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phylloxera and the recoustitiitiuu of the vineyards with American stocks. Xotes 

 are given on those stocks which have shown the best results together with va- 

 rieties of French gra|)es adapted for grafting on these stocks, data on the cost 

 of replanting vineyards, and the production and commerce of wine. 



Coffee, S. F. Ranckl (O BrasU: Sikis riqiirzns naturacs; suas industrins. 

 Rit (!<■ Janeiro: Crntro Indus, lirasil, JDOS, Portuffiifxc cd., vol. 2, pp. 1-103). — 

 An account of the cotTee industry with special reference to coffee culture in Bra- 

 zil including data relative to the history, botany, chemical composition, physio- 

 logical i)roperties and distribution of cotTee, the climate and soil requirements, 

 cultural operations, insect pests, harvesting, drying, preparation for export, con- 

 sumption, substitutes, and the cost of production, together with statistics on 

 production, imports and exports for a large number of years. 



Cacao, J. R. Monteiro (O Brasil: Suas riquezas naturacs; suas industrias. 

 Rio dc Janeiro: Ccntro Indus. Brasil, IHOH, Portuguese ed., vol. 2, pp. 211- 

 229). — An account of cacao culture in Brazil including statistics on production 

 and exports of cacao. 



In defense of chestnut groves, I. Giglioli {A Difesa dci Castagncti. Rome, 

 190S. PI). J-163). — A report of an investigation relative to the present condition 

 of the chestnut groves in Italy, the extent to which they have been damaged by 

 the manufacture of tannic acid from chestnut wood, and suggestions for the ex- 

 tension of chestnut culture and protective measures for the future. 



Pecans and other nuts in Texas, R. T. Milner (Texas Dcpt. Agr. Bui. 2, pp. 

 5-iS). — This is a compilation of papers on various phases of pecan culture and 

 nut culture in general, presented with a view of stinuilating nut culture in 

 Texas. The papers were selected chiefly from the papers and addresses of the 

 Texas Nut Growers' Association and have been classed under the following 

 general headings : General directions for pecan culture ; the best pecan ; trans- 

 planting, budding, and grafting; top-working; walnuts; and marketing pecans. 



Budding new tops on pecan trees, H. H. Hume (Amcr. Fruit and Xut Jour., 

 5 (HJOS), \o. 90, pp. S-11, figs. 7). — An illustrated discussion of the method of 

 top-working pecan trees by the use of annular buds, including data on the 

 cost of the operation and a discussion of the advantages of top-working by 

 cutting back and budding. 



Shade trees, E. A. Start, G. E. Stonk, and H. T. Fernald (Massachusetts 

 Sta. Bui. 125, pp. 3-6//, figs. 3//). — This bulletin, which was prepared and pub- 

 lished jointly by the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station and the 

 Mas.sachusetts Forestry Association, discu.sses various questions relative to 

 shade trees and their management, including the law of shade trees in the high- 

 way and street and on private property, the tree warden's outfit and duties, the 

 characteristics and value of the more imi)ortant species of shade trees and 

 their adaptaitility for different <Mivironnients. transplanting and priming, tree 

 surgery and tree guards, the injurious effects of gas and electricity and methods 

 of prevention. In conclusion the more important insect enemies art' figuri'd and 

 descriiied and the best-known methods of treatment are given. 



Shade trees for North Carolina, W. W. Asiie (.Y. C. flcol. and Econ. Surreg 

 Bui. n>, pp. 12, pis. in, figs. 18). — This bulletin is published with the view of 

 stinndating and enc«uiraging judicious jilanting of shade trees in North Caro- 

 lina and contains suggestions relative to the time and method of itl;uiting, prun- 

 ing, care of newly plante<l trees, general suggestions for street itlanting, and the 

 arrangement and coml)ination of trees for various purposes. Descriptions 

 ar«' given of the majority of shade trees suitable for street and park planting 

 in din'i'r(>nt swtions of the State. Tlie advantages to be derived by judicious 

 street tree planting are further emphasized b.v means of illtistrations. 



