1052 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



Relative to the grafting of Clianthus dampierl, S. ^Mottep ( Rev. Hod. [Par/.s], 

 78 (UK) I], X(i. II. pp. /■'>>!. -•'•'7, Jig. 1 I. — Notes uii successful •rrafts made between C 

 (Idiiijiii ri ami other s]>ecies of tlie uenus. 



Propagation and culture of choice dracaenas, A. Fkkv (Anu'r. (lard., 22 

 {1901), Ko. 365, p. <S6(j). — Methods of jiropaKatioii by cuttings, roots, and stems are 

 considered, as well as methods of topping and the ireatment to be given the young 

 plants. Seven varieties are briefly described. 



Lilies, R. W. Wallace {Jour. Roij. Ilort. Soc [Loiidon], 2r, {1900), Xo. 1-2, pp. 

 98-113, fifjfi. 23). — Some notes on the nature of lilies, tiieir botanical classification, 

 and cultural requirements. 



Cultivation of the narcissus in g'ardens, 8. E. Boirxe ( Tonr. Roy. Hort. Soc. 

 lLondo7)~], 25 {1900), Xo. 1-2, pp. 39-53, fig. 1). — An extended account is given of 

 the garden culture of narcissus, including a discussion of situations an<l soils, plant- 

 ing, manuring, rejilanting, insect and fungus pests, etc.; and a list is given of the 

 best sorts for outdoor culture. Some directions are also given for the cultivation of 

 narcissus in cold frames and greenhouses. 



The golden poppy, E. E. Smith {Sun Francisco: San Francisco Xeivs Company, 

 1902, pp. 232, pis. 2, figs. 65). — This book contains the botanical history of Califor- 

 nia's State flower — the golden poppy, or Eschscholtzia, and allied genera. The 

 history of the flower, references to it in literature, its use in graphic and decorative 

 art, economic uses, culture, and p(jetry and interesting items relating to it have been 

 pleasingly brought together. A biljliography of F. californira is included. 



Rose analysis, 1895-1901 {Jour. Hort., 53 {1901), Xo. 2770, pp. 391-395).— 

 The relative position of varieties of roses exhibited on the prize stands at the P^nglish 

 National Rose Society's exhibition, for a iuunl)er of years, is shown in a .series of 

 analytical tables. 



Grafting of flower buds on Syring-a vulgaris {Bol. Roy. Soc. Tosc. Ort., 26 

 {1901), Xo. 4, p. 109; ahs. in .lour. Roy. llorl. Soc. [London], 26 {1901), Xo. 1, p. 

 220). — A method for obtaining forced lilac flowers is briefly described. It consists in 

 grafting lilac shoots, grown in the open and bearing flower buds, into the ends of 

 branches of plants in the greenhou.se which have already flowered. The shoots' 

 should be 15 to 20 cm. in length and the graft inserted between the wood and cortex 

 of the stock. The buds begin development in 10 to 12 days, and in about 20 days 

 the flowers ajjpear. 



Forcing violets, J. RrnoLPii (Rev. Hort. [Paris'], 73 {1901), Xo. 20, pp. 476, 477).— 

 Notes on methods <if forcing under glass, in the open, and in pots. 



Report on essence-producing- plants in Algeria, R. Schillixc; (BuI. Dir. 

 Agr. el. Com., 6 {1901), Xo. 21, pp. ■359-374)- — The geranium is the principal plant 

 dealt with. Methods of planting, harvesting, and distilling the crop, filtering, pack- 

 ing, and shipping the product are reporte<l upon in detail. Other essence-producing 

 plants noted are Fncalyptus globulus, bitter orange, Acacia farnesiann, and thyme, the 

 conmiercial importance of each being noted. 



Gardens for school children, G. H. Knight {Pearson's Mag., 12 {1901), Xo. 69, 

 pp. 34S-353, fig.^.S). — A brief account and illustrations are given of several school 

 gardens in foreign countries and at Dayton, Ohio. The estimated cost of establishing 

 a school garden for 200 children is placed at $1,500. 



American gardens, G. Lowell {Boston: Bates it Guild Co., 1902, pp. 32, ph. 

 112, dgm-t. 48). — This is a quarto publication consisting of 20 pages of introductory 

 matter relative to the history of gardening, and 112 full-page plates illustrating 58 

 American gardens in different parts of the country. These illustrations are taken 

 from the better American gardens and intended to set forth the art of gardening as it 

 has been developed in America. 



Illustrated encyclopedia of garden culture, T. Ri .mi-lek {TlluMrierte.'< (lartenlxui- 

 Lexikon. Berlin: I'aul J'arey, 19U2, pj>. 9-16, figx. liiOi). — This work has lately under- 



