HORTICULTUEE. 819 



Castor beans, S. M. Tracy (Mississippi Sia. Bpt. 1S93, pp. 26, 27). — Brief notes on 

 crops grown in 1892 and 1893. An obscure bliglit caused the failure of this crop. 



Echinocystis lobata, E. Axdr6 {Rev. Rort., 67 (1895), No. 1, pp. 9, 10^ fig. 1).—A 

 description of this American curcubit, which is recommended as an ornamental 

 plant chiefly on account of its oval-shaped spiny fruits. 



"Wild horse-radish, G. Alluard (Bev. Hort., 67 (1895), No. 3, pp. 86, 87, fig. 1). — 

 Notes on its collection and preparing for market, witli directions for cultivation. 



The leeks, G. Alluard (Bev. Hort., 67 (1895), Xo. 1, pp. 20-22, fig. 3). — Descriptive 

 and cultural notes on several varieties of leelis, giving directions for their best 

 cultivation. 



Onions from seed, C. L. Newman (Arkansas Sta. Bpt. 1894, pp. 93-95). — A reprint 

 from Bulletin 28 of the station (E. S. \l., 6, p. 419). 



Salsify, C. L. Newman (Arkansas Sta. Bpt. 1894, pp. 95, 96). — A reprint from Bul- 

 letin 28 of the station (E. S. R., 6, p. 423). 



Culture and cooking of Sechium edule (Agl. Jour. Cape Colony, 7 (1894), No. 26, 

 p. 614). 



Varieties of s-weet potatoes, C. H. Shixn (California Sta. Bpt. 1893 and 1894, pp. 

 ^^0-4 ?tf).— Twenty-one varieties of potatoes tested at the Southern California Sub- 

 station are described, and for a few of these the results of cooking tests are noted. 



Best forms of food for the siweet potato crop, A. W. Pearson (Amer. Agr. (mid- 

 dle ed.), 1895, Mar. 23, p. 314). — Advises use of chemical manures applied some months 

 before planting. 



The cultivation of tomatoes on a large scale in the vicinity of Paris, G. Allu- 

 ard (Bev. Hort., 67 (1895), No. 2, pp. 45-47, fig. 1). — A general article on the subject 

 dealing with the cultural method and describing some of the varieties most in use. 



A new method of etiolation, E. A. Cahriere (Bev. Hort., 67 (1895), No. 1, pp. 12, 

 13, figs. 2). — Description of a method of blanching chicory and other salad plants 

 by placing a cask over the growing plant with its sides perforated with holes to 

 allow free circulation of air. . The method is claimed to be very successful. 



Truck farming on the coast lands, G. M. Ryals (Proc. Ga. Hort. Soc, 1892, pp. 

 26-29). — Notes on market gardening in the coast region of Georgia, with remarks on 

 the preparation and fertilizing of the land, the character of seed to be used, and 

 shipping and marketing. Celery is regarded as an especially valuable crop. 



Some apples adapted to all sections of Arkansas, J. T. Stinson (Arkansas Sta. 

 Bpt. lS94,pp. 44-47).— k reprint from Bnll.jtin 26 of the station (E. S. R., 5, p. 1075). 



Arkansas seedling apples and nursery stock, J. T. Stinson (Arkansas Sta. Bpt. 

 1894, pp. 48-50).— A reprint from Bulletin 26 of the station (E. S. R., 5, p. 1075). 



Analyses of figs, G. E. Colby (California Sta. Bpt. 1893 and 1894, pp. 225-235). — 

 A reprint from Bulletin 102 of the station (E. S. R., 5, p. 301). 



Figs at the Foothill Station, G. Hansen (California Sta. Bpt. 1893 and 1894, pp. 

 S75-378). — Comparative notes on some of the varieties of figs grown at this Cali- 

 fornia substation. Fifty-two varieties are planted. The variety Hirtu du Japon 

 is considered the best bearer. Of the white varieties White Adriat:-; DuRoi, and 

 White Marseilles; of brown, Drap d'Or and Brown Turkey; and of black, Pasteliere 

 and Rond Noir were most satisfactory. 



Figs at Tulare Station, .J. Forrer (California Sta. Bpt. 1893 and 1894, pp. 411- 

 414). — Descriptive and comparative notes on 39 varieties of tigs grown at this sub- 

 station. 



The mango, .T. H. Hart {Boy. Bot. Card. Trinidad, Misc. Bui., 2 (1895), No. 1, pp. 

 11-13). — Cultural notes on Mangifera indioa, especially in reference to the soil and 

 grafting. It is stated that if well cultivated, mangoes will produce sweet, pleasantly 

 flavored fruit that deserves a wide reputation. The varieties cultivated at the 

 botanic gardens are named. 



The mangosteen, J. H. Hart (Boy. Bot. Card. Trinidad, Misc. Bui., 2 (1395,) No. 1, 

 pp. 10, 11). — Notes on the tree and fruit of Garcinia mangosteena, which has been 

 introduced from the East Indies into Trinidad, where it is growing well, and the 



