1919] HOBTICULTDBB. 833 



for miscellaneous purposes such u fuel, scouring agents, etc., are briefly Indi- 

 cated, 



Injurious weed seeds in grasses and clovers harvested for seed in Britain 



(Jour. Br. Agr. [London], 25 (191H), No. 8, pp .'<;/ ,'//,8).— \V 1 seeds found 



in samples of rye grasses and cloven are listed, methods <>f eradicating certain 

 lmrinfui weeds Indicated, and means of Identifying weeds scheduled u in- 

 jurious in the Testing of Seeds Order briefly noted. 



The eradication of yellow rattle (Abcrgstm-illi : Univ. Cot. Waiet [19191, /</>. 

 8). — This weed (Rhinanthtu crista-galU) , said to be largely paraaltlc on tin' 

 roots of grasses, is briefly described, and methods for Its eradication In meadows 

 outlined. Relatively heavy applications of salt (about 0.5 ton per acre) 

 proved most effective in exterminating the seedling plants. 



HORTICULTURE. 



Horticulture and the war, C. A. McCue (Proc. Amer. For. Wort. Set., 15 

 (1918), pp. 6S-72). — A brief discussion of horticultural activities in relation to 

 the war, including a list of horticulturists in the military and naval Bervli 

 on special war work. 



Horticultural extension work in Indiana, C. L. BTJBKHOl .hi.i: (Proc. Am<r. 

 Soc. Hurt. Sri., ir> (191S), pp. 56-59). — Extension work in various branches of 

 horticulture is outlined. 



Extension work in horticulture, W. R. Beattie (Proc. Amrr. Soc. Hort. >'< i\, 

 /" (1918), pp. J { 5-.'i9). — An outline of extension activities of the U. S. Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture along the line of vegetable production. 



Vegetable gardening on a war basis in the colleges and stations. 0. E. 

 Mvkrs (Proc. Amrr. Soc. Hort. Sci., 15 (1318), pp. 98-99).— A review of activi- 

 ties at the various colleges and stations dealing with the stimulation of \. 

 table production. 



The war garden victorious, C. L. Pack (Philadelphia: J. B. IAppincott Co., 

 1919, pp. XVI+179+[6J f ], pis. 65, figs. 11,0).— This is essentially a reporl 

 activities of the National War Garden Commission in connection with the 

 stimulation of vegetable production throughout the country during tic period 

 (if the war. 



The city home garden, W. R. Beattie (U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bui 1'>'i'i 

 (1919), pp- S9, figs. 16). — This contains practical Instructions for growing the 

 more important vegetables, special attention being given to problems that con- 

 front the city gardener. 



Vegetable seed growing and breeding, J. W. CBOW (Proc. Amrr. Soc Hort. 

 Sri.. 15 (1918), pp. 88-93).— An account of vegetable seed breeding work con- 

 ducted at the Agricultural College, Guelph, Ontario, during recent years. 



Instructions for seed production in Switzerland. B. Ki v (Instruction £ 

 mnirc aur la Production dea Principals Orainct Potagerea m Suisse. Bern: 

 Dept. Suisse Scon. Pub., 1917, pp. 18).— This is designed to encourage produc 

 Hon, by Swiss growers, of more and better vegetable seeds, giving din 

 for cultivation, selection, and storage. 



Onions, garlic, and spinach, F. Gabcia (New Mexico Bta. Bill 115 (191$). pp. 

 26, figs. 3). — This bulletin, which Is issued in Spanish, contains practical .11 

 tions for growing onions, garlic, and spinach, based on cultural ex] rlments 

 conducted at the station. 



Pollination of tomatoes. A. G. B. BOUQUET (0 n Sta. Bui. 158 (1919), pp. 

 29, figs. 5).— In continuation of previous work (B. S. R., 32, p. 636), an B unt 

 is given of experiments condu< ted In the station greenhouse and In cooperation 



