1102 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



Normandy cider, Hertslet {Jour. Agr. and Lid. ,Souih Ausfralia, 5 {1901), No. 2, 

 jyp. 124-128). — This is a general review of the cider industry in Normandy, with spe- 

 cial reference to the methods pursued in the department of Calvados. Methods of 

 gathering the apples, crushing them, pressing the pulp, fermentation, and storage of 

 cider are briefly touched upon. 



Use of casein in clarifying- wines, A. Muntz {Dairy, 14 {1902), Xo. 158, pp. 

 41, 42). — In experiments by the author casein was used very satisfactorily in clarify- 

 ing wines. Both white and red wines are reported as completely clarified by casein 

 without any depreciation in quality. Casein is considered as having the advantage 

 over similar products used for this purpose of not acting on the tannin. Other 

 advantages are its purity, keeping properties, and low cost. Directions for using are 

 given. 



The mannitic fermentation of wine, P. Schiprowitz {Anahjst, 27 {1902), Xo. 

 311, pp. 42-48).— An account is given of this sickness or disease of wine due to bac- 

 teria, with analytical methods for the detection and estimation of mannitol. 



The expressed oil industry in the United States, K. Pietriskv {Oesterr. Chem. 

 Ztg., 4 i^lOOl), Xo. 9, pp. 204-206). — A description of the production of cotton-seed, 

 linseed, maize, peanut, castor, olive, and cocoanut oil in the country indicated. Some 

 statistics are included. 



AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING. 



Practical hints on the construction of drains, S. F. Moore {Drainage Joxir., 

 23 {1901), Xo.^. 7, pp. 179-183, Jigs. 3; 8, pp. 207-211, Jigs. 4; 9, pp. 237-240, figs. 5; 

 10, jjp. 268-272, Jigs. 2; 11, pp. 299-301, Jigs. 3; 12, pp. 324-326) .—This article gives 

 directions and suggestions regarding the laying of tile on curves, cutting tile, surface 

 inlets, location of inlets, lands most favorably situated for drainage, and testing tile. 



Results of irrigation in Wisconsin, G. H. Patch {Forestry and Irrig., 8 {1902), 

 No. -5, pi). 198-202, figs. 4)- — An account of irrigation by means of canvas hose under 

 the direction of Professor King, of the Wisconsin station. 



Water storage of Cache Creek, California, A. E. Chandler ( Water Saj/jily and 

 Irrig. Papers, U. S. Geol. Survey, Xo. 45, pp. 48, pis. 10, figs. 8). — This paper discusses 

 the topography and physical features of the region studied, stream measurements, 

 irrigation works, underground waters, tributaries to Cache Creek in Capay Valley, 

 and the suitaliility of Clear Lake for storage purposes. 



Reconnoissances of Kern and Yuba rivers, California, F. H. Olmsted and 

 M. Mansox ( Water Supply and Irrig. Papers, U. S. Geol. Survey, Xo. 46, pp. 37, pis. 8, 

 figs. 18). — This bulletin contains 2 papers. The first, by F. H. Olmsted, relates to 

 the physical characteristics of the catchment area of the Kern River. "In this 

 paper the author describes the drainage Ijasin and estimates the amount of water 

 coming from it and the power available from a complete utilization of the various 

 portions of the stream. He also discusses the utilization of this power in pumping 

 for irrigation." The second paper, by ^I. Manson, relates to YuVm River, and "dis- 

 cusses the physical conditions and storage possibilities of this stream, bringing out 

 particularly the importance of preserving the forest cover on the upper catchment 

 basin and, if possible, increasing this by artificial means, and shows by estimates the 

 possible increase of available water through complete afforestation of the area." 



Operations at river stations, 1900 ( Wcder Supply and Irrig. Papers, U. S. Geol. 

 Survey, Xns. 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, pp. 575). — These bulletins contain data similar to 

 those ])ublished in previous rei)orts ( E. S. K., 12, ]>. 897). 



Geology and water resources of Nez Perces County, Idaho, I. C. Rissell 

 ( Weder Supply and Irng. Papers, U. S. Geol. Survey, Xos. 53, 54, pp- 141, pis. 10, fign. 

 14). — These papers discuss the geology, physiography, water supply, and economic 

 geology of this region. They include also a bibliography of artesian waters and 

 appendixes giving elevations in Nez Perces region and notes on Portland cement. 



