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The coconut, E. B. Copbxand (London, 19 U, pp. XIV-212, pis. 19, fig. 1). — A 

 popular treaties on the coconut with special reference to Philippine conditions. 

 The subject matter is discussed under the general headings of the origin of the 

 coconut, physiology, climate and soil, diseases and pests, selection and treatment 

 of seed, field culture, and coconut products. 



The economic properties of some hardy ornamental fruits, W. Dallimobe 

 {Roy. Bot. Gard. Kew, Bui. Misc. Inform., No. 9 (19U), pp. 339-3^/5 ).— Popular 

 notes are given relative to the economic use of the fruits of various ornamentals. 



Garden notes on new trees and shrubs, W. J. Bean (Roy. Bot. Gard. Kew, 

 Bui. Misc. Inform., No. 6 {19U), pp. 201-205, pis. 2).— Descriptive notes 

 are given on a number of new rhododendrons being tested at the Kew Gardens. 



The practical book of outdoor rose growing for the home garden, G. C. 

 Thomas, Jr. (Philadelphia and London, 1914, pp. 157, pis. 104). — A popular 

 treatise dealing particularly with rose growing In the approximate climate of 

 the Middle Atlantic States. In addition to cultural directions lists are given of 

 various types of roses which have been systematically tested for a number of 

 years. The text Is acoompanied by color photographs made from the varieties 

 tested. 



Sweet peas for profit, J. H. Dick (New York, 1914, PP- 141, figs. 42). — A prac- 

 tical guide to commercial sweet pea growing, both under glass and outdoors. 



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Norway pine in the Lake States, T. S. Woolsey, Jb. and H. H. Chapman 

 (U. S. Dept. Agr. Bui. 139 (1914), PP- 42, pls. 6, fig. i).— This bulletin discusses 

 the Norway pine with reference to its importance, range, requirements upon 

 soil, moisture, and climate, botanical characteristics and life history, forest 

 types, associating species, supply and cut, grades, prices, markets, uses, and 

 management. 



The subject matter is based upon field work conducted under the supervision 

 of the authors, together with data collected by correspondence. A number of 

 volume tables are appended. 



Pine plants and seed from dissimilar habitats, G. Schotte (Skogsvdrdsfor. 

 Tidskr., No. 12 (1914), pp. 727-773, figs. 18).— A contribution relative to the 

 influence of environment on forest seed, based on investigations conducted 

 under the direction of the Swedish Forest Experiment Station. The author 

 presents comparative data showing the growth performance of pine seedlings 

 raised from seed procured from different districts in Swedish and several other 

 European countries. 



Basket willow culture, G. N. Lamb (U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bui. 622 

 (1914), PP- S4, figs. 24). — This discusses the different varieties of basket willows 

 and methods of willow growing which have been found most satisfactory as a 

 result of experiments conducted at the Forest Service willow farm at Arlington, 

 Va., and a study of willow holts established throughout the country. The 

 opportunities for marketing the products of the holt, and the cost of establish- 

 ment and maintenance, are also discussed. 



The important vegetable products of the French Colonies. — I, Rubber, 

 E. Pebrot (Les Grands Produits V6g6taux des Colonies frangaises. I, Le 

 Caoutchouc. Paris, 1914, PP- 101, pis. 12, figs. 24). — A monograph on the botany, 

 culture, and preparation of rubber with special reference to the present status 

 and future development of the rubber industry in the French colonies. 



Manurial experiments with young rubber at Euala Lumpur, F. G. Spbing 

 (Agr. Bui. Fed. Malay States, 3 (1914), No. 1, pp. 9-14).— Data are given on 

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