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contribution is based on the literature of the subject and on the data assembled 

 by the author when connected with the subtropical garden in Miami, Fla. 



The pistachio, R. Falci (Bol. R. (Jiard. Colon. Palermo, 5 {1916), No. S-4, pp. 

 128-184, pis. 6, figs. S). — This comprises the results of a study relative to the 

 biology, varieties, and culture of the pistachio in Sicily. A number of plates 

 are appended showing the nature of the foliage and nuts of different species, 

 hybrids, and varieties. 



Trees suitable for the farm and for ornamental purposes, W. B. Dowsett 

 (Rhodesia Ayr. Jour., 14 (1917). No. 4, pp. 481/-490. pis. 3).— A descriptive list 

 is given of trees suitable for the farm and homestead in Rhodesia. 



Plant materials of decorative gardening: The woody plants, W. Trelease 

 {Urbana, III.: Author, 1917, pp. 204). — A pocket guide to the generic and 

 usually the specific name of the hardy trees, shrubs, and woody climbers found 

 cultivated in the ea.slern United States (except in the extreme South) or in 

 northern Europe, exclusive of nurseries, botanical establishments, and preten- 

 tious estates. In the generic descriptions more attention is given to wood, 

 bud, leaf-scar, foliage, and inflorescence than to the more transient details of 

 flower and fruit on which botanical classification largely rests. The nomen- 

 clature is in accord with that u.sed in the Stanilard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. 

 Other commonly used names are addetl as synonyms. 



Annuals and biennials, Gertrude Jekyll {New York: Charles Seribner's 

 Sons. [1916], pp. XIV-\-174, pls. 44). — Part 1 of this volume discusses some 

 ways of using annuals and biennials, raising annuals In greenhouse or frame, 

 annuals and biennials for autumn sowing, annuals as edgings, color .schemes 

 with annuals, hedge-forming an<l climbing annuals, annuals in the rock garden, 

 sweet scented annuals, and annuals and biennials for use as cut flowers. Part 2 

 comprises nn alphabetical list, with description and culture, of the best annuals 

 and biennials. In part 3 a chart of color and height together with seleotloos 

 for various purposes and aspects are given. 



Garden flowers of spring. Ef.len E. Shaw {Garden City, N. T.: Doubleday, 

 Page d Co.. 1917, vol. 1, pp. 2S0, figs. 2/7).— This is the first of a series of four 

 volumes constituting the Pocket Garden Library. e«lited by L. Barron. The 

 present volunjc contains descriptions with illustnitions in color of garden 

 flowers of spring. 



Garden flowers of summer, Eu.en E. Shaw (Garden City, N. Y.: Doubleday, 

 Page d Co.. 1917, vol. 2, pp. 251, figs. 238). — A volume similar to the above de- 

 scribing gartlen flowers of summer. 



Garden flowers of autumn, Ellen E. Shaw (Garden City, N. Y.: Doubleday, 

 Page d Co., 1917, vol. S, pp. 195, figs. 185). — A volume similar to the above de- 

 scribing garden flowers of autumn. 



Flowers of winter, indoors and out, M. Free {Garden City, N. Y.: Doubleday, 

 Page «f- Co.. 1917, ml. 4, pp. 206, figs. 196). — A volume similar to the above de- 

 scribing flowers of winter, indoors and out. 



The livable house. — Its garden. Rvth Dean {NetCYork: Moffat Yard d Co., 

 1917, ml. 2, pp. XXI -^174^ figs. 107). — This is one of a series of volumes dealing 

 with the home and its surroundinss. The successive chapters di.scuss the 

 grounds as a whole: general planting: the flower garden; spring planting, trees, 

 shrubs, flowers. buUis. tall planting, and pruning: and garden architecture. 



How to make concrete garden furniture and accessories, edited by J. T. 

 Fallon (New York: Robert .M. MeBride d Co., 1917. pp. XY 1 1 1+105, pis. 15. figs. 

 35). — A treatise on the use of concrete in the garden. It discusses the selection 

 and testing of material; how to proportion and mix the materials; making 

 forms and placing the concrete; how to make garden walls, steps, and other 

 siniplo utilities; how to make sundials, beuches, swimming pools, bird baths, 



