548 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



lina. The figures are natural-sized illustratious of the bulbs of several 

 varieties of narcissus, lilies, and tulips. 



Curl-leaf cabbages, S. Mottkt {Bev. Hort., 60 (1SD4), No. 20, pp. 473-475, Jigs. 

 3). — Brief notes on the curl or frizzle-leafed cabbages and their use as ornamental 

 vegetables for table purposes. 



A variety test of chicory, O. PiTSCii {Deut. landw. Presse, 21 {1S04), No. 99, p. 

 951). 



Chicory in Belgium, H. C. Morris ( U. S. Consular Rpt. 1894, Oct., pp. 157, 15S).~ 

 Note on the extent of its cultiviitiou and statistics of the crop. The Belgian product 

 is considered superior to that of France or Germany, and in many parts of Europe is 

 mixed with coffee or used instead of it. From 280,000 to 350,000 tons of fresh roots 

 are produced yearly, yielding 70,000 to 80,000 tons of dried roots. About two-thirds 

 of this is exported, France taking about 25,000 tons and Germany about 10,000. In 

 1893 the United States received about 4,000 tons, valued at nearly $130,000. Of late 

 the fresh roots are beginning to be imi>orted to the United States and manufactured 

 here. 



Gourds, S. MoTTET {Eev. Hort., 66 {1894), No. 18, pp. 428-430, pi. 1, firjs. 3).— 

 Descriptive and cultural notes on gourds, 10 varieties of which are illustrated in 

 colors. 



A talk about mushrooms, W. Falconer {Travs. Mass. Hort. Soc. 1894, iH. 1, pp. 

 98-123). — A popular paper on edible mushrooms and the methods of growing them 

 in greenhouses, stables, cellars, quarries, and caves. A new species, Aijaricns sub- 

 rufescens, is believed to be very productive and desirable. In the subsequent discus- 

 sion various points on growing and cooking mushrooms were brought out and are 

 given. Numerous receipts for cooking mushrooms are ajipended. 



Planting radish seed, G. Alluard (IU-v. Hort., 66 {1894), No. 19, pp. 455-457, 

 flgg_ (5). — Notes on experiments with planting radish seed deep or shallow, with fig- 

 ures of the resulting vegetables. It is recommended that the ground be well 

 loosened and the seed planted about 1 in. deep. 



Influence of soil on the quality of vegetables, G. Alluard {BetK Hort., 66 

 {1894), No. 20, pp. 472, 473). — Brief ]>opular notes on the effect produced by various 

 soils on the flavor and odor of various economic plants, especially those used as rel- 

 ishes or condiments. 



Vegetable tests, E. S. Richman {Utah Sta. Bpt. 189S, pp. 190-197).— 'Notes and 

 tabulated data on 17 varieties of sweet corn, 13 of garden peas, 16 of bush beans, 4 

 of Lima beans, 2 of field beans, 52 of cabbage, 8 of radishes, and 16 of squashes, 

 with recouimeudatious of preferred varieties. 



Vegetables under glass, W. D. Philbkick {Trans. Mass. Hort. Soc. 1894, pt. l,pj>. 

 186-195). — A pt)pular discussion of the methods of hotbed and greenhouse forcing 

 of vegetables, w^ith details of the construction, manuring, and heating. 



Growing seeds for the market, .J. J. H. Gregory {Trans. Mass. Hort. Soc, 1894, pt. 

 l,pp. 174-185). — A popular pai)er on the commercial raising of vegetable and flower 

 seeds on a large scale, mentioning the manuring, cultivating, gathering, drying, and 

 cleaning the seeds, with special remarks on various vegetables. 



The construction of plant houses, W. A. Burnham {Trans. Mass. Hort. Soc. 

 1894, pt. 1, pp. 79-97). — A discussion of several styles of greenhouses, with remarks 

 on plans, location, ventilation, and the desirability of sash bar, wood frame, or iron 

 frame buildings. Technical directions are given for the construction of the build- 

 ing, the plant beds, and the heating system. 



The species of Phoenix cultivated at Nice, Sauvaigo {Eev. Hort., 66 {1894), No. 

 21, pp. 493-499, figs. 3). — Botanical, descriptive, and popular notes on the date palms 

 of this genus, with special remarks ou Phoenix melanocarpa^ which has been success- 

 fully fruited at Nice, 



