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plat gave poor results for some years during the application, but later it steadily 

 increased from the twelfth to the first place, which it has held for the last two 

 years it received no manure. A new series of manurial experiments started 

 in 1915 is here outlined. 



Culture of the pistachio tree (Pistacia vera) on the southern shore of the 

 Crimea, F. K. Kalaida (Bot. Kab. i Bot. Sad Imp. Nikitsk. Sada [Pub.'i No. 2 

 (1916), pp. 22, pis. 8, figs. 2). — Directions are given for propagating and grow- 

 ing the pistachio tree, based upon experience in the Imperial orchard at 

 Nikitsky. 



The cultivation and drying of medicinal plants, E. M. Holmes (Sevenoaks, 

 England: Author, 1916, pp. 15). — A lecture on this subject embracing the re- 

 sults of the author's ob.servations and experience for a number of years in 

 the cultivation of medicinal plants. 



One hundred flowers, H. Haverstick {Hershey, Penn.: HersJiey Press, 1911, 

 pp. 91, figs. 16). — In this work the author describes and gives directions for 

 growing 100 decorative flowers and plants, including old-time favorites and 

 the best of the new ones, the subject matter being based upon personal obser- 

 vation and experience. 



The book of the peony, Mes. E. Harding {Philadelphia and London: J. B. 

 Lippincott Co., 1917, pp. 259, pis. 43, figs. 8). — A treatise on the peony, dis- 

 cussing its mythology, ancient and modern history, best varieties and their 

 characteristics, methods of extending the period of bloom, purchasing peonies, 

 where to plant and how to prepare the soil, planting and cultivation, and 

 propagation. Chapters are also devoted to the history, description, cultivation, 

 propagation, and best varieties of tree peonies. 



The American rose annual, edited by J. H. McFabland {Harrisburg, Penn.: 

 American Rose Society, 1911, pp. 161, pis. 10, figs. 1). — This annual comprises 

 numerous articles by various authorities on roses dealing with the following 

 subjects : The use of the rose in the landscape, the literature of the rose, the 

 American rose advance, methods of rose growing, rose importations, how to 

 conduct an amateur rose show, the rose all over America, the enemies of the 

 rose, cut-flower rose growing, a partial list of roses introduced in America, 

 and the work of the American Rose Society. 



A bud variation of Euonymus, A. D. Shamel {Jour. Heredity, 8 {1911) 

 No. 5, pp. 218-220, figs. 2). — The author calls attention to a variegated form of 

 E. japonicus as an illustration of a valuable cultivated variety produced 

 through the propagation of bud variations, the variegated form being a bud 

 variation of the green form. 



Aristocrats of the garden, E. H. Wu.son {Garden City, N. Y.: Doubleday, 

 Page d Co., 1911, pp. VII-\-312, pis. 16). — This work comprises a series of ar- 

 ticles on ornamental plants previously noted (E. S. R., 35, pp. 345, 450). 



Garden guide. — The amateur gardener's handbook, edited by J. H. Dick 

 {New York: A. T. De La Mare Co., 1911, pp. 255, figs. 113).— A compilation of 

 information relative to planning, planting, and maintaining the home grounds, 

 the suburban garden, and the city lot, including lists of plants for various pur- 

 poses, together with chapters on garden furniture and accessories. 



Back yard gardening for business men, T. R. Best (New York: Street & 

 Smith, 1911, pp. 125, figs. 2). — A popular treatise discussing opportunities in the 

 back yard and giving directions for growing the more important vegetables. 



Street and park trees for "Wisconsin communities, M. A. Castle {Wis. 

 Conserv. Com. Bui. 2 {1916), pp. 5.'f, figs. 32). — A compilation of material deal- 

 ing with the planting and care of street and park trees, including lists of trees 

 and shrubs for planting in different situations. 



