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Cross fertilization of grapes, S. B. Gukex (Minnesota Sta. lipt. lS0.3,pp. 229-231, 

 fnj. 1). — A reprint from Bulletin 32 of the station (E. S. K. G, p. 46). 



Pot grapevines vs. planted canes, G. Wytues (Gard. Chron., 17 (1S9J), ser. 3, 

 ,.. 170). 



The importance of hybrids in replanting vineyards, A. Millardet (Compt. 

 Mend., 119 (1894), No. 26, pp. 117G-11S0). 



Three years' observations on the action of plaster in viticulture, G. Battan- 

 ciiox (Pnxj. A(jr. et Vif. ; L'Enf/rais, 10 (1S95), Xo. 5, pp. 114, 115). 



Fruits and soils of the arid region, E. W. Hilgakd (California State Bd. Hort. 

 lipt. 1S93 and 1894, pp. 303-312). — A paper embodying the results of over a thousaud 

 analyses of soils from arid regions. Comjiared with analyses of luimid soils, the arid 

 lands possess about 3 times as nnich potash and 12 to 14 times as much lime, Avhile 

 there is no material differeuce in phosphoric acid. Analyses of frnits indicate that 

 those grown in arid regions were of better quality, particularly possessing more 

 sugar. Attention is drawn to the fact that the earliest civ^ilization originated in 

 localities with but scanty rainfall, such as Egypt and India. Some of the analyses 

 of soils of the United States are tabulated. 



Fruits, notes on varieties, S. B. Gheex (Minnesota Sta. Bpt. 1893, pp. 239-247). — 

 A reprint from Bulletin 32 of the station (E. S. R. 6, p. 55). 



Fruit forcing. (Jour. Hort., 189.5, No. 2419, pp. 124,125). — Brief directions for forc- 

 ing pineapples, figs, cherries, strawberries, cucumbers, and melons in hothouses. 



Thinning fruit (California State Bd. Hort. Ept. 1893 and 1894, pp. 341-343).— K 

 general discussion of the subject and the extent to which it should be pursued in 

 difl'erent kinds of fruits. 



Orchard fertilization, A. S. Chapman (California State Bd. Hort. Ept. 1893 and 

 1894, pp. 313, 314). — Notes on experiments in using different fertilizers on a sandy 

 soil for the raising of citrus fruits and grapes. Potash fertilizers gave the best results. 

 Irrigation for the development of fruit, H. A. Braixard (California State Bd. 

 Hort. lipt. 1893 and 1894, pp. 216-220). — A discussion of the value of irrigation in fruit 

 raising, and recommendations for its adoption and extension. 



Fruit growing in the Santa Maria Valley, O. W. Maulsby (California State Bd. 

 Hort. Ept. 1893 and 1894, pp. 221-223).— A. general discussion of the subject, with a 

 consideration of the soil and climate. Apricots, prunes, English walnuts, peaches, 

 almonds, and cherries are grown in the order given. 



Notes on fruit growing at Mildura, A. H. Bexsox (Agl. Gaz. N. S. W., 5 (1894), No. 

 11, pp. 765-772). — General notes on the growing of citrus and other fruits in this part 

 of Australia, with remarks on the varieties found best, and on the climate, soil, irri- 

 gation, cultivation, and drying of the crops. 



Suggestions on horticultural quarantine, A. Craw (California State Bd. Hort. 

 Ept. 1893 and 1894, pp. 290-294). — General remarks on the subject, laws bearing on it, 

 and its enforcement. 



California almonds (California State Bd. Hort. Ept. 1893 and 1894, pp. 417-419, 

 ph. 4, fig. 1). — Descriptive notes on 13 varieties of almonds which are divided into 

 4 grades, hard shell, soft shell, extra soft shell, and paper shell. A table is given 

 showing the weight of the kernel and shell in a pound of almonds of 12 different 

 varieties, and the relative value of leading California varieties compared with others. 

 The pistachio (Pistacia vera), G. Heuz^ (Jour. Agr. Prat., 59 (1895), No. 4, pp. 

 143,144). 



Pecan culture in the arid regions, F. A. Swixdex (Irrigation Age, 8 (1895), No. 

 2, pp. 54,55, figs. 5). 



Some desirable ornamental trees, shrubs, and plants for planting in Ontario, 

 "VV. E. Saunders (Ontario Fruit Growers' Assn. Ept. 1893, pp. 90-97).— Genavnl remarks 

 on these subjects, with comparative cultural notes on several species of pine, 

 spruces, retinosporas, maples, horse-chestnuts, alders, birches, yellowwood. walnuts, 

 maidenhair tree, oak, false indigo, flowering almond, Siberian pea, dogwoods, mock 

 orang«i, spirieas, and other trees and shrubs. 



