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Modern progress in horticulture, F. W. Burbidge (Jour. Hoy. Hori. Soc. [Lon- 

 don], 38 {1903), No. 1-2, pp. 135-141). — A jiaper on this subject, written largely from 

 the florist's standpoint. 



The daflFodil; its root progress from planting to flowering, W. Bartholo- 

 mew {Jour. Boij. Hori. Soc. lLon<Ioi>], 28 {1903), Xo. 1-2, pp. 163-lSO, fias. 16).— The 

 author investigated the root development of 28 varieties of daffodils grown in soil 

 and in water cultures. The root development made in these 2 media are illustrated 

 for tlie different varieties and tabular data given showing the diameter of the bulbs 

 used, date of planting, number of days before signs of rooting appeared, time from 

 rooting to flowering, date of flowering, length of root when plumule first appeared, 

 number of rootlets, etc. 



Flower culture for distilling in southern France, A. Piatti ( U. S. Consular 

 Epts., 73 {1903), No. 279, pp. 662-666).— General notes on methods of culture, with 

 statistics of production, and the prices paid in the Nice district during the years 1898 

 to 1903. The kinds of plants used in the preparation of essences are the Parme 

 violet, acacia, jonquil, mignonette, roses, orange flowers, jasmine, tuberose, and 

 carnation. Eelative to the subject of rose geranium leaves for distilling purposes, it 

 is stated that the annual production reaches about 3,300,000 lbs. One hectare 

 (2.471 acres) produces 55,000 to 66,000 lbs. of leaves, which are sold at from |;1.14 to 

 $1.33 per 220 lbs. About 2.2 lbs. of pure essence is obtained from each 2,204 lbs. of 

 leaves. 



Manufacture of perfumes in Grasse, R. Guexther ( U. S. Consular Epifs., 73 

 {1903), No. 279, pp. 666, 667). — Xotes are given on the extentof the perfume industry 

 in the city of Grasse. The annual rose consumption for the purpose of perfume 

 manufacture is estimated at about 2,650,000, and of orange flowers 660,000 lbs. The 

 most important product in the region is the oil of neroli, which is made from flowers 

 of the bitter orange. The so-called oil of roses is manufactured from the grass 

 Andropogon schoenanthus. The oil of geranium is produced from flowers of Pelargo- 

 nium capitatum. Other flowers used are jasmine, violets, tuberoses, jonquil, citro- 

 nella, etc. 



The lighter branches of agriculture, Edith Bradley and Bertha La Mothe 

 {London: Cluipman & Hall, Ltd., 1903, pp. 346, pis. 30, figs. 42).— This is Volume VI 

 of The Woman's Library, edited by Ethel M. M. McKenna. Its purpose is to 

 encourage women to engage in some of the lighter branches of agriculture. Different 

 chapters treat of market gardening, fruit growing, dairying, poultry keeping, and bee 

 keeping. In addition chapters are given on the marketing of produce and women's 

 agricultural settlements. The subjects are discussed entirely from the English stand- 

 point and do not apply, except in a very limited way, to American conditions. The 

 chapter on dairying is perhaps most complete. The chapters on market gardening, 

 fruit growing, and poultry keeping are largely rambling, general discussions, 

 ai^pareiitly intended rather to inspire than to direct. 



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Shade trees and other ornamentals, F. Garcia {Neiv Mexico Sta. Btd. 47, pp. 

 5o, figs. 29). — The planting of shade trees and shrul)S in New Mexico is followed to 

 but a limited extent, and the present bulletin is designed to give information regard- 

 ing those that are available for planting in that region. Suggestions are given on 

 the planting and care of trees, after which a number of species are described. 



The author states that black locust, Russian mulberry, box elder, China berrj' 

 tree, elm, a.sh, honey locust, and the common pear and apricot seedlings are all 

 adapted to New Mexico conditions. AVhere a low-headed dense foliage is desired 

 the southwestern species of elder and the Texas umbrella tree may be planted, and 

 where irrigation water is al)undant and rapid growth desired various species of 



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