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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
and no (‘vidc'iice has Ixa'ii found of any otluM’ type of over- 
\vinl(u-in^' that is of j)raeti(*al importance in the life his¬ 
tory of the parasite, although it has been shown that the 
iny(*eliuin may survive the winter on fallen fruit and 
twigs. The vaiying rt'sislance of different varieties of 
peaches to scab is j)ointed out. and as a result of the ex¬ 
periments of the author and others, it is claimed that it 
may he satisfactorily controlled by spraying with self- 
boiled lime-sul])hur or with finely divided wettahle sul¬ 
phur. 
('ira])e anthracnose in America. C. L. She.\r (Off. Ilpl. 
Sess. Inteiiud. Cong. YU., 1915. pp. Ill-ill, figs. 4 .—The 
author states that while grape anthracnose due to Sphace- 
lonia anipelmuni lias apiiarently not been found on wild 
grape-vines native to this country, it is known to attack 
varieties derived from our native species. A resem¬ 
blance noted between the anthracnose fungus of the 
grape and that of some sjiecies of Rubus has suggested 
the possibility of a close relation or identity of the causal 
organisms, which is to he investigated. 
The unpleasant features of the iron sulphate and sul¬ 
phuric acid treatment are said to he obviated by the use 
of theeff'ective combined lime-sulphur and Bordeaux mix¬ 
ture treatment which has been worked out by Hawkins 
( K. S. R., 28, p. 649). This jiroved to he successful when 
used in connection with removal of diseased material. 
Mr. Meredith Reed, son of William C. Reed, Vincennes, 
Indiana, the well known nurseryman, and Miss Also]), 
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George R. Alsop, were united in 
mari-iage April 2o at the bride’s home. 
Mr. Reed exjiects to take up the officer’s training work 
at Culver, preparatory to taking examination as an officer 
in the Reserve Corps of the U. S. Army. 
BUY A LIBERTY BOND 
Regardless of w hat may he a man’s opinions or politics 
his duty is jilain enough. The government needs a loan 
and calls on citizens to subscribe. The bonds are easy 
to obtain, are non taxable, and one of the safest invest¬ 
ments that can he made. 
Application forms may he had from the Treasury De¬ 
partment, Washington, 1). C., or any hank. 
Now the people are so interested in gardening the nur¬ 
seryman should do everything to keep them from losing 
it. 
There are lots of potential customers among those try¬ 
ing to raise vegetables for the first time. 
A person that makes a success in growing a tomato 
plant this year may want to plant a rose hush and an 
ajiple tree next. 
Stuart Perkins, a son of George G. Perkins, has entered 
the oflicers’ training caiiiji at Madison Barracks, Sackett’s 
Harbor, N. Y. and commenced dutv there last w eek. 
Mr. George C. Perkins, of Jackson & Perkins Co., Ne¬ 
wark. N. Y., has left for a trip to California and other 
Pacific coast points, expecting to he gone five or six 
weeks. 
SOOK 
THE BOOK OF THE PEONY 
The J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadeliihia, has pub¬ 
lished “The Book of the Peony” by Mrs. Edward Har¬ 
ding. It is a very handsome work and does credit to the 
subject, being an appreciation from the amateur’s stand¬ 
point rather than a technical work. It is beautifully il¬ 
lustrated, with tw enty-three half tones and tw enty plates 
in full color. It covers its subject from the mythology of 
the peony to the best varieties to grow’ and their prop¬ 
agation, culture and diseases, together with their 
remedies. 
While perhaps it is hardly a work which will appeal 
to the nurseryman, it should find a good sale among 
lovers of this popular flower. 
The price of the book is $6.00 net, postage extra. 
HOME LABOR-SAVING DEVICES 
J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, Pa., have pub¬ 
lished a very useful book under the title of “Home Labor- 
Saving Devices,” by Rhea C. Scott, district agent for 
home demonstration in Virginia. It is illustrated by Mrs. 
R. E. Gamble. It sells for the price of $1.00 net. 
It show-s how to construct those devices or conveniences 
that are in common use and yet add so much to the joy 
of living, especially to the country home. It is a very 
practical book. The drawings and cuts supplement the 
instruction in such a w'ay that any one can follow them. 
For instance, in the making of the fireless cooker, list of 
materials is given, dimensions, and directions how to 
construct. It is an excellent book for the boy or man 
w ho has a little time to spare and is w illing to use it for 
the benefit of the home. 
The Yearbook of the Department of Agriculture for 
1916 is being distributed. It is w^ell bound and illus¬ 
trated and contains much valuable information. 
The chapters most likely to interest nurseiymen are 
“Color as an Indication of the Picking of Fruits and 
Vegetables.” By P. H. Dorsett. 
“Suppression of the Gipsy and Brown Tailed Moths 
and Its Value to States not Infested.” by A. F. Burgess. 
“Co-operative Work for Eradicating Citrus Canker,” 
by Karl F. Kellerman. 
“The Practical Use of Insect Enemies of Injurious 
Insects,” by L. 0. Howard. 
“The Stable Manure Business of Big Cities,” by C. C. 
Fletcher. 
“Destroying Rodent Pests on the Farm,” by David E. 
Lantz. 
“Pumping for Irrigation on the Farm,” by P. E. Fuller, 
