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saving, and stylo of package. With a Aiow of ascertaining the possibilities of 

 growing Montreal nniskuielons in A'ennont, experimental plantings were made 

 at the station .ind by a cooperative grower in 19UT. The work was nnsuecess- 

 ful from a commercial standpoint, but considerable information was secured 

 which it is believed will lead to success in future work. 



Tomato notes, W. M. INIxjnson {West Virginia Sta. Bui. 117, pi). 251-262, 

 pix. 2). — Popular notes treating of the history of the tomato, the development of 

 modern forms, breeding new varieties, field culture, toniiito growing in winter, 

 and financial returns. The notes are based principally on observations made 

 and data secured by tlie author iu previous experiment station work. 



Moisture and decay loss of Hubbard squash in storage, W. Stuart ( Ver- 

 mont Sta. Rpt. 1907, pp. 367-369). — With a view to determining the amount of 

 loss in storing Hubbard squash till midwintei-, a ton, weighed as taken from 

 the field, was stored on October 3 in a dry and medium warm room where the 

 temperature was between 50° and 60° F. Moisture determinations were made 

 at different intervals during the winter. 



At the time of the final observations on February 3, 4 months from the har- 

 vest, the sound squash weighed 1,4S8 lbs., the total moisture loss was 20.8 per 

 cent, and the loss from decay 4.8 per cent. When the squash were put in storage, 

 they were w^holesaling at a cent per pound. At the conclusion of the exi^eriment 

 the 1,488 lbs. of squash were sold for $53, an average of over $0,031 l^er pound, 

 the net gain by storage being $33 per ton. Although prices received that season 

 were exceptional, it is concluded that squash properly grown and handled may 

 be held in storage till midwinter or later with a reasonable assurance that the 

 moisture and decay loss will be amply covered by the increased price received. 

 Brief suggestions are given indicating conditions insuring minimum loss iu 

 storage. 



Fruit list for 1908 {Proc. N. J. Hort. Soc, 33 (1908), pp. iS3-iSS).— This 

 list, revised by the executive committee of the New Jersey State Horticultural 

 Society, shows the orchard and small fruits that are most satisfactory to 

 growers for market and home use in the northern, central, and southern sections 

 of the State. 



Orchard survey of Wasco County, C. 1. Lewis and R. W. Allen {Oregon 

 Sta. Bui. 99, pp. 3-56, figs. 13). — The station conducted orchard surveys in 

 AYasco and Jackson counties in 1907, and the data secured in Wasco County, 

 which comprises the fruit-growing districts known as Hood River, Mosier, and 

 The Dalles, are given in the present bulletin. 



The survey included every place having at least 4 acres iu fruits. The 

 phases reported on include climate and soil, elevation, general aspect, kinds and 

 varieties of fruits, number and age of trees, planting distances, irrigation, 

 drainage, cultivation, fertilizers, pruning, harvesting, packing, yield, selling 

 price and cost of production, past and present condition of orchards, fungus 

 diseases, and insect pests. 



Apples, strawberries, pears, i)eaches, and cherries are grown in the Hood 

 River district, although the first two fruits are the more generally grown. At 

 The Dalles, the important fruits are peaches, cherries, and prunes, while grapes, 

 apples, and pears ai'e grown to some extent. At IMosier, apples and prunes are 

 the leading kinds of fruit. The total orchard acreage of Wasco County was 

 7,598.7 acres, in addition to which there were 802.9 acres of strawberries and 

 100 acres of grapes. 



Feeding the orchard, H. J. Waters (Missouri Sta. Circ. Inform. 22, pp. 32, 

 pis. 3). — A popular discussion based upon work conducted at the different ex- 

 periment stations, with deductions and suggestions relative to fertilizing orchards 

 in Missouri. 



