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list is given of trees and shrubs recommended for railway gardening by the com- 

 mittee on plants of the Railway Gardening Association. 



Trees and shrubs worth planting for their conspicuously ornamental 

 fruits, E. H. Wilson (Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 22 {1915), No. S, pp. 11-80, figs. 

 11), — A large number of trees and shrubs valuable for their ornamental fruits 

 are described. 



Early spring-flowering' trees and shrubs, E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. 

 [N. Y.], 23 {1916), No. 1, pp. 19-23, figs. 12). — Descriptive notes are given on a 

 large number of early flowering trees and shrubs adapted for ornamental 

 planting. 



Midseason flowering trees and shrubs, E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 

 22 {1915), No. 1, pp. 5-9, figs. 6). — Descriptive notes are given on a large num- 

 ber of midseason flowering trees and shrubs adapted for ornamental planting. 



The best of the hardy climbing shrubs, E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 

 22 {1915), No. 2, pp. 31-35. figs. 12). — Descriptive notes are given on hardy 

 climbing shrubs for ornamental planting. 



New Chinese trees and shrubs for the Pacific slope and other favored 

 regions, E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. [N. 7.]. 22 {1916), No. 6, pp. 197-200, figs. 

 8).— Although the trees and shrubs here described are considered to be of par- 

 ticular value for the Pacific slope and the Gulf coast regions, many of the 

 plants are adapted for culture in the South in the presence of sufficient moisture. 



In "lilacdom," E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 23 {1916), No. 3, pp. 

 153-155, figs. 16). — Descriptive notes are given on various types and varieties 

 of lilacs and their cultivation. 



New herbaceous plants from China, E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 23 

 {1916), No. 4, pp. 226-229, figs. 13). — Descriptive notes are given on a number 

 of herbaceous introductions from China, including suggestions relative to their 

 cultural requirements and adaptation. 



"Consider the lilies," E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 21 {1915), No. 6, 

 pp. 283-286. figs. 6). — Under this title the author discusses the cultural require- 

 ments of various types of lilies as judged by conditions in their native environ- 

 ment. 



The story of the modem rose, E. H. Wilson {Gard. Mag. [N. Y.], 21 

 {1915), No. 5, pp. 253-256, figs. 7).— A brief historical sketch of the present day 

 cultivated roses, including a list of parents of the principal garden roses of the 

 nineteenth and twentieth centuries. 



House plants, their care and culture, H. Findlay {New York and London: 

 D. Appleton & Co., 1916, pp. 325, figs. 125).— In addition to general cultural 

 directions for window and conservatory plants, the control of insects and plant 

 diseases is treated in detail and each plant included is considered with refer- 

 ence to its history, propagation, and culture. 



How to make a bulb garden {Harrisbtirg, Pa.: The Countryside Press, 1915, 

 pp. 73, figs. 22). — This booklet contains concise directions for the planting and 

 care of both spring and summer flowering bulbs. 



Our early wild flowers, Harriet L. Keeleb {New York: Charles Scribner's 

 Sons, 1916, pp. XXVIII-\-252, pis. 20, figs. 94). — A popular descriptive study of 

 the herbaceous plants habitually blooming in the Northern States during the 

 months of March, April, and May. 



A country flower show, J. H. Burdett {Country Gent., 81 {1916), No. 20, 

 p. 1045). — In this article the author gives numerous suggestions dealing with 

 the arranging and holding of country flower shows. 



