560 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



grow rapidly and sliould, therefore, l)e supported until they become firmly attached. 

 The top-worked trees begin to bear when the tops are about 2 years old. 



The same methods used in top grafting trees may be employed in nursery work, 

 though tongue grafting is usually employed. In the nursery the ' ' scions are inserted 

 just at the small fibrous roots and the earth heaped up so as to leave only one bud 

 exposed. Buds may be inserted anywhere from 5 to 6 in. to 3 ft. above the crown." 



The evolution of American floriculture {Amer. Florist, 17 [1901), No. 687, pp. 

 1-3; Gardening, 9 {1901), No. 214, PP- 346-349).— An account of the historical devel- 

 opment of floriculture in this country. 



Carolina bulbs, W. T. Massey {Gardening, 9 {1901), No. 212, pp. 314, .3i-5).— The 

 results secured l)y the author in growing various bul))S in ISTorth Carolina are noted. 



Progress in cultivation of carnations and varieties, F. C-. Goble {Proc. New 

 Jersey State Hort. Soc, 26 {1901), jjp. 185-190). — Improvements in houses for carna- 

 tions and methods of carnation culture are noted, with mention of some of the more 

 prominent varieties of carnations. 



Cyclamen for seed, P. Kopanka {Florists' Exchange, IS {1901), No. 21, p. 570).— 

 A general article covering the details of "the subject. 



Culture of Persian cyclamens {Garden, 59 {1901), No. 1540, pp. 375-377).— The 

 various cultural operations from sowing the seed to petting and housing the plants, 

 and the second year's treatment of the same are discussed. 



California lilies and their habitats, J. P. Davy {Gard. Chron., 3. ser., 30 {1901), 

 No. 760, 2)p. 46-48). — This article deals with the habitats and descriptions of Califor- 

 nia native lilies. 



Existence of Lilium auratum in Japan as a species, A. Unger {Gard. C'liron., 

 3. ser., 29 {1901), No. 752, p. 327). — The author believes that L. auratum is a native 

 Japan species and not of hybrid origin as supposed by some. . 



The origin of Lilium auratum {Amer. Gard., 22 {1901), No. 336, p. 392; Rev. 

 Hort., 73 {1901), No. 10, p. 246). — Some theories as to the probable origin of L. 

 auratum are advanced. 



The peony and its cultivation, W. A. Peterson {Amer. Gard., 22 {1901), No. 

 339, pp. 441, 442). — The outdoor culture and forcing of peonies and their place in the 

 border are discussed. 



Growing Primula sinensis for exhibition, J. Hobsox {Ainer. Gard., 22 {1901), 

 No. 336, p. 397, Jig. 1) . — The author outlines his plans for growing Chinese primrose. 



Classification of hardy primulas from the cultural point of view, II. Cor- 

 KEVON {Eer. Hort., 73 {1901), No. 10, pp. 242-245). 



Culture of Perle des Jardins rose, J. F. Ammann {Amer. Florist, 16 {1901), No. 

 680, pp. 1611, 1612).—V&\wv on this subject read before the St. Louis Florists' Club. 



Hose stocks for grafting, H. A. Siebrecht {Gardenbig, 9 {1901), No. 212, p. 

 314). — On account of the rapid and strong growth of roses on Manetti stock, this 

 stock is considered the most practical for forcing where the plants are wanted for 

 only one season. For budding or grafting roses outdoors Rosa multiflora japonica is 

 considered far superior to Manetti. 



Tree planting on rural school grounds, W. L. Hall ( U. S. Dept. Agr. Farmers' 

 Bui. 134, pp. 37, figs. 17). — Popular directions are given for the planting of trees on 

 rural school grounds for the purpose of beautifying them and protecting them from 

 the cold of winter and heat of summer. Before planting the grounds a careful plan 

 should be drawn up showing accurately the location of the different groups of trees 

 to be planted and an account taken of the soils on which they are to be planted. 

 The general plan should be under the supervision of the district authorities who 

 should be aided and supplemented in the work by the teacher and pupils of the 

 school. The bulletin contains many suggestions on the kinds of trees to plant, 

 methods of obtaining and planting trees, and the care of trees. 



