descriptions arc- concise, and helpful notes are given on the 

 distribution and uses to which the differenl trees are put. 



Forest conditions of northern New Hampshire, A. K. Chittendeb I U. 8. Dept. 

 Agr., Bureau of Forestry Bui. 55, i>/>. 100, pis. 7, maps ?). — An investigation 

 made of the forest conditions of the northern part of New Hampshire, the region 

 covered embracing aboul 32 per rent of the entire State, it contains the entire 

 White Mountain region and is drained by41arge river systems, all of which have 

 their origin within this region. The physiography of the region is described, after 

 which the value of the lan«l is commented upon and the ownership shown. A con- 

 siderable proportion of the land belongs to large Lumber companies, and the agricul- 

 tural land, all of which is in small holdings, is less than one-sixth of the whole area. 

 The lands are classified according to their foresl grow th and descriptions given of the 

 different foresl type-. The rate of growth and reproduction in different regions fol- 

 lowing lumbering operations, fires, etc., is shown, after which the sylviculture! and 

 other characteristics of the different species are described. 



The author offers suggestions based upon bis studies for the proper management of 

 this region. These include the protection from fire, conservative lumbering, plant- 

 ing of farm wood lots, forest planting on denuded lands unsuited for agricultural pur- 

 poses, and the adoption of a State forest policy which would include the proper 

 officers for lire protection, and provide for a State forest nursery and popular instruc- 

 tion in forestry throughout the State. 



Forestry management in Minnesota I Agr. Expts., 4 ' 1904 • No. 5, p. 88). — A 

 review is given of the management of the Minnesota Forest Reserve, which was 

 established some 2 years ago by an act of Congress. This act regulated the sale of 

 pine timber on 3,000,000 acres of land formerly belonging to the Chippewa Indians 

 and at the same time set aside 225,000 acres a- a forest reserve. The law required 

 that on the 200,000 acres of pine land 95 percent should he cut under regulations 

 provided by the Kureau of Forestry, and the sales already made have netted a 

 decided increase for the timber over the price which would have been obtained for 

 both timber and land under the previous law. 



Santa Monica Forestry Station | ( 'alifornia Sta. Rpt. 1904, pp. 196-204, figs. 9). — 

 The author reports very unfavorable weather conditions during the period covered 

 by this report, the drought having been unprecedented in its extent. The growth of 

 a number of species of pines, acacia-, eucalyptus, etc. is shown, indicating their ability 

 to resist drought. Many of the trees were entirely dead. Some of the species of 

 eucalyptus not only survived the long season of drought, but made a fair amount 

 of growth, although planted on steep hillsides. A lot of eucalyptus trees planted in 

 blocks on the upper mesa survived the drought well, making considerable growth. 



A report is given on the growth of a number of species of eucalyptus, the seed of 

 which was obtained from the Section of Seed and Plant Introduction of this Depart- 

 ment in January, 1901. These trees, which represent about 30 species, are now 2 

 years old, and the average growth of the 5 best specimens is shown in tabular form. 

 These range from 7 ft. in height and 7 in. in circumference to 28 ft. in height and 18 

 in. in circumference. Notes are given on the germination and growth of eucalyptus 

 in seed beds and flat-. 



Chico Forestry Station {California Sta. /:j>>. 1904, PP- V05S08, figs. .5). — A report 

 is given of changes in the equipment and management of the Chico station, together 



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