958 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



Inarch culture, F. BATDiscn [Oesterr. Forst u. J(i(/<l Zl;/., /S (J 900), Xn. .)'.•>, pp. 

 275, 276). — Directions are given for raising larches and their princijjal insect and 

 fungns enemies are described. Among the latter, Peziza vnllkommii, Sphsrrdla lari- 

 cina, and AlkHcheria laricis are said to be the most troublesome, especially to the young 

 seedlings. Suggestions are offered for c-ombating them. 



The larch, and its culture in Middle and Northern Germany, V. 1)ODen {Die 

 Larchf Ihr leichler mid xiHicrer Anbuu in Mittrl- iukI Xurddinlsflildiid. Lcijmc: T. 

 Fuendling, 1900, pp. I40, ph. S; abs. in Zisclir. For.4 a. Jagdn., J2 {1900), No. 10, pjt. 

 6S6-63S). — Some of the problems of larch growing are discussed and especial atten- 

 tion given to the diseases and insects to which it is subject. Peziza vAUkoiiDnii is said 

 to be the most serious enemy to its successful propagation. 



The -white pine in North America, Schwappach {Ztschr. Ford u. Jagdw., 32 

 {1900), Xo. 10, pp. 599-604). — A review is given of Bulletin 22 of the Division of For- 

 estry of this Department (E. S. R., 11, p. 746). 



Pinus cembra and its cultivation, A. Woditschka {Oesterr. ForM n. .hujd Ztg., 

 18 {1900, Xo 21, pp. I60-I66, figx. 11). — Describes the distribution and uses of this 

 pine and gives suggestions for its culture. 



Transplanting of large oaks, Hinderlich {(kird. Chron., 8. .ser., 28 {1900), No. 

 716, p. 203, fig. 1). — An account is given of the successful transplanting of 87 oak trees 

 ranging in size from 19 to .34 ft. in height. 



Physiological differences betw^een the sessile and pedunculate oaks, W. R. 

 Fisher {Gard. Chron., 3. -ser., 28 {1900), Xo. 717, j^p- 218-220, figs. ;.^).— Differences 

 Vjetween QuercvLS sessilifiora and Q. pedunculata are noted. These two species were 

 formerly considered by English botanists as forms of Q. rofmr. Q. sessilifiora delights 

 in dry, well drained soil, while the other grows l)est in moist soils. Differences are 

 noted for the foliage, flowers, and timber. The fact that numerous hybrids between 

 the two sjiecies are common is given as the reason for believing they both belonged 

 to the same species. 



Observations and experiments at the Krapiva forestry school during the 

 academic year 1898-99, V. Kluchnikov {Selsk. Khoz. i Lyesor., 197 {1900), Apr., 

 pp. 207-224)-- — During the reported year experiments in storing acorns by various 

 methods were made. It is stated that the fungus FoJi/porns suJpJiureiis attucked the 

 oak, a very rare phenomena. — p. fireman. 



The green alder and forest protection, A. Mathey {Rev. Eaux ctForets, 3. ser., 

 4 {1900), No. 12, pp. 353-359). — The value of this coppice wood as protective against 

 landslides and avalanches is shown. Its rapid growth is described and it is said to 

 be a good nurse crop for sj)ruce. 



Practical forestry in the A.dirondacks, B. E. Fernow {Tradesman, 44 {1901), 

 No. 9, jtp. 112, 113). — An account of the work of the Cornell School of Forestry, etc. 



Notes on some timber trees of the Burnett District of Queensland, V, J. W. 

 Fawcett {Qiwensland Agr. Jour., 7 {1900), No. 3, pp. 271-274)- — Brief descriptive ami 

 economic notes are given on 28 species of timber trees. 



The trees of Java, VI, S. H. Koorders and T. Valeton {Meded. 'S Lands Plan- 

 tentuin, 1900, Xo. 40, pp- 1-103). — Descriptions and economic notes are given on the 

 trees of Java belonging to the orders Bixacete, Lecythidacea^, Myrsinaceae, and 

 Myrtacepe. 



The development of forestry in Japan, H. Matzuno {Ztschr. Forst u. Jagdw., 32 

 {1900), Xo. 7, pp. 4O6-412). — Traces the development of forestry ami establishment of 

 forest control under the government. 



The value of commercial fertilizers in reforesting, A. Felrkr {Dent. Landii\ 

 Presse, ,:7 {1900), Xo. .'>8, pp. 1172, 1173, figx. 4). 



Forestry at the Paris Exposition of 1900, .1. S. Gamble {Indian Forester, 27 

 {1901), Xo. 1, jip. I-24). — Brief notes are given descriptive of the forestry exhibits 

 and dis])lay at the Paris Exposition of 1900. 



