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An interesting seed com experiment, H. D. Hughes {Iowa Agr., 17 (1917), 

 No. 9, pp. 424, 425, 448, fig. 1). — This is a preliminary report on a test with 

 prize-winning seed corn to determine whether such corn gives the highest pro- 

 duction when planted in the field. Five hundred ears of corn were taken from 

 the field in 1915 without any selection whatever, numbered, and scored by 25 

 judges. Later a portion of each ear was shelled and planted in separate field 

 plats. 



The results for the first year indicate that the ears receiving the highest 

 scores were also the best ears from the standpoint of field production. The 50 

 best ears, as selected by a majority of the judges, averaged 5 bu. per acre better 

 than the bulk of the ears. 



Classification of American Upland cotton, D. E. Kartj and F. Taylob ( V. S. 

 Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bui. 802 (1917), pp. 28, figs. 15). — This is a revision of 

 Farmers' Bulletin 591 (E. S. R., 31, p. 433), based on the Ofticial CJotton Stand- 

 ards as established and promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture under the 

 United States Ckjtton Futures Act (E. S. R., 35, p. 693). 



Cotton production in the Belgian Kongo, P. Janssens (Bui. Agr. Congo 

 Beige, 7 (1916), No. 1-2, pp. 131-157, figs. 14).— A detailed review of the intro- 

 duction and subsequent development of the cotton industry in the Belgian 

 Kongo. 



The development of cotton culture in French West Africa, J. Babois 

 (Compt. Rend. Acad. Agr. France, 3 (1917), No. 5, pp. 14I-I48). — A general dis- 

 cussion of the possibilities of cotton production in the regions of Senegal and 

 Niger. 



The opport\inities for cotton production in the French colonies, J. Dy- 

 BOwsKi (Compt. Rend. Acad. Agr. France, 3 (1917), No. 5, pp. 149-155). — This 

 is a general discussion directly bearing on the subje<.t noted above. The eco- 

 nomic necessity and desirability of developing the cotton industry in the terri- 

 tories of Senegal and the Sudan are emphasized. 



Hemp culture in France, H. Bm* (Jour. Agr. Prat., n. ser., SO (1917), No. 2, 

 pp. 34-S6, figs. 4)- — A general discussion of the present status and future possi- 

 bilities of hemp production in France. 



The resources of Indo-China in oleagrinous plants, Bbenikb (Compt. Rend. 

 Acad. Agr. France, 3 (1917), No. 7, pp. 185-195). — A general discussion of the 

 oil plants produced commercially in Indo-China, Including brief specific notes 

 on cotton, rubber, soy beans, castor oil, sesame, peanuts, coconuts, and other 

 palms. 



Growing potatoes under irrigation for profit, W. Stuabt (Reclam. Rec. 

 [V. S.], 8 (1917), No. 3, pp. 140-142, figs. 2).— The factors essential to the profit- 

 able production of potatoes under irrigation are enumerated and discussed as 

 follows : Selection of a suitable soil type, deep plowing and thorough seed bed 

 preparation, plentiful supply of available plant food, liberal use of good seed, 

 good cultivation, intelligent application of irrigation water, protection against 

 insect and fungus pests, careful harvesting and storing, and proper grading and 

 intelligent marketing of the crop. 



Notes and observations on the culture of ramie, L. Nautefeuillb (Bui. 

 icon. Indochine, n. ser., 18 (1915), No. 115, pp. 649-718). — A comprehensive dis- 

 cussion of ramie and its production, compiled largely from available literature 

 and augmented by some personal observations of the author. A brief history 

 of the various agencies engaged in the exploitation of the industry is included. 



Bice in Argentina, C. D. Gibola (An. Soc. Rural Argentina, 50 (1916), No 6, 

 pp. 596-620, figs. 9). — Rice production and the extent of the industry in Ar- 

 gentina are discussed and brief descriptions given of the KiuikQ, Carolina, and 

 VuIculIu vuiicUcs. 



