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Why Massacliusotts should have State forests (Mass. Forestry Assoc. Bui. 

 125 (lUli)), pp. 23, fiys 18). — This bulletin, issued by the Massachusetts For- 

 estry Association, presents some of the cliiel arguments for the reclamation 

 of wild and idle land by the Commonwealth as publicly owned forests. 



Forests as a farm crop, K. T. AlEKEurrH {Amer. Foreatry, 26 {li)20). No. 318, 

 pp. 337, 33H, 3.'i2). — A puitular discussion of the economic importance of farm 

 woodlands and a plea for their more rational management. 



Roadside trees, H. K. Fka^cis (A^. Y. State Col. Forestry, Syracuse Univ., 

 Circ. 11 (I'Jt'J), pp. 16, fiys. IS). — This circular discusses existing roadside tree 

 conditions in New York State, points out the values to be derived from road- 

 side trees, and presents recommendations relative to their future manage- 

 ment. 



The self-contained forest estate in tlie Himalayas, J. W. A. Grieve {In- 

 dian Forc.'iter. J,6 {li)20). No. 6, pp. 273-210).— In the present article, the author 

 presents suggestions based on experience gained in other Provinces relative 

 to the development of a practical working scheme for the more economic use of 

 the land in the Himalayas. 



How fires destroy our forests, J. V. Hofmann {Amer. Forestry, 26 {1920), 

 No. 318, pp. 329-336, fiys. 11). — A popular description of different types of forest 

 fires and the nature of the injuries resulting from them. 



The use of aircraft in forestry, E Wilson {Amer. Forestry, 26 {1920), No. 

 S18, p. 326-328, fiys. 3). — A poindar account of the utilization of turcraft in 

 Canada in the work of forest lire protection and in making photographic maps 

 of the forests. 



The land of beautiful water {U. S. Depi. Agr., Dept. Circ. 91 {1920), pp. 

 IJf, pi. 1, fiys. 1). — An account of the recreational features of the Chelan Na- 

 tional Forest in the north central part of the State of Washington. 



The forest flora of New South AVales, J. H. Maiden {Sydney, N. S. Wales: 

 Govt., vol. 1 {1911), pt. 1, pp. 1-31, pis. 1; 1918, pt. 2, pp. 39-15, pis. 19; 1920, 

 pt. S, pp. 11-121, pis. 10). — This comprises the first three parts of the seventh 

 of a series of volumes on the forest flora of New South Wales (E. S. R., 39, p. 

 145). In the present parts 14 species are described, each .species being con- 

 sidered with reference to its botanical characteristics, common and scientific 

 nomenclature, size, habitat, economic products, and propagation. 



In part 1 are appended some notes on seeds and fruits of more or less in- 

 terest to the fore.-?ter. Part 2 includes notes on adventitious roots, such as 

 stilt-roots, lenticels, pneumatophores, and swamp plants. In part 3 is appended 

 information relative to mannas and sugary substances on plants other than 

 Eucalyptus, botanical, zoological, and chemical notes on Eucalyptus manna, 

 and watery liquids from Eucalyptus trees. 



A critical revision of the genus Eucalyptus, J. H. Maiden {Sydney, N. S. 

 Wales: Govt., vol. 4 {1911-1920), pts. 1-10, pp. 1-31,3, pis. //O).— In conformity 

 with the previous volumes of this revision (E. S. R., 39, p. 14G.), the present 

 volumes contain detailed descriptions of some 64 species of Eucalyptus, includ- 

 ing supplementary notes. 



Natural reproduction of sal in Singhbhum, F. K. Makins {Indian For- 

 ester, 46 {1920), No. 6, pp. 292-296, pis. .?).— This comprises notes on the re- 

 production of sal {Shorea robusta) in the Porahat Division of the Singhbhum 

 forests. The notes are presented as a guide to further investigations. 



Length of time taken by sal seedlings to establish themselves, W. A. 

 Bailey {Indian Forester, J,6 {1920), No. 6, pp. 307-309).— Observations made on 

 the growth of sal s<'edllngs indicate that the seedlings establish themselves 

 much quicker and more .satisfactorily under regular cleanings and when pro- 

 tected by fencing. 



