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metallic tin by Banca and Billiton, is given for the years 1864-1873. 

 It is calculated that the production of British, Foreign, and Colonial 

 Tin was 18,544 tons in 1873, and 21,193 tons in 1874. C. L. N. F. 



Jacob, — . [Nickel, Cobalt, and Bismuth in Sardinia.] Eev. Geol. 

 t. xii. pp. 98, 99. 



Describes the Fenugu-Sibiri mine, where veins yielding the above 

 metals have been discovered. The mine is in the commune of Gonos- 

 Fanadiga, province of Cagliari, among the high mountains skirting the 

 granitic plateau of Arbus. G. A. L. 



Jenkins, H. M. Eeport on the Agriculture of Sweden and Norway. 



Journ. R. Agric. Soc. ser 2, vol. xi. p. 162. 

 Physical Features, Geology, and Climate noticed, pp. 168-175. 



Johnson, S. W. Peat and its Uses as a Fertiliser. Joum. Bath 

 and W. Enr/l. Soc. ser. 3, vol. vii. pp. 126-155. 



Notices the method of formation of peat and its varied characters in 

 different parts of the world. Observes that the acids of peat exert a 

 powerful decomposing effect on soils. H. B. W. 



Jones, J. B. Report on the Somersetshire Farm -Prize Competition. 



Journ. R. Agric. Soc. ser. 2, vol. xi. pp. 517-597. 

 Refers to 17 farms in various parts of the county. Notes on the 

 Geology are given in most cases. 



Kolb, J. [The Peat of the Valley of the Somme.] Bull Soc, 

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Under moderately favourable circumstances, 3 feet of peat can be 

 grown in from 30 to 40 years. 



Malherbe, R. De la Cartographic miniere. [On Mining Maps.] 

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Maynard, J. Mines of the lUogan district. 42nd Ann, Rep. R, 



Cornwall Pol. Soc. pp. 84-87. 

 Gives information about Cook's-kitchen mine, Wheal Crofty, North 

 Wheal Crofty, and Wheal Emily Henrietta. 



Meade, R. Mining Journ. vol. xlv. The Iron Industries of: — 

 Cumberland, p. 95 ; Lancashire, p. 179 ; Durham and Northumber- 

 land, p. 235 ; West Riding of Yorkshire, p. 343 ; Derbyshire, 

 p. 399 ; North Staffordshire, p. 455 ; Shropshire, pp. 675, 676 ; 

 South Staffordshire and Worcestershire, pp. 770, 815 ; Monmouth- 

 shire, pp. 910, 955. 

 Collects and arranges the facts bearing on the progress and develop- 

 ment of the respective districts, with statistical information of the pro- 

 duction of iron-ore, &c. Analyses of the various ores of iron, and 

 quantities of materials used, namely, ore, coal, &c. For some dis- 

 tricts the production of the coal-fields, the output of the mines, and 

 analyses of the coal, are given. B. M. 



