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eratlon in a close atmosphere it was found possible to liold asparagus for a 

 week with very little deterioration in quality. The temperature should be as 

 low as 45° F. if possible in order to check plant growth. The usual methods of 

 keeping asparagus at summer temperatures cause rapid deterioration in 

 quality. 



Although experiments on a commercial scale have not been tried, the present 

 experiment led to the suggestion that the asparagus be cooled as soon as pos- 

 sible after cutting. The stalks may be laid loosely in boxes, placed on ice in 

 the ice house, and covered with canvas to maintain a low temperature and 

 reduce the circulation of air. 



New Mexico beans, F. Garcia (New Mexico Sta. Bui. 105 {1911), pp. 56, 

 figs. 15). — A treatise on bean culture, including notes on varieties adapted for 

 New Mexico conditions, and analyses showing the protein content of various 

 types. Reports by various county agents relative to local methods of culture 

 in several counties of the State are appended. 



Report of the experimental work of the Taliparamba Agricultural Station 

 for 1913-14, H. C. Sampson {Dept. Agr. Madras, Rpt. Taliparamba Agr. Sta., 

 1913-14, pp. 13). — Data are given on manurial experiments with peppers con- 

 ducted at the station for a number of years, together with an account of the 

 local agriculture in the neighborhood of the station. 



Report of the work of the Taliparamba Agricultural Station for 1914—15, 

 H. C. Sampson {Dept. Agr. Madras, Rpt. Taliparamha Agr. Sta., 1914-15, pp. 

 11). — A report on pepper fertilizer experiments similar to the above for 1914-15. 



Report of the work of the Taliparamba Agricultural Station for 1915-16, 

 K. Ramasastkulu Nayudu {Dept. Agr. Madras, Rpt. Taliparamba Agr. Sta., 

 1915-16, pp. 12). — A report on pepper fertilizer experiments similar to the above 

 for 1915-16. 



The tomato as a farm crop for the canning factory, H. J. Reed {Indiana 

 Sta. Circ. 59 {1911), pp. 28, figs. 13). — This circular is based on investigations 

 by the station previously reported (E. S. R., 29, p. 434; 30, p. 738), supplemented 

 by further field studies. It deals particularly with the culture of tomatoes with 

 reference to their sale to canning factories. 



[Vegetable seed production at Vineland, Ont.] {Agr. Gaz. Canada, 4 {1917), 

 No. 5, pp. 397, 39S). — A brief statement of progress made in the home produc- 

 tion of vegetable seed at the Horticultural Experiment Station at Vineland, 

 Ont. Tests made by growers in 1916 of seed produced in 1915 indicate that 

 germination in the home seed of a number of vegetables was in most cases 20 

 per cent or better than that of other seed. 



New or noteworthy fruits, V, U. P. Hedeick {New York State Sta. Bui. 427 

 {1916), pp. 523-529, pis. 5).— This is the fifth of a series of bulletins (E. S. R., 

 35, p. 36) dealing with new or noteworthy fruits under observation at the 

 station. The present bulletin describes and illustrates the J. H. Hale and 

 Pearson peaches, Drap d'Or plum. Empire raspberry, and Good Luck strawberry. 



Variety testing at the Dominion Experimental Farms, and what has been 

 accomplished by it, W. T. Macoun {Agr. Gaz. Canada, 4 {1917), No. 5, pp. 

 349-354)- — A popular review of results secured from long-continued variety 

 tests of orchard and small fruits at the Canadian Experimental Farms. 



Varieties of fruit in the Province of Starkenburg {Jrb. Landw. Rammer 

 Hesse, No. 19 {1915), pp. 64, pls. 30). — This comprises a list of varieties of 

 orchard and small fruits recommended for culture in the Province of Starken- 

 burg, Hesse. A number of the more important varieties are illustrated by 

 colored plates. 



Studies in fruit bud formation, J. R. Magness {Ann. Rpt. Oreg. State Hort. 

 jSoc, 8 {1916), pp. 98-105).— A paper on this subject, with a discussiun follow- 



