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affected l)y scab, etc. Under each county some notes are also appended on the 

 adaptabihty of the county for fruit growing. 



Apple culture and district lists of apples suitable for Ontario and Quebec, 

 with descriptions of varieties, W. T. M.\couN [Canada (Jent. Expt. Farm Bui. 37, 

 pp. 74. J'kjs. 12, )nap J). — A popuhir exposition of apple culture and orchard manage- 

 ment in Canada, based largely on experimental work which has been carried on 

 since 1887 at the Central Experimental Farm. The provinces of Ontario and Quebec 

 are divided into 13 districts, according to climatic and orchard conditions, and lists 

 given of varieties of apples best suited to each of these districts. The whole problem 

 of apple growing in Canada is discussed, thoroughly reviewed, and descriptions given 

 of all the varieties best suited to the different localities. A fruit map showing the 

 approximate boundaries of the different apple districts accompanies the bulletin. 



Experiments in fruit growing at the Central Experimental Farm, W. T. 

 M.vcoux [Ontario Fruit Grmverx'' Axmc. Rpt. 1900, pp. 15-2-2). — An outline of the 

 work being done at the station, with brief notes on some of the results obtained with 

 varieties. Fall planting has not given satisfactory results in Ottawa with apples and 

 should not be practiced. Where trees are planted in the fall they seem to dry out 

 and sire easily injured by frost. They are also liable to be heaved. The varieties of 

 apples best suited for growing in such districts as Ottawa are, for summer, Yellow 

 Transparent and Duchess; for autumn. Wealthy; very early winter, Mcintosh Red 

 and Fameuse, where it can be grown with natural protection. For late winter Scott 

 Winter, Geno, Pewaukee, and Salome are recommended. Other varieties that are 

 perfectly hardy are Lawver, Golden Russet, and Ben Davis. 



Report of the fruit experiment stations in Ontario, L. Woolverton et al. 

 {Ontario Fruit F.rpt. Sta.^!. Rpt. lOOfi, pp. 79, figs. 49). — This rejjort is similar in char- 

 acter to those of previous years (E. S. R., 12, p. 1044). Additional illustrations and 

 descriptions for the purpose of identification are given of 4 varieties of apples, 19 

 currants, and 1 each of peaches, blackberries, and grapes grown in Ontario. A cata- 

 logue showing the characteristics of varieties of orciiard and small fruits is included 

 for the use of planters. 



Notes from the plum orchard, E. A. Popexoe and A. Dickens [Kansas Sta. Bui. 

 101, pp. 1 17-143, pis. 26, fi(js. 2, cliarts 2). — These are largely notes on the different 

 varieties of European, Japanese, and native plums grown at the station, with illustra- 

 tions of tlie more prominent varieties, nursery notes on the growth of certain varie- 

 ties, and a chart showing the period of blooming and ripening of 34 varieties of 

 plums. The experience and observations of the station warrant the recommendation 

 of clean culture for plums and of keeping the ground shallow-cultivated or disked. 

 Where the orchards are so located as to be exposed to winds or danger from wash- 

 ing they should be seeded to rye or oats, preferably oats, in August. It is claimed 

 that the proper and persistent use of Bordeaux mixture will practically control the 

 fungus diseases of the plum. 



Figs in pots, J. Hudson [Jour. Roy. Hort. t%c. [London], 25 [1901), No. 3, pp. 231- 

 234) ■ — This i.s a popular discussion of the early and late forcing and potting of figs, 

 specific directions being given for the care of the trees, top-dressing, watering, etc. 

 The varieties recommended for pot culture are as follows : For early forcing, St. John 

 or Pingo-de-Mel, followed by Brown Turkey and White Marseilles ; for the main crop 

 the last two may be grown, and also Bourjassotte, Grise, and Violette Sepor; for late 

 forcing Negro Largo is considered one of the very best, and can be relied upon until 

 the end of October. Following this is Nebian or Grosse Verte, which is best during 

 September and October. The latest fig of all is D'Agen, which will last up to Christ- 

 mas day. Other good varieties are White Ischia, desirable as an autunui fig, Ange- 

 lique, and Black Douro. 



Report on the export of tender fruits, \j. Woolverton ( Ontario Fruit Growers' 

 Assoc. Rpt. 1900, pp. 43-52). — This is a detailed financial and critical report on the 



