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In part 1 the variotios and si»ocii's of the fDllowinj: f^cncra art' consitlored 

 relative to their history, botany, distribution, cultural requirements, uses of 

 the timber, etc. : Abies, Pseudotsuga, Castanea, Fraxinus, Zelliova. Celtis, Alnus, 

 Betula, and Diospyros. Descriptions are also given of specimen trees growing 

 in (ireal Britain. Part 2 is made up of illustrations and Ixitauical drawinjxs of 

 the trees discussed in part 1. 



Woods and forests in Jamaica, W. Fawcett ( West India Com. Circ, 23 

 (/.0«.S), .Vo.s'. 26'), pp. 5(Jl-'>62; 266, p. .')86; 267, pp. 600-610; 2>i (1009), Nos. 268, 

 p. 11; 269, pp. 36. 37; 270, pp. 58, 59; 271, p. 82; 272, p. 106).— The autlior 

 briefly discusses the important features involved in the management and ex- 

 ploitation of forests, and gives a reference list of some of the more important 

 native timbers of Jamaica as well as such foreign timbers as might be grown 

 to advantage. Each si)ecies of wood is briefly described relative to its distiu- 

 guisliing characteristics, ocoiiomic value, and uses. 



Micrography of the woods of Javanese trees, J. W. Moll and II. H. Jan.s- 

 soNius (Miknxjrapliie cics IIolzcs dcr auf Java vorknmmcndcn liaii marten. 

 Lcydcn, 1906, vol. 1, pt. 1, pp. 368, figs. J,.',; 1908, vol 1. pt. 2, pp. 361)-568. figs. 

 30; vol. 2, pp. 160, figs. 21). — The authors have conducted since 1003 an exten- 

 sive investigation relative to the wood anatomy of Javanese species of trees. 

 In the 2 volumes thus far published descriptions are given of the wood anatomy 

 of some 230 species. Under each description is given the important literature 

 of the species, notes on the material used in the study and its preparation, the 

 reagents employed, and a detailed micrographical description of the wood and 

 its component elements. Figures are given showing the sections of all dis- 

 similar W'Oods. Introductory chapters in volume 1 discuss the methods em- 

 ployed in the investigation, the preparation of the material, the nomenclature 

 used, etc. 



The pines of Mexico, G. R. Shaw (Boston, 1909, pp. 29, pis. 22, map 1). — 

 This paper, which is the first of a series of publications of the Arnold Arbo- 

 retum, consists of a systematic classification, botanical descriptions and draw- 

 ings of the Mexican species of pines. The paper is based upon specimens col- 

 lected by representatives of this Department and of the National Museum, and 

 submitted to the author for identification, together with personal studies of these 

 pines in their native country. Reference is given to the literatui'e on the vari- 

 ous species as well as to the different collectors and the specimen numbers in 

 the National Museum. The author finds that numerous forms previously de- 

 scribed as distinct species are but several varieties of a few- species. 



Monterey pine, F. Albert (El Pino de Montcrei, Pinii.9 insigniis o mejor 

 Piniis radiata. Santiago de Chile: Min. Indus., 1908, pp. 26. figs. 19; An. Agron. 

 [Santiago de Chile], 3 (1908), No. 2-3, pp. 376-399, figs. 19).— A monograph on 

 this species of pine with special reference to its culture in Chile. A list is 

 given of its common names and synonyms, and the species is discussed relative 

 to its botany, habitat, range, geographical distribution, the timber and its uses, 

 climatic and soil requirements, methods of pi'opagation. and silvicultural treat- 

 ment. 



Canary Islands pine, F. Albert (El Pino Tea de las Canarias o J'inus 

 Canariensis. Santiago de Chile: Min. Indus., 1908, pp. 36, figs. H; An. .A.gron. 

 [Santiago de Chile], 3 (1908), No. 2-3, pp. 333-361), figs. l.'i).—A monograph 

 on this species of pine similar to the one noted above. 



Sand-binding plants, V. S. Iyer (Indian Forester, 35 (1909). No. 2, pp. 

 82-97). — The author gives a brief survey of attempts made in different coun- 

 tries and at different times to l)ind drifting sand, discusses climatic and 

 other influences affecting plant growth in sandy regions, and describes several 



