1044 EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



American g-inseng, M. G. Kains ( Amcr. Gnrd., 22 {1901), No. 325, pp. 188, 189). — 

 Abstract of an a<l<lress l)efore tlie Hortifultural Society of New York, March 13, 1901. 



The best horse-radisli varieties of Europe, and methods of cultivation, 

 D. G. Fairchili) ( V. S. Dept. Ayr., Section of Seed and Plant Introduction Civ. 1, pp. 8, 

 figs. 4). — Metliods of growing Bayersdorf and Maliner Kren or Bohemian horse- 

 radish are here described in detail and estimates given as to the cost of jjroduction 

 and the profits in horse-radish growing. 



Lettuce forcing, W. Scorr {Amer. Gard., .i.i {1901), Xo. 324, }>. 171). — Methods 

 V»a.«ed on exjH'rience. Grand Rapids lias ])een found easiest to grow and least sul)- 

 ject to disease of the oi)en ty])es, and Deacon has proven the most satisfactory of tlie 

 head lettuces. 



Prospects and present condition of agave culture in German East Africa, 

 R. HixnoKF {TropenjtJI(in:er, .'> (1901), Xo. 1, j)ji. 7-17). 



The relation of grow^th to flovsrering in fruit trees, K. S. ( Joff ( .Innr. (lord., 

 22 {1901), Xo. 319, p. 75). — The principles are laid down by the author that (1) there 

 is an in\-erse relation between growth and flowering — the causes that promote growth 

 being opposed to flowering and vice versa; (2) "that the amount of growth that 

 takes place in any part of a plant depends upon tlie amount of w ater received by that 

 part, and (3) that flower buds form freely only when they receive an abvmdance of 

 light." 



On fertilization of fruit trees, M. Weibuli, [ L<(nillniii,niin, II M'.too), Xo. 21, pp. 

 338-343). 



Fruit culture for northern latitudes, J. H. Halk (Xeir Jfomji.'tliire lid. Aijr. Rpt. 

 1899-1900, jip. A'A'J-A'A'ATA'). — Refers esi)ecially to New England and Ncm' England 

 conditions. 



New hardy fruits for Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, W. Saundkus 

 {Ontario Fniit Growers' Assoc, 1899, pp. 109-113). — Pi/ras baccata was crossed in 1894 

 with several varieties of hardy apples, such as Tetofsky, Wealthy, and Duchess. 

 From the seeds obtained, seedlings were grown, five of which seem to be of niuch 

 merit and are described. Crosses have also been made on Fyrus prunlfolia, but no 

 fruits have been obtained as yet. 



Report of the fruit experiment stations of Ontario, L. Woolvekton et \h. 

 {Ontario Fruit Expt. Stas. Ept. 1899, p/). 68, ti<j.-<. 38). — Results are reported of cultural 

 and variety tests of orchard and small fruits at l."» fruit experiment stations in Ontario. 

 Descriptions and illustrations are also given in addition to those previously noted 

 (E. S. R., 11, p. 547) of 5 varieties of apjiles, 9 of cherries, 2 of peaches, 4 of rasp- 

 berries, 2 of i)ears, and 1 each of currants, grapes, and plums grown in Ontario. 



The production of high-grade fruit, G. E. Powell {Ontario Fruit Groirers' 

 Assoc. Rpt. 1899, ])p. 32-47) . — Tlie author is meeting with success in topworking 

 Northern Spy stock with scions from well-formed and bearing Kings. The method 

 of orchard cnlfivation observcil by the author is also descrilied. 



The eflPect of yearly pruning on the growth of orchard trees ( llcr. K. Lrli- 

 ranst. Ohst, Weinu. Gartenhaa, Geisodwiin, 1899-1900, pj). 18-21). — Numerous observa- 

 tions go to show that yearly pruning hinders the growth of the tre(> and greatly 

 retards the blooming jicriod. 



The apple in West Virginia, L. 1'. ]Millkh ( IIV.s/ Virginia Farm ltir.,8 [lOOO], 

 No. 12, pp. 396-399). — The sorts and location for apple orchards in West Virginia 

 are discussed. Freestone and soapstone highlands with trees 40 by 40 ft. apart are 

 advocated. 



Notes on some of the newer apples, G. P>. Brackeit {Amer. Gard., 22 {1901), 

 No. 325, pp. 190, 191). — Historical and descriptive notes on York Imperial, Arkansas, 

 Paragon Beach, Collins Red, Oliver, Reagan, Ptaynian AViiiesap, Grimes Golden, 

 Jonathan, and White Pippin. 



