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The occurrence of the genus Parachrysocharis in the United States, A. A. 

 GrRAULT( Conad. Ent., JfO (1917), No. If, p. 129). — A new species, based on speci- 

 mens collected at Austin, Tex., is here described as Parachrysocharis semiflava. 



Two apple leaf mites of economic importance, W. H. Bbittain {Canad. Ent., 

 49 (1917), No. 6, pp. 185-189, pi. i).— This article deals with the silver-leaf or 

 rusty leaf mite (Phyllocoptes schlechtendali), which is extraordinarily abundant 

 in the Okanogan Valley and other parts of the dry belt of British Columbia, 

 and the apple leaf mite (Eriophyes malifolicE), which, though it has not ap- 

 peared in destructive outbreaks, may yet prove of greater economic importance 

 than is commonly supposed, at least under conditions that exist in the Okanogan. 



FOODS— HUMAN NUTRITION. 



Goat's milk as food for infants and very young children, W. H. Jordan 

 and G. A. Smith (New York State Sta. Bui. 429 (1917), pp. 12-20).— This is a 

 reprint of a report of a practical study of goat's milk in infant feeding when 

 compared to cow's milk, by D. H. Sherman and H. R. Lohnes (E. S. R., 32, 

 p. 66), together with reports of results obtained with 16 children as reported 

 by parents or physicians. 



Milling properties of Ohio wheat. — Differences in physical characteristics 

 and milling qualities, Mabel K. Ck)RBon,D (J/o. Bui. Ohio Sta., 2 (1917). No. 6, 

 pp. 188-192, fig. 1). — This reports the methods used in determining the physical 

 and milling characteristics of wheat and gives the score card and milling record 

 of several samples of Ohio wheats. The experiments showed the following 

 results : 



"The Poole and Fultz wheats and their pure line selections (Ohio 9,920, 

 Portage and Trumbull) have good milling qualities and make good flour. The 

 Mediterranean, a good milling wheat, and its selection (Ohio 9.7(X)) give a 

 creamy flour. Early Ripe flour is a dirty gray, a very objectionable character- 

 istic. The Gypsy mills well and makes a satisfactory flour. Gladden flour 

 excels Gypsy, from which it was originally selected, in baking qualities. Daw- 

 son Golden Chaff gives a large percentage of bran, and a very white, starchy 

 flour. Mealy produces a very deep cream flour, granular to the touch, due 

 to poor milling qualities." 



The value of sugar and honey as foods, E. Perucci (Agr. Mod. [Milan], 2S 

 (1917), No. 4, pp. 4i-4S). — The food values of honey and sugar are compared 

 and analyses of nectar and honey are given. The author claims that honey 

 contains radium in addition to other sjilts. 



Miscellaneous drug preparations, C. D. Woods (Maine Sta. Off. Insp. 82 

 (,1917), pp. 29-S6). — Results of analyses of samples of nitrous ether, spirit of 

 peppermint, tincture of iodin, and spirit of camphor are reported. 



[Food and drug inspection], E. F. Ladd and Alma K. .Johnson (North Da- 

 kota Sta. Spec. BuL, 4 (1917), No. IS, pp. S47-S62).— This contains the results 

 of analyses of several samples of beer and general information regarding a 

 number of drugs and patent medicines, together with miscellaneous infofma- 

 tion on food and drug topics. 



Preliminary report of the dairy and food commissioner for the year 1916, 

 J. FousT (Penn. Dept. Agr. Bui. 292 (1917), pp. 53). — This Is a preliminary re- 

 port which reviews the work of the food inspection department during the 

 year ended December 31, 1916. 



Food and drug laws of the State of Bhode Island (Providence: E. L. Free- 

 man Co., 1917, pp. 52). — The texts of the laws and the rules and regulations 

 for their enforcement are given. 



