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yield being matured. Three tables are given, one showing the coin- 

 l)arative yield of the varieties as determined from plants of each sort, 

 another giving the dates of bloom and fruit production and quality, 

 and the third giving data for the 10 most productive varieties. Brandy- 

 wiue. Cyclone, Longfield, and Tennessee, comparatively new varieties, 

 are considered among tlie best. A list of 134 varieties, tested up to 

 date at the station, is given. 



The grafting of grapes, E. Gr. Lodeman {New YorJc Cornell Sta. 

 Bui. 77, pp. 159—176, Jigs. 16). 



Synopsis. — IlhTstrated directions for the various methods of grafting grapes, Avith 

 remarks on the physiology of grafting. 



Introduction (pp. 459-464). — The structure of the grape .stem is 

 described and tigured and the physiology of the conibinatjon of the 

 stock and scion is given. It is urged that the scion be dormant or at 

 least less active than the stock. Grafting is recommended to be per- 

 formed either in the tall after the flow of sap has ceased, early in the 

 spring befoi'C the flow has begun, or in late spring when the ftrst activity 

 of the sap has diminished. Early spring is considered as perhaps the 

 most suitable time. 



Methods of grafting (pp. 4G4-475). — Directions are given for making- 

 cleft grafts, crown grafts by inlaying, cutting grafts, modified tongue 

 grafts, side grafts on stocks, and on root cuttings. The directions are 

 given in detail and the implements and processes are fully illustrated. 

 Cleft grafts are mentioned as being made by eitlier completely or only 

 partially severing the stock. Grape grafting is believed to be followed 

 by better results if the scions are inserted below the surface of the 

 ground. Cleft grafting and side grafting are considered the most suit- 

 able and satisfactory methods. Cuttings are best grafted by tongue 

 grait. 



A concise summary is given embodying the important points made in 

 the bulletin. 



Fruits, K. L. Watts ( Tennessee ^Sta. Bui., vol. VII, No. 3, pp. 113-156). 



iS^Hojwis.- -Cultural and varietal notes on grapes, strawberries, raspberries, black- 

 berries, pears, apples, and peaches. 



Grapes (pp. 14o-15()). — Ninety varieties, comi)rising 391 vines, are 

 being grown in the station vineyard, most of which fruited the past 

 season. Brief descriptive notes are given on 31 varieties. The dis- 

 ea.ses, black rot and brown rot, attacking the vines and leaves, are 

 briefly described, and directions for treatment by spraying with copper 

 sulphate, Bordeaux mixture, or ammoniacal carbonate of copper are 

 given; formulas for preparing these fungicides are included. The cul- 

 ture given the vineyard is briefly mentioned. 



Strawberries (p. 150). — Brief notes on several varieties, the yield 

 being greatly diminished by spring frost. Crescent, Haverland, Jessie, 

 Windsor Chief, and Bubach were most productive. 



