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[Fruit trees in Paraguay], G. T. Bp:btoni (Affronomia [Puerto Bertoni], 5 

 {1913), Xo. 5-6, pp. 185-204)' — Descriptive notes are given of a large number 

 of tropical and semitropical fruits suitable for culture in Paraguay. 



Wild fruits of Paraguay, G. T. Bebtoni (Agronomia [Puerto Bertoni], 5 

 {191S), No. 5-6, pp. 205-207). — The author enumerates a number of wild fruits 

 belonging to the genera Psidium, Eugenia, llolliuia, and Anona, with special 

 reference to their value for cultivation. 



The pubescent-fruited species of Prunus of the Southwestern States, S. C. 

 Mason (17. /S. Dept. Agr., Jour. Agr. Research, 1 {191S), No. 2, pp. 147-178, pis. 

 8, figs. 8). — The author here describes seven species of Prunus found in the 

 flora of the western United States which are more closely allied to some of the 

 Asiatic species of this genus than to the wild plums of the country. They are 

 discussed with special reference to their adaptation as stocks for cultivated 

 forms under the climatic and soil conditions of the Southwest, and also as 

 offering possibilities to the plant breeder. 



The specie? discussed include the Texas wild peach (P. texana) and hybrid 

 forms, the Nevada wild almond (P. andersonii) , the desert apricot (P. eriogyna 

 n. sp.), the California desert almond (P. fasciculata), the Texas almond (P. 

 minutiflora), the Mexican almond (P. microphylla) , and Havard's almond 

 (P. havardii). 



Emit variety tests on the Southern Utah Experiment Farm, A. B. Ballan- 

 TTNE (Utah Sta. Bui. 124, PP- 59-110, pi. 1, ftgs. S). — In continuation of a 

 previous report (E. S. R., 18, p. 936) this bulletin reports the condition up to 

 1910 of various orchard fruits, nuts, and grapes under test on the experimental 

 farm. 



Summarizing the results as a whole the test indicates that one may safely 

 plant Elberta and Heath Cling peaches, most of the prunes, and at least the 

 Bartlett pear on any soil in southern Utah that is at all adapted to fruit culture. 

 Unusual care must be exercised in the selection of orchard sites, however, with 

 special reference to spring frosts and soil drainage in order to avoid the con- 

 sequent loss of fruit and early death of the trees. Tests conducted with various 

 nuts indicate that, with the possible exception of pecans, nut culture is not 

 promising for southern Utah. Generally speaking, the standard American 

 grapes of the northern sections do not thrive. Labrusca-Vinifera hybrids, such 

 as Isabella, Agawam, and Goethe, do well and the section api^ears to be adapted 

 for many varieties of European grapes including fresh, raisin, and wine grapes. 



Orchard notes, J. B. Thompson (Guam Sta. Rpt. 1912, pp. 24-26, pi. i).— A 

 brief statement of work accomplished in the introduction and establishment 

 of various fruits in Guam, including the mango, peach, kumquat, amatungula 

 (Carissa arduina), and the banana. 



Fruit for exhibition, L. D. Batchelor {Utah Sta. Circ. 13, pp. 9-11). — In 

 this circular the author briefly discusses the selection, storing, and arrange- 

 ment of exhibition fruit, and presents a score card showing the important 

 points for consideration in show fruit. 



Box packing of apples, E. F. Palmer (Ontario Dept. Agr. Bui. 216, 1913, pp. 

 24, figs. 23). — Popular directions are given for making various styles of packs 

 in boxes, including plans for packing houses and the necessary equipment. 



Packing Indiana apples, W. R. Palmer (Indiana Sta. Circ. 39, pp. 28, fi-gs. 

 15). — This circular discusses the equipment needed and the methods used in 

 sizing, grading, and packing both barrels and boxes. Recent legislation per- 

 taining to the subject is noted in the appendix. 



Cold storage for Iowa-grown apples, L. Greene (loica Sta. Bui. 144, PP- 

 S57-S78, figs. 2). — In continuation of a previous investigation (E. S. R., 22, p. 



