:t<::<^' ■ ex, ' -^-^^. ^..e.,OC CI, CC, £S^'; CCc. r ( ^ CjQCr ^~ .EC -CCC c c iq^t Swift's cast-iron grain, coffee, and spice mills. Ag. Kpt. 1847. op. 542, 543, illus. ■'I Salt and fresh water marsh hay. Ag. Ept. 1S76, pp. 29G-298. Allen, Charles. [Report Oil larm crops, etc., in Khode Island. | Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 475-478. Allen, E. W. Leguminous plants for green manuring and for feeding. F. B. No. 16, pp. 24. 1894. A_ review of recent work on dairying. E. S. R., vol. -5, pp. 943-974 1043-1009. 1894. The feeding of farm animals. F. B. No. 22, pp. 32. 1895. Dairy work at the experiment stations. E. S. R., vol. 8, pp. 359-367. 1896. Allen, H. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Rpt. 1S.".1, pp. 458-460. Allen, H. N. Diseases among Korean cattle. 8th and 9th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 379, 380. 1893. Allen, J. F. Remarks on the grape disease of Europe. Ag. Rpt. 1854, pp. 311, 312. Allen, Levels F. Improvement on native cattle. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 294-320, illus. The Introiluction of pure foreii;u breeds ol' cattle — The value and importaure of our neat cattle — Increase of our neat cattle — Present consumption of beef cattle in the United States — Increase of weight in our cattle — Pre- tended history of the Sborthorus — American Shorthorns — Their adapta- tion to our climate and soils — Not to be recouimended everywhere — How our native cattle are to be improved — How bulls should be kept for breed- inf>- purposes — The importance of using thoroughbred bulls — How stock should be bred and reared — Preparing stock for fattening — A comparison of profits— Milch cows — The proper selection ol' bulls for breeding — Breed- ing thoroughbred Shorthorns — Management of the bull — Economy in fat- ' tening cattle. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 9 Allen, lievTiB F. — Continued Tie Shorthorn breed of cattle. Ag-. Ept. 1875, pp. 416-426, illus. Considered witli reference to the beef and dairy interests of the Unitcul States — The Shorthorns — Our beef exportations — The Shorthorns for dairy purposes. American live stock. Mo. Rpt. 1876, pp. mS-il.'! Allen, Morrill, [Eeport on farm crops.] Ag. Ept. 1848, p]). 358-361 AUingham, 'William. The forecasting of ocean storms, iuul the best methods of making such forecasts available to commerce. W. 1!. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 150-158. 1S91. AUston, R. F. W. Eice crop of South Carolina in 1849. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 305-307. Eice culture [in South Oarolina|. Ag. Rpt. 1S50, pp. 323-325. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in South Carolina.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 316-318. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in South Carolina.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 87-89. Rice. Ag. Ept. 1854, pp. 153-159. Introduction into the United States — Cnltivation — llarvestinj; — The crops of 1854 — Tables .showing comparative export of rice from (iiavleston, lX5)i and 1854. Alvarez, Manuel. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Mexico.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 489-492. Alvord, C. T. On potato disease. Ag. Ept. 184S, pp. 569-572. The manufa.cture of maple sugar. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 394-405. Alvord, Henry E. The dairy herd: Its formation and management. Y. B. 1894, pp. 295-316. The manufacture and consumption of cneese. Y. B. 1895, pp. 45.!-474, illus. (Jrowth of the indastry — Manufacture and composition of cheese— Inorens- ing the consumption of chi«se — Export triide ol' cbcesi — Statistics of dairy interests of Canada — The manufacture of skim cheese in America — Oleomargarine cheese — Ways to improve the trade in cheese — Necessity of classifying and br.anding elieese — Legislative safeguards. How to select good cheese. B. A. I. Circ. No. 11, pp. 11, illus. 1896. Statistics of the dairy. (Compiled from the United States census for 1890 and from other reliable sources, with explanatory notes.) B. A. I. Bui. No. 11, pp. 53, illus. 1896. [Presidential address before the Association of American Agri- cultural Colleges and Experiment Stations.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 20-31. 1896. The dairy herd : Its formation and management. F. B. No. 55, pp. 24, 1897. Reprinted from Yearbook for 1894. 10 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF A(JRICULTURE. Alvord, Henry E. — Continued. List of ofBcials aud associations connected with the dairy interests iu the United States aud Canada for 1897 B. A. I. Circ. No. 18, pp. 8. 1897. Creameries or butter factories: Advantages, location, organization, and equipment. 12th and 13th B. A. I. Epts.. pp. 297-316, illus. 1897. AlTvood, William B Tests with insecticides uiDon garden insects. Ent. Bui. No. 13, pp. 38-47. 1887. Report on Oliio insects. Eut. Bui. No. 13, ])p. 48-53. 1887. Strawberry leaf-boetle (Paria aterrinea), strawberry root-borer {Grapnops piiliefK-enn), strawberry crown-borer (Ti/Joderma fragaria), plantain curcu- llo {Macrops sp,), anew oat fly (Osoinul n^.), cabbaye plant-louse (Aphis hrassicfv), cabbage worms {I'lusia T>rassicw aud Ficr'is rapce), corn aphis {Apliis maidis), clover seed midge (Cecidomyia legumiiiicola), May beetle (Lacliiiosteiiia fiisva' J'teromalus pnpariim and Jvanteles alomeratus. Apan- teles coniirci/atiis. Eeport on experiments with remedies against the hoplouse. Ag. Ept. 1888, p]). 102-111, illus. Insecticides — Machinery used in applying insecticides — Field trials of snray machines — Local efforts made to destroy the hoplouse. List of horticulturists of the agricultural experiment stations in the United States, with an outline of the work in horticulture at the several stations. O. E. S. Bui. No. I, pp. 1'7. 1889. Standard fittings for spray machinery. I. L., vol. 4, pj). 58, 59. 1891. A note on remedies for the horn fly. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 68, 69. 1891. Is cooperation for the control of San Jose scale practicable? Ent. Bui. No. 6, n. s., 80-84. 189C. Ambler, John C. Letter on cost of raising corn. Ag. Ept. 1847, j). 401. Aucrum, H. On wool mattresses. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 500-512. Wool mattresses the best material aud the only one that ought to be used for bedding for all :iges and all ranks— Mode of making a wool mattress- Flannel manufactures of wool — Homo m;irkt!t for wool. Anderson, E. H. [Report on cotton insects.] Cot. Insects, pp. 352-356. 1879. Eeport upon the cotton worm in south 'I'exas iu the spring and early summer of 1883. But. Bui. No. 3, pp. 31-38. 1883. Entomological report. 4th Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 37-48, aoDx iv 1885. ff ■ ■ Anderson, F. W. The pastoral resonrcos of Montana. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 311-324, illus. Mining and stock raising— General features of Montana— Climat.'— Native grasses — (Jonclnding remarks. Brief notes on a few common fungi of Montana. Jour. Mvcol vo, 6, pp 30-32. 1889. y^'-i.,^OL. Notes [on the fungi of Helena, Montanal. Jour. Mvcol., vol 5 nn 82-84. 1889. j , ■ , py. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 1 1 ^ Anderson, F. W. — Continued. A preliminary list of the Erysiuheaj of Montana. Jour. Mycol. vol. 5, pp. 188-194. 1889. Notes on certain Uredinefs and Ustilaginete. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 121-127. 1891. Anderson, P. "W,, and J. B. Ellis. A new Ustilago from Florida. Jour. Mycol., vol. 0, pp. 116,117. 1891. Anderson, F. 'W., and F. D. Kelsey. Erysiphea^ upon Phytopttis distortions. Jour. Mycol., vol. .^>, pp. 209, 210. 1889. nderson, James. Kotting hemp. .-tg. Ept. 1849, pp. 330, 331. Anderson, T. J. Experiments ai determination of moisture and ether extract. Ghem. Bui. No. 2S, pp. 93, 94. 1890. Report on food and feeding stuffs low in carbohydrates. Ohem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 127-135. 1892. Andre-ws, C. C. The sugar beet in Sweden. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pp. 133-137. Statistics of agriculture in Sweden and Norway. Mo. TiiDt. 1873, pp. 259-263.' Rotation of crops in Sweden. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 363, 364. Agriculture in Italy. Ag. Ept. l876, pp. 283-287. The condition and needs of spring wheat culture in the Northwest. Spl. Rpt. No. 40, pp. 01. 1882. European roads. Road Inq. Bui. No. 2. pp. 8, 9. 1894. Angley, Samuel, and C. A. 'White. Artesian wells uiion the Great Plains ; being the report of a geo- logical commission appointed to examine a portion of the Great Plains east of the Eocky Mountains, and report u])on the locali- ties deemed most favorable for malting experimental borings. Unniim. rpt., pp. 1-33. 1882. Angot, M. Alfred. Cloud photography. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 709-772. 1890. Anguera, Don Pablo. [Remarks on cotton in Spain.] Ag. Rpt. 1856, po. 265, 266. Antisell, Thomas. Report of the Chemist. Ag. itpt. 1806, pp. 45-51. Mineral and nietallurgic analysis. Cultivation of cinchona in the United States. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 454-472. Report of the Chemist. Ag. Rpt. 1867, pp. 31-57. Amount of sugar and molasses produced in the United States in 1860 — Sugar consumption in Europe in the year 18Li."i — liect sugar production and colo- nial sugar entries in Europe in 1865— European beet sugar production for three years ending 1866— White Sile.sian red top — White Silesian green top — White Madgeburg — Casteluaudry yellow — Amount of juice yielded — Specific gravity of juice— Percentage (if sugar— Remarks of Europea,u proc- esses of manufacture — Remarks on the chemical composition of the beet. 12 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Antisell, Thomas — Continued. Greensand marl as a manure. Mo. Ept. 1867, pp. 368-370. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1868, pp. 59-77. Greensand marls — Their position and geological relation — Greensand of Del- aware — Marls from Virginia and Maryland — Action and value of greensand marls — Native phosphatic manures. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1869, pp. 65-79. Sumac, wines, soils, marls, natural fertilizers, sweet potato. Value of sewage deposit of the city of Washington. Mo. Ept. 1869, pp. li28-230. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1870, pp. 91-107. Ararhis hijpogea — Ground nut— Peanut — Residue from alum springs — Coal — Gypsum — Marls: Their use and influence — Iject sugar — Western or "alkali" soils — Meat extr.act — Indian foods. Applegate, Jesse. [Eeport on farm crop, etc., in Oregon.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 468- 474. Aquilar y Santillare, Rafael. Brief sketch of the development of meteorology of Mexico. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 335-338. 1895. Aren, F. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Cass County, Illinois.] Ag. Ept, 1848, pp. 540, 541. Arenz, Pr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Illinois.] Ag. Ept. 1851, p. 443. Armsby, H. P. Is a digestion experiment fallacious? O. B. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 89, 90. 1891. Digestion experiments — recent work abroad. O. B. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 132-137. 1891. Armatrong, H. J., jr. [Eeport on the commerce of Grenoble, France.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 3, pp. 50-52. 1895. Wheat and flour — Mc^ats. Arrhenius, J. Alsike clover. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp 352-355. Arthur, J. C. Fear blight (Micrococcus amylororns). Ag. Ept. 1886, pp. 125-129. Ashburner, C. E., jr. Our highways: Their construction and maintenance. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 1 1 , pp. .S2-34. 1 S95. Macadamized roads. Eoad Inq. Bnl. No. 17, pp. 31-;!4. 1895. Ashby, Newton B. [Eeport on the commerce of Dublin, Ireland.] For. Mkts Bui No. 1, pp. 145-153. 1895. Ashley, J. B. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Illinois.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp 402- 404. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 13 Aahmead, William H. Eeport on insects injurious to garden crops in Florida. Ent. Bui. Ko. 14, pp. 9-29. 1896. Cabbage pluaia (Pliisia braasicw), cabbago plutella (Phitrlla crHcifcrnrum), cabbage aphis {Aphis hrasaiew), list of oth«r inscots found on Baier, Julius. Low pressure in St. Louis tornado. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pj). 332 333. 1890. ' Bailey, G. E. [Eeport ou geology of South Dakota west of the Missouri Eiver and of Wyoming east of the Rocky Mountains, with reference to artesian wells for irrigation.] S. Ex. Doc. No. 222 pp 65-70 1890. ' ^^' INDEX TO AUTHORS. 17 Bailey, Isaac H. Leather produotioii of America. 4th and 5th Jtpts. B. A. I., pn. 419-426. 1889. ' ^ ^ Bailey, James S. On some of the E"orth American Oossidic, with tacts in the life history of Cossn.s (■enteren.si.s. Eut. Bui. No. 3, pp. 49-55. 1883. Bailey, L. H. Sketch of the relationship between American and Eastern Asian fruits. Y. B. 1894, pp. 437-442. Some interrelations of climatology and horticulture. W. B. Bui No. 11, pt. 2, pp. 431-435, illus. 1895. The improvement of our native fruits. Y. B. 189G, pp. 297-304. Instructions for taking phenological observations. Mo. W. 11., vol. 24, pp. 328-331. 1896. Bailey, Vernon. Report on some of the results of a trip through parts of Minnesota and Dakota. Ag. Hpt. 1887, pp. 426-454, illus. Notes on some of the spermophiles and nockct gophers of the Mississippi Valley. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 185-193, illus. Speriuophiles — The stTipiHl. prairie spermophile (>^iHrmophilus iridecemlinea- tus) — Franklin's spermophile {•S.frankHiii) — Kichardsou's spermophile {S. riohardsoni) — Pocket gophors— Gray pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) — Red pocket gopher ( Geomys frucsaciHs)— Methods of destroying prairie dogs, spermophiles, and pocket gophers — Triipping — Poisoning. The prairie ground squirrels, or spermophiles, of the Mississippi Valley. O. and M. Bui. No. 4, pp. 69, illiis. 1893. The pocket gophers of the United States. O. and M. Bui. No. 5, pp. 47, illus. 1895. Bain, Alexander. [Report on the commerce of Port Ilawkesbury, Nova Scotia. I For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, p. 54. 1895. Baird, S. M. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New Mexico.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 483-488. Baird, Spencer F. On the ruminating animals of North America and their suscepti- bility of domestication. Ag. Rx)t. 1851, pp. 104-128, illus. Barren-ground reindeer (Tarandus arot'wus), woodland caribou {T. haslalis), European reindeer (T. furciftr), moose deer {Alces ameriiana), American elk {Elaplms canadensis), mule deer {Cernis iiiacrotis), black-tail deer (C. leiHsii), long-tail deer (C. lenciirus), common deer (Virginia deer) (C I'irginianiis), Rocky Mountain goat (Cajira ameriiana), prong-horn antelope {Antilocaxna americana), musk ox {Orihos moscliatus) , big horn (mountain sheep) {Oris moniana), buft'alo (IHscii umericantis). The origin of the domestic turkey. Ag. lipt. 1866, pp. 288-290. Baker, F. P. Preliminary report of the forestry of the Mississii^pi Valley. Unnum. rpt., pp. 3-36. 1883. Forestry. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 2, pp. 181-201. 1883. The value and management of the timber lands of the United States. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 5, pp. 17-22. 1884. 21713— No. 4 2 18 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUEE. Baker, F. P. — Continued. Eeport on the coudition of forests, timber culture, etc., in the Southern and Western States. Ept. Forestry, vol. 4, pp. 105-118. 18S1. Eeport by States respecting their forest condition. Ei>t. Forestry, vol. 1, pp. 181-197. 1884. Eeport on the lumber and wood trade in certain States. Ejit. For- estry, vol. 4, pp. 198-245. 1884. Baker, R. Best breeds of cattle adapted for the general farmer of the West- ern States. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, pp. 95-98. 1883. Baldwin, Albert N. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Connecticut.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 177-179. Balestier, J. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Tennessee.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 521, 522. Ball, H. L. Tornado at Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1892. Mo. W. E., vol. 20, p. 309. 1892. Ballard, ■William J. H. [Eenort on the commerce of Hull, England.] For. Mkts. Bui. ISIo. 1,'pp. 103-105. 1895. Animals, cereals, dai ry products, meats, cotton products, tobacco, fruits and nuts. Balthorpe, J. L, [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.! Ag. Ept. 1S52, pp. 101-104. Bane, William H. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Document and Folding Eoom. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 409, 410. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Folding Eooui. Ag Ept. 1894, p. 215. Bangs, John, jr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 551-553. Barcena, Mariano. The climate of the City of Mexico. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 601-611. 1896, Barker, S. A. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 401-403. Barnard, W. S. Experimental tests of machinery designed for the destruction of the cotton worm. Bnt. Bui. No. 3, pp. 39-48. 1883. Machinery and devices for the destruction of the worm [cotton worm]. 4th Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 191-321, illus. 1885. Barnes, Almont. Eeport on the agriculture of South America, with maps and latest statistics of trade. Stat. Misc. Ept. No. 2, pp. 189, illus. 1892. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 19 Barret, J. On the (iultivatiou of the gooseberry to secure it from the scab. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 47L'-474. Barro'ws, Walter B. The food of crows. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 4!)8-5 55. Distribution of tlio crow — lujury io Indian corn, wheat, auilotlier cereals — Injury to other cereals tlian corn — Damage to crops — Otlier vegetable food of the crow — The distribution of noxious seeds — The crow as a destroyer of the eggs and young of poultry ;i,nd wild birds — Destruction of the eggs and young of poultry — Destruction of eggs and young of wild birds — Insect food of the crow — The crow as an enemy to grasshoppers — Do crows eat potato beetles? — The insect food of the crow as revealed by examina- tion of stomachs — The crow as an enemy to fiidd mice and other snuill quadrupeds — Misiellaueous animal food of the crow — The crow as a scaven- ger — Food of the lish crow — Summary of evidence from all sources — Results in detail of the examination of the stomachs of the common crow (Corvua aiiiericanus) — Results in detail of the examination of stomachs of the fish crow (Cornis ossifragus). The English sparrow (Passer domesticus) ia North America, espe- cially in its relation to agriculture. O. and M. Bui. JSTo. 1, pp. 405, illus. 1889. Seed planting by birds. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 280-285. Economic ornithology. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 193-197. Food of the horned larks, or shore larks (Otocoris) — Summary. Food habits of the kingbird, or bee martin. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 233, 234. The present status of the San Jose scale in Michigan. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 27-29. 1897. Notes on the malodorous carabid Nomms pygmwus. Ent. Bui. No. 9, u. s., pp. 49-53. 1897. Barrows, Walter B., and E. A. Schvirarz. The common crow of the United States. O. and M. Bui. No. 6, pp. 98. 1895. Bartholomew, E. S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Madison County, New York.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 401-411. Bartholow, Perry. [Eeport on the commerce of Mayence, Germany.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 79-83. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. Bartlett, J. M. Eeport on nitrogen. Ohem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 13(i-141. 1894. Eeport on nitrogen. Ohem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 106-111. 1896. A modification of the Babcock nicthod and apparatus for testing milk and cream. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 104-106. 1897. Bartlett, J. M., and H. A. Huston. Soil solvents for available potash and phosphoric acid. Ohem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 91-96. 1897. Bartlett, Levi. Wheat growing in New Hampshire. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 96-104. The introduction of winter wheat into this section of New Hampshire — Bearded winter wheat — Smut and chess. 20 U. S. DEPARTMENT OE A(;RIGULTUEE. Bartlett, S. M. [Letter ou cost of raising wheat and corn.] Ag. llpt. 1847, pp. 400, 407. [Eeport ou farm crops, etc., in Monroe County, Micbigau]. Ag. Ept. l.S4'.l, pp. .j44, 545. Barton, A. H. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu New Yorli.] Ag. Ept. l.'S52, pp. 205-208. Barvis, Carl. Eeport OU condensation of atmospberic moisture. Ept. Chief W. B. 1891-92, pp. 520-528. Eeport on the coudeusatioii of atmospheric moisture. W. B. Bui- No. 12, pp. 104, illus. 1895. Barwick, J. A. The electric storms of California. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 5.jy, 540. 1897. Bateham, M. Abstract of the farm crops of Ohio for 1847. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 392-394. Bateham, M. B. Dyer's madder {Ruhia tinctoria). Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 456-460. Successful culti^'utiou of madder in Ohio — Directions for cultivating madder. Bates, G. Hubert. Marine plants: Their uses, with a brief account of the curing of Irish moss. Ag. Epl. 1806, pp. 423-430. Analysis of the ash of three species — Carrigeen, or Irish, moss (Chondrus irisjjiis) — Its ran.uc — Gathering and curing — Its uses. Bates, ■William "W. Ship timber in the United States. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 472^97. The properties of shiii timber — Kinds of ship timber used in the United States— Eirst class or standard — Mixed wooils — First class, in various jiarts of vessels — Description of ship timber for the various parts of a ves- sel — Mean specilic gravity, weight, and shrinkage of green North Caro- lina white oalc, live oal<, and yellow pine cut in each month of the year — The cuttiiig and maUing of ship timber — The waste of wood iu making timber — Eight-siiuaring timber recommended — The ))rice for ship timber — The supply of ship timber — The undeiwriters' rules limiting the seleetion of ship timber — The structure and growth of trees — The jireservation of ship timber from rot — Salting vessels' frames. Battle, H. B. Eeport on potash. Ghem. Bui. Xo. .'.1, pp. 144-148. 1891. On the loss of moisture iu bottled fertilizer samples when closed with cork. Chem. Bui. No. 31, p. 159. 1891. The effects of finer grinding in the preparation of fertilizer samples. Chem. Bui. No. Si, pp. 100-162. 1891. Baturoni, Gr. A September norther on the Mexican coast, ilo. W. E., vol. 20, p. 252. 1.S92. Bauer, C. E. Is Texas a wine laud ? Mo. Ept. 1868, pp. 451, 452. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 21 Beach, Horace. Statistics on the practical worlc of boring artesian wells. Unnum. rpt., pp. 33-37, illus., in "Artesian wells upon the Great Plains." 1882. Report on artesian wells. S. Ex. Doc. No. 2ii2, pp. 141-144. 1890. Beach, Samuel. [Report on farm crops, etc.. in Connecticut. I Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 166, 167. Beal, E. A. Importance of static electricity iu Wcatlier Bureau work. W. K. Bui. Ko. 18, pp. 39-42. 1896. Beal, F. E. L. Pood liabitsof the cedar bird {Am2)cUs cedrorum). Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 197-200. Tlie crow blackbirds and their food. T. B. 1894, pp. 233-248, illus. Geographic range — Observations regarding the diet of the rrow Uackbinl — Examiniition of stomach contents — Various articles of bird diet — Grains and fruits as blackbird food — Seeds as bird food — Food of the young — Summary. Preliminary report on the food of woodpeckers. O. and M. Bui. No. 7, pp. 7-33, illus. 1895. Tlie meadow lark and Baltimore oriole. Y. B. 1895, pp. 419-430, illus. Food for the meadow Jark — Food for the Baltimor<' oriole. The blue jay and its food. T. B. 1896, pp. 197-206, illus. General remarks — Examination of stomach contents — Insect food — Vegeta- ble food — Experiment on a blue jay in captivity— Summary. Some common birds in their relation to ;i.t;riculture. F. B. No. 54, pp. 40, illus. 1897. Beal, -W. H. Barnyard manure. F. B. No. 21, pp. 32, illus. 1894. Convention of Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, 1896. E. S. R., vol. 8, pp. 272-278. 1896. Tenth annual convention of the Association of American Agricul- tural Colleges aiul Experiment Stations. B. S. R., vol. 8, pp. 541- 558. 1896.^^ Eleventh annual convention of the Association of American Agri- cultural Colleges and Experimeut Stations. E. S. R., vol. 9, x)p. 303-320. 1897^ Convention of Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. E. S. R., vol. 9, pp. 404-414. 1898. Beal, W. H., and J. B. MoBryde. Chemistry of cotton. O. E. S. Bui. No. 3.'!, pp. 81-142. 1896. Beaty, Thomas A. [Report on Southern farm crops.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 288, 2S9. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu South Carolina.] Ag. Rpt. 1852. p. 91. 22 V. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGEICULTURE. Beatty, A. Sheep husbandry in Kentucky. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 1013-1016. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.) Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 525, 526. Beaumont, Mayall. Gooseberries. Ag. Ept. 1860, p. 497. Bebber, W. J. van. Present condition of the weather service; proposition for its improvement. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 34-67. 1894. Beck, Lewris C. Eeport on the breadstuflfs of the United States, their relative value, and the injury which they sustain by transport, warehousing, etc. Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 245-273. Second report on the breadstuffs of the United States made to the Commissioner of Patents. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 49-82, illus. General remarks upon the value of our breadstuffs — Adaptation of the soil and climate of the United States to the oultare of the cereals — Export of sophisticated and damaged flonr — Injury sustained by breadstuff's during their transport and shipment — Kilndryina; of breadstuffs .and exclusion of air — Nutritious properties of various articles of food^Composition of wheat and wheat flour, and the various modes of determining their nutritive value — Weight of wheat as an index to its value — General conclusions from the analyses of wheat flour — Results of the analyses of wheat and wheat flour made in various States during the ye.ar 1849 — Table exhibiting the composition of various samples of American and foreign wheat flour. Beckett, S. B. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 291-295. Beckwith, M. H. Practical notes on the use of insecticides. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 2C9-275. 1891. Notes on a corn crambid. I. L., vol. 4, p. 42. 1891. Beehler, "W. H. Eelation between tne oarometric pressure and tlic strength and direction of ocean currents. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 177-185. chart. 1894. The origin and work of the division of marine meteorology. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 221-232. 1895. Behn, F. W. [Eemarks on cotton in Sicily.] Ag. Erit. 1856, pp. 286-288. Bellet, Daniel. Agricultural development of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ept. Stat. 1894, pp. 197-201. Bellet, Henry P. du. [Eeport on the commerce of Eheims, France.] For. ^Ikts. Bui. - o. 3, pp. 52-67. 1895. Fresh meat, animals and moat, wheat, fruit, liquors, tobacco, cotton, dairy products. Bellevoye, M. A. Observations on Monomorinm vharaonis. I. L., vol. 2, pi). 2;i0-233. 1890. Belmont, August. [Eemarks on cotton in Netherlands. | Ag. Ept. 18n(), pp. 296-298. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 23 Benedict, F. G., W. O. Atwater, and Charles D. 'Woods. Eeport on the preliminary investigations on the metabolism of nitrogen and carbon in the human organism, with a. respiration calorimeter of special construction. O. E. S. Bui. No. 44, pp. 64, illus. 1897. Benedict, James S. [Report on the commerce of Monctou, New Brunswick.) For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 50, 57. 1895. Beneke, H. [Report on the commerce of Flensburg, Germany,] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 00-63. 1895. Bennet, R. H. [Report on farm crops, etc., in North Carolina.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 368-370. Bennett, J. B. Report of the Appointment Clerk. Ag. Rpt. 1895, pp. 265, 266. Report of the Appointment Clerk. Ag. Rpt. 1896, pp. 267-269. Report of the Appointment Clerk. Ag. Rpt. 1897, pp. 225, 226, A statement as to the number of employees in the Department. H. Doc. No. 275, pp. 162. 1897. Bennett, Thomas. Report of experiments [entomological] at Fenton, New Jersey. Ent. Bui. No. li, pp. 27-34. Tests of remedies. Benson, Benjamin. Urtica ipMtlotvi, a substitute for hemp. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 310, 311. Benton, Frank. Bees of great value to fruit and seed growers. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 254-256. 1892. How far do bees fly? I. L., vol. 4, pp. 319-321. 1892. The Langdon nonswarming device. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 230-235, illus. 1893. The apiarian exhibit at the Columbian Exposition. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 242-247. 1894. The honey bee: A manual of instruction in apiculture. Ent. Bui. No. 1, n. s., pp. 118, illus, 1896. Beekeeping. F. B. No. 5!), pp. 32, illus. 1897. Bentz, Samuel. Important improvement in preparing wheat and other grains for flouring. Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 373, 374. The system is to remove the bran from the wheat berry previous to grinding. Berckmaus, L. B. Report of the American Pomological Society for New Jersey. Ag. Rpt. 1856, pp. 352-359. Bergami, Francis. Comparison of Pemberton's methods of phosphoric acid determi- nation with the official methods. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 97-100, 1894, 24 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Bergroth, E. ISTote on the water bug found by Rev. J..L. Zabriskie. I. L., vol. 4, p. 321. 1892. Bernard, David L. [Report on farm crops, etc., in ISTew York.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 218-223. Bernhisel, John M. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Utah.] Ag. Rjit. 18.51, pp. 492, 493. Berry, James. Proceedings of the second annual convention of the American Association of State Weatlier Services, with brief reference to former conventions. JMo. W. R., vol. 21, pp. 228-232. 1893. Bertelli, Timotheus. The discovery of magnetic declination made by Christopher Colum- bus. W.B.Bul.No.2,pt. 2, pp. 486-492. 3895. Berthoud, E. L. Agricultural resources of Jeffersoii County, Colorado. Mo. Rpt. 1869, pp. 381-384. Beverly, Robert. Breeding and feeding of beef, and the supply of the market there- with. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 2, PI). 105-107. 'l883. Biard, L. Report on the true ash in products of cane sugar manufaotories •incinerated witli sulphuric acid. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 77-80. 1891. Biokett, Alexander. Butter making. Ag. Rpt. isi."), pp. 983, 984. Bigelow, Frank H. Report on the relations of solar magnetism to terrestrial magnet- ism and meteorology. Rpt. Chief W. P.. 1.S91-92, pp. 519-525. Notes on a new method for the discussion of magnetic observa- tions. W. B. Bui. No. 2. pp. 40, illus. 1892. The connection Ix'tween sun spots and the weather. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 91, 92. 1895. The periodic terms in meteorology due to the rotation of the sun on its axis. W. B. Bnl. No. 2,"pt. 2, pp. .'.OD-r.lO, illus. ISDo. Storms, storm tracks, and weather forecasting. W. B. Bui. No. 20, pp. 87, illus. 1897. The standard system of coordinate axes for magnetic and mete orological observations and computations. Mo. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 201-204. 1897. Meteorological observations made to determine the probable state of the sky at several stations along the path of the total eclipse of sun. May 28, 1900. Mo. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 394, 395. 1897. ' Bigelow, W. D., and K. P. McElroy. Report of investigations and analysers of canned vegetables Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 8, p]). 1022-1 1()7. 1893. INDEX TO AUT?I0R8. 25 Billings, J. S., and Edward Curtis. Report of results of examinations of fluids of diseased cattle with reference to presence of cryptogamic growths. I)is. Oattle, pn, 174-390, illus. 1869. Eeport of results of examinations of fluids of diseased cattle with reference to presence of cryptogamic ,i;rowths. Dis. Cattle, pp. 156-170, illus. 1871. Bingham, W. J. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in North Oarolina.l Ay. lint. ls.~)(), rm. ■ 375-377. Bird, W. N. D. Ergotism in Kansas. 12th and 13th Itpts. V,. A. I., pp. 317, 318. 1897. Birkheimer, William B. Sketch of the work of the Signal Service Bureau for the agricul- turist. Unuum. rpt., pp. 110-114, in " Proceedings." 1882. Sketch of the work of the Signal Service Bureau for the agricul- turist. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 9, pp. 191-196. 18S5. Bissell, G. W, Shopwork instruction ai the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Ames, Iowa. O. E. S. Bui. No. 20, pp. 65-67. 1894. Bixby, William H. Report on wood creosote oil. For. Bui. No. 1, pp. 99-103. 1 8S7. Black, William J. [Report on the commerce of Nuremberg, Germany.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 72-77. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, canned irieats, tobacco, IVuits, alcoholic liquors, seeds. Blackmar, O. B. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Rpt. 1849, j)p. 148-186. Blackwell, Henry B. Beet sugar in Maine. Spl. Rpt. No. 61, pp. 26, 27. IssS. Blaisdell, F. E. Notes on the habits of some species of Coleoptera observed in San Diego County, California. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 33-36. 1892. Blanchard, H. WoolgTowing, wool depots, etc. Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 244-251. What the prevailing races? — What the average weight of fleece of different races? — What is the cost of keejiing sheep throngli the year, per head? — What is the condition of this brancli of ludiislry f — Where are your mar- kets f — The effects produced on wool by keeping of sheep — On washing and shearing. Blaney, James V. Z. Analysis of prairie soil. Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 488-490. Elanford, W. F. H. Notes on Scolytid* and their food plants. I. L., vol.0, pp. 260- 265. 1894. 26 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Bleclynder, A. H. Eheea fiber. Mo. Rpt. 1870, p. 227. Blight, George. The value of the (iueuoii system. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, p. 233. 1883. Blisi3, Edward. Territory of Colorado: Its soil— its climate— its mineral products and resources. Ag. Rpt. ISfil, y)p. 154-157. The great Amerii-au dcsii-t— The pastoral region— Agricultural resources of (Colorado— Irrigation— The climate— Jlineral products — Improvements. Blodget, Lorin. Agricultural climatology of the United States compared with that of other ]iarts of the glol)e. Ag. Rpt. 1853, pp. 328-432. Forest cultivation on the Plains. Ag. Ept. 1872, pp. 316-332. The climate aud cultivahle capacity of the plains considered in regard to the ameliorations possible throuj;ii greater production by forests— Propor- tion of rainfall throTvn off in surface drainage. Blount, A. E. Improvement of the cereals. Unuum. rpt., pp. 104-107, in "Pro- ceedings." 1882. Blue, John H. [Report on farm crops, etc., in iMissouri.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 449- 452. Boardmau, Samuel L. Some outlines of the agriculture of Maine. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. .■!9-59. The farm stock of Maim — The dairy — The hay crop, grass lands and pas- tures — The cereals — Pniit culture — Majile sugar aud sirup — Fish and fish breeding — Miiriue ]]]auiires — Associative ettorts and legislative action for the euconragcnieut of agriculture. Sheep husbandry in the West. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 280-299. .Summer manageinent — Winter luaiiagemcnt. The climate, soil, physical resources, and agricultural capabilities of the Stiite of Maine, with special reference to the occupation of its new lands. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 3, pp. 60. 1884. The tidal lands and diked marshes of Nova Scotia and New Bruns- wick. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 7, pp. 33-61, illus. 1885. Bbdiker, T. The German Empire. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 266-273. Geography and chorograjihy — Climate — Soil — Land tenure — Tillage, live stock, etc. — Forestry — Population — Transportation aud trade — Military establishment — Taxation — Local government — Education. BoUey, H. L. Cheese-curd inflation : Its relation to the bacterial flora of foremilk. O. E. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 78-82. 1896. BoUman, LeTwis. Indian corn. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 262-288. The value of the corn crop — The internal trade dependent on the corn crop — The export trade, of corn and its products — The cultivation of corn as an exhausting crop considered — In what way does the cultivation of corn exhauNt the soilf- Of the action of mold in the producticn of crops— From wh.at Koiircc do plants dei'ivc moisture iu times of drought? — How mold may best be rcslored to the soil— The ditVcicnt kinds of corn— The proper mannci of saving seed — luiplenieute — Itre.aklug U]i — Harrowing— Laying off- i'lauting — Cultivation— (_!ut\vorms — Moles — Thinning out Har- vesting. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 27 Bollman, Lewis — Continued. The wheat plant. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 65-95. The wheat region of the United States — The inllueuce of railroads on wheat prodncing — The present and future market for American wheat — The best soils for wheat production — Cultivation — Harvesting. Cultivation of the sorghum. Ag. Rpt. 1802, pp. 140-147. General character of the soil — The number, (juality, etc, of the specimens — The proper mode of growing the .sorghum — What, then, coustitutcH a well- ripened sorghum cane? — How long may the cane bo ki'|it aftisr being cut up? Eeport Oi agricultural statistics. Ag. lipt. 186.3, pp. 597-621. The plan adopted for the annual collection of the yield of the crops and the amount of farm stock, by the Agricultural Department, with a notice of that in use in I'ngland aud Prussia — The harvest in the several provinces of Russia — Tables of the amounts, etc., of the products of the loyal States — T.able relating to farm stock — Tables of imports and exports and of the exports of the principal agricultural products from New York and their prices; of the receipts, shipments, and prices of them at Chicago and New York; of the imports of wheat by Great Britain and of our exports of provisions; of hogs and cattle at Chicngo, and of the hog crop and prices at Cincinnati — Chicago aud Northwestern agriculture — Pork and cattle trade of Chicago — The pork packing of the West. The hop plant. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 97-110. Import of hops by Great Britain — Export of hops by the United States — Knemies and diseases — Soil and manure — The location aud ujanagemeut of the hop grounds — Cultivation of the hop plant — Picking, drying, and packing. Report of agricultural statistics. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 564-605. Letter of the Statistician to the Commissioner of Agriculture — Tables show- ing the condition of the crops for 1864 — Summary for each State, showing the amount, the number of acres, and the value of each crop for 1864 — Tables showing the number, price, and value of live stock in each State — Imports and exports of New York — Exports of specie from New York and San Francisco — The national deljt — The taxes on manufactures — Exports and prices of farm produce — Tables showing the value of the currency — Imports of foreign wool at New Yot1<; during the years 1863 aud 186 1 — Wool product of California — Wool product of the Athmtic loyal States — Live stock for food — California wines. The industrial colleges : The nature of the education to be given in them; their several kinds and courses of instruction considered. Spl. Rpt. (unnum.), pp. 24. 1864. Silk cultivation, Ag. Rpt. 1872, pp. 304-316. Causes that made this condition favorable— The past and present prices of raw silk — The experience of other nations against large investments — Tlie present condition of silk production in California — How best can sillc culture be established here? — Directions for the experienced sillv grower- Atmospheric conditions — The mulberry plants— The silkworms — The pro- duction of eggs — Buildings. Bolton, B. Meade. Report on epidemic diseases among swine. 6th and 7th Rpts. B. A. I., pp., 135-137. 1891. Bond, Samuel, and John Pope. [Report on farm crons, etc., in Arkansas.] Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 171-174. Bondurant, Thomas M. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Rpt. 18.51, pp. 301- 305, 28 us. DEPAETMENT OP AGKICULTURE. Bonsall, Spencer. Tea: Its culture and manufacture; with directions for the soil, character of climate, etc., adapted to the culture of the plant in the United States, from practical experience, acquired by a resi- dence of six years in Assam. Ag. Ept. 1860, pp 446-467, illus. Bonsou, Joseph. [Keport on farm cropS, etc., in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 549-551. Bonynge, Frank. Tea cultivation — Assam, India. Ag. Ept. 18.50, pp. 170-179. 1 'reliminary remarks — The inhabitants of the forest — The natives of Assam — Soil fit for ti'a— Produce of the plant and age— Estimate of expenses and returns on a cultivation of 1,250 acres — Tea culture in China — Introduction into America. Boone, William. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Tennessee.] Ag. Ept. 1 852, pp. 311- 313. Booth, Edwin G. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 311- 314. Booth, James C. Practical value of the analysis of soils. Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 49-57. Booth, William L. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 309, 310. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1852, jtp. 284, 285. Bbrgen, C. The international polar expeditions, 1882-83. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 409-485. 1895. Bo.s, J. Ritzema. Fhytomi/za aijiiiis as a cause of decay in clematis. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 92, 93. lSi)3. Aph clench Ks olesiatus, a nematoid worm, cause of leaf sickness in begonia and asi)leninm. I. L., vol. 6, m^. 161-163. 1893. Bosse, Eugene. Flax ciilture in the Northwest. Fiber Ept. No. 4, pp. 40-43. 1892. Flax culture in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Fiber Ept. No. 4, pp. 43-46. 1892. Bossert, Frederick. Wine. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 156-158. The niimnlacture of grape,, hlackborry, and other fruit wines, on Gall's m<'tIiod, with a few remarks on tlie cultivation of the grapevine in (ievm.any, Kvancc, and tlic United States. Bossln, M. On the gigantic spurry. Ag. Ei)t. 1845, pp. 979, 980. Bourne, John H. System of farm accounts. Ag. Ept. 18(;5, pp. 502-509. Inventoi-y of I'nvrii stock, tools, etc., A]iril 1, ISHri— .Journal— C.a,sh hook— (!orn field — Cavrots— Onions — Beef account — Grocer's account — Butcher's account. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 211 Bourne, Silvanus. [Ee-port on farm crops, etc., iu Massachusetts.] Ag. Itpt. 1852, p. 1615. Bo\vhill, Thomas. Anthrax and Southern fever among California cattle. Ith and 5th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 413-450. 1889. Bowie, W. W. W. Prize essay on the culture and management of tobacco. Ag. lipt. 1849, pp. 318-324. Culture and management of tobacco. Ag. Rpt. 18(i7, pp. 179-184. Selection and preparation of the soil — Tian.splauting the plants — Cultivating the plants — Cuttiii^- and curing — The old system of growing tobacco — The new system of growing tobacco. Bovirlsby, George W. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Rpt. 18.50, pp. 410, 411. BoTwinan, John. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Sew York.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 196- 199. Boyce, Henry. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Louisiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 389- 391. Boyd, S. S. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 309- 310. Boyer, C. B. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 290- 293, Boyer, C. R. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 462- 464. Boyesen, Otto H. [Report on the commerce of Gothenburg, Sweden.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 8, pp. 86-91. 1896. Boynton, Henry. Spanish Merinos and their management. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 196-203, illus. Their antiquity — The demand for them — Management of sheep iu wiutei — Water — Their food — Feeding turnips — P^eeding grain — Regularity of feed- ing — Dockiug lambs — Their management in summer. Brackett, G. B. Report of the Pomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1897, pp. 147-151. Bradford, L, J' The culture and management of tobacco. Ag. Rpt. 1863, pp. 87-91. Hemp culture. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 91-95. Culture of seed — Preparation of land — Putting in the crop — Ripening and harvesting. Essay on the culture and management of tobacco. Mo. Rpt., Jan.- Feb., 1864, pp. 26-30. 30 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Bradley, J. N. Swine aud fowl industry of Missouri, aud annual loss by disease. 2d Ept. B. A. I., pp. 418-423. 1886. Cattle interests west of the Mississippi. 2d Ept. B. A. I., p^). 424-428. 1886. Bradley, R. A general treatise on husbandry and gardening, with a variety of curious cuts. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 100, 101, illus. Brady, John P. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 194-196. Brady, Joseph. On chess in wheat. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 650-653. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 300-307. Brainerd, J. History of American inventions for cultivation by steam. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 253-263, illus. Braman, Milton P. Agricultural education. Ag. Ept. 1851, j)p. 31-37. Brauner, John C. Prehmiuary report of observations upon insects injurious to cotton, orange, aud sugar cane in Brazil. Ent. Bui. No. 4, pp. 63-69. 1884. Cotton caterpillars in Brazil. 4th Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 49-54, appx. V. 1885. Brauner, John C. Eeport on road-making materials in Arkansas. Eoad Inn. Bui. No. 4, pp. 11. 1894. Branner, Joseph C. Cotton in the empire of Brazil: The antiquity, methods, and extent of its cultivation, together with statistics of exportation and home consumption. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 8, pp. 79. 1885. Breakeuridge, W. M. Eesources of Maricopa County, Arizona. S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 431-434. 1890. Breed, Daniel. Eecent inventions for insect destruction. Ag. Ept. 1876, pp. 323- 325, illus. Brefeld, Oskar. Eecent investigations of smut fungi and smut diseases. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 1-8, 59-71, 153-164. 1890. Brewer, William H. Suggested experiments in breeding. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 162- 164. 1893. Suggested experiments in breeding. E. S. E., vol. 4, pp. 458-460. 1893. ) ii-i INDEX TO AUTHORS. 31 Brevrster, James N. A plau for the use of convict hibor. Eoad Iu(|. Kul. No. 16, dp. 7- 9. 1895. ' Briggs, Iiyman J. The mechauics of soil moisture. Soils Bui. No. 10, pp. L'4, ill us. 1897. ' Briggs, Lyman J., and Milton Wliitney. An electrical method of determining the temperature of soils. Soils Bui. No. 7, pp. 15. 1897. Briggs, Lyman J., Milton Wliitney, and Prank D. Gardner. An electrical method of determining the moisture content of arable soils. Soils Bui. No. 6, pp. 2G, illus^ 1897. Brillouin, Marcel. Winds and clouds. Mo. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 437-439, illus. 1897. Atmospheric electricity : Its origin, variations, and perturbations. Mo. W. E., vol, 25, pp. 440-442. 1897. Brobst, Joseph, and Admiral B. Miller. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 342-344. Brooks, Henry. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Texas.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 343, 344. Brooks, Obed, jr. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 331-333. Bro-wrn, A. G. [Remarks on sheep raising.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 365, 366. Bro'wn, Cicero. [Eeport on the commerce of Havre, Prance.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 3, pp. 43-45. 189;-. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. BroTvn, E. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 532-534. BrOTBrn. J. A. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Alabama.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 459-462. Brown, J. N. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Louisiana.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 107-170. Brown, J. P. Report on the forests of Washington Territory. Rpt. Forestry, vol. 4, pp. 388-393. 1884. Brown, Ryland T. Report of the Chemist. Ag. Rpt. 1871, pp. 89-101. Analysis of commercial manures — Nitrophosi^hate of lime — Phosphatio blood guano — Cotton-bale brand superphosphate — Double refined poudrotte — Coe's ammoniated bono superphosphate — Superphosphate — Jlasse's nitro- genlzed superphosphate of lime — Analysis of miscellaneous substances — Tuckaboe, or Indian bread— Virgiuia sumac — Ilex cassina, or Carolina tea — Ashes from spent tan bark — Analysis of soils. -32 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTUKE. Bro-wri7, Ryland T. — Contiuued. Ohemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 7(5-79. Woody fiber of i)lauts— Orange culture— Wood asbes— Boues and bone meal — German jjotash. Cliemical notes. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pp. 137-142. Sulpliur in mineral cual — <)hio limestones — Artiiicial water lime — Germina- tion; its relation to liglit— Carbolic acid as a disinfectant — Available nitrogen— Formula! lor fertilizers. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1872, pp. 138-158. Natural fertilizers— Miscellaneous analyses— Expeiiiuents to determine the influence of growing vegetation on temx)erature—Ttio wastes of cities and tovTUS — Beet sugar. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 21S-222. Analywis of commercial fertilizers — Beet sugar. Ohemiual memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 307-313. Examina.tihate of lime, clay marls, stony marls, shell marls, coral and coral sand, coprolites, carbonate of magnesia, chloride of magnesia, nitrate of mag- nesia, phosphate of magnesia, silicates of magnesia, sulphate of magnesia. Crystallization of the juice of the Sorgho siicrv. Ag. l!]it. 1856, pp. 309-313. General principles of wine making. Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 439-445. Strawberries: Fall and winter management. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 448, 449. Peabody's new Hautbois strawberry. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 449, 450. Terrestrial or underground climate. Ag. Ejit. 1856, pp. 492-495. Progress and j)ublic encouragement of agriculture in Eussia, Prus- sia, and the United States. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 1-50. Adaptation of the English draft horse for city or town work. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 51-53. The llama and alpaca: Their geographical distribution, organiza- tion, food, habits, and probable adaptation to certain regions of the United States. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 66-71. Nature and habits of the honeybee. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 107-121. Persian insect powder. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 129, 130. Beport of the United States Agricultural Society. Ag. Ex^t. 1857, pp. 181-183. Cultivation of the cranberry. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 237-239. The cotton manufactures of the United States. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 305-307. Lunar iniluence. Ag. Ept. 1857, p. 550. The history, industry, and commerce of flax. Ag. Ept. 1831, pp. 21-83. Physiological and chemical properties — Hygiene — History, production, and commerce — Flax in Russia in Europe — Itshistory and progress in Kussia — Culture and preparation of flax in Eussia — Sorting, packing, and convey- ance to market of flax in Russia — Commerce of Russia in flax — Flax in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — History and progress of flax culture in Ireland — The culture and preparation of flax in Ireland — The Courtrai system of grovringflax — Processes of preparation of the flax plant in Ireland — Flax in Great Britain — Trade and commerce of the United Kingdom in the products of the flax plant. 36 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Browne, Orris A. Good roads. O. B. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 24-27. 1893. Brovrne, P. A. On sheep breeding. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 75-96. BroTvning, LeTsris, jr. [Iteport oil farm crops, etc., in Mrgiuia.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 420, 421. Bruce, James C. [Eeport oil farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. IS.JO, pp. 340 344. Bruner, Lawrence. Notes on locusts and on the Western cricket. 3d Ept. Knt.Ooiii., pp. 53-64. 1883. Eeport of observations in the Northwest on the Eocky IMouutaiu locust. Ent. Bui. No. 2, pp. 7-22. 1883. The Eocky Mountain locust in Wyoming, Montana, etc., in 1881. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 21-52. 1883. Notes from Nebraska. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 398-403. Observations on the Eocky Mountain locust during the summer of 1883. Ent. Bui. No. 4, pp. 51-62. 1884. Eeport on the abundance of the Eocky Mountain locust in 1885. Ag. Ept. 1885, pp. 303-307. Eeport on locusts in Texas during the spring of 1886. Ent. Bui. No. 13, pp. 9-19. 1887. Eeport on Nebraska insects. Ent. Bui. No. 13, pp. 33-37. 1887. Eeport on the season's observations in Nebraska [entomological]. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 164-170. Eeport on Nebraska insects. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 139-141. I'lum weevils, uodling moth, cabbage butterflies, army worm, willow saw- lly, Cottonwood leaf-beetle, box-elder plant louse, niaiib'-tree laterpillars, corn-root worm. Notes on the Eocky Mountain locust. 1. L., vol. 1, pp. 65-67. 1888. Cicindela limbatd. I. L., vol, 2, pp. 144,145. 1889. Eeport oil a local outbreak of grasshoppers in Idaho. I. L., vol. '!, pp. 135-141. 1890. Eeport on Nebraska insects. Ent. Bui. No. 22, pp. 95-106. 1890. False chinch bugs — Cutworms — Army worm — Green-linedmapU- worm— Blue- grass weevil — Corn-root worm ( Ouihi-olicci luiu/iconiis) — Insects detrimental to tlie growth of young trees on "tree claims" in Nebraska and other portions of the West — Locusts, or grasshoppers. Eeport on Nebraska insects. Ent. Bui. No. 23, pp. 9-lS. 1891. (iieen-striiied nia-iile winin [Jnisota rjioiciiiida) — Locusts, or grasshoppers — licet insects (list) — Remedies that can be used against beet insects. Notes on beet insects. 1. L., vol. 3, pp. 229, 230. ISDl. Phosphorescent inyriopods. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 319-321. 1891. Dcstiuctive ]o(!usts ol' North America, together with notes on the occurrences in 1891. I. L., vol. 4, ])p. 18-24. 1891. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 37 Bruner, Laivrence — Continued. Report ou insect depredatious in Nebraska in 1891. Ent. Bui. No. 26, lip. 9-12. 1892. Report on destructive locusts. Ent. Bui. No. 27, pp. Q-X',. 1892. Locust pest in Colorado— Locust pest in tlie Red River Valley of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitotia — Misratory luiniKts in Miunesota in 1891 — Locust pest in Idaho — Destructi ve Westein crickets — Locust injuries in other regions during the summer of 1891. The more destructive locusts of America north of Mexico. Ent. Bui. No. 28, pp. 40, illus. 1893. American locust (Schistocerca ameriama), large green bush locust {AcriiTmm shoshone), small green locust (^1. frontalis), long- winged forest locust (Dendrotettix longipinnis), differential locust (Melanoplus differentialix), robust locust (M. rohustim), two-striped locust (M. MHttatus) , detestable locust (M./u'diis), devastating locust (^^. decastator), narrow-winged locust (M. angustipennis), herbaceous locust (.1/, herhaceous), Rocky Mountain locust ( M. spretiis), lesser migratory locust (.V. atalnis), red-legged locust (ilf. /(TOHr-CMftcHm), lead-colored locust {M. pliimheus), Fezoiettir enigma, pellucid- winged locust (Camn»7ajjfn»cida), long-winged locust {Dissosteira longipennis), pale- winged locust {D. oMiterata) . Report upon insect injuries in Nebraska during the summer of 1892. Ent. Bui. No. 30, pp. 34-41. 1893. Destructive locusts, beet insects, chinch-bug notes, miscellaneous insects. Description of new species of Orthoptera from the Death Valley Expedition. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 266-268. 1893. A new species of Pezotettix. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 41, 42. 1894. Report on iniurious insects in Nebraska and adjoining districts. Ent. Bui. No. 32, pp. 9-21. 1894. Grasshopper report for 1895. Ent. Bui. No. 7, n. s., pp. 31-35. 1897. Grasshopper report for 1896. Ent. Bui. No. 7, u. s., pp. 36-39. 1897. Brunson, Alfred. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 188-191. Bryant, A. P., and Almah J. Frisby. The composition of different parts of the potato and the loss of nutrients during the process of boiling. O. E. S. Bui. No. 43, pp. 25-31, illus. 1897. Buchanan, R. On the culture of the grape. Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 614-617. Selecting and jireparing the ground — Planting — Pruning — Culture — Wine making — Fermentation— Statistics — Viue culture at Cincinnati. Buck, Norman. Improved Minnesota flour. Ag. Rpt. 1875, pp. 388-390. Buckisch, William. Bee culture. Ag. Ept. 1860, pp. 268-301, illus. Buckley, S. B., The grapes of North America. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 478-486. Buffum, David. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Rhode Island.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, jip. 169, 170. 38 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Buffum, David — Coiitinuctl. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Rhode Island.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 147, 148. Bugbee, E. L. Instructions to operators on tbe United States seacoast telegraph lines. \N\ B. unnum. rpt., pp. 24, illus. Bunnell, "W. W. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, ^ip. 420- 431. Bunzli, J. H. Combating- the potato blight. Jour. MycoL, vol. 6, pp. 78, 79. 1890. Burchard, Oscar. The object and methods of seed investigation and tbe establish- ment of seed-control stations. E. S. R., vol. 4, pp. 793-801, 882- 900, illus. 1893. Burgess, Ed-ward, and Charles Sedg-ro-ick Minot. On the anatomy of aletia. 4th Rpt. But. Com., pp. 45-58, illus. 1885. Burgyn, H. Improvement of worn-out lands by the use of peas and clover. Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 400-402. Burke, Edmund. Report on Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 84-238. Tabular e.stimate? by States of the crops for 18-17 and remarks thereon — Incidental discussion, with reference to agriculture, of state of the world abroad, the war, cniiniration from Europe, sale of pubilc lauds, purpose of aKricultural knowledge and improvement, agricultural joiuDals, agri- cultural societies and farmers' clubs — Rcniarks on the season — Wheat, bailc.v, oats, rye, buckwheat, corn, potatoes, potato rot, hay, hemp, flax, tobacco, cotton, rice, silk, sugar, and briefer paragraphs on manj"- other products. Report of the Commissioner of Patents. Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 3-17. Annual report to Hon. R. C. Winthrop, Speaker of the House of Repre-senta- tivcs, embodying a report on the distribution of seeds. Burn, A. Cultivation of cotton in India. Ag-. Rpt. 1845, pp. 760-702. Burney, -W. B. Report on phosphoric acid. Ch em. Bui. No. 28, pp. 153-160. 1890. Burnhani, Eliphaz. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 388-390. Burnson, Alfred. Well digging. Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 14-19. Burrill, T. J., and E. O. Shakespeare. Report on the United States board of inquiry concerning epidemic diseases among s-wine. (ith and 7th Ivpts. B. A. I., pp. 129-135. 1891. Burrough, Edvirard. State aid to road building in New Jersey. Road Inq. Bui. No. 9, pp. 20. 1894. [Address of welcome to National Road Conference, July 5, 1894.1 Road Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 6, 7. 1894. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 39 Burrough, Edward — Contiuued. [Address on road improvement.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 10-13. 1894. Bush, L. P. [Report of tlie American Pomological Society for Delaware.] Ag. Rpt. 1856, pp. 363-375. Bushnell, P. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., m Pennsylvania. I Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 455-461. Butler, Burr. [Report on farming operations.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 464-467." Buysson, H. du. Fumigation with bisulphide of carbon for the comijlete and rapid destruction of the insects which attack herbarium specimens, furs, woolens, etc. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 159-161. 1893. Byram, H. P. An essay on the culture and manufacture of silk. Ag. Rpfc. 1847, pp. 440-452. Propagation of tine mulberry — Feeding apartments — Fixtures — Description of the silkworm — Time of hatching^Rearing — Killing the crysalides — Succession of crops — Preservation of eggs — Diseases of the silkworm — Reeling — Manufacturi! of perforated cocoons. Caban, 'William. On bear grass. Ag. Rpt. 1847, p. 424. A report on comparison of bear grass with manila for making cordage for Cadby, Stephen. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 310, 311. Cailletet, L. Photographic apparatus for measuring the altitudes attained by balloons. ]\Io. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 443, 444. 1897. Caldwell, G. C. The experiment station as the educator of the farmer. Unnum. rpt., pp. 20-25, in "Proceedings." 1882. Report on the analysis of cattle ibods. Ohem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 79-90. 1890. Call, Robert R. [Report on the commerce of Newcastle, New Brunswick.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, p. 59. 1895. Callender, C. "W. Potato raising in Tennessee. Ag. Rpt. 1880, pp. 657-659. Calohan, W. S. Raising sheep and woolgrowing. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 119-124. Calvert, E. B. How the Weather Bureau disseminates forecasts and warnings. Rpt. Chief W. B. 1895-96, xxii, xxiii. Calvert, J. C, J. H. Kastle, and Paul Marvin. On the action of oxalic acid, silicates, and soil. Ohem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 53-58. 1894. 40 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUKE. Calvert, S., H. B. Gibson, and D. TV. May. Dietary studies at the University of Missouri in 1895, and data relating to bread and meat consumption in Missouri. O. E. S. Eul. No. 31, pp. 2(>. 1896. Cameron, Alice F. Fruit culture in Arizona. S. Rpt. JSTo. 928, pt. 3, pp. 463-460. 1890. Campbell, George. Woolgrowing. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 156-161. Campbell, George H. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in California.] 1851, pp. 476-478. Campbell, George 'W. The grape and its improvement l)y hybridizing, crossbreeding, and seedlings. Ag. Ept. 1802, pp. 209-220. Campbell, James. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Jersey.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 107-174. Campbell, Peter. [Eeport ou the commerce of Arichat, Nova Scotia.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 53, 54. 1895. Campbell Robert. Thermometrical observations at Olarksville, Georgia. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 643-645. Campbell, Samuel W. Condition of the live-stock industry of Wisconsin. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. L, pp. 321-348. 1891. Campbell, William L. [Eeport on the commerce of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 69-72. 1895. Livr. stock, cereals, dairy products, cauned goods, bacon, etc. Campbell-Hemp-worth, M. W. Aurora australis of April 20. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, p. 204. 1897. Cape, Joseph. Sheep breeding. Ag. Ept. 1801, pp. 128-130. Capron, Horace. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 1-15, illus. 'J'hdrouuli drainiug and deep culture the basis of imjirovement in agricul- ture — Steam plowinn — .Silk — Sugar — New libers— Grape culture and wine — Southern auriculture — 1 )(partraent operations — Finances. Condition of the Department. Ag. Ept. 1807, pp. 16, 17. PropagatiDggarden—Kxpcrimental farm— Statistical information— The Agri- cultural Museum— The laboratory of the Departmeut— Organization, etc. Letter relative to the manufacture of beet sugar. H. Misc. Doc. No. 84. 1868. Eeiiort of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1868, pp. 1-14. Agricultural education — Systematic agriculture— Southern .agriculture- Canadian reciprocity— International exchanges— Diseases of farm stock- Grapes and wine— Subtropical liuits— Cinchona planting— The Statistical Division— The Chemical Division— Entomology—The JIuseum— Experi- mental garden— Department grounds and arboretum— Cultivation of rural taste — Distribution of seeds — Financial. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 41 Capion, Horace — Cunl inuod. Ueet-root sugar. Mo. Rpt. ISdS, pp. 59-61. 'I'cxt of lottor to Hon. S. M. Ciilloin. lU'port iu response to House resolution of Dcccmlier 0, 1807, instruetinj;' tlie (.'omuiissioncr to rcjxirt on "tlie condition of tlxi J)<'Piirtment of Agricultuixi luid wlnit legislation is nrccssaiy to enable liim to so reorj^aiiize tlni Department as to |)la((^ it ni)oii a footing commensurate with tlie \ast interest committed to its clnu'i;e." 11. Kx. Doc. No. 91. pp. 11. 1S(;,S. lleport of the Commissioner of A.^riculture. A<;-. \i]>i. 18(i!), pp. Mental ciiltnre — Renewal ot ( !n.n.irlian reciprocity— 'I'ho wool indnntry — 'i'he cciiHiis of 1870 — SonthcrTi :if;ricnlturc — 'I'he wlu!iit ciilturc — lloldinf;- non- productive^ lands unjirolitiildc — Kaniie — Cinclion;i — Inter nut ion ill cx- cliMnn'cH — 'J'he library — Diseases ol' stock — The iinnnal re])(jrt — (Jlicniicjil Division — The Mnscnni — The Hot.inic;il collection — I'otanieal explora- tions — T'ho experbnental •^aiilen — Distribntion of seeds — The Department grounds — Insnilicieni'y of clerical compensation— l''inanclal. [Address before the Montgomery (Jounty (Maryland) Agricultural Society, September 14, ISTO. I Mo. i;i)t. 1870, pp. .•'.51-3,'5o. [Address before the Illinois State Agricultural Society, September 28, 181)0. 1 Mo. Ept. 1870, pp. 420-42(;. [Address before the Congress of the Cotton States, at Augusta, Georgia, October, 1S70.] Mo. Rpt. 1870, pp. 47;:-470. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Itpt. 1870, pp. .'')-l.^.. Indnstrial education — .Steam plowing — Silk cnltnrc — (Government planta- tions of cinihona ticcs— Ilcpartnient operations — The Stiitistical Divi- sion — Cattle diseases — I'hitomohif^y — The Agricull nial Mnseuni — Botiinioal collections — The Library — The llepartment gronnds — The new conserva- tory — DiBtribution of seeds— Financial. Agriculture in Japan. Ag. Jlpt. 187.'!, \>]). 3C4-.374. farmers, rice, wheat, ba.ihiy, (cotton, tobacco, sugar, hemp, llax, fruits. Carleton, Mark A. Observations on the native plants of Oklahoma Territory and adjacent districts. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 22()-2.'5i;. 1890- 1895. Improvement in wheat culture. Y. B. 189G, pp. 4S9-498, illus. General remarks — Methods of tillage — Tium of seeding — Scdoction of vaxle- ties — Vari(. ;!4-'J-;;4r>. Chamberlain, W. J. National and international crop reports. Unnum. rpt., i)p. 137-144, in "Proceedings.'' 1882. Chandler, A. J. Southern fever among cattle in California. 4th and rttli Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 450, 451. 1881). Chandler, J. N. Preservation of potatoes for seed. Ag. Itpt. 1854, ])p. 164, 105. Chandler, ■William E. [Address in favor of good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 15, 10. 1893. Chandler, William P. [Remarks on cotton in Tunis.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. .')(l2-3()4. Chapline, H. W. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mrginia.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, jip. 071-673. Chapman, S. P. Remarks on dairy and neat cattle. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 480-481. Chase, Franklin. [Remarks on cotton in Mexico.] Ag. Rpt. 185(i, pp. 300-302. Chase, "Warren. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Kjjt. 1852, pp. 333-335. Chauveau, A. B. Methods and instruments of precision for the study of atmosplieric electricity. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 509-583, illus. 1S95. Chauzit, B. Treatments for mildew in France in 1887. Bot. Bui. Xo. 5, p]). 75-85. 1888. Chenery, Winthrop W. Holstein cattle. Ag. Rpt. 1804, pp. 101-167, illns. Results of analysis of four samples of milk. "Texel" or " Mouton fiandrin" sheep. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 242-248, illus. Chesnut, V. K. Some common poisonous plants. Y. B. 1896, pp. 137-140, illns. General remarks — Poison ivy — The American water hemlock — The 3-2Gl. 1890-1895. Clark, N. T. Meteorological observations for 1851 at Ganandaigna, New York. Ag. Ept. 1851, p. 639. Clark, W. S. Massachusetts Agricultural College. Ag. Ri)t. 1868, pp. 54--.'),51, illus. History — Location— Buildings and endowment — Course of study and instruc- tion. Clarke, F. W. Table of atomic weights. Chem. Bui. No. 31, p. 216. 1891. Clarke, J. W. Gathering, ripeuiug, and keeping fruit. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 152- 157. The shrinkage of fruit — Influences of the soil on the keeping qualities of fruit— Well-grown or perfect fruit keeps best — Growth as distiiii;nished ti-oui ripening— Ett'ecta of ripeuing fruits on tlie tree — The nature ^of mel- lo wiug and ripening — Fruit ripened on the tree does not keep well —Sweat- ing impairs the quality of fruit— The coloring of fruit — Early gathering prolongs keejiing. Claiborne, J. F. H. Report of an experiment of nine varieties of garden peas. As. Ept. 1856, p. 314. Clapp, Henry W. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ag. Ejir. 18.">2, p. Claypole, E. W, Secondary results of pollination. Ag. Ept. 1887, ]>p. 318-321. Clayton, H. H. Cloud measurements at Blue Hill. Mo. W. E., \ol. 25, vn 13.VI61 illus. 1897. ' Clement, A. W. Pneumonia among horses iu A'irgiuia. 6th and 7tli Epts B A I pp. 381-382. 1891. Clemson, Thos. G. The manufa(!ture of sugar. Ag. Ept. 1819, ])p. 401-422. "Extiactof a, dispatch fro]u the ch.'ixgo d'atfaires of the Uuited States in Jielgium. — Aew method for tlie extraction of sugar from sno-ar caue aud beets, liy JIous. IMelseus. Eeport of agricuiltural a&airs of the Uuited States. A-- Ent 1860 ))p. 5-26. ^ J- • ) INDEX TO AUTHORS. 47 Clemson, Thos. G. — Continued. Fertilizers. Ag. Rpt. ISGO, pp. 3^-79. Potassium — Potash — Analyses of iiiioa — Sodiuui — Siliciuin — AUiminnm — Alumina — Oxide of iron and manganese — Table sliowinj; tbo, composition of the ashes of wheat, barley, oats, rye, maize, rii (i, millet, liuckwheat, beans, peas, lentils, vetches, hem]i, flax, turni))s, beets, mangel-wurzel, carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, potatoes, cabbage, grasses, tobacco, hops, vegetables, forest and fruit trees, and various marine and hind weeds — Asties — Ash analysis of live varieties of potato — Analyses of the ashes of peat from Rhode Islaud and JIassacliusetts— Table showing the ((imiiosi- tiou of certain foreign piHit ashes, analyses of anthracite and bituminous eoal — Sulphur — Dosing phosphoric acid. Cleveland, J. T. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in IMissouri.l Ag. Kpt. I.s."i2 pi>. 318- 320. Clift, Elisha. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Rpt. IS.")!', pp. 2S5, L'Sli. Clift, -William. Salt marshes. Ag. Rpt. 1861, i)p. 343-358. The mode of reclaiming them and Iheir valui — The embankments — The tide- gate — The drainage — Breaking up — The sowing of grass seed — Manage- ment. Clopper, F. C. [Report on farm crops, etc., in MarvlaiKl.l Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 128- 131. [Wheat raising in Maryland.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 2(39-274. Clopper, T. C. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maryland.] Ag. Rpt. 1.S48, pp. 469- 471. Cloud, N. B. Cotton culture in 1866. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 19()-]93. Clough, William. Sorghum, or Northern sugar cane. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 54-87, iHus. Varieties — Hybridization — Progress of the cane enterprise — Planting and cultivating — Maturity — Stripping — Topping — Chitting — Shocking and housing — Frosts and freezing — Machinery and apparatus — Cane mills — Horizontal cane mills — Horizontal mills for horse power — Veifcieal mills with sweep below — Steam and horse power compared — Eva]ioratiug — Steam evaporator — Steam-jacket evaporator — Steam-coil evaporator — P^ire evap ■ orators — Intermittent process — Continuous proress— Filtering juice — Defe- cation — Finishing point — Cooling — Kehning sirup. Production, of sugar from sorghum, or Northern sugar-cane Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 307-324. Cane sugar — Fruit sugar — Grape sugar — Conversion of cane sugar to glu- cose — Varieties of eaiie with reference to sugar — Soil and cultivation — Time of harvesting cane — Grinding — Tanks and vessels — Neutralizing agents — General remarks upon evaporating — Stiam evaporatois — I'ire evaporators — Clarifying sirup— Finishing point — (draining — Draining or purging. Clubb, Henry S. The Michigan fruit region. Mo. Rpt. 1870, pp. 37, 38. Cluss, Adolph. Report of the Architect. Ag. Rpt. 1868, pp. 15, 16. 48 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGEICULTURE. Clute, Jacob. [Address ou road improvement.! Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 14, 15. 1894. Cocki-ell, T. D. A. Insect pests in Colorado in 1889. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 145, 146. 1889. Some fungi of Ouster County, Colorado. Jour. Mycol,, vol. 5, pp. 84, 85. 1889. The West Indiau rufous scale {Asjndiotus artkulatus). I. L., vol. 4, pp. 380-381.'. Food plants — Habits and habitat — Remedies. <>i-th('.:i(( in.su/iiis as a garden pest. I. L., vol. 5, p. 89. 1892. Notes on idant fauuu'. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 117-121. 1892. The foodplants of some Jamaican Coccid;f. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 158-160. isic;. The food phiuts of some Jamaican Coccidte — II. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 245-247. 1893. The distribution of Coccidic. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 99-103. 1893. Note ou slip records [eutomological]. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 198-200. 1893. Ou a Lecanium infesting blackberrj^, considered identical with L. fitvhii. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 29-31. 1894. A maritime species of Coccida'. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 42, 43. 1894. Notes from New Mexico [entomological]. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 207-211. 1894. A new sawfly which is injurious to hollyhocks. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 251-253. 1894. On the natural conditions which affect the distribution and abun- dance of Coccidic. Ent. Bnl. No. 2, u. s., pp. 91-95. 1896. Notes and descriptions of the new Coccid;* collected in Mexico by Prof. 0. H. T. Townsend. Ent. Bui. No. 4, t. s., pp. 31-39. 1896. Some Ooccidir found by Mr. Alex. Craw in the course of his quar- antine work at San Francisco. Ent. Bui. No. 4, t. s., pp. 42-40, illus. 1896. Some new species (if Japanese Coccida-, with notes. Kut. Bui. No. 4, t. s., pp. 47-56, illus. 1896. An experience witli paris green. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., p. 25. 1897. San Jose scale and its nearest allies. A brief consideration of the character which distinguish these closel\- related iniurious scale insects. Ent. Bui. No. 6, t. s., pp. 31, illus. 1897. Cockrill, C. F. The live-stock interests of Tennessee. Misc. Spl. Ki)t No 2 pp. 225-i'L'9. 1883. Cockrill, Mark R. Woolgrowing. Ag. Bpt. 1848, pp. 627-635. Wool and woolgrowing. Ag. i;pt. 1850, pp. 253-257. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 49 Coe, A. B. Kites in Montana. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, p. 237. 1896. Coffin, Fred F. B. Keport on artesian wells. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 125-140. 1890. A special report of work in the artesian and underflow investiga- tion, and views of certain conditions existing in South Dakota. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222* pt. 4, pp. 53-61, map. 1892. Coffin, L. S. Paper on contagious diseases of domestic animals. Unnum. rnt., pp. 52-54. 1883. Coguiaux, Alfred. Eoseanthus, a new genus of Cucurbitacea-, from Acapulco, Mexico. Oont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 577, 578, illus. 1892-1896. Cohn, Fred. The Hessian fly in Silesia in 1869. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 39, 40, appx. iii. 1883. Translated by Dr. C. F. Gissler. Coit, H. H. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 361-363. Colburn, J. W. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Vermont.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 267- 370. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Vermont.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 86-88. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Vermont.] Ag. Ept. 1851, ])p. 154- 156. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Vermont.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 139- 141. Colby, George E. Eeport on fermented liquors. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 148-151. 1894. Eeport on fermented and distilled liqxiors. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 95-101. 1896. Colcord, Samuel. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Illinois.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 198-200. Cole, Frank N. The diurnal variation of barometric pressure. W. B. Bui. No. 0, pp. 32, illus. 1892. Coleman, Clarence. What our bad roads cost us. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 11, pp. 17-20. 1895. Coleman, Hawes H. Cultivation of the watermelon at the South. Ag. Ept. 1855, pp. 313-314. Collier, Peter. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1878, pp. 95-156. Sorglium sugar-gum or zuokersohleim — Analyses of cane, maize, and sorghum sugars — Ash analyses of sugar cane from Demerara and of sorghum (Early amijer) — Sugar heets — Peruvian sweet potatoes — Analysis of yam — Beet- root sirup — Sorghum sirup — Manna or fir sugar — Analyses of two sirups — Examinations for tannic acid — Analysis of oanaigre root — Examination of 21713— No. 4 4 50 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Collier, Peter — Continued. docks for tannin— The importance of carefully selected seed— Analyses of maize peas, and beans— Experiments in manufacture of tea— Oil from tea seed— Tea-seed hulls-Examination of sophisticatedtea— Tea and colfeesub- stitutes- Examination of leaves of ink berry {Ilex ff/aftj-a)- Examination of leaves of Turnera ajj/irodisiaca- Analysis of Florida moss (Tillandsia usne- oitJes)- Analysis of the reindeer moss (Cladonia fawi/i/enna) —Examination of "boneset" {Eupatorium perfoliatum)—^6tima,t\on of saponin— "Loco" or poison weed— Bombic acid— Covering of eggs of insects— Baking powders— Arseuical paper— Examination of American and foreign butters and oleo- margarine—Analysis of corncobs— Analysis of brewers' grains— Examina- tion of California tobacco— Pleuropneumonia— Analysis of milk of cow— Mineral-water analysis— Soil analyses— Analyses of marls— Analyses of leached wood and coal ashes— Bat guanos and cave earths— Slate-dust fertilizer — Commercial fertilizers — Silicious diatoms — The coal econo- mizer-Substitute for paris green— Analyses of lime— Analysis of coal from Shenandoah Valley— Analysis of hydraulic limestone— Analysis of wine received from Admiral Ammen— Proximate analyses of wheats, barley, maize, and corn — Methods of analysis. Report of the Chemist. Ag. lipt. 1879, pp. 35-127, illus. Experiments in the prodirction of sugar sorghums and maize— Sugar machin- ery of the Department of Agriculture — The permanganate process for the estimation of sugars in juices— Sugar beets— Analyses of marls, soils, clays, etc. — Soil from small mangrove island off the Florida coast — Unproductive soil- Peaty soil — Leaf mold — Commercial fertilizers— Superphosphates- Valuation of fertilizers— Butter and oleomargarine — Alcoholic liquors- Improved green coffee berries — An examination of "tuckahoe" — Effect on cane sugar of cooking witli fruit — Examination of lignite — Analysis of rock salt — Analysis of salt from evaporation of lake water — Ores and min- erals — Plants, medical and poisonous — Botanical description of Sophora • serccia — Preliminary report on the herb of Asiraguhis moUissimus and the herb of Oxytropis lamlerti — Examination of Malvastrnm ooccineum — The im- portance of carefully selected seed — Grains — Analyses of immature sweet corn and cobs — Analysis of Zamia intigrifolia ("Coontie") — An apparatus Ciir continuous percolation — Analysis of sword beau {Canavalia f/ladiaia, var. ensiformis — Report on grasses and forage pliints — The calculation of fodder values— Comparison of American and German grasses — Digestibility of the constituents of grasses. Eepoit of the Chemist. Ag. Rpt. 1880, pp. 37-183, illus. ' Sorghum — Synoptical table of the varieties of sorghum cultivated at the Department of Agriculture during the summer of 1880 — The analytical processes for the examination of the canes — Analyses of juices from sor- ghum — Analyses of juices from cornstalks — Averages of each stage of each variety — Explanation of graphical plates — Explanation of specific gravity tabli — Comparison of different hydrometers — Effects of fertilizers on suiTose, glucose, and solids in sorghum juices — Effects of fertilizers on the ash of sorghum juices — Composition of ash of canes and juices of sorghum — Temperature and rainfall for the season — Comparative value during the woriiing period of sorghum and cornstalks — Analyses of sirups and sugars received from abroad — Utilization of waste products — Analyses of corn smut {Vstilago maidis) — Examination of the root of Berheris aqui/oliiim, var. repens—' ' Oregon grape root" — Examination of native quinine— Esti- mation of tannin, Hubbell's Laniokin farm stock powder, and Haas's hog cholera remedy — Analysis of Pacific magic polish— Concentrated cattle food— Minerals, marls, and fertilizers— Analyses of soils, of mineral and potable waters— \\'cll waters — Analyses of single specimens of grasses from various localities— How the nitrogen is combined in the plant— Analyses of distillery waste, of glucose waste, and of rice bran — The composition and quality of certain American wines— List of wines analyzed. Eeport of aualytical and other work done on sorghum and corn- stalks. Spl. Ept. No. 33, pp. 101, illus. 1881. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 279-576, illus. Report of analytical and other work done on sorghum and cornstalks by the Chemical Division in 1881-82— Explanation of the stages of growth 'or of development as used in this report— Analyses of each ^'ariety of sorghum and maize : Early Amber, Early G olden, AV'hite Liberian, Black top, African, INDEX TO AUTHORS. 51 Collier, Peter — Continued. White Mammotb, Oomseoaua, regular soryho, Link's hybrid, su.i;ar cane, Goose necli, Bear tail, lowaredtop, new variety, Early oruugo, oranffc cane, Neeazana, Wolf tall, Graytop, Jlastodon, Honduras, sugar oaue, A\'hite iui- phee, Solcus saccharalus, R. sorghum, H. cennus, honey cane, Egy[itian suiju.r corn, Lindsay's horse tooth, Blount's prolific, broad \Yhite flat dent, C'b(.'stor County mannnoth, Eighteen-rowed yellow dent — Grapliical charts — Com- parison of sugar cane with sorghum — Temperature and rainfall, 1K81 — Effect of heavy rainfall after long drought — Eft'ect of frost upon sorgliuni — A va ila- bl(^ sugar — Danger of mixing immature with mature cane in working — Dan- ger from suckers — Method of analysis — The analytical processes for the ex- amination of the canes — Polarization of juices and sirups — Period of \vorl<- ing the sorghums — Experiments with the small mill — Kxxieiiencc of Dr. C. A. Goessmann with sorghum cut souie time before working — Coniparati\e results, suckered and unsuckered sorghums — Inversion of sugar in cut canes — Effect on juices of standing after defecation — Effect of adding water to juice during defecation — Experiments in defecation — Speeilie-gravity tables of juices of sorghuui and maize — Relative lengths and weights of the different varieties of sorghum — Composition of sorghum seed — Loss of sugar in manufacture — Analysis of juice at different stages — Available sugar in juice of nuiize — The work of the large sugar mill — Results from analyses of thirty-five varieties of sorghum in 1881, worked at large mill — The causes of failure in sugar making from sorghum — Character and com- position of sorghum juice — Chemical changes in sugar making — .Sorghum juice — The acidity of corn and sorghum juice — Importance of a good mill — Loss of sugar in the bagasse — Action of lime upon the glucose and sucrose in juices during evaporation — Effects of lime during evaporation of j uices — Bibliography of sorghum — General index to the sorghum and maize sugar reports of 1878, 1879, 1880, and 1881 — Examination of methods for the deter- miuation of phosphoric acid in its various forms in fertilizers — "Glucose" sugar — Se.-i weeds — He rock weed (Ascophyllum KOcZosiim)— Proximate anal- ysis of Fiiciis nesiculosus and Ascophijllum nodosum, mixed— .Soils— Peats — Proximate analysis of Zi/f/adcmis paxicii'latiis — Ungnadia npi'ciosa — Gra.sses, feed, fodder, vegetables, etc. — Analysis of feed stuffs— Improved yellow- eyed beans and pods — Analyses of vegetables — Wheat — Corn and sorghum as fodder plants — Ensilage. luvestigation of sorghum as a sugar-producing plant; season of 18S2. Unnum rpt. pp., 68, charts. 1883. Collier, Peter, and George Vasey. lieport of the Botanist and Chemist on grasses and forage plants. Ag. Ept. 1878, pp. 157-194, illus. For synopsis, see George Vasey. Collins, V. D. The agriculture of Morocco. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 499-508. Letter from China. Mo. Ept. 1865, pp. 11-13. [Address on road improvement.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 35, 30. 1894. Colman, Norman J. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1885. pp. 5-31. [Address before the Convention of delegates from Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations, held atJDepartment of Agri- culture, July 8 and 9, 1885.] Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 9, pp. 5-15. 1885. Objects of the endowments — Acquiring agricultural knowledge — Teaching practical forestry — An arboretum on college farms — Hedges or live fences — Climatic influences on plants — Rotation of crops — Experiments with the cotton plant— Improved varieties by hybridization— Diseases of plants — Knowledge needed by the agriculturist — Experimental farm work — Greater diversity of crops — Textile fibers imported — Fruits and plants from Russia— Signal service in agricultural colleges. 52 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Colman, Normaii J.— Coutiimed. [Address before the Conventioa of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations.] Unnum. rpt., pp. 17. 1885. [Address before the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, held at the Department of Agriculture, September 1 and '1, 1.SS5.J Chem. Bui. No. 7, pp. 21-23. 1885. The American beef supply. Unnum. rpt., pp. 3-11. 1885. Address Ijef'ore the National Stockmen, held at Chicago, Illinois, November 17 and 18, 1885. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Kpt. 1886, pp. 7-45. Letter transmitting a statement of the expenditures for the Depart- ment of Agriculture for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1885. H. Misc. Doc. No. 154, pp. 43. 1886. Letter transmitting, in response to a resolution of the House, a statement showing the amount expended for the Chemical Divi- sion in laboratory from the appropriation for the present fiscal year, and the balance unexpended. H. Misc. Doc. No. 240, pp. 4. 1886. Letter transmitting certain papers in response to a resolution of the House calling for a copy of Department circular of June 6, 1882; a copy of the award of the committee appointed to carry the provisions of the circular into effect; copies of all corre- spondence with the Delaware Beet Sugar Company on the sub- ject; and a statement of the awards paid and to whom. H. Misc. Doc. No. 284, pp. 6. 1886. Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 7-47. [Address before the National Cattle Growers' Convention, held at Kansas City, ^lissouri, October 31 and November 1 and 2, 1887.] Unnum. rpt., pp. 3-6. 1887. Letter in response to a Senate resolution of December 7, 1887, relative to employees obtaining iiatents for the process of sugar making. S. Ex. Doc, No. 24, pp. 5. 1887. Eules and regulations of the U. S. Department of A^^riculture for the suppression and extirpation of contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases among domestic animals of the United States. Unnum. rpt., pp. 4. 1SS7. Dressed meat traffic. 3d Itpt. B. A. I., pp. 277-282. 1887. Letter in response to Senate resolution of January 30, 1888, trans- mitting the report of Professor Swenson. Unnum. rpt., pp. 11. 1888. Letter transmitting a statement (if expenditures in the Department for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1887. H. Misc. Doe No 122, • pp. 81. 1888. Report in response to inquiries of the select committee of the United States Senate, appointed to inquire into and examine the methods of business of the Executive Departments. Uunuui. rpt., pp. 100. 1888. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 63 Colman, Norman J. — Continued. Eeportof the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1888, pp. 7-.')l. Increasing tlie durabiJity of timber, l^'or. Circ. JSTo. 4, pp. 4. [No date.] Colvin, A. V. [Remarks on cotton in British Guiana.] Ag. Rpt. 18.56, p]). 281, Colvin, Richard. The Italian honeybee; or the culture and Italianization of the nativ c or black honeybee. Ag. Rpt. 1863, pp. 530-546. Description of the Italian bee — The queen — The drones — Tlie worker — Breed- ing— 'Italianizing an apiary — Rearing queens — ^Introducing i[ueen8 — Profits and importance of bee culture. Comes, O., and Mr. Deperais. First result obtained from the use of chloride of aluminum and and proposal of new remedies against the peronospora of the vine. Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 94-96. 1890. Comstock, E. Products of the dairy. Ag. Rpt. 1845, pp. 995-999. Comstock, J. H. Report upon cotton insects, prepared under the direction of the Commissioner of Agriculture in pursuance of an act of Congress approved June 19, 1878. Cot. Insects, pp. 511, illus. 1879. Report of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1879, pp. 185-347, illus. The army-Tvorm (HeliopMla (Leucania) unipiincta) — How to destroy the pest — The destructive leaf hopper {Cicadula exiliosa) — The clover seed midge {Ceoldomyia legumenicola) — Parasites on the clover-seed midge — The clover- leaf midge ( Gecidomyia trifoUi) — The clover-stem borer ( Languria mo:ardi) — The clover oscinis (Oscinis irifotii) — The mallow oscinis {Oscinis malvie) — Insects injurious to orange trees— ;The cotton ^tainer on orange (Dijsdercus snturdlus) — The oraoge-leaf nothris (Nothrix citrifoliella) — The orange case-beariug tineid {Coleoteclinites citrieUa) — Blastoiasis citncoleUa — The orange-leaf notcher (Artipus floridanus) — White ants, or "wood lice" {Termen flavipes) — Two new parasites on orange insects — The palmetto-leaf miner (Laverna sabaleUa) — The resplendent shield bearer (Aspidisca spleiidoriferella) — The grapevine flea-beetle {Gi-aptodera chah/hea) — Aspara- gus beetle {Crioceris asparagi) — Remedies — The melon-worm (Phakelliira kyaliiiitalis — The Japan lilyaphis {Siphonophora lilii) — The hawthorn tingis (Cori/thncaarctiata) — The locust saw iiy(A'i5ma. A Cecidomyiid that lives on poison oak. I. L., vol. 7, p. ;i IS. 1895. Two dipterous leaf miuers on £>arden A^enetables. 1. Ij., vol. 7, pp. 381-384, illus. 1895. Two dipterous insects injurious to cultivated flowers. I. L., \ol. 7, pp. 399-402, illus. 1895. A new wheat pest {Sciara trifiee). I. L., vol. 7, pp. 4()o-4()S, illus. 1895. Revision of the Tachinidie of America north of iAIexico, a family of parasitic two-winged insects. Ent. Bui. No. 7, t. s., pp. 154. 1897. The walnut spanworm {Boarmia p]iimo. 1892-1896. Coville, F. V. Noxious weeds. Ag. Rpt. 1889, pp. 382-387, illus. Order Criicifcvip — Cliailock {Brassica xiiiapialrnm) — Order Compositap— I'itcUforliS ( lUdeitx I roitdosa)— Mali thistle (Chich.v lanceolatus) — .'^ow thistle {Soiicjiiis oIci-iifeiiH} — .Mayweed {Anfhemis cotiiJa) — Order Convolvulace* — Hed^e biiidwood {Convoh-nliis aipium) — Order Solance:e — JiniBon weed (iJiiliirn «l)-iimuiiiiiiii ) — Order Polygouacea — Yellow dock (Uumex oispufi)— Bitter dock (Himie.r obtmifolius) — Order Aiuarantacefe — Thorny amarauth (Amdrunliis spinosiis). Noxious w(3eds. Ag. Rpt. 1890, pp. 388-391. eirdcrCompcisitie — Horseweed {Ambrosia //'i/iV/d)— Orange hawkweed (Hiera- ciiim, (iiirn II I iavii III)— Order Scropliulariac'eiv — Toad flax (Linaria caiiadrii- si.i) — Order CoiiV(dviilaceic— Cldver dodder {Cusciila frifolii) — Order Plan- taninea — Englisli jdautain {Plantacjo Unceii}aia)—Or:A&c (iraminea — 13nr grass (Ceiiclinis lribidoidi'S]—^6v/ iodder grass— Order Gramineie— Pearl millet, eat-tail mill.'t, Egyptian millet (peiiiiiseliiin ti/phoideum)— Order Graminca — Tefl' (Erai/i-ostis abyssinica). Report of the I'.otanist. Ag. Rpt. 1893, pp. 235-244. Publications prior f.o March s, 1893— Organization of the Division— The her- baruira— Need of more eoiiimodious qnarters— Forage experiments at Gar- den (_'ity, Kans.as- (rrasscs for the South— Ginseng culture- Medicinal plants— Russian thistle— Pure seed— Publications of the year— Recom- mendations. Botany (if the Deatli Valley I'ixpedition. Oont. Nat. Herb., vol. 4, pp. ;■.(;:■., illus. 1893. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 59 Coville, P. v.— Continued. Eeport of the Botanist. Ag. Kpfc. 1894, pp. l('>l-ic>(i. Work of the year — The herbarium— Forage plants — Seeds — Weeds — The Russian thistle — Field work — Correspondence — I'lililications — Poisonous and medicinal plants — New forage plants— Seed investigations. Report of the Chief of the Division of Botany. Ag. ll|)t. 1 SUf), pp. 159-164. Work of the year — Herbarium — Weeds— Pnre seed — Poisonous plants — Grasses and forage plants — Field work — Editorial work — List ol' publira- tions — Correspondence — -Food plants — Correlation of vegetaliou witli soils — Botanical artist. Some additions to our vegetable dietary. V. B. l.S!J5, pp. '20~>-2U:, illus. Swiss chard — Charlock — Chicory — Winter cress — Dock — Dandelion — Kiile — Marsh marigold — Mercury — Black mustard — Orach — Pokewei'd — Purs- lane — Winter purslane — Spinach — New Zealand spinach. Crimson clover hair balls. Bot. Giro. No. 8, pp. 1, illus. 1896. Botany of Yakutat Bay, Alaska. Botanical report. Gout. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 334-35.3. 1892-1896. Grepis occidentalis and its allies. Gont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 559-565, illus. 1892-1896. Notes on the plants used by the Klamath Indians of Oregon. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 5, pp. 87-108. 1897. Observations on recent cases of mushroom poisoning in tlie Dis- trict of Columbia. Bot. Circ. No. 13, pp. 24, illus. 1898. Eeport of the Botanist. Ag. Rpt. 1896, pp. 95-102. Work of the year — National herbarium — Weed investigations — Seed labora- tory — Poisonous plants — Plant resources — Publications — Miscollaneoiis work — Needs of the Division. Report of the Botanist. Ag. Rpt. 1897, pp. 167-172. Field experiments witli seeds — Investigation of new crops — National her- barium — Economic herbarium — Natural resources — Weeds — Poisonous plants — Testing seeds distributed by the Department — Seed investigation — Support of the pure-seed movement — American medicinal flora — Publicii- tions — Correspondence — Needs for tlie ensuing year. Cowgill, B. B. Report on experiments with sorghum. Ag- Rpt. 1887, pp. 22.';-242. The sorghum sugar industry in Kansas. Chem. Bui. No. 17, pp. 18-60. 1888, CoTvles, William L. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Connecticut.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 338-340. Cox, James L. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 399-401 . Cox, John C. [Notes on agricultural conditions in Illinois.] Ag. Rpt. lS."i(), pp. 241-246. Craig, John A. Sheep feeding. F. B. No. 49, pp. 24. 1897. Craig, J. B. Pleuro-pneumonia. Ag. Rpt. 1860, pp. 252-267. 60 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Cragin, F. "W. Eemarks on cotton in Dutch Guiana. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 292-294. Crampton, C A. Composition of American beers, wines, and ciders, and the sub- stances used in their adulteration. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 183-21.3. Fermented alcoholic beTOrages, malt liquors, wine, and cider. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 3, pp. 261-399. 1887. Eecord of experiments at Des Lignes Sugar Experiment Station, Baldwin, Louisiana, during the season of 1888. Chem. Bui. 1^0. 22, pp. 36. 1889. Bakiug powders. Chem. Bui. Xo. 13, pt. 5, pp. 557-627. 1889. Character and constitution of baking powders. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 103-181. Aeration of bread — Chemical aerating agents — Consumption of baking po\y- ders — Recent investigations — Adulteration — Classification of baking pow- ders — Tartrate powders — Phosphate powders — Alum powders — Powder containing more than one acid ingredient — Alum ami phosphate powders— The "alum question'' — General summary of the conclusions reached — Comparison of the dift'erent classes of powders in respect to their relative aerating strengtli and the amount of residue left by each — (Jarbonate of ammonia — Filling — "Domestic baking pow'^ders" — Regulation of thes:ile of liaking powders. Eeport on fermented liquors. Chem. Bui. 'So. 35, pp. 171-184. ISOl!. Eeport on fermented liquors. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 143-147. 1803. Craw, Alexander. A list of scale insects found upon plants entering the port of San Francisco. Ent. Bui. Xo. 4, t. s., pp. 40, 41. 1896. Cra'wford, E. [Iv'eport on farm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 85-,S7. Cravyford, J. [Eeport onfarm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 323-3l*5. Creamer, H. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 211, 212. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1S52, pp. 262, 2(i3. Crispell, Peter, jr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 193, 194. Critchett, O. A. Abstract iif the laws of the .several States and Territories on irri- gation and water rights. Irrig. Bui. No. 1, pp. 180. 1893. Crocker, J. L, [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 199-203. I s i , If Crosby, J. Schuyler. Borax as a preservative of butter. Ag. Ept. 1878, pp. 576-57S. Crosby, T. R. Structure and diseases of the horse's foot. Aa-. Ept. 1870, pp. 357-375, iilus. " INDEX TO AUTHORS. 61 Crozier, A. A. Immediate influence of cross fertilization upon the fruit. Ag. Kpt. 1887, pp. 312-318. On the effects of certain fungicides upon the vitality of seeds. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 8-11. 1890. Crump, M. H. [Good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 45-17. IS',);',. [Address on road improvement.] Eoad Inq. I5ul. No, 10, pp. 32-35. 1894. Kentucky highways : History of the old and new systems, lload Inq. Bui. No. 13, pp. 24. 1895. Crux, Thomas. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ri)t. IS.jI, pp. 274, 275. Cull, Edward L. The beet sugar industry. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 441, 442. Culver, Garry E. [Eeport of field geologist for North and South Datota on proper location of artesian wells for irrigation.] S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 55-63, illus. 1890. On the underflow and sheet waters, irrigable lands, and geological structure of the Dakota basin. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 3. pp. 195-209, map. 1892. . Curry, Thomas. [Eeport on the commerce of Sethbridge, Alberta.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, p. 67. 1895. Curtice, Cooper. Tapeworm disease of sheep of the Western plains. 4th and 5th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 167-184, illus. 1889. Outbreaks of Southern cattle fever in Maryland. 4th and 5th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 429-442. 1889. The animal parasites of sheep. Unnum. rpt., pp. 222, illus. 1890. The ]a,rvsd of ffypoderma hovis. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 207, 208. 1890. The detection of tuberculosis in cattle. 12th and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 283-295, illus. 1897. Curtis, Edward, and J. S. Billings. Eeport of results of examinations of fluids of diseased cattle with reference to presence of cryptogamic growths. Dis. Cattle, pp. 174-190, illus. 1869. Report of results of examinations of fluids of diseased cattle with reference to presence of cryptogamic growths. Dis. Oactle, pp. 156-170, illus. 1871. Curtis, F. D. An address on swine. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, pp. 148-155. ISS.i. Curtis, George E. • Analysis of the causes of rainfall with special relation to surface conditions. For. BuJ. No. 7, pp. 187-191. 1893. Winds injurious to vegetation and crops. W. B. Bui. No. 11, pt. 2, pp. 435-444. 1895. 62 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Curtis, H. E., M. A. Scovell, and A. M. Peter. On some sources of error ia the determiaation of potash fertilizers. Ohem. Bui. ¥0. 49. pp. 42-45. 1897. Curtis, Thomas D. About a butter standard. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, pp. 14-!-146. 1S83. Curtiss, D. S. Water for destitute regions. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 230-2.i6. Effects of pure soft water — Distributiou of blessings — Prnols by tho rain ganjic— Koofs and eisterus — Cost of cisterns versus wells — Cliolera and summer complaints — Suffering on the prairies — Safety against loss by lire. Steam cultivation. Ag. Ept. 18ii7, pp. 263-278. .Steam culture in Europe — Later'tcsts of steam culture — .^ti-am tillage in France — Steam plowiug in the United .states. Statistics of corn growing, .^lo. Ept. 1875, pp. 234-236. Curtiss, George G. Treatment of bitter rot of the apple. Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 38-41. 1890. Cushiiig, Caleb. Agriculture of Spain. Ag. Ept. 1876, pp. 287, 288. Cutter, "W. P. Eeport of the Librarian. Ag. Ept. 1894, p. 203. A. pioneer in agricultural science. Y. B. 1895, pp. 49.3-502, iilus. Agriculture in colonial Virginia — Characteristic conditions and influences- Edmund Uuffiu — Efforts to increase the fertility of the soil — Experiments in the use of marl— How marl iucrea.ses fertility of soil — p'armers' regis- ter — Public services of ]Mr. liuffiin. Dabney, Charles W,, jr. The scientific work of the Department of Agriculture. O. E. S. Bnl. No. 24, pp. 63-67. 1895. Vivisection in the District of Columbia. Oirc. Xo. 2, Secretary's OfQce,.pp. 8. 1896. Progress of Southern agriculture. Oirc. No. 3, Secretary's Office, pp. 12. 1896. The civil service in the Department of Agriculture. Oirc No. 5, Secretary's Ofllice, pp. 4. 1896. Oivil service in the Department of Agriculture. O. E. S Circ. No. 33, pp. 10. 1897. Dabney, John C, and Gilbert H. Hicks. The superior value of large heavy seed. Y. B. 1896, i)p. 3()5-;<22, illus. Introduction— I^rineiples governing seed selection— Methods of selecting seed— Desu-abihty of knowing the origin of seed— Jlunuer of couduetiu" 8eed-8cleetiou experiments— Experiments with soja beans of different weight— Experiment with peas— Experiment with beans of diff'ereut weight— Root development of plants from heavy and light seed— Rela- tion ot heavy seed to the early stages of plant growth. The vitality of seed treated with carbon bisulphide. Bot Oirc. No. 11. up. 5. 1897. Dale, E. C. Annual statement of the United States Mint. Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 63 Dall, Wimam H. Eeport upon the agricultural resources of Alaska. A'^. lint. 18(>8, pp. 172-189, illus. The Yukon territory — Aleutian district— The Sitku.u district — Oonnr;il sinn- mary — Useful indigenous Alaskan plants. The food fishes of Alaska. Ag. Ept. 1870, i)p. .■;7."i-3'.l-!, illus. Dallas, W. L. The prediction of droughts in India. W. B. Bui. ISTo. 11, pt. 1, pp. 13-18. 1894. Climatology of southern and western Asia. W. 15. IJul. ISlo. 11, pt. 3, pp. 672-686, charts. 1896. A preliminary discussion of certain cycli(;al changes in India. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 532-538, illus. 1897. Daly, Charles N. [Eeport on the commerce of Guelph, Canada. | For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 32-34. 1895. Dana, William D. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. l!i)t. 1851, pp. 131-134. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Jtpt. 1852, pp. 131-132. Dancy, F. B. On the determination of available phosphoric acid in fertilizers containing cotton-seed meal. Ohem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 161-166. 1890. Darlington, William. Weeds of American agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 509-5r.t. Daugherty, J. S. [Address before good-roads convention of Texas.) Road Inq. Bui. No. 15, pp. 3-6. 1895. Davie?, David C. [Eeport on the commerce of Swansea, Wales.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 85, 86. 1895. Live stock, cheese, fruit, apples, etc. Davis, G. C. Notes on a few borers. I. L,, vol. 4, x^p. 64-67. 1891. Special economic insects of the season. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 198-201. 1894. Mealy bugs and their allies. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 168-175. 1894. Davis, James B. Introduction of the Asiatic buffalo, the Brahmin ox, and the Cash- mere, Scindle, and Malta goats into South Carolina. Ag. Ept. 1853, pp. 20-22. Davis, John. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., iu Illinois.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 448, 449. Davis, John H. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., iu South Carolina.] Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 385, 386. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in South Carolina.] Ag. Ept. 1848, p. 497. 64 U. S. DEPAETJIENT OF AGRICULTURE. Davis, John H. — Continued. [Eeport on farn^ crops, etc., iu South Caroliua.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 400-402. Davis, Mrs. Laviiiia K. Female life in the open air. Ag. Rpt. 18CG, pp. 430-440. Da'wson, Charles F., and Theobald Smith. Injuries to cattle from swallowing pointed objects. 10th and 11th Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 78-81. 1896. Dawson, Charles P., and Veranus A. Moore. Tuberculosis in swine: The»nature.of the disease, with a report of three cases, llith and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 207-218, illus. 1807. Day, John M. Public ownership and control of the water the only safetv for the irrigator. S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 393-399. 1890. Deakin, Alfred. An Australian report on American irrigation. Unuum. rpt.,pp. 197-222. 1887. Transmitted Ijy the Commissioner of An'riculture in response to Senate resolution of August 4, 1886. Dean, Albert. Regulating the transportation of •Southern cattle. Cth and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 399-400. 1891 . Condition of cattle in the Southwest. 8th and 9th Epts. B. A. I., p. 377. 1893. Dean, Seneca. Report of Superintendent of Seed Division. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 125, 126. Deaver, Henry J. Sweet potatoes: Cultivation and management. Ag. Rjit. 18.55. pp. 222, 223. De Bow, J. D. B. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Louisiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 510-517. i ^ i Decker, Horace M. On the mechanics of the kite. Mo. W. K., vol. 25, pp. 349, 350. 1897. Decroix, E. Horse typhoid fever, or gastroinfiammatory epizootic. Mo. Rpt. 1873, pp. 180-183. DeHart, D. E. [Address on road improvement.! Road Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 15-17. 1894. Deherain. P. P. Nitrification iu arable soil. E. S. .E., vol. 6, pp. 353-366, 491-504. 1894. ' The efficacy of nitrates— Assimilation of ammonia— Transformation of the iiitroneu of humus into amuumia,— Fxperinients at Cocoannt flrove (Biscayne Bay) — limit of sisal hemp cultivation — Work at the experimental fac- tory — Kegarding cultivation — The niadiiue question — False sisal hemp — The pineapple fiber — Bowstring hemp — New Zealand hemp. The rainie machine trials at New Orleans. Ept. Stat. 1892, pp. 347-354. Flax culture for fiber. Fiber llpt. No. 1, pp. 9-39. 1892. Eamie culture in the South. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 164-166. 180;!. Sisal hem]) investigations. Fiber Ept. No. 5, pp. 11-27, illus. 1893. False sisal hemp {Ai/avf deripiens). Fiber Ept. No. 5, pp. 28-33, illus. 1893. Other fiber-producing agaves. Fiber Itpt. No. 5. pp. 3 1-43, illus. 1893. Pineapple fiber (Anana.ssa saiiiyt). Fiber Ept. No. 5 pp. 44-51. 1893. Bowstring hemp. Fiber Rpt. No. 5, pp. 52-61, illns. 1893. New Zealand flax {Phormivm fcna.r). Fiber Ept. No. 5, pp. 62-69, illus. 1893. Bear grass, or yucca fiber {Yiicni filniiientosa). Fiber Ept. No. 5, pp. 70-73, illus. 1893. Eeport of the special agent in charge of fiber investigations. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 567-584. Introductoi-y— The fiber exhibit of tlie Department at Cliiengo— The pro- ■ ductiou ol' jute— Progress in the ramie industry — Machines for decorticat- ing ramiefor fiber trials— The ])rocess of degummiug ramie— Character of green ramie— Ramie iiianiifactures- Ramie culture in the United States- Cultural experiments— Flax culture for fiber— Flax macliines— Flax cul- tural experiments— The growth of flax for export— Pineapple fiber- Machines for extracting the fiber— Palmetto fiber industries— Uses of palmetto leaf, stems, roots, etc. — The indigenous bast fibers. A report on the uncultivated bast fibers of the United States, including the history of previous experiments with the plants or fibers, and brief statements jclating to the allied species that are produced conimercially in the Old World. Fiber Ept. No. 6, pp. 54, illus. 1894. Facts concerning ramie. Y. B. 1894, pp. 443-460, illus. Histciry and description- Tlie industrv in America— Comparison of ramie and )1ax— Jlethoils of decortication— Climate, soil, and cultnr. — ll.arvest- mg the crop— Yield of ramie— Extracting the fiber— After-processes and nianutneture. Eeport of the Oflico of h'ibor Investigations. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. it.' /, J..'0. INDEX TO AUTHOKS. 71 Dodge, Charles Richards— Continued. A report on the cultivation of ramie in the United States, with statements concerning the practice in foreign countries, cost of cultivation, and perceutages of yield, the machine question, and preparation of the fiber for manufacture. Fiber lint. No. 7, pp. 63,illus. 1895. Flax for seed and fiber. F. B. No. 27, pp. 16. 1895. Hemp culture. Y. B. 1895, pp. 21.5-222. Eeport of the Office of Fiber Investii;a,tions. Aix. Rrit. 1895. pp. 187, 188. ■ A report on the culture of hemp and jute in the United States, with statements concerning tlie practice in foreign countries, the preparation of the fiber for market, and remarks on the machine question. Fiber Kpt. No. 8, pp. 4.3, illus. 1896. Eeport of the Office of Fiber Investigations. Ag. Ept. 1896, pp. 27, 28. Eeport of the Special Agent of the Office of Fiber Investigations. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 21-24. A descriptive catalogue of the useful fiber plants of the world, including the structural and economic classifications of fibers. Fiber Ept. No. 9, pp. 361, illus. 1897. Dodge, Harvey. Farming in Worcester, Massachusetts. Ag. Ept. 18.50, pp. 268-277. Agricultural education. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 19-30. Dodge, J. A. Condition of the poultry and egi;- industry. 8th and 9th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 305-3;54. 1893. Dodge, J. E. Eeport on fattening of pigs. Ag. Ept. 1850, p. 191. Dodge, J. R. West Virginia. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 42-87. Location — Population — Education .ind progress — State of improvement — Forest lands — Climate — Altitude — Temperature — Eaiufall — Salubrity- Surface and soil — Table of farm- lands and farm stock lu the valley coun- ties in 1860 — Table of farm products — The mountains — The "panhandle" — The river counties — The Kanawba Valley— Southern counties — Tbo central counties — Statistics of production — Statement of the number and value of different kinds of live stock — Statement exhibiting the (juaiitity and value of some of the principal items of farm produce — Minerals — Mineral springs — Travertine — Limestone — Salt — Iron — Coal — Internal improve- ments — Eoads — Improvement of rivers — Railroads — Political organization. Maize paper and maize cloth. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 436-438. Birds and bird laws. Ag. Ept. 1864, pp. 4.">l-446. Uses of birds — A balance in animal production necessary — Their utility as insect destroyers — False charges refuted — How to protect the birds — Digest of bird and game laws. Consular correspondence. Ag. Ept. 1864, pp. 487-504. 6asp(5 Basin, Canada east — Sonora — Pita fiber — Dye and cabinet -woods of Honduras — Coffee in Nicaragua — Cotton and other Brazilian products- Cotton in Panama — Cotton in Peru — Valley of the Iluanoabamba — Cotton and sugar of Pernambuco — The yucca — Lobos islands guano — Agriculture of Sweden— Exports of Denmark in 1862— Decrease of production in Ire- land — Agricultural exports of Ifnssia — Statements of exports from Russia during five years, from 1857 to 1862, inclusive — Forage plants in Prussia — 72 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Dodge, J. R. — CoDtinued. Tobacco in Italy— Wine crop of France— The wheat crop of France— Turnip-rootecl chervil— Grapes aud other products of Malaga— Exports from Brindisi, Italy— Products of the Ionian Isles — Cochineal in Teneritte- Tradi- of Tripoli— Cotton in Morocco— Pleuro-pneumonia — Grapevines from Japan. China grass. Ag. Kpt. 1865, pp. 347-352. Long-wool sbeep. Ag. Rpt. 18(55, pp. 479-484, illas. Madder. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 339-346. Properties and uses— Imports— Climate and soil— Culture in Zealand— Cul- ture in France. Tbe cntfcle plague in Europe. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 550-569. History of the diseiise— The, disease in Grent Britain— Cattle plague in India- Nature of th(' diseasf— Symptoms— A discovery— Effects— Means of pre- vention — British cattle-plague act — Laws of continental nations — Ameri- can cattle in danger. Report of the Statistician. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 54-87. The crops of 18B5 — A^'erage value of crops per acre — The farm stock of 1865 — Tiible showing the total value of live stock — Farm stock of the United States and Europe — Sheep killed hy dogs — Prodnction and consumption of wool — Agricultural exports — New York cattle supply for 1865 — Wool prod- ucts of the Pacific coast— Immigration at New Yi)rk. The Jaques "Cream-pot" stock. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 292-294. Why and where mutton sheep are profitable. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 341-;;54, illus. Weight of fleeces — Breeding to grease — Hardiness — Production of mutton. Report of the Statistician. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 51-96. The croyis of 1860 — The cotton cro]) — Agricultural statistics of Great Brit- ain — Farm prodncts and domestii- animals in Europe — Farm stock in 1866 — Health and condition of farm stock — Diseases of cattle — Spanish fever — Diseases of horses— Diseases of shce|i — Diseasi's of hogs — Depredations of dogs — Wages of faruj lahiii' — Board of farm laborers — Comparison with European labor — Imports of wools .md woolens — Agricultural exports^ Recei))ts at New ^'ork cattle market in 1866. Report of the Statistician. Ag. Rpt. 18(>7, pp. 77-128. Crops of 1867 — Farm stock — Condition of lavm stock — Cattle — Sheep — Horses — Hogs — Sugai' ])r()duotion in Louisiana — Relative value of lands in the United St.'ites — Change in farm values — Valne of unimproved lauds — ^\<^o[ and woolens— Agricultural exports. Report of the editor. Ag. Rpt. 1868, p. 190. Report of the Statistician. Ag. Rpt. 1868, pp. 16-58. Whe:it— ( 'oin— Cotton— Crops of 1868— Condition and number of farm stock- Diseases of <'attle— The Si)ani8h Fever — Missouri — Illinois- Indiana- Ohio— Kansas — Diseases of horses — Diseases ofawine — Diseases of sheep — Losses anil depredations liy dogs— Expcirts oC wheat aiul corn— Exports of corn— Imports of wnol ;ind woolens— Agricultural exports— Immigr.ition— Sugar production in Louisiana— The great stuck nnirkets- Boston live stock markets— Ri'ceipts of cattle in Chicago, 1.S67-(18— Prices of bread- stutfs at New York. Report of the editor. Ag. Rpt. 1869, pp. 157, 158. Rei>ort of the Statistician. Ag. Rpt. 1869, jip. 20-59. Crops of ISdil-Number and condition of farm stock— Diseases of cattle- Diseases oi' horses— Diseases of sheep— Diseases of swine — Number and price of farm animals— Live stock markets— Pork packing in the We.st— Meat production in Europe— Prices uf farm products- !in|,ovts of wool and woolens— Agricultural exports— Cane sugar production— Hemp and flax— Immigration. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 73 Dodge, J. R. — Continued. Iteport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1870, pp. 24-64. Crops of 1870 — Number and condition of faini stock — Diseases of cattle — Diseases of liorses — Diseases of sbeep — Diseases of swiue — Live st(]i'l{; markets — Southwestern \'irgiuia cattle trade — Wool production and con- sumption — Production of other countries — Cotton consumption — Market prices of farm products for 1870 — lnmiinTation — Agricultural exports. Eeport of the editor. Ag. lipt. 1S70, pp. 16.3-1 .^r). Eeport of the editor. Ag. Ept. 1S71, pp. 123, 124. Eeport on statistical and historical investigations of the progress and results of the Texas cattle disease. 1 )is. Cattle, pp. 175-202. 1871. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1871, pp. 1.3-C8, illus. The crops of 1S71 — The crop estimates of 1871 — Condition of farm animals — The wool business — Rice production— Census of 1870 — Statement of the number of acres of Improved and unimproved lands in farms in the States and Territories, and of the value of farms and farm implements — State- ment showing the distribution of farm animals in proportion to the population iu the several States in 1860 and 1870 - Market prices of farm products for 1871 — Live stock markets — Pork packing in the West. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1872, pp. 9-112, illus. The crop of 187;i— Condition of farm animals — Condition of stock in the spring — Diseases of farm animals — Prices of farm animals — Tables showing the estimated total number and total value of each kind of live stock, and the average price in January, 1873 — The forests of the United States — Agri- cultural exports — Distribution of agricultural exports— Statement by countries, showing the value of agricultural products exported from the United States to foreign countries during the tisoal year — Statement by countries, showing the exjiort of agricultural implements during the fiscal year — Market prices of farm products during 1872 — Live stock market — Pork packing iu the West. Agriculture of the Old World. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 557-562. French schools of agriculture. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 212-220. Practical hints from agricultural statistics. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 260- 266. Uses of Hrgricultural statistics — the breadth of nur statistical field — Statisti- cal test of current practices — AVeak point in New England agriculture — A Western fallacy — Folly of foreign dependenc( — The error of the South — Southern manufacturing — the collection of statistics — Conclusions. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1874, pp. 1.5-121. The crops of 1874 — Condition of farmanimals — Table showing the estimated total number and value of each kind of live stock and the ;iverage price — The tobacco crop — The small crop of 1874 — \'arieties and uses — Kotation — Culture and curing — Marketing — ^The exportation — Wheat-drilling vs. broadcasting — Public lands of the United St;ites — Agricultural exports — Exports of cereals — Flour and grain movements — Recapitulation — Live stock markets — Pork packing — Summer packing — Pork packing on the Pacific slope — Pork packing in the seaboard cities — Immigration — Market prices of farm products for 1874 — The personnel and profit of our agricul- ture. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1875, pp. 17-114, illus. Crop estimates for the year — Numbers and condition of farm animals — Cen- tennial statistics— Maps — Diagrams — Charts — The tobacco crop — Flour and grain movements — Domestic trade— Recapitulation — Live-stock mar- kets — Pork packing — Pork packing in the liast — Pork packing on the Pacific slope — Agricultural exports— Market prices of farm products lor 1875 — Live-stock markets. 74 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Dodge, J. R. — Continued. The sheep and wool of the world. Ag. Ept. 1875, pp. 207-244, illus. Progress of the century in sheep raising— Effect of circumstance in modify- ing breeds — Growth of demand for wool and of supply — The international show of sheep — Recent improvements and present status of sheep hus- bandry — Increase of production and manufacture. Is production declining'? Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 457, 458. Extvait Jrom an address on cereal production. Digest of montJjly [crop] returns. Mo. Ep. 1876, pp. 3-31. Digest of April [crop] returns. Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 75-103. Winter wheat prospects — Condition of farm animals — Diseases of farm ani- mals — Wool cli]) of 1.S75 — The tobacco crop. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1876, pp. 87-282, illus. Crop estimates of the year — Crops of the past year — Numbers and condition of farm animals— Cotton investigation— The cotton area— Acreage in corn and cotton — Fertilizers — Changes in modes of culture — Decrease iu size of farms — Laboi' — White labor in cotton growing. — Freedraeu land-owners — Co.st and jirice — Instances of laryc yields — Varieties of seed — Increase of area in supply products— Summary of results — Sugar production — Sugar production iu the United States— Beet sugar — Sorghum— Maple sugar- Grape sirup — Sugar from watermelous — Agricultural exports — Recapitula- tion— Flour and grain movements — Domestic trade — Live-stock markets — Pork packing iu the West; on the Pacific Slope; Canada — Pork product of winter packing — Exports of hog products — Comparative exports — Mar- ket prices of farm products for 1S76 — Live-stock markets — International statistics — Population and areas — Average quantity of seed sown per acre — Relations with South America. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1877, pp. 149-228, illus. Crop estimates of 1X77 — Western niovciuent of wheat and corn growing — Numbers and prices of horses and mules -Numbers and prices of cattle — Numbers and prices oi sheep and swine — Rice — Max and flax products iu the United States — Jbinufactures — Our agricultural exports — Recapitula- tion — Exports of lour years of bread, meat, and cotton — Quantity and value (if cheese exportation— Distribution of our agricultural products — Prices of farm products — Weights per bushel in the several States — Distri- bution of farm products — Flour barrels — Market prices of farm products in 1S77 — Livestock markets — Pork packing in the West; iu the East; on the Pacific slope; in Canada — Kecapitulation. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 577-667. The crops of 1881 — Corn — Wheat — Oats — liarley — Rye — Buckwheat — Pota- toes — Crop estimates for ISSl — Cattle exports — Advance in price of beeves— Farm animals at Chicago — ^\'inter feeding of farm animals- Growth of the cotton industry — Acreage — Increase of production of cere- als — Average yield by States — Seeding of wheat — Proportion of drilled and advantages of dvilliug — Rates of wages of farm laborers in the United States — Transient wages in harvest — Population — Karms of the United States— Sugar cane- Incomplet(> returns of the State asscs.sors — Pork pack- ing — Our agricultural exports— Market prices of farm products for 1881— Live stock markets— li'ailroad building — The Division .and its Avork. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1882, iip. (167-676. Crops of the year 18S2— Corn— Wheat— Oats— Barley— Potatoes— Cotton- Sugar production — Seeding of winti'r grain. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1883, pp. 251-423. Crop estimates of 18SL'— Numbers and values of horses, mules, milch cows, oxen and other cattle, sheep, and hogs— Winti^ring of farm animals- Recent improvement in cattle— Stock statistics— Employment of the peo- ple— Relation of agriculture to other industries— A'alue'of lands— Income oi' the farmer— Wages of labor— Our wheat exports— Exports of corn— INDEX TO AUTHORS. 75 Dodge, J. R.— Continued. Rank of States in grain production — Consumption .and distribution of corn and wheat — Corn-surplus States — Increase of farms — Soigluiiu — A'aliU! of tlie sorglinm crop — Amei'ican competition with European agriculture — A crisis in German agriculture — Transm.ariue competiti(m in food products — Gatellieron cheap fertilization — Exports of agriculture — Dairy statistics — Freight r.ates — Market prices of farm products — European statistics. Agricultural production for American consumption. Kpt. Stat., Sept., 1884, pp. 41-45. Farm prices of the crop of 1884. Ept. Stat, Dec, 1884, pp. U-M. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 419-565, illus. Methods of crop reports — Crop estimates of 1883 — Meteorological influences of tlie season — Number and values of liorses, mules, milcli cows, oxen and other cattle, sheep, and hogs by States — Conditions, diseases, and losses of farm animals — Percentage of high-grade cattle — Improvement by breed- ing — Live-stock distribution — Proportion of breeds imported — Domestic consumption of corn — Projiortion of merchantable corn — Amount of wheat on hand in March— Weight of wheat — Proportion of laud in farms — Farm values of products of agriculture— Other industries increase farm r.aliies — Average wages per month — Value of farm animals — Increase of farm animals in thirty years— Progress of wheat production in thirty years- Yield per acre of wheat — Product of wheat per head — Exportation of wheat iu iifty-eight years — Product per head of the wheat of Europe and the United States — Yield of corn in 1879 and 1883 in groups of States — Annual variation iu yield of corn — Yield per acre of com — Product per head of corn — Progress of corn production — Exportation of corn in fifty- eight years — Effect of the varying product on price of corn — Production of cereals in thirty years — Production and export of corn and wheat — Product and export of cereals — Product per head of all cereals — Progress of cotton production — Area of cotton — Sugar consumptiiui and pro- duction — Railway facilities of the world — Farm values — Farm and forest areas — Forest lands in farms — Agricultural production for American con- sumption — Agricultural exports of 1883-84 — Ontario statistics— Agricul- tural statistics of Great Britain— Australasian statistics — Railroad and telegraph mileage — Production of wine in France — Wheat production iu India — Yield of field crops in Russia — Market prices of farm products for 1884 — Live-stock markets — Freiglit rates of 1884 — Crops ol' the year 1881 — Meteorological conditions — Farm j)rices of the crop of 1884. Applied science as a factor of rural production. Ept. Stat., July, 1885, pp. 31-35. [Address before the National Swine Breeders' Association at Chicago, November 11, 1885.] Ept. Stat., Dec, 1885, pp. 20-32. Extent of home consumption — Variableness of production — One way to increase consumption — History of exports — Trichina — I'oreigu prohibi- tion — Libeling the American hog — "What shall be done? A report of exhibits illustrating agricultural statistics at the World's Industrial and Cotton Exj^osition at New Orleans, Louisiana. Unnum. rpt., pp. 42, diag. 1885. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1885, pp. 345-430, illus. Value and production of oats, wheat, corn, rye, barley, and buckwheat for a scries of years — Aggregate of potatoes, hay, and tobacco — Crop esti- mates for 1884 — Farm animals — Market prices of cattle — Swine lireediug in America — The wheat distribution — Production and exjiortatlon — Effects of product on price — Increase of wheat yield — The potatoes of tlie world — Agricultural exports and imports — Wages of farm Labor — Agricultural implements— The money value of scientific agriculture— Transportation rates — Cereal supply of Europe — The crops of the >'ear — Temperiiture and rainfall — Corn — VVheat — Oats — Other cereals — Pot.atoes— Cotton — AViuter wheat — Farm prices — Flax — Farm animals — Live stock in foreign coun- tries — International dairy statistics — Foreign customs — Imports — Con- clusion. 76 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Dodge, J. R. — Continued. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Rpt. 1886, pp. 359-458. Speculation and crop reporting — What does 100 meanf — Tlie old-fashioned plan of crop reporting — Domestic distribution and consumption of corn — J'roportion of merchantable corn — Value of corn crop — Quantity and value of corn exportation from 1881 to 1886 — Consumption and distribu- tion of wheat from ISXI to 18S7 — Value of the wheat crop from 1X75 to 1886 — Exportiition of wheat — Value and production of oats, rye, barley, buckwheat, hay, tobacco, and cotton — Remarks on the cotton crops — Farm animals — Estimated ntimber and value of horses, mules, milch cows, oxen and other cattle, sheep, and hogs — Supjily and demand of wheat fuul corn for five years— JJebts of farmei's by States — Frauds njion faimers — Agricultural exjiorts vs. imports — Transportation rates — Foreign trade of South America — Railrii;i,ds — Farm animals of the world — Foreign farm statistics. Eepoit of tlie Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 52.3-604, illus. Current crop statistics — Production and value of corn, wheat, oats, cotton, Irish potatoes, and Max for a series of years — Crop estimates for 1886 — I'axm animals, their number and value — Swine products and exports — The world's wheat surplus — Surjdus products of American agriculture — Wages of farm labor — Rent of farms — International Statisfcieallnstitute — Trans- l)()rtation rates — Transatlantic rates — Conclusion. Eeport of tlie Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 405-476. Current crop statistics — Crops of the year — Corn — Wheat — Oats — Rye — Bar- ley — linck wheat — All cereals — Potatoes — Tobacco — Hay — Cmp estimates for 1887 — Farm animals — iNnmbers — Values — Condition of farm animals — Horses — Cattle — Sheep — Hogs — Commercial movement of farm animals — Sheep — Swiue — Transi>ortation rates — Transatlantic rates — Agricultural exports andimports — Statistics of Japan — i'opulation — Territorial area — Farm auinials-^Silk production — Production of tea — Production of sugar — Wages — Exports and imports — Railroads, telegraphs, etc. — Egyptian agri- culture — Fruit trees a,nd vines — Fiirm animals — Exports and .average price of cotton ■ Production from sugar cane in the Daira Sanieh — Agriculture in Australia — Distribution of Laud in France — Number and size of farms — Wheat crop of Inilia — Hop production of Europe — Comparative rates of yield — Division work and methods. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 201-272. Current crop production — Corn — Wheat— Oats— Parley — Rye— Bnckwhe,at— All cereals — Tobacco — Potatoes— Hay — Crop estimates lor 18XS — I'ariu animals — Distribution of cattle, sheep, and swine — Foreign agricultural exchanges- Wool production in the United States — Houje production of wool — Woo] imjiorts— Sci-called carpet wools — Cheapness controls impor- tation-Summary of the supply — Pee-keeping — Foreign trade and the Anierican surplus — Wbeat—Cotton— Wool— Tobacco — The possibilities of agricultural exportation- Distribution of corn and wheat— The arid lands— Transitiou—Irrigatiugproblems— Transportation rates— Reduction in foreign r:ites. Album of agricultural graphics of the United States. Charts. iSS9. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 278-360, illus. Crops olthe year— Cereal crops of the year in detail— Corn— Wheat— Oats- Farm animals — Distribution of domestic animals — Cattle- Sheep- Swine— Progress of Arnerica,n d.airv ing— I'he domestic food supply— Wages of farm labor— Wages per mouth by the year— Fluctuation of agricultural prices— The price of corn- Wheat prices— Chicago prices of <'ereals— Cotton production and trade of the world— Production of the world— Tr:u\r (,f the World — Statistical graphics — Album of agricultural graplncs- Iiupcuts and exports of agricnltural products — Foreign dis- tribution of cereals — Sugar production in Furope — Agriculture in Canada— Agriculture in Mexico— South American statistics— Argentine i;eiiublie—\'cMiezuela— Colombia- Pan-American trade — Transportation rates- K'ati'S fiom Missouri IJiver points — Reduition in all-r;iil rates— iMonthly rates {mm Chicagii— Lake and canal rates— TransatJautic rates. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 77 Dodge, J. R.— Continued. Report of the Statistician. -Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 273-340. Crops of the year— Meteorology— Effect of thcHe conditions on the crops- A brief of crop records- The ni.iin cereal cropN— Wheat— Iiisti-ibution and consumption of breadstuffs-Corn- Wheat — Permanency of agricultural production — Europe nearly self-supporting — OurrcHiiurcesuot exhausted— The surplus not limited — The wheat surplus not iinmediatily exhausti- ble — Nor is ■wheat-growing declining in Europe — 'flio Indian scare— (!on- clusions — Official returns of Russian cereals — Gradual development of crop statistics — Ofdcial record of Russian cereals — Nuniliers and vabu's of farm animals — Commercial movement of farm animals — iMeatexportaticju — Agricultural exports and imports — Foreign tariffs on farm products — Duties under reciprocity treaties — Transportation rates — Transatlantic rates — The Erie Canal. Album of agricultural graphics. Charts. 1891. [Address before the Patrous of Husbandry of Concord, New Hamp- shire, November IG, 1892.] Rpt. Stat. 1892, pp. 386-391. Report of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 403-470. Crops of the year — Meteorology — Crop history of the year — The main cereal crops — Corn — Wheat — Oats — Winter wheat — Flaxseed — Farm prices — Primary jirices of farm products — Prices on primary nuirkets — Wheat growingin India — The grain surplus — Fai'm animals — Numbers and values — Distribution and consumption — Corn — Value of the crop — Wheat — Agri- cultTiral products of the world — Wheat — Corn — Oats — The wool of the world — In complete assessors' ret urns — Beet-sugar production — Transporta- tion rates — Lake and canal rates — Transatlantic rates. Dodge, Miss L. C. Education of farmers' daughters. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 441^54. Nati on al ideas in education — A rural i deal — Mental training — Moral culture — Physical development — Domestic economy. Dodge, Martin. [Address on road improvement.] Road Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 24-29. 1894. Road building in Ohio. Road Inq. Bui. No. 17, pp. 16-23, ill us. 1895. Doremus, David R. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New Jersey.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 231, 232. Dorr, S. M. Marbles of Rutland County, Vermont. Ag. Rpt. 1862. pp. 448-452. Dorset, Marion, and E. A. de Sch-weinitz. The growth of the tuberculosis bacillus unon acid media. B. A. I. Bui. No. 13, pp. 7-10, illus. 1896. Doubleday, A. Letter on cost of raising wheat and corn. Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 401, 402. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 412-414. Dougherty, Ed-ward. [Report 00 farm crops, etc., in Texas.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 339-342. Douglas, Thomas. Silk culture. Ag. Rpt. 1845, pp. 824-828, 78 U S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Dowrliiig, N. J. [Address on road improvemeut.] Road Iiiq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 36-38. 18'J4. Drake, W. E. What mechanical work shall we give to the students of our agri- cultural colleges? O. E. S. Bui. No. 24, pp. 71-74. 1895. Draper, Daniel. Relative merits of the various types of registering maximum and minimum thermometers. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 710-718, illus. 1896. Drisko, George W. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 422-426. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, x^p. 120-124. Drury, Erastus W. [Report ou farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 191, 192. Dudley, P. H. Structure of certain timber ties; behavior and causes of their decay in the roadbed, together with experiments ou the adhesion of spikes. For. Bui. No. 1, pp. 31-62, illus. 1887. Dudley, Timothy. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Adams County, Illinois.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 542-544. [Report ou farm crops, etc., in Illinois.] Ag. Rpt. 1831, pp. 443, 444. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Illinois.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 323-327. Duffie, Matthew M. [Report on the commerce of Winnipeg, Manitoba.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 65, 66. 1895. Duges, Eugfene. Description of Leonia rileyi, a new melo'fd genus Horuia. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 211-213, illus. 1889. Duggau, T. H. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Texas.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 348, 34!). Duggar, J. F. Sweet potatoes: Culture and uses. F. B. No. 26, pp. 30, illus. 1895. Potato culture. F. B. No. 35, pp. 24, illus. 1896. Duubavaijia, Joseph. "Gang," "driven," and artesian wells. S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 391-393, illus. 1890. Dumble, E. T. Report on the existence of artesian waters west of the ninety- seventh meridian, etc. S. Ex. Doc. Xo. 222, pp. 99-102. 1890. Duncan, T. C. Ostrich farming iu America. Ag. Rpt. 1888, pp. 685-702, illus. The Hrst ostvich fanii iu America— Tho second favni— Difficulties iu accliuiati- zation— 01)staclos iutbe way— Ostriches an attraction— More farms— Incu- bators and ostrich eggs— A glimpse of ostrich farming in Africa— The INDEX TO AUTHORS. 79 Duncan, T. C. — Continued. ostrich family — Peculiar anatomy of the Strnthio caiiKins — Diseases and defects — What ostriches eat — Ages, distinguiNhina' features, and manage- ment — Royal plumes, plucking and prolits — Ostrich eggs and meat as choice food — fJeneral utility of the ostrich — Ostrich (arming !i,t other points — Invitations from Mexico and Guatemala — Present prices of ostriches. Dunlap, Albert. Investigation of swine plague, Spl.Ept. No. 12, pp. 135-156. 3879. Dunlap, M. L. Agricultural machinery. Ag. Ept. 1803, pp. 41(>-135, illus. Machines for preparing the soil — The steel clipper plow — (iang plows — The steam plow — The rotary spader — Trial of implements — The plow, or two- horse cultivator — The double-shovel plow — The roller and the harrow — ■ The iron roller — Broadcast seed sowers aud drills — Machines for the meadow — Hay rakes — I'.a.liug and shipping — Harvesting grain — Binding with wire twenty acres — To harvest by hand twenty acres — T'hrashiug and cleaning — Tlie thrashing of clover — Draining — Mole drains — Farm mills — Sorghum mills. Dunn, H, D. California: Her agricultural resources. Ag. Ept. 1866. up. 581- 610. Soil and climate — Population — Cereals — Stock raising — Dairy products — Honeybees — Green fruits — Semitropical frnits — Dried fruits — Nut fruits — Berry and other small frnits — Vegetables — Textile iibers — W'oolgrowing — Silk growing — Tobacco — Sorghnm — Sugar beets — Sugar cane — Kicc — Nut- megs, tea, and peppers — Timber trees and their products — AVines and brandies — General remarks — Ad^-antagea and drawbacks of agriculture — The great wants of California. Productions of California. Mo. Ept. 1868, pp. 26-30. Dumvoody, H. H. C Summary of international meteorological observations. W. B. unnum. rpt., pp. 10, illus. 1893. Weather conditions of the crop of 1892. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 586-596. ■ State Weather Service Division. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 587-626. Introduction — Publications — Thunderstorms — Voluntary stations — Map dis- plays at U. S. Capitol — Improvement of the weather service — Routine work — Operations of State weather services. Weather conditions of the crop of 1892. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 579- 587, illus. The value of forecasts. Y. B. 1894, pp. 121-128. Diversified interests affected by forecasts — Interests directly benefited by forecasts— The storm of March 27, 1890— The ''Sea Islands" aud "Trop- ical" storms— Saving of property and life — Extracts from annual reports of various stations. Functions of State weather services. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, \m. 9-13. 1894. State weather service organizations. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 285-291. 1895. Durley, James. ' [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 330-332. Dustin, Nathan. 5 [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 387, 388. 80 u. s. 1)EPA);tment of agkicultuee. Dyar, Harrison G. Preparatory stages of Syntomekla epilais aud ticepsin edirardnii. I. L., vol. 1^, pp. 300-302. 1890. Description of certain lepidopterous larva?. I. L., vol. '■'>, pp. GL-63. 1890. Description of certain lepidopterous larv;t. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 389- 391. 1891. A list of Spliiugida' and Bombycida?. taken by electric lamps at Poughkeepsie, New York. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 332-325. 1891. Dyer, Reuben F. Investigation of swine plague. Spl. Ept. No. 12, pp. 156-165. 1879. Dyer, S. Allen. fKeport on the exi)eriinents in the production of rainfall.] S. Ex. Doc. No. 45, pp. 39-41. 1892. Dyrenforth, R. G. |Bxpeiimeiits in the production of rainfall.] W. Ex. Doc. No. 45, pp. .")9, illus. 1892. Earle, F. S. [ Iveport on experiments with fungicides.] Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. S3-8S. 1890. Earle, Henry M. [Report on larm crops, etc., in South Oaroliua.] Ag. Ept. 1852, ])p. 91-93. Easb3'^, ■William B. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu Tennessee.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 353-355. ' - - Eastman, B. F. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 218, 219. Eastman, H. H. Details of an experiment on raising potatoes iu the year 1852. Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 414-417. Eaton, Daniel C. 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L., vol. 3, pp. 31(j, 317, illus. 1891. Notes on the habits and earlier stages of CryptdphasK nnipun<.'tat 1 1 Everhart, Benjamin M,, and J. B. Ellis. Synopsis of North American s]iecies of rmnuilaria and IT\-poxvlon. Jour. MycoL, vol. 5, pp. l!)-2.'5. 1889. Some new species of hymenomycetous funsri. Jour Mvcol vol 5 pp. 24-29. 1889. ' .r •, *"• , New species of hyphomycetous fungi. Jour. MycoL, vol. 5, pp. 08-72. 1889. INDEX TO AUTHOKS. 87 Everhart, Benjamin M., and J. B. Ellis— Continued. Mucronoporus. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 90-92. 1889. New and rare species of North American fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 145-157. 1889. Mucronoporus andersoni. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, p. 79. 1890. Leptothyrinm perivhymeni. Jour. Mycol., vol. G, p. 116, 1891. New species of Uredinete and Ustilagineae. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 118-121. 1891. New species of fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol, 7, pp. 130-135. 1892. Ewb ink, Thomas. Agricultural Bureau. Ag. lipt. 1851, ]ip. 053-656. Ewell, Eivin B. 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External cbaracters — Botanical characters — Treatment — History — Bibliog- raphy. New exsiccati. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, iip. 160-162. 1889. Parasitic fnngi of cultivated plants — Kellerman and Swinglt-'s Kansa.s fungi — Sydow's Uredine*. Index to North American raycological literature. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 42-44. 1890, Index to North American mycological literature. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 80-87. 1890. 88 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Pairchiia, D. G. — Continued. Diseases of the grape in western ISew York. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 95-99. 1891. Index to North American mycological literature. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 128-135. 1891. Index to North American mycological literature. Jour. Mycol., vol. G, pp. 184-191. 1891. Index to North American mycological literature. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 52-63. 1891. Experiments in preventing leaf diseases of nursery stock in west- ern New York. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 240-264, illus. 1893. Experiments with fungicides to prevent leaf blight of nursery stock. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 338-353. 1894. Fairchild, David &., and B. T. Galloway. Experiments in the treatment of plant diseases. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 89-95. 1891. Treatment of pear leaf blight and scab in the orchard. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 137-142. 1891. Fairchild, George T. The relation of technical to general courses of study. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 67-70. 1893. What should be taught in our colleges of agriculture? O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. (i9-75. 1897. Fairchild, L. L. Fruit culture in Wisconsin. Mo. Ept. 1868, pp. 322, 323. Fairmau, Charles E. Notes on new or rare fungi from western New Yoi'k. Jour. Mycol., vol.5, ])p. 78-.S(). 1S.S9. Black spot of asparagus berries. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 157, 158. 1889. Observations on the development of some fenestrate sporidia. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 29-31. 1890. Falck, C. F. [Eeport on the commerce of Stavanger, Norway.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 7, p. 68. 1896. Falconer, F. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 18.52, pp. 235-237. Falconer, P. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 234-236. Falconer, William. How to grow mushrooms. F. B. No. 53, pp. 20, illus. 1897. Fallot, B. Copper in wines. Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 96-104. 1890. Farish, T. E. Eesources, land values, population, and products of Arizona. S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 427, 428. 1890. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 89 Farquhar, W. H. Farm experiments. Ag. Ept. 1867. pp. 187-193. Farr, John H. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. Farrington, E. H. Eeport on dairy products. Oheia. Bui. No. 47, pp. 122-l-!5. ISda. Fassig, Oliver L. Proceedings of the meteorological congress held at Chicago August 21-24, 1893. Mo. W. E., vol. 21, p. 227. 1893. Note concerning a bibliography of American contributions to mete- orology. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, p. ;!2(i. 1895. Statistics of State weather services. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 209- 212. 1895. The ninth annual convention of the Association of German Agri- cultural lilsperiment Stations. E. 8. E., vol. 8, pp. 447-453. 189(J. Automatic cloud photography. Mo. W. 11., vol. 24, pp. 456, 457. 1896. Statistics of State weather services. W. B. Doc. No. 81, pp. 12. 1896. Paveau, Augustin L. Eice culture. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 174-1 79. Lands adapted to rice culture — Fitch of tide— How reclaimed — Culture — Irrigation — Long point flow — Dry growth — Harvest How — Harvest — Thrashing — Rice-pounding mills — Yield and profit. Favier, P. A. Botanical considerations on the ramie question in France. Fiber Ept. No. 1, pp. 97, 9.S. 1890. Faville, G-eorge C. Supposed maladie du coi't among horses in Nebraska. 8th and 9th Epts. B. A. 1., pp. 359-366. 1893. Extirpation of maladie du coit. 10th and 11th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 62-65. 1896. Ferguson, James M. The cotton worm. Mo. Ept. 1867, pp. 288, 289. Fergusson, S. P. Kite experiments at the Blue Hill meteorological observatory. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pp. 323-327. 1896. A high kite ascension at Blue Hill. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pp. 327, 328. 1896. The early use of wire in kite flying. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, \). l.!5. 1897. The highest kite ascensions at Blue Ilill. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, p. 392. 1897. Fernald, C. H. Description of Pyralidne from the Death Valley. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 225-257. 1894. Notes on the gipsy moth in Massachusetts. Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 59-67. 1896. 90 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGEICULTURE. Fernald, C. H. — Continued. The evolution of economic entomology. Bnt. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 5-12. 1896. FernoTsr, B. B. Value and management of Government timber lands. Misc. Spl. Ept. E"o. 5, pp. 22-27. 1884. Report of Chief of Forestry Division. Ag. Ept. 1886, pp. 149-226, chart. Signiflcanoe of forests — Mechanical influence — Climatic inflaence— Effects of deforestation on the climate— Effects of deforestation on water supply — Effect of deforestation on the condition of the soil — Condition of forest supplies and forestry in the United States — Area required for continued supply — Building materials — Imports and exports of wood i'rom 1883 to 1886— Government timber land — Plan for a forest department — Govern- ment plantations — Private forests — Difficulties to he overcome — Farmer's interest iu forest property— Forest planting and man agement'in the United States — Government action in regard to its own lands — Forest commis- sions — Forestry Division — Statistical inquiries — Phenological ohserva- tions — Biological studies — Inspection of Western tree planting — Legis- lation — Timber-culture act— Arbor day —Literature— Forest policy- General principles of forestry — What is a plant — Hints as to planting — Specially valuable trees — Forest management — Coppice management — Standard coppice — Th(> timber forest — Management in Echelons — Regenera- tion method — Cleaning and thinning — Other methods of management — Conclusion. Eeport of chief of Forestry Division. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 605-616, maps. What is the first duty of the General Government in regard to the forestry question? — System of forestry investigations. Eeport of Chief of Forestry Division. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 597-641, illus. Distribution of ]ilant material — Forestry Interests in the States — Forest influence— Technological investigations — Metal ties— Trade notes and statistics — Cultural notes — Forest farming — Paris Exposition. Snow slides and avalanches: Their formation and prevention. For. Bnl. No. 2, pp. 236-250. 1889. Metal tie notes. For. Bui. No. 3, pp. 23, 24. 1889. Eeport of Chief of Forestry Division. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 273-330, illus. Seed and seedling distribution — Timber-culture act — Osier culture — Forestry interests in the United States — Export and import statistics — Proposed work — Influence of forests on water supplies — Influence upon jirecipita- tion — Disposal of water supplies — Elements of dissipation — Elements of conservation — Elements of distribution. Eeport of Chief of Forestry Division. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 193-236. Wood-pulp industry — Adaption of woods — Timber tests — Forestry interest in the States— The property— The loutract— A lesson in forestry— Forest policy — Forest fires — Organization — Forestry education— Statistics of. exports and imports of wood and wood products— Artificial rainfall— t! on elusion. Consumption of forest supplies by railroads, and practicable econ- omy in their use. For. Bui. No. 4, pp. 13-39, illus. 1890. Eeport on the consumption of ties and other lumber by railroads in the United States. For. Bui. No. 4, pp. 41-52. 1890. The forest aud its signiiicance. For. Bui. No. 5, pp. 7-10. 1891. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 91 PernOTw, B. E. — Continued. Forestry in a wooded country, or forest management. For. Bui. :No. 5, pp. 11-30. 1891. Forest planting iu a. treeless country. For. Bui. No. 5, pp. 31-44. 1891. Beport of tlie Chief of Division of Forestry. Ag. Bpt. 1891, pp. 191-229, illus. Introductory — Seed distribution — Rainfall experiments — Water manafrcmont the problem of tbe future — I'orestry lectures — Statistics of exports iind imports of wood and wood products — Poisoning of street trees — A nationui arboretum — Bamboo as a substitute for wood — Forcst-plmitint; experi- ments — Instructions for a forest-planting experiment onthesaud hills of Nebraska — Southrrn timber pines — Distribution and habitat— Character- istics of distribution in different regions — Quality and adaptation of woods — riiscussion of common names — Uniformity of nomenclature in the market — Forest reservations and their management — Personnel — Eegula- tions — Timber licenses. The ravages of Liparis (Psilnra) monacha in Germany, and means of defense. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 379-382. 1891. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Forestry. Ag. Bpt. 1892, pp. 293-358, illus. The work of the year — Revision of nomenclature — A national arboretum^ Forestry lectures— Seed and seedling distribution — Forest-planting experi- ment — Publications — The World's Fair — The situation — Original condition of forest areas — Causes of reductiou iu forest areas — Fires — Fires set by railroads — Forest-fire legislation — An act for the protection of forest prop- erty^Extent of forest area — Ownership — The forestry movement — Report on Chickamauga National Park — Additions to the forest flora of North America, and necessary clianges in nomenclature of important timber spe- cies, with notes — The naval-store industry — Turpentine orcharding — Prod- ucts of the turpentine industry — Sources of supply — Historical notes and statistics — Physiology of rosins — Methods of worlcing trees— Principles to be observed in turpentine orchards — Turpentine orcharding in America — Inspection laws relating to resinous products — Turpentine orcharding in Europe — Management of turpentine pineries — Gatlieriug of spruce turpen- tine — Gathering of larch turpentine — Gathering fir turpentine — Effects of turpentine orcharding on timber, tree, and forest, and suggestions for improvement on American practice — Suggestions for improvement — Addi- tional notes on the turpentine industry — Improvement in the distillation of the crude turpentine by the application of steam — Products of the destructive distillation of the wood of the longleaf pine. Scope and historical development of the science of " timber physics." For. Bui. No. G, pp. 17-30. 1892. Forest influences. Introduction and summary of conchisions. For. Bui. No. 7, pp. 9-22. 1893. Eelation of forests to water supplies. For. Bui. No. 7, pp. 12;>-170, illus. 1893. Notes on the sanitary significance of forests. For. Bui. No. 7, ])p. 171-173. 1893. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Forestry. Ag. Rpt. 1893, pp. 303-364, illus. Work of the year — Timberinvestigations — Chemical analyses of woods — Tree measurements and acre-yield determinations — Botanical work — Distribu- tions of hand collections — Seed and seedling distrilmtion — Puldieations — Letter to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding forest growth and timber consumption — Consumi>tion and supply of forest products in tlie United States — ^i'jxtent of forest areas — Inadequacy of forest supplies — (lUiantity and value of forest products — Forestry exhibit at the Worhl's Fair — Advance of forestry interests during the year — German forest manage- 92 U. S. DEPAKTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Pernow, B. E. — Continued. ment— Map work and forest districting — Survey of tlie forest district- Principles of management — t^orest regulation — Progress of :work required to bring areas under rational forest raauagement — Methods of forest regu- lation — Valuation work — Arrangement of age classes — Yield caL'ulations — Fellin;,^ budget — Statistics of forest distribution — Methods of harvesting and transportation — Price of wood in the forest — Price of manufactured lumber — Good roads — Forest protection — Forest crop production or sylvi- culture — Planting — Introduction of exotics— White-pine yields — Coppice management — Standard coppice — The timber forest — Regeneration methods — Improvement cuttings and thinnings — Underplan ting — For- estry education and forestry literature — Literature— Forestry associa- tions' — Forest experiment stations. Beport of the Cliief of Division of Forestry. As'. Ept. 1894, pp. 133-142. Functions of the Division of Forestry in general— Office work — Publica- tions — Botanical and Museum work — Seed and plant distribution — Collec- tion of materials — Physical laboratory — Tree measurements and acre-yield determinations. Description of the various methods of impregnation as practiced for the Prussian railways. For. Bui. No. 9, pp. 1386-291. 1894. Forestry for farmers. Y. B. 1894, pp. 461-500, illus. How trees grow — Food materials and conditions of growth — Soil conditions — Light conditions— Physiology of tree growth — "Sap up and sap down" — Process of development— (irowth in length and ramification — (irowth in thickness — Form development — Rate of growth — Reproduction — How to plant a forest— What trees to plant— Methods of planting — How to treat the wood lot — Impvii\ement cuttings — Methods of reproducing tlie wood crop — Size of openings — Wind mantle — Coppice — Plan of management- How to cultivate the wood crop — Eifect of light on wood productions — Number of trees per acre — Weeding and cleaning the crop — Methods of thinning — Whiit trees to remove. Report of the Chief of Division of Forestry. Ac;. Jipt. 1.S95, pp. 149-152. Pnblieatious — Timber investigations — Turpentine orch.arding — Tree meas- urements — Forest plantinj;' experiments — Propaganda work. The relation of forests to farms. Y. B. 1895, pp. 3.33-340, illus. The forest waters the farm — The forest tempers the farm — The forest pro- tects the farm — The forest supplies the farm with useful material. Eeport of the Chief of Division of Forestry. Ag. Rpt. 1896, pp. 83-88. Appropriations and expenditures- Personal and Divisional force — Corre- spondence-Timber physics— Publications — Tree measurements — Experi- uicntal forest plantings — Atlanta Exposition — Continuation of timber investigations— Need ot a suitable laboratory — Canvass of forest condi- tions. Facts and figures regarding our forest resources briefly stated. For. Circ. No. 11, pp. 8. 1896. Southern pine: Mechanical and physical properties. For. Circ. i^o. ]2,pp. 12,illus. 1S96. Forest-fire leiiislation in the United States. For. Circ. N"o. 13, pp. 8. 1S96. [Timber pines of the Southern United States. Introduction.! For. IJnl. No. i;5, pp. 11-25, illus. lS9(i. Is protection against fires practicable'? For. Circ. No. 14, dp. 4. 1896. ' ^^ INDEX TO AUTHORS. 93 Fernovr, B. E. — Continued. Summary of mechanical tests on thirty-two species of Ainoriran woods. For. Circ. No. 15, pp. 13. 1890. Report of the probable airiount of white pine and . 141-146. Chief lines of investigation^Tree-pUmtin;;' ex))eriiuciits — Timber ]iliyKii's — Biological iiKiuivy — Investigations of forest conditions — Timl)er trees for tLe arid regions — I'ublications — Personnel — Correspondence — Propaganda. Note on adhesion of spikes. For. Bui. No. 1, pp. Gli-65. 1.S87. [Notes on wood preservatives.] For. Bui. No. 1, pp. 104, 105. 1887. Annual charges for ties. For. Bui. No. 1, pp 105-127, illus. 1887. Age of trees and time of blazing determined by annual rings, For. (Jirc. No. 16, pp. 11, illus. 1897. The Government timber tests. For. Girc. No. 7, pp. 4. [No date.] Effect of turpentine gathering on the timber of longleaf pine. For. Circ. No. 9, p. 1. [No date.] Strength of "boxed" or "turpentine" timber. For. Circ. No. 8, pp. 3. [No date.] Suggestions to the lumbermen of the United States in behalf of more rational forest management. For. Circ. No. 10, pp. 8. [No date.] Ferrouillat, P. Apparatus for combating mildew. Bot. Bui. No. 5, pp, 91-110, illus. 1888. Fiuk, Canada. Orchard culture. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 073-675, illus. Finley, J. P. Certain climatic conditions of the two Dakotas. W. B. unuum. rpt., pp. 206, illus. 1893. Finney, C. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 493-496. Fish, A. L. Eeport on cheese to the New York State Agricultural Society. Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 618-626. Fisli, Pierre A. Leeches. 12th and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 229-259, illus. 1897. A histological investigation of two cases of an equine mycosis, with a liis- torical account of a supposed similar disease called bursattee, occurring in India. Fish, Pierre A., and Veranus A. Moore. A report of rabies in Washington, District of Columbia. l:ith and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 267-282, illus. 1897. Fisher, A. K. Food of hawks and owls. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 402-422. Experiments in poisoning. Ag. Ept. 1887, pxj. 423-420. 94 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Fisher, A. K. — Continued. Notes on the depredations of blackbirds and gophers iu northern Iowa and southern Minnesota in the fall of 1887. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 451-456. The short-eared owl {Asio accipitrinus). Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 496- 498, illus. The sparrow hawk {Falco sjnirverius). Ag. Rpt. 1888, pp. 491-496, illus. Destruction of the sparrow by poisons. O. and M. Bui. No. 1, pp. 174-178. 1889. Marsh hawk {Circus hudsonms). Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 370-372, illus. Common screech owl {Megascops asio). Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 372-376, illus. Flaiiimulated screech owl [Megascops flammeoliis). Ag. Ept. 1889, p. 376. The hawks and owls of the United States in their relation to agri- culture. O. aud M. Bui. No. .'., pp. 210, illus. 1893. Eeport on the ornithology of the Deatli Valley Expedition of 1891, comprising notes on the birds observed in southern California, southern Nevada, and parts of Arizona and Utah. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 7-158. 1893. Hawks and owls as related to the farmer. Y. B. 1894, pp. 215-232, illus. Cause of tlie prejudice against birds of prey — Sonm characteristics of rapa- cious birds — Food haliitw of the ])rincipal birds of prey — Harmless species of hawlis and owls — Wholly beueticial hawks — Hawks and owls mostly beneficial — Harmful hawks and owls. Fisher, D. Tornado, March 20, 1895, Augusta, Georgia. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 93, 94. 1895. Fisher, E. M. Eevision of the North American species of Hoffman seggia. Gont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 143-150. 1890-1895. Fisher, Geo. P. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Delaware.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 108- 116. Fithian, Samuel C. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Louisiana.] Ag. Ept. 1850, p. 398. Fitzgerald, Frederick. [Eeport on the commerce of Cognac, France.! For. Mkts. Bui. No. 3, p. 43. 1895. Flad, Henry. Wood preservation. For. Bui. No. 1, pp. 66-91. 1887. Preservation of wooden ties. For. Bui. No. 9, pp. 257-185. 1894. Flather, J. J. Mechanical drawing iu technical schools. O. E. S. Bal, No. 20, pp. 81-88. 1894. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 95 Fleischmann, C. L. Account of wool in Germany. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 1017-1020, Eesult of observations made during a visit to Germany iu 1811-15. Ag. iipt. 1847, pp. 239-319. Au account of the meeting of (Jernian agriculturists at Breslau, in Prussian Silesia — Tlistorii-il sketcli of Silcsian wool culture — Ou the niaiuigemcnt of the Merino lioclvs on the farm of the viceroy of lluugary — On tlu; improved Merino sheep, with illustrations — On the formation anil growth of wool, with illustrations — (.)n marking sheep, witli illustrations — instru- ments to measure the degree of Hneness of wool, with illustratinus — Wool shears, improved ones, with illustrations — Sheep yard and stables, with illustrations — General rule for pasturing sheep — Dimensions to be observed in purchasing shee]i, with illustrations and table — Description of the apparatus for washing sheep, with illustrations — Woolgrowers' cou\'eu- tiou and wool markets — Wool trade of Germany and anionut of capital engaged in the wool trade of Geruumy — On the export of wool from Ger- many to other countries, and future prospects of the German wool trade — Requisite nualities of wool for manufacturing purposes — On agricultural schools — Biennial and three field system of (icrmany — On wheat, tobacco, and spelt, as cultivated ou the Rhine — Mode of feeding cattle at Alcsnth — Description of an apparatus for steanjing food, with the mode of feeding steamed chaff and its advantages. lielative to the sugar planters of the United States. Ag. Kpt. 1848, pp. L'71-277. Plows and plowing. Spl. Kpt. I^o. 04, px>. 64, 05. 1883. Flensburg, Peter M. [Eeport on the commerce of Malmo, Sweden.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 8, pp. 91, 92. 1890. Fletcher, James. Preliminary notes upon Ghionobas (^Eneis) macoimii. 1. L., vol. 2, pp. 45, 46. 1889. The Mediterranean flour moth. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 187-189. 1889. Ifotes upon injurious insects of the year in Oauiida. I. L., vol. 3, p. 247. 1891. [Inaugural address as president of the Association of Economic Entomologists.] I. L., vol. 4, pp. 4-16. 1891. Notes on injurious insects in Canada in 1892. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 124-126. 1892. Flint, C. L. The horses of New England. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 382-402, illus. A hundred years' progress. Ag. Ept. 1872, pp. 274-304. Flint, "William R. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 226-231. Flint, Wilson. Grape culture in the United States. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 147-155. Influence and value of an interchange of the views of the vintners — The isothermal and meteorological requirements of the grapevine — Selecticuis of vineyard sites in the Atlantic states and preparation of the soil — Selec- tions of vineyard sites in California and preparation of the soil — Planting and preserving the vines — The grajje harvest in California — Wine making in California. 96 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Flint, Wilson — Continued. Textile fiber of the Pacilic States. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 471-487. Ttie area of territory and population considered — Cotton growing in the Pacific states a failure from meteorological causes — Flax and hemp in the Pacific states — Animal textile fibers in tbe Pacific states and territories — Present condition of wool-growing — All farmers should be sbeep-growers— Sheep starvation in the Pacific States — Annual migraftion of sheep bene- ficial — The great central basin for sheep grazing — Silk culture in the Pacifio States — Introduction of the silkworm of recent date in California — Success in silk culture a question of climate — The climate of California peculiarly favorable to silk culture. Florey, H. M. [Report on the commerce of Amherstburg, Ontario.] For. Miits. BuL No. 4, pp. 40, 41. 1895. Foadeu, George P. Cotton culture iu Egypt. O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 34, illus. 1897. Present condition of cotton culture in Egypt — Crops grown in Egypt — Cli- matic conditions— Sells — Draft of Egyptian cotton on the fertility of the soil — Preparation of the soil and manuring — \'arieties — Planting, irriga- ting, and cultivating — insect pests— I'icking — Disposal of the product- Ginning— Cost of growing cotton in Egypt — Exports of cotton from Egypt. Foex, G. Practical treatment.s for the prevention of mildew. Bot. Bui. No. 2, pp. 113-115. 1886. Fogg, William Perry. Culture of root crops. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 265-269. Turnii)s and ruta-liagas— Mangel-wurzel and sugar beet— Carrots and pars- nips — Analysis of the ash of roots — Comparative value as food. Chemical properties of milk and butter. Ag. Ept. 1849, \m. 368-372. >^ f ; I'l Follett, W. "W. Report oh Miles City, Montana, artesian basin. S. Ex. Doc. No 41 pt. 2, pp. 96, 97. 1892. Report on Red River artesian basin. S. Doc. No. 41. nt 2 no 87-94. 1892. ' ^ ' ^^ Folsetter, W^illiam. Glanders among horses and mules iu Texas. 6th and 7th Rpts. n. A. 1., pp. 393-398. 1891. Forbes, S. A. Experiments on chinch bugs. Ent. Bui. No. 2, pp. 23-25. 1883. Early occun cnce of the chinch bug in'the Mississippi Vallev. L L.. vol. 1, pp. 249. 1889. Arsenical ]>oisons for the plum and peach curcuho. I. L., vol 2, pp. 3-7. 1889. ' ' Office and laboratory organization (entomoloaicall. I L vol 2. pp. 185, 186. 1889. b j , v . A summary history of the corn root aphis. I, L., vol. 3, pp. 233-238. On the life history of the white grubs. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 239-245. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 97 Forbes, S. A. — Continned. The importation of a Hessian fly parasite from Europe. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 179-181. 1891. [Address as first vice-president at fourth annual meeting of the Association of Economic Entomologists.] I. L., vol. 5, pp. 68-76. 1892. [Presidential address before fifth annual meeting of the Associa- tion of Economic Entomologists.] I. L., vol 6, pp. 61-70. l,S9.'i. Eeport of progress in economic entomology. O. B. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 29-34. 1891. Ford, Ebenezer. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 257-261. Cotton caterpillar, rust, and rot. Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 47, 48. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 62-65. Ford, Milton. Fruit culture. Misc. Spl. Ept. JSTo. 2, pp. 221-223. 1883. Ford, T. S. The communication of hog cholera by crows. 12th and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 325, 326. 1897. Forman, James H. [Eeport on farni crops, etc., in Alabama.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 74-79, illus. Forsyth, William. A treatise on the culture and management of fruit trees. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 104-105, illus. Foss, James H. Florida : Its soil, resources, and means of transportation. Unnum. rpt. on Florida, pp. 93-98. 1882. Foster, John W. Cultivation of coffee in Mexico. Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 268-274. Fow^ler, Isaac. Peculiar result of experiments with corn. Ag. Ept. 1847, p. 391. Fox, C. p., and P. Schw^eitzer. Meat analysis — testing of apparatus and method. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 40-44. 1891. Francis, Fred L., and Fred J. Randolph. Thomas Jefferson as meteorologist. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 456-458, illus. 1895. Frankenfield, H. C. Weather forecasts in the State of Missouri. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 292, 293. 1895. Franklin, George E. History of the southern California weather bulletin. W. B. Bui. No. 18, pp. 46, 47. 1896. Franklin, S. S. Gr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 258, 259. 21713— No. 4 7 98 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Frazer, John. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Texas.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 561, 562. Frear, William. Extension of tests applied to wheat varieties. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 2, pp. 131-135. 1890. Report on nitrogen methods. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 117-121. 1891. French, Henry F. Cultivation of apples in the Northern States. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 273-276. Transplanting forest trees. Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 455-459. Varieties of apples for this locality [New Hampshire]. Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 21-32. Drainage. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 160-182, illus. Observations on English husbandry. Ag. Ept. 1860, pp. 140-105. General system of buebandry — Capital employed on English farms— How the climate of England aliects agriculture — Comparison of English and French agriculture. Agricultural colleges. Ag. Ejjt. 1865, pp. 137-186. Demaud for practical education — The act of Congress — Whether independ- ent or connected with other institulious — Manual labor — Is a farm neces- sary! — Plan for half-year institutions — TaVjle showing the educational resources of the more prominent American colleges — Geisberg— Agricultu- ral colleges in Europe, England, Ireland, France, and Germany — The model farm — Plan of teaching and branches taught — Agricultural colleges in the United States — Rules — Requisites for admission — Course of study- Partial and additional courses of study — Plan of organization — Shefiield scientific school of Yale College — Programme of studies — The mechanical arts. Country roads. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 538-567. Location of roads — Selection of route — Roads witli no artificial foundation- Roads with paved foundation — Roads with concrete foundations — Roads with rough stone foundation— Surface of roads — Friction — Collision— Con- straction of surface — Unscreened gravel roads- -Broken stone roads — Cross section or 8ha]ie of roads — Width of roads — Drying by sun and* wind- Cutting, and lining— Transportation of material — Repairs of roads -Pro- posed system — Application of materials. French, Moses. _^ [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 281-284. Frisby, Almah J., and A. P. Bryant. The composition of different parts of the potato and the loss of nutrients during the process of boiling. O. E. S. Bui. No. 43, pp. 25-31, illns. 18&7. Fryer, Michael. Flax culture. Ag. Ept. 1864, pp. 92-97. Soil— Plowing— Seed-sowing— Pulling— Rippling— Steeping— Cost of seed, labor, etc., of one acre of flax — Various suggestions. Fuller, B. F. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Accounts and Disburse- ments. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 513, 514. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 99 Fullimnrider, J. H. Cattle interests of tbe West. 1st Rpt. B. A. I., pp. 371-279. 1885. Fatal oatbreak of Woutheru cattle fever. 1st iipt. B. A. I., pp. 463, 464. 1885. Fulton, Robert L. Use and eoutrol of waters fi'oin the eastern Sierras. S. llpt. No. 028, pt. 3, pp. 512-514. 1890. Funston, Frederick. Botany of Yakutat Bay, Alaska. Field report. Oont. Nat. Herb, vol. 3, pp. 325-333. 1S92-189U. Furnas, R. W. Tree planting and growing on the Plains. Unnum. rpt., pp. .'57-45, in "Preliminary report on forestry." 1SS3. Tree planting and growing on the Plains. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, pp. 202-20(i. 1SS3. Report on tree growth, luaxiuiuni size and age, period of decline, completion of cycle, etc. Rpt. Forestry, vol. 4, pp. 338-345. 1884. Special report on forestry for certain portions of Ohio and Indiana. Ept. Forestry, vol. 4, pp. 346, 347. 1884. Reports on the forest condition and lumber and wood trade of Western States and Territories. Rpt. Forestry, vol. 4, pp. 246- 254. 1884. Report on the forest condition and Inmber and wood trade of Western States and Territories. Rpt. Forestry, vol. 4, pp. 255- 337. 1884. Crossing improved breeds of swine with the common hogs of Florida. B. A. I. Circ. No. 4, pp. 3. 1895. Furnas, R. 'W., E. "W. Hilgard, and T. C. Jones. Climatic and agricultural features and the agricultural practice and needs of the arid regions of the Pacific Slope, with notes on Arizona and New Mexico. Unnum. rpt., pp. 182. 1882. Gadsden, John W. Rinderpest, cattle plague. Spl. Rpt. No. 12, pp. 255, 256. 1879. Contagious pleuropneumonia in Pennsylvania. Ag. Rpt. 1881, pp. 47-50. Contagious diseases in cattle, how they are imported and what they cost. Unnum. rpt., pp. 49-51. 1883. "G-affney, John. I Report on the commerce of Summerside, Prince Edward Island.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 63, 64. 1895. Gain, Edmond. A review of publications on agricultural botany issued in France during 1896. E. S. R., vol. 8, pp. 841-853, 940-950. 1897. The physiological role of water in plants. E. S. R., vol. 8, pp. 3-21. 1896. 100 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Gaines, Richard V. The animal industries of the ITnited States with special reference to breeding of cattle, horses, etc. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, pp. 122-127. 1883. GaUo-way, B. T. Eeport of the Chief of the Section of Vegetable Pathology. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 325-404, illus. Experiments iu the treatment of grapevine diseases made in 1888— Ne- cessity for more extended field work— ilistellaneous subjects— Downy mildew of the potato {Phi/iophthora infestans) — Notes on the black rot of the tomato— A disease of the tomato— Brown rot of the cherry {Monilia frnGtviena)—'The powdery mildew of the cherry (Fodosphmra oxycantha)— Leaf-blight and cracking of the pear {Entomosporium macitZatem)— Leaf- spot of the rose {Cercosxjora rosfficoia)— Plum pockets (Taphrina priini)— Apple rusts— Septosporium on grape leaves— Leaf-spot disease of the maple (PhyllosHcta acericola)—K disease of the sycamore ( GlwosporUm. nerrisefju.mn)—The leaf-rust of cotton woods ( Mela mpsorapopuUna)— Report on peach yellows— Additional notes on celery leaf-blight (Cereospora apii). Potato scab. Bot. Bui. No. 8, pp. 45-51, illus. 1889. Gum disease, or foot rot, of the orange. Bot. Bui. No. 8, pp. 51-54. 1889. Notes on fruit diseases. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 37, 38. 1889. Sulphuret of potassium for bitter rot of the apple — Bordeaux mixture for the plum leaf-blight — A tomato disease. Notes. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 92-96. 1889. Ascospores of the black-rot fungus as affected by covering with earth— The grape leaf-blight — Kansas fungi — The ash leaf-rust {-Ecidium franiii)— Treatment of grape mildew made obligatory {Diorchidium tracyi) — A new modificatiou of the Vermorel nozzle. Prevention of smut. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 164, 165. 1889. An experiment in the treatment of the black rot ot the grape. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 204-209. 1889. Notes. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 214-216. 1889 Powdery mildew of the bean — Rust of flax — Necessity for a redescription of the typo species iu Kew herbarium — New localities for Pei-onospora cubetisis. A partial list of the parasitic fungi of Missouri, with remarks on the species of economic importance. Bot. Bui. No. 8, pp. 54^59. 1889. Eeport of the Chief of the Section of Vegetable Pathology. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 397-452, illus. Publiciitious and correspondence — Field work — Treatment of grape diseases — Treatment of the diseases of the apple, pear, and quince — Apple scab- Bitter rot of the apple — Apple rust — Apple powdery mildew — Pear leaf- blight — Quince diseases — Treatment of blackberry rust (Ca'oma nitens) and other diseases at Ocean Springs, Miss. — Treatment of the potato, tomato, and melon for blight and rot — Potato rot — Tomato rot — Melon diseases- Strawberry leaf-blight — Conclusions concerning the practical work of tlie section — Laboratory investigations — Investigation of peach yellows — The California vine disease — Migonette disease {Cereospora resedce). Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Vegetable Pathology. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 393-408, illus. Work of tlie division— General business — Laboratory work — Field experi- ments — Experiments near Washington — Cooperative experiments — Worlf of Held agi'uts — Some practical results of the treatment of plant diseases- Fungicides and spraying apparatus — I'eiich yellows investigation — The California vine disease — Special subjects — Hollyhock anthraeuose (CoJ'e- toiriejiinii inalrari(m) — Anthracnose of cotton {CoUetolrichiimgo8sypii)—Hi'pi- rot of grapes and apples {Glwosporium Jructigenum). INDEX TO AUTHORS. 101 Galloway, B. T. — Continued. Treatment of black rot, brown rot, downy mildew, powder,\ mil- dew, and anthracnose of the grape; pear-scab and leaf-bliglit, and apple powdery mildew. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 11-15. 1890. Notes on fungicides and a new spraying pump. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 25, 26. 1890. Description of a new knapsack sprayer. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 51-59, illus. 1890. Report of the Chief of the Division of N^egetable Pathology. Ag. Rpt. 1891, pp. 359-378, illus, Publications and correspondence — lliscellaneous subjects — Laboratory inves- tigations — Field experiments — Treatment of the diseases of nursery stock — Treatment of apple, pear, peach, 'plnni, cherry, and quince diseases in the orchard — Treatment of grape diseases — Treatment of black rot of sweet potatoes — Treatment of oat blight — Sprayinj;- machinery —Work in New York State — Investigation of peach yellows and peach rosette — The Cali- fornia vine disease — Work on pear blight — Citrus fruit diseases in Hovida — The grape scale in New York — Sweet potato black rot (Ctraioci/siisyimftj'mto). Fungous diseases of the grape. F. B. No. 4, pp. 12. 1891. A new pear disease. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 113, 114. 1891. Disease of geraniums. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 114, 115, illus. 1891. Treatment of grape diseases. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 12-16, illus. 1891. The improved Japy knapsack sprays. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 39- 41, illus. 1891. A new pine leaf rust {Goleosporimn pini). Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, p. 44. 1891. A new method of treating grain by the Jensen process for the pre- vention of smut. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 372, 373. 1894. Report of the Chief of the Division of Vegetable Pathology. Ag, Rpt. 1892, pp. 215-246, illus. Introduction — Field work of the year in treating plant diseases — Experi- ments in the treatment of rusts affecting wheat and other cereals — Experi- ments at Garrett Park, Md. — Supplementary experiments in the treatment of rust of wheat and other cereals at Garrett Park, Md. — Wheat rust experiments at Manhattan, Kans. — Experiments at Rockport, Kans. — Ex- periments in treating the disease of nursery stock — Worlii at Millikin, Md. — Work on black rot of the grape — Experiments in California iu the treatment of fungi affecting the almond and prune — Destruction of lichens on pear trees by means of Bordeaux mixture — Miscellaneous experiments — Peach yellows and peach rosette — Investigations of the special agent in California — Work on pear blight, the pollination of pear and apple blos- soms, etc. — Investigations in Florida upon citrus fruits and other sub- tropical plants — Work in the laboratory. Report on the experiments made in 1891 in the treatment of plant diseases. Veg. Path. Bui. No. 3, pp. 76, illus. 1892 (?) Suggestions in regard to the treatment of Gereospora circumscissa. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 77, 78. 1892. Report of the Chief of the Division of Vegetable Pathology. Ag. Rpt. 1893, pp. 245-276. Introduction — Publications — Further investigations into the causes affecting the fruitfuhiess of pear and apple trees — Orchard work in the treatment of pear leaf-blight — Experiments in the treatment of black rot of the grape — A test of Bordeaux mixture of various strengths— Other experi- ments in the treatment of black rot — Treatment of leaf diseases aftecting 102 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Galloway, B. T. — Continued. nursery stock — Additional experiments in the treatment of wheat rust- Potato diseases — Observation of the general effect's of the macrosporium disease and its prevention— Work of fungicides— Bordeaux mixture— Work in Florida upon the diseases of citrus fruits ••ind other subtropical plants — Orange blight — Die-buik — Foot-rot— Sc;ab— Sooty mold — Other diseases of citrus fruits — Investigation of plant diseases on the Pacific coast — Fruit- tree diseases— Walnut disease— Grape diseases- The peach yellows inves- tigations — Miscellaneous worlv of the division. Experiments in the treatment of rusts affecting wheat and other cereals. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, i^p. 1!).5-22G. 1893. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Vegetable Pathology. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 143-150. Laboratory investigiitious- Field work — Routine work — Outline of the work planned for the current fiscal year. Report of the Chief of the Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 109-174. Work of the division for the fiscal year ended June 30, 189.5 — Increased pro- ductiveness of plants sprayed with Bordeaux mixture — Diseases affecting greenhouse plants — Pear blight investigations — Jlelou diseases — Cereal diseases— Work at the subtropical laboratory — Work on the Pacific Coast — Exhibit for the Cotton States and International Exposition — Rou- tine work — Outline of work planned for the current year. Some destructive potato diseases : What they are and how to pre- vent them. F. B. No. 15, pp. 8, illus. 1894. Some observations on new and old insecticides and their combi- nation with fungicides. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 120-131. 1894. The effect of spraying with fungicides on the growth of nursery stock. Veg. Path. Bui. No. 7, pp. 41, illus. 1894. Frosts and freezes as affecting cultivated plants. T. B. 1895, pp. 143-158, illus. Kinds of frosts and freezes — How plants are affected — How to foretell frosts — Protection of ]dants from the injurious effects of frosts and freezes — Prevention of injuries to trees and other woody plants. The health of plants in greenhouses. Y. B. 1895, pp. 247-256, illus. Health and disease — The soil — Water, heat, and light — Selection as a means of increasing the vi;;(>r of plants. Spraying for fruit diseases. F. B. No. 38, pp. 12, illus. 1896. The pathology of plants: Lines of investigation that might oe undertaken by experiment stations. E. S. E., vol. 7, pp. 725-735. 1890. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 15-22. Diseases of shadu and oruanieutal trees — Work on the diseases of citrus fruits — Improving the oranue— Pinrapple diseases — Effects of the freeze of 1894:-i1.5 on vegetation in I'lorida — \\'ork in California and other Pacilic Coast States — Diseases att'eeting truck crops, cotton, etc., in the South — Work on greenhouse crops — Diseases of wheat and other cereals — Jliscel- laiieous lines of work — Herbarium work — Outline of current work. Eeport of the Chief of th(> Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology. Ag. Ept. 1S97, pp. 7-13. Investigations of the diseases of forest and shade trees — Diseases afl'ecting plants under glass— Studies of the diseases of melons and of cotton and other Smithevn crops — The diseisps of pom.aceous and allied fruits — Inves- tigations of the diseases allectiug fruits and other crops on the Pacilic INDEX TO AUTHORS. 103 Galloway, B. T. — Continued. Coast — Work in Florida ou citrus fruits and other snbtropic.il plants — Cereals and c ereal diseases — Experiments witli fuagicides — Nutritiuii of plants — Preparation and preserv.atiou of pathological specimens for per- manent use — Preparation of an exhibit for the Tenn-essee Cciiteiiiiiiil Exposition — Bibliographical v/oilc — Preparation and publi elation of bul- letins and papers — Investigatious planned for the current year. Galloway, B. T., and J. B. Ellis. New Western fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. H, pp. 0.")-G.S. I.SS!). A new Mucronoporus. Jour. Mycol., vol. .5, pp. 141, 141^. 1889. New species of fuugi. Jour. Mycol., vol. 0, pp. 31-;3.>. 1890. Galloway, B. T., and David G. Fairchild. Experiments in the treatment of plant diseases. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 89-95. 1891. Treatment ofpear leaf-blight and scab iu the orchard. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 137-142. 1891. Galloway, B. T,, and EfEe A. Southworth. Treatment of apple scab. Jonr. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 210-214. 1889. Preliminary notes on a new and destructive oat disease. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 72, 73. 1890. Galloway, B. T., and Albert F. "Woods. Water as a factor in the growth of plants. T. B. 1894, pp. 165- 176, illus. Water in green plants — Relation of root development to water supply — Structure of the plant aud how it obtains water — Loss of water by evap- oration from the foliage— Controlling evaporation — Summary. Diseases of shade and ornamental trees. T. B. 1896, pp, 237-254, illus. General remarks — Diseases due to soil conditions — Diseas(!S due to atmos- pheric conditions — Fungous diseases. Gallup, H. A. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 463, 464. Gamble, Robert. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Florida.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pi). 327-329. Gamgee, John. The lung plague. Dis. Cattle, pp. 7-77. 1869. On the ill effects of smutty corn on cattle, Dis. Cattle, pp. 78-88. 1869. The splenic, or periodic, fever of cattle. Dis. Cattle, pp. 89-161, illus. 1869. General remarks on cattle diseases. Dis. Cattle, pp. 162-167. 1869. Eeport on the lung plague. Dis. Cattle, pp. .3-63, illus. 1871. Eeport on the ill effects of smut in feed of farm animals. Dis. Cat- tle, pp. 73-81. 1871. Eeport on the splenic, or periodic, fever of cattle. Dis. Cattle, pp. 83-155, illus. 1871. Garber, J. B. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 415-418. 104 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Gardner, C. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 221-223. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 210, 217. ■ Gardner, Johnson. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ag. Ept. 1849, ])p. 93-96. Gardner, Thomas. Wild flowers. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 155-162. Gardner, W. H. Training animals for work. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 355-357. Gardner, Frank D., Milton Whitney, and Lyman J. Briggs. An electrical method of determining the moisture content of arable soils. Soils Bui. No. 6, pp. 26, illus. 1897. Garman, H. The origin and development of parasitism among the Sarcoptidne. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 182-187. 1891. Illustrations for the economic entomologist. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 109- 114. 1893. The preservation of larvre for study. I. L., vol. 6, p. 98. 1893. Garnett, Thomas. Growth of cotton in India. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 762-765. Garrigues, W. E. Determination of phosphoric acid by the molybdate method. Ohem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 105-108. 1894. Garriott, E B. Chinook winds. Mo. W. E., vol. 20, p. 23. 1892. The warm waves of July and August, 1892. Mo.W.E.,vol. 20,pp. 223, 224. 1892. High areas of the north Pacific Coast in September, October, and November. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 249, 250. 1895. Tropical storms of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean in September. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 167-169. 1895. High areas north of the St. Lawrence Valley in October, November, and December. Mo. W, E., vol. 23, p. 292. 1895. Cold waves on the middle Gulf Coast. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 334, 335. 1895. Wind barometer table. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 204, 205. 1897. Gates, William P. [Eemarks on farm stock and potatoes.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. .300, 301. Gaurch6, J. P. [Eemarks on cotton in Cuba.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 285, 286. Geddes, George. Experimonts in the culture of Indian corn. Ag. Ep<-, 1845, pp. 436-440. * ' INDKX TO AUTHORS. ' 105 Geiger, William. Wheat and other crops in Oregon. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 12-17. Wheat, corn, oats, clover .mcI the grasses, neat cattle, dairy husbandry, hemp, root crops, and vines. Geitel, H., and J. Elster. Review of recent investigations into the subject of atmospheric electricity. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. .";i0-r)22, illns. 1S95. Gennert, Theodore. Report on beet sugar in Europe. Ag. Rpt. I8G8, pp. 158-171. Genin, Thomas H. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, x^P- 368-372. George, Robert. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 364-308. Woolgrowing. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 124-127. Georgeson, C. C. Progress report on the dairy industries of Denmark. Unnum. rpt., pp. 14. 1893. Report on the dairy industry of Denmark. B. A. I. Bui. ISTo. 5, pp. 133, illus. 1893. Forage plants for the semiarid West. O. E. S. Bnl. No. 16, pp. 145-147. 1893. Kafir corn : Characteristics, culture, and uses. F. B. No. 37, pp. 12, illus. 1896. How shall selling milk on the basis of quality be accomplished in the retail trade? O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 93-95. 1897. Gerland, E. Historical sketch of instrumental meteorology. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pp. 687-699, 1896. Gerolt, Fr. V. Mexican frijoles. Ag. Rpt. 1853, p. 223. Giard, M. A. On the parasitic castration of Typhlocyba by the larva of a Hymenopter [Aphelopus melalencus) and that of a Dipter {Atel- eneura spuria). I. L., vol. 2, pp. 271-273. 1890. Gibbs, Wilmot S. [Report on farm crops, etc., in South Carolina.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 231-237. Gibson, Charles. Differences in the determination of reverted phosphoric acid by the olficial method of analysis. Chem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 166-170. 1890. Gibson, H. B., S. Calvert, and D. W. May. Dietary studies at the University of Missouri in 1895, and data relating to bread and meat consumption in Missouri. O. E. S. Bui. No. 31, pp. 20. 1896. Gift, George W. Cotton under high culture. Ag. Rpt. 1867, pp. 409-412. 106 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUKE. Gilbee, W. A. The use of alcohol in the manufacture of sorghum sugar. Chem. Bui. No. 34-, pp. 8, 9. 1892. Gilbert, B. D. The cheese industry in the State of ISTew York. B. A. I. Bui. No. 15, pp. .i-U. 1896. Gilbert, Charles H. Report on the fishes of the Death Valley expedition collected in southern California and Nevada in 189 1 , with descriptions of new species. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 229-234. 1893. Gilbert, Joseph Henry. Agricultural investigations at Eothamsted, England. O. E. S. Bui. Is o. 20, pp. 4(5-51. 1894. Agricultural investigations at Eothamsted, England, during a period of fifty years. O. E. S. Bui. No. 22, pp. 31G, illus. 1895. (Six lectures delivered under the provisions of the Lawes Agricultural Trust, under the auepires of the Association of the American Agricultural Col- leges and Experiment Stations in Xovember, l.S!)3.) — The experiments -with root crops grown rontinuously — Experiments with barley grown continu- ously — Results of Experiments at Rothamsted on the growth of varions leguminous crops for many years in succession on the same land ; also con- sideration of tlie question of the fixation of free nitrogen — Experiments on the growth of wheat for fifty years in succession on the same land — Ex])erinients at Kothamsted on rotation of crops — Experiments at Roth- amsted on the feeding animals fur the production of meat, milk, manure, and for the exercise of force. Gilchrist, James B. Small-fruit culture. Pom. Rpt. 1895, pp. 57-G4. 1897. Gill, Theodore. Pisciculture with reference to American waters. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 394-42,!, illus. Pisciculture among the ancients — Pisciculture and spawn collecting in China— Rapid growth of Chinese iishes — Pisciculture in Europe during the middle ages— Discovery of artificial fecund. itiou by Jacobi — Artificial fecundation — IJi'discovery and practical ajiplication of artificial fecunda- tion — Nature and objects of pisciculture — Jlode of operation — Apparatus for hatchiug — Artificial spawning beds — I'isciculture mostly applied to fresh-water fishes — Reckless pursuit of fresh-water fish — Restocking water with new or locally exterminated species — Subclasses of fishes — Charac- teristic fiirms of teleosts of fi'i'sli water — Economical American fresh-water fishes — Centrarchids, or simfishes — The gourami: Its habitat or native country. Gillespie, 'William A. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 320, 321. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 309-311. Gillette, C. P. Notes on the plum curculio and plum gouger. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 227-229. 1891. Notes on certain experiments and observations at the Iowa Experi- ment Station. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 258-201. 1891. To prevent squirrels from pulling corn— Kerosene emulsion as a sheep dip— The scuify bark louse— Kx]ieriin(iits with the arsenitcs — Cutworm para- sites — Insect diseases— The potato stalk weevil — Pyre thrum experiments — Kerosene extract of pyrcthrum as an insecticide. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 107 Gillette, C. P.— Continnert. The arsenites and arsenical mixtures as insecticides. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 115-121. 189;;. The grasshopper disease in Oolorado. Ent. Bui. No. G, u. s., pp. 89-93. 1896. How shall we improve our collections [entomological]'? Ent. Bnl. No. 13, n. s., pp. 95-97. IS'.X!. Vernacular names of insects. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. .".2-34. 1897. A successful lantern trap. Eut. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 75, 7G, illus. 1897. Oviposition in young forest trees by Tetraopesfemoratus. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 76, 77. 1897, A few insects that have been unusually abundant in Colorado this year. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 77-79. 1897. Gillet, H. N. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 243-245. Gipps, Frederick S. Extent and importance of ancient water supply and irrigation works. S. Ex. Doc, No. 41, pt. 1, pp. 428-432. 1892. Girdwood, John. Culture of the potato in Scotland. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 461-464, Githens, John A. [Address before National Eoad Conference, July 5, 1894.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 5, 6. 1894. Gittings, Julian E. [Report on the commerce of Port Hope, Canada,] For, Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 31, 32, 1895. Gladding, Thomas. On the determination of citrate-soluble phosphoric acid in natural guanos. Chem, Bui. No. 7, pp. 16-19. 1885. Gladding, T. S. Discussion of the estimation of phosphoric acid, Chem. Bui. No, 49, pp. 75, 76. 1897. Glassford, W. A. Rainfall in Arizona and its effect on irrigation and water storage, with description of some favorable points for storage reservoirs. S. Rpt. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 486-494, illus. 1890. Glenn, S. W. Memorable snowstorms in South Dakota. Mo. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 15, 16. 1897. Glennie, A. Meteorological statement for 1851, at Waccamaw, South Carolina. Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 641, 642. Glover, Townend. Insects injurious and beneficial to vegetation. Ag. Rpt. 1854, pp. 59-89, illus. Cotton louse, hollworm, grain moth, Sylvanus quadricollis, Angoumois moths, billbug, or corn-boii'r, corn worm, rico wpevil, Anoliiniii paiiiceiim, Hessian fly, wheat midge, joint worm, vine hopper, American proiris, Desmia 108 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGE I CULTURE. Glover, Toiwnend — Continued. malciilalis, spotted pelidnota, plant lonse, grapevine liorer, plum weevil, apple (or codling) moth, peach tree borer, ichnenmon fly, syrphus, lady- bird, lacewing fly, Carolina tiger beetle, harpalus, rearhorse, liedmius novenarius, ichneumon fly. Insects frequenting the cotton plant. Ag. Ept. 1855, pp. 64-115, illus. Cutworm, cotton louse, grasshoppers, leaf hopper, cotton oaterpilliir, grass caterpillar, red spider, drop or hang worm, corn emperor moth, cotton tortrix, yellow caterpillar, cotton arctia, pea-green caterpillar, cotton Lyga^us, sap-suckers, blister fl y ( Caji iAarJs strif/osa), cotton chauliogiiathus (Chauliognathus pcnnsylrdnicHu), yellow-margined winged chaliognathus (C marginatus) , delta thoraxed trichius (Tricliiiis delta), twelve-spotted galereuea {Galereiica duodecimpunctata), spanworms or loopers, small cotton spanworm, larger span worm, green plant bug, spotted plant bug, red-edged-winged reduvins, yellow-banded-winged anisoscelis, brownish- black anisoscelis, melancholy cetouia(C'eioma melancholica), Indian cetonia (C. inda), square-necked sylvauus (Sylvanus quadiicoUis), corn worm, boll- worm, striped pale-green caterpillar, redbug or cotton stainer, Zanthidia niceppc, Arfiynnis coJuiuMna, great American fritteliary (AgrauUs vanillw), ants, spiders, Carolina tiger beetle {Megacephela vKroli na ) , piedsbtoiy beetle, devil's coach horse (Rediwiiis norenariiis), ichneumon fly, smaller ichneumon fly, syrphus, ladybird, lacewing fly. Insects injurious and beneficial to the orange tree. Ag. Ej)t. 1855, pp. 115-119. Accidents and diseases of the cotton plant. Ag. Ept. 1855, pp. 230-234. Investigation on insects and diseases affecting the cotton plant. Ag. Rpt. 1857, pp. i21-lli!), illus. Report of the Entomologist. Ag, Ept. 1863, pp. 561-579. Report of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1864, pp. 540-564. Entomological exhibition in Paris. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 88-102. Reiwrt of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 33-45. Report of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 27^5. Correspondence of the Entomologist. Mo. Ept., Oct. 1865, pp. 6-16; Nov., pp. 6-11. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 58-76, illus. The food and habits of beetles. Ag, Ept. 1868, pp. 78-117, illus. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1869, pp. 60-64. Eeport of the Entomologist and Curator of the Museum. Ag. Ept. 1870, pp. 65-91, illus. Eeport of the Entomologist and Curator of the Museum. Ag. Ept. 1871, pp. 69-88, illus. The wingless grasshoper, or "cricket," of Utah. Mo. Ept. 1872, ■ pp. 74-76, illus. Eeport of the Entomologist and Curator of the Museum. Ag. Ept. 1872, pp. 112-138, illus. Notes on the Diptera, with their remedies. The cabbage moth. Mo. Ept. 1872, p. 137, illus. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1S72, pp. 215-218, illus. A new grasshopper— New earth worui— A'ote on Pieris rapai. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 109 Glover, Townend — Contimied. Entomological record. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pp. 304-307, illus. Larvae iu terminal shoots of peacli — Mites iu pear leaves — Insect injuries. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 366-371, illus. Beetles in decaying jieaches — Worms in peach trees — Kote to corresjiond- ents — Insect injuries. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 438-14:0, illus. Army, or snake, w.orm^Iusect injuries. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 407-500, illus. A large grasshopper — Insect injuries. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 29-31. The apple-twig horer — The army, or snake, worm again — The rose bug — • Insect injuries to plums. The tobacco worm. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 164-166. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 237-239. The twig girdlcr — Colorado heetle — Apple-twig borer — Insect injuries. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 345-351, illus. Insects injuring corn — Colorado potato beetle — Grapevine root louse — Trap- door spider— Luminous larva — Insect injuries. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 420-431. The Colorado potato beetle in the District of Columbia — Paris green — Fliyl- loxera vastatrix — Insect injuries. Grapeyine borers — Insect injuries. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 496-499. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 571-579. Protection against cotton insects — Colorado potato beetle — Phylloxera — Xijlo- ryctes satyrus — Insect injuries. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1S74, pp. 43-46. Further remarks on the Phylloxera — The Phylloxera ou fruit trees — Paris green as an insecticide — How to recognize the cotton caterpillar— Insect and Bixuirrel depredations. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. -874, pp. 221, 2l.'2, illus. Luminous beetles — Poke root for destroying insects. Eeport of the Entomologist and Curator of the Museum. Ag. Ept. 1874, pp. 122-146, illus. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 324^330, illus. Colorado potato beetle — Insect injuries. Insect injuries. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 373-376. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 428-431. Experiments with phylloxera — The cotton worm — Insect injuries. Grape- root gall louse. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 500, 507. Eecent notes ou the -phylloxera from foreign sources. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 40-42. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1875, pj). 114-140, illus. Heteroptera, or plant-bug— Reuiedies reported to be serviceable in destroy- ing insects of the suborder heteropteTa, or plant-bug. [Eemarks on beneficial insects.] Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 175, 176, illus. Entomological record. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 221-230, illus. Cutworuis — PhylJoxeru rastalrix iu Austria — Phylloxera rastalrix in France^ Insect inj uries. 110 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. G-lover, Towrnend — Continued. Insect injuries. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 307-310. Entomolgical record. .Mo. Ept. 1.S75, pp. 442-445. The chincti bug, or Mormon louse— Two methods of destroying the Colorado beetle. Eeport of the Entomologist and Curator of the Museum. Ag. Ept. 1876. pp. 17-46, illus. Homoptera. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1877, pp. 89-117, iUus. Hymenoptera. '' Eeport of the Museum Division. Ag. Ept. 1877, pp. 118-148, illus. Economic MuKrumof Agriculture— Cereals and legumes— Fruits and vege- tables — Farinaceous substances — Sugar and sirups — Beverages, liquors, and narcotics — Spices, condiment^, etc. — Aboriginal food substances — Textile fibers — Paper materials — Dyes .ind coloring materials— Tanning materials — Gums and resius— Fats, oils, wax, etc. — Animals— Birds — Insects— Forest woods— Vegetable products of botanical interest — Carpo- logical collections — A'egetable substances used in medicine — Soils — Ferti- lizers — Farm implements — Casts illustrating diseases of farm animals — Plan of the museum — Food substances. Goble, W. F. The grasshoppers in Kansas. Mo. Ept. 1867, pp. 290, 291. Goding, F. "W. A note on the ladybird parasite. I. L., vol. 2, p. 147. 1889. Food plants of some North American Membracidas. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 92, 93. 1892. Goff, E. S. Experiments in the treatment of gooseberry mildew and apple scab. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 33-37. 1889. Eeport on the treatment of apple scab. Bot. Bui. N"o. 11, pp. 22-28. 1890. Treatment of apple scab. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 19-21. 1890. The work of the experiment stations in the reform of vegetable nomenclature. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 47, 48. 1891. Treatment of fungous diseases. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 17-25. 1891. Experiments in the treatment of ajiple scab — Experiments in the treatment of the septoria of the ras]iberry and blackberry — Experiment in treating the potato rot. "Notes on the treatment of apple scab. O. E. S. Bui. N"o. 16, pp. 87, 88. 1893. Laboratory work in horticulture. O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 103, 104, 1897. Gold, T. S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc, in Oonnecticut.l Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 175-177. Goldfinger, Max. [Report on the commerce of Mannheim, Germany,] For, Mkts, Bui, No. 2, pp. 77-79. LS95. Animals, wheat, meat, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. INDEX TO AUTHORS. Ill Gomberg, M. A chemical study of the resinous contents and their distribution in trees of the longleaf pine before and after tapping for turpen- tine. For. Bui. No. 8, pp. 34-i9. 1893. Groodale, George Lincoln. Suggestions for investigations in vegetable physiology, with special relation to agriculture. B. S. it., vol. 7, pp. 438-456. 1895. Goodale, S. L. Eeport of the American Pomological Society for Maine. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 328, 329. Remarks on the physiology of breeding. Ag. Ept. 1862, jip. 242. ')')'> Law of similarity — The Liw of variation — Atavism, or ancestral influence — Relative influence of tlie. parents. The manufacture of cheese as a staple article of exjiort. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 381-416. Milk — The important points of cheese makini; — .Separation of the whey from the curd — Ai)paratu,s — Prm tical operations — Manulactuvc of cheese Iiy associated dairies — Size and form — For Southern markets and long voy- ages — Breeds for the dairy — Management of covps — A'alue of whey. Goodell, H. H. What is the mission of the buUetiii [of the experiment station] ? O. B. S. Bui. No. 24, pp. 69-71. 1895. Goodloe, Daniel R. Grape culture and wine mating. Ag. Ept. 1860, pp. 359-402. A brief history of grape culture and wine making, ancient and modern, with a comprehensive view of the iiresent extent of the wine product of the Avorld — Armenia — Egypt — China — India — Persia — Turkey in Asia — Greece and European Turkey, Italy, and Sicily — I'riince — Champagne — Burgundy — The Eljone and southern France — Gascony and Guieuue — Spain — Portugal — Madeira — (Jermauy and Hungary — Ancient wines — Modern wines. Eesources and industrial condition of the Southern States. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 102-136. The social and political revolution — Statistics of population, area, internal improvements, and wealth — Territorial extent and population to the square mile — Rebellions States — Assessed value; of real and personal property — Canals, railways, etc. — Soil, climate, and'productioii — Principal productions of the Southern States — Live stoclc — Manulactures — Size of farms — Slave States — Free States — Effects of slavery on population — Commerce — Of free and slave labor — That capital invested in slaves is unproductive — Capital nece.ssary to grow cotton with free and with slave labor — Net profits of free and slave labor cultivation — Value of real and personal property — Slavery and manufactures — Analogous doctrine of J. Stuart Mill — What has been gained by emancipation — The value of land — Slave breeding — How abolition affects land — Effects of slavery on population — Condition of free negroes — Working of emancipation — Prod- ucts of Maryland and Kentucky. Goodrich, C. [Eeport on farm crops, etc.. in Vermont.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 221, 222. Fruit report from Vermont. Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 37-39. Goodrich, Charles. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 138-140. 112 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Goodrich, C. E. The potato: Its natural history, deterioration, and improvement. Ag. ]?pt. 1852, pp. 354-372. Potatoes : Propagation of new varieties from seed. Ag. Rpt. 1855, pp. 205, 206. Goodrich C. P. Butter making on the farm. F. B. No. 57, pp. 15. 1897. Goodrich, Reuben. Good roads. O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 82, 83. 1893. GoodTvin, Israel. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Vermont.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 335- 338. Gorgas, John. Importation of sliylarks. Ag. Rpt. 1853, pp. 70, 71. Goss, Arthur. Method for the determination of phosphoric acid in soils. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 58-64. 1894. Coucerning the determination of phosphoric acid and potash in soils. Ohem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 50-57. 1896. Dietary studies in New Mexico. O. E. S. Bui. No. 40, pp. 23. 1897. Mexican houses — Food used — Preparation of food — Miscellaneous — Analysis of foods — Dietary studies with Jlexican families — Discussion of results. Goss, Arthur, and W. G. Brovrn. Eeport on soils and ash. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 80-90. 1897. Goss, Arthur, and A. M. Peter. Report on soils and ash. Ohem. Eul. No. 47, pp. 30-45. 1896. Gossard, H. A., and Herbert Osborn. The clover seed caterpillar (Grapholithia inter stinctana). I. L., vol. 4, pp. 56-58. 1891. Graham, Daniel. Imports of madder. Ag. Rpt. 1847, p. 461. Statement showing quantity and value of imjiorts of madder from France on the Jlediterranean, Holland, England, Belgium, Sicily, Turkey, and .Spanish Atlantic ports, from 1845 to 1847, Graham, D. C. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi!. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 187,188. Graham, John, jr. The use of convict labor on public roads. Road luq. Bui. No. 11, pp. 34-38. 1895. Gray, J. C. Remarks on the climate of New England. Ag. Rpt. 1854, pp. 423-448. Greene, Francis V. Roads. Road Liq. Bui. No. 17, pp. 34-45. 1895, Green, Seth. Pisciculture. Mo. Rpt. 1868, pp. 361, 362. Pish culture. A g. Rpt. 1872, pp. 248-274. Brook trout culture— White fish— Salmon trout— Shad. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 113 G-reen, W. J. Methods of work in variety testing. O. E. S. Mis. Bui. No. 3, pp. 49-53. 1891. GreeneTwald, Mrs. L. H. How best to secure and retain the services of voluntary observers. W. B. Bui. No. 18, pp. 42-44. 1896. Gregory, F. R. [Report on farm crops, etc., in North Carolina.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 219-221. Gregory, J. W. Report on artesian wells. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 145-172. 1890. Progress report of the Great Plains. S. Ex. Doc. No. 53, pp. 147, 148. 1891. Pinal report on the mid-plains division of the artesian and under- flow investigation between the niuety-seventh meridian of lougi- tude west of Greenwich and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 4, pp. 50, illus. 1892. Grete, A. Agricultural investigation in Switzerland. E. S. R., vol. 6, pp. 681-688. 1895. Griffin, Walter T. [Report on the commerce of Limoges, Prance.] Por. Mkts. Bui. No. 3, pp. 68-74. 1895. American products marketable in France — Animals — Animal products — Cot- ton — Fish, salted and canned — Cereals — Dairy products — Fruit — Vege- tables — Liquors — Grass seeds— Sundries. Grinnell, J. B. Sheep on the prairies. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 300-312. Breeds of sheep — Practical mamgement. Cattle industries. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 2, p. 232. 1883. Cattle interests west of the Mississippi. 1st Rpt. B. A. I., pp. 233-244. 1885. Griswald, R. W. Letter on cost of raising wheat and corn. Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 407, 408. Grosh, A. B. Meteorology of 1865. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 571-598. Meteorology of 1866. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 611-646. Grote, A. R. Report on cotton insects. Cot. Insects, pp. 351, 352. 1879. Grunsky, C. E. Methods of applying water to land as practiced in central portions of California. S. Ex. Doc. IMo. 41, pt. 1, pp. 307-322, illus. 1892. Gulley, F. A. The number of animals to be used in feeding experiments. O. E. S. Bui. No. 7, pp. 94-96. 1892. The establishment of ofQcial methods of experimentation. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 147-150. 1893. 21713— No. 4 8 114 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Gunnell, James P. FarDiiug in New England States. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 251-262. Hay, Iiidiaa curn, wlieat, ryi', oats, other crops, fruit, horses, neat cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, dairy, maple sugar. Guptill, G. W. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 140-144. Gurler, H. B. Exiieriments in swine breeding. Misc. Spl. Rpt. 'So. 2, pp. 155-159. 1883. Guthrie, Ossian. Fluctuations of the water level in the Great Lakes. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 420, 421. 1895. Ancient climates near Chicago. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, p. 424. 1895. Guyot, J. Culture of the vine. Ag. Rpt. 1866, p. 114, illus. Gyde, A. Reducing the food of cattle before giving it. Ag. Rpt. 1851, p. 71. Hagen, H. A. The Hessian fly not imported from Europe. 3d Rpt. Ent. Goni., pp. 43^9, appx. V. 1883. Haggerty, John. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 225, 226. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 214, 215. Hague, Arnold. T)ie needs of -the Yellowstone National Park. For. Bui. No. 2, pp. 206-211. 1889. Hale. E. M. Ilex c((ssi)ie, the aboriginal North American tea: Its history, dis- tribution, and use among the native North American Indians. Bot. Bui. No. U, pp. 22, illus. 1891. Hale, J. H. Notes on peach culture. Pom. Rpt. 1894, pp. 50-62, illus. 1895. Hale, S. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu New Hampshire.! Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 408-410. Hall, C. W. Technical education. O. E. S. Bui. No. 20, pp. 67-73. 1894. Hall, D. M. Report of the Chief of the Property and Stationery Division. Ag. Rpt. 1894, p. 209. Hall, Elihu. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Illinois.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 439- Grasses on the Plains and eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. Ag. Rpt. 1870, pp. 217-226. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 115 Hall, F. H., and A. C. True. Farmers' institutes. E. S. R., vol. 7, pp. 635-642. 1896. Hall, J. Abstract from a meteorological iouriial kept at Athens, Illinois. Ag. Kpt. 1851, pp. 010-612. Hall, Maxwell. The climate of the West Indies. W. B. Bui, No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 589-601. 1S9C. Hall, Robert B. [Report on farm crops, etc., of Maryland.] Ag. Rpt. 1847, pi). 377-379. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Rpt. 184S, pp. 471-476. Hall, Ruth. A few words on horses. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 544-558. Origin of the wild hnisc in jS'ortLi America — Tlie domesticated horse of tlie prairies — Horses of tlie South. House plants. Ag. Rpt. 1863, pp. 366-381. Plants proper for window culture — Treatment of house plants — The violet — Miscellaneous hints. Hall, Wilburn B. [Report on the commerce of Kice, France.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 3, pp. 46-49. 1895. Possibilities of introducing American manufactures — Consumption of farm produi'ts — Sources of commercial supply — Prices of farm produce — Sug- gestions. Hall, W. W. Health of farmers' families. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 453-470. Eating — Catching cold — Hardships of farmers' wives — Dress. Farmers' houses. Agt. Rpt. 1863, pp. 313-337. Where shall 1 build f — Miasm — Recapitulation — Cellars in dwelling houses- Water — Water pipes — Kitchen — Chambers — Smoky cliimneys — Water con- veniences — Privies and water-closets — Piazzas — House walls — Ice houses — Shade trees — Barns — The stable. Hallett, F. F. The selection and planting of seed. Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 381-387. Halsted, Byron D. Peronosporae and rainfall. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 6-11. 1889. An interesting Uromyces. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, p. 11. 1889. Notes upon Sphcerotheca phytopMla, Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 85, 80. 1889. Another Sphsrotheca upon Phytoptus distortions. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, p. 134. 1889. Some notes upon economic Peronosporete for 1889 in New Jersey. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 201-203. 1889. Treatment of cranberry scald and cranberry gall fungus. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 18, 19. 1890. 116 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Halsted, Byron D. — Continned. A study of fruit decay. O. E. S. liul. No. 16, pp. 91, 92. 1893. The Solandi printing. O. E. S. Bui. No. 20, p. 9;!. 1894. Field observations witli fungi. O. E. S. Bui. Xo. 20, pp. 'j:>, 94, 1894. Halsted, B. D., and J. B. Ellis. ^ew fungi. Jour Mycol., vol. (5, pp. 33-35. 1890. Halsted, B. D., and D. G. Fairchild. Sweet potato and black rot. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 1-11, illus. 1891. Halsted, Charles M. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Jersey.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 113-115. Hamilton, John Comments on the fiftli report of the U. S. Entomological Commis- sion. I. I.., vol. 4, pp. 129-132. 1891. Agricultural education. O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 48-52. 1897. Hamlin, George H. [Good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 47, 48. 1893. Hammett, Alexander. Eemarks on cotton in Italy. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 288, 289. Hammon, W. H. Experiments with kites at San Francisco, California. Mo. W. It., vol. 24, pp. 288, 289. 1896. Injury from frost, and methods of protection. W. B. Doc. No. SO, pp. 12. 1896. Eeport on the operation of the Mount Tamalpais Station for Sep- tember, 1897. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 397, 398. 1897. Hammond, Harry. Culture of cotton. O. E. S. Bui. No. 33, pp. 225-278, illus. 1896. The handling and uses of cotton. O. E. S. Bui. No. 33, pp. 351- 384, illus. 1890. Hammond, J. F. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Mexico.] Ag. Ept. 1851, 478- Handy, R. B. Peanuts: Culture and uses. F. B. No. 25, pp. 24, illus. 1895. History and general statistics of cotton. O. E. S. Bui. No. 33, pp. 17-66, illus. 1896. Asparagus culture. F. B. No. 61, pp. 40, illus. 1897. Hann, J. Meteorological stations and the publication of results of observa- tions. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 1-0. 1894. Eeferences to sources of information relative to the climate of Austria-Huii.-ary. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 657, 658, 1896. The study of the upper atmosphere from observations on mountain stations. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 754-758. 1896. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 117 Hansen, N. B. Notes ou the breeding of fruits. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 92-94. 1893. Harbaugh, W. H. The disease known as "staggers" among horses iu Virginia and North Carolina. 3d Rpt. B. A. 1., pp. 2(19-238. 18S7. Diseases of the respiratory organs. Sjil. Ept. Dis. Horse, i^p. 87-134, illus. 1890. Hardin, M. B. The occurrence of metaphosphoric and pyrophosphoric acids in cotton-seed meal. (Jhem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 50-52. 1892. Harding, Charles. The climate of the British Islands. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 611-C27, charts. 1896. Hargitt, C. W. Notes upon the cankerworm. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 8, 9. 1890. Hargrave, Jesse. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1818, pp. 489- 491. Harkness, Edson. [Eeport OU fruit culture in Illinois.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 358-361. Harlan, Josiah. Ou the fruits of Oabul and vicinity, with a view to the introduction of the grapevine of that region into the central climate of the United States. Ag. lipt. 1861, pp. 526-537. Harlan, Samuel W. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ej)t. 1851, pp. 425, 426. Harnden, Enos S. Eeport of the Special Agent for the Purchase of Seeds. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 211-213. Eeport of the Special Agent for the Purchase of Seeds. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 213-219. Eeport of the Special Agent ou Seed Distribution. Ag. Ept. 1896, pp. 155-237. Eeport of the Special Agent for the J'urchase and Distribution of Seeds. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 181-184. Harold, John. Cultivation of asparagus for New York market. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 373, 374. Harrington, H. H. Eeport on soils and ash. Chem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 93-98. 1892. Harrington, Mark "W. Eeport of the Chief of the Weather Bureau, Ag, Ept. 1891, pp, 539-631, illus. Introductory — The forecasts — The distribution of forecasts and frost and cold-Trave \r:irnings — The weather map — Flood predic-tions — State weathor service Division — Pacific Coast Division — The study of meteorology iu the 1187 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Harrington, Mark W. — Continued. United States— Meteorological records— The use of our data^Tempera- ture — Precipitation — Atmoaphevic pressure — Wind — Humidity — Dew- point— Clouds— Weathor— The library— Index of meteorological observa- tions—General catalogue of meteorology— lustnimeuts— Meteorology and terrestrial magnetism- Soil ]ihysics— Climatic laboratory — Weather con- ditions of the crop of 1891— Weather and crop eonditions for 1891 in various sections of the United States— The International Conference. Eeport of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 551-620, illus. Work of the year — Improvement of forecasts and their distribution — Local forecast officials- The weather map— Weather maps issued^ at stations- Wind signals — Special wind-siniial stations — Cotton-region service- Weather reports from the West Indies — Flood predictions — Advanced scien- tific work— Publications— Records of the Weather Bureau— Foreign mete- orological reports — Examination of records — Requests for meteorological data — The records vault — Work of the review room— The library— The study of meteorology — Telegraph room — Thunderstorms— State weather service — The weather-crop bulletin — The distribution of forecasts, frost and cold-wave warnings — Instrument room — Soil thermometer — Suburban first-order stations — General remarks— Weather conditions of the crop of 1892— State weather service Division — Introduction — Publications— Thun- derstorms— Voluntary stations — Map displays at United States Capitol — Routine work — Operations of State weather services. N'otes on the climate aud meteorology of Deatli Valley, California. W. B. Bui. No. 1, pp. 50, illus. 1892. Meteorological work for agricultural institutions. O. E. S. Bui. ^o. 10, pp. 23. 1892. Problems of temperature— Moisture in the air — Condensation and precipita- tion of moisture— Chemical investigations — Special meteorological serv- ices — Local weather predictions — Soil physics — Miscellaneoxis sugges- tions — Outfit needed. Eeview of forest meteorological observations : A study i^reliminary to the discussion of the relation of forests to climate. For. Bui, No. 7, pp. 23-122, illus. 1893. Eeport of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 89-122, illus. A\'ork of the year — Reorganization of Bureau force — Results — Divisional duties at the central office — Forecast officials and observers — Observing stations — Bureau exhibit at the World's Fair — International meteorologi- cal congresses — Seasonal forecasts — Deaths Iiy wind aud lightning — Advisability of extending the field of observation — Yearly volume of meteorological data — Reoommeiidutions — Forecasts — The dailj' weather map — Official ratings — Forecasts, storm warnings, aud cold waves — River and flood service — Rejiair of seofoast telegr.aph lines — State weather services — Station officers and transfers — Weather crop bulletins — Weekly snow i-hart — Special thunderstorm obser\atious — Voluntary observers — The cotton- legion service — (Convention of weather-service officials — The distribution of forecasts, and frost, cold wave, inland storm, and rain wiirnings — Cooperation of railro:id companies — Forecasts and warnings dis- tributed — Instruments — Repair of damaged instruments — The library — K'ecords — Publications — Weather conditions of the crop of 1S93. What meteorology is doing for the fanner. T. B. 1894, pp. 117-120. Improvement of forecasts— The distribution of warnings — Dissemin.ation of information regarding the work of the Weather Bureau — The compilation of climatic data — The scientific theory of meteorology — Present and proposed lines of work. Surface currents of the Great Lakes as deduced from the move- ments of bottle papers during the seasons of 1892, 1893, 1S94. W. B. unnum. rpt., pp. 20, illus. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 119 Harrington, Mark W. — Continued. Eeport of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Ag. Kpt. IW) J^, pp. 77-101. Protection of fruits, vegetables, and other food products from injury by heat or cold during transportation. W. B. unuum. rpt., pp. 7. 1894. History of the weather map. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 327-335. 1895. Information relative to the investigation of the influence of climate on health. W. B. Girc. No. 4, pp. 7. 1895. Harrington, W. Hague. Harpiphorus maculatiis. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 227, 228. 1890. Harris, A. W. Report of a meeting of horticulturists of the agricultural experi- ment stations at Columbus Ohio, June 13 and 14, 18Sf». O. E. S. Bui. Eo. 3, pp. 12. 1889. The agricultural experiment stations at the World's Columbian Exposition. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 43-46. 1891. Report of the Director of the Office of Experiment Stations. Ag. ■ Ept. 1891, pp. 503-538. Operations of the Office of Experiment Stations — Work of the year — Publica- tions of the Office of Experiment Stations — The agricultural experiment stations — Lines of work pursued by the stations — Colleges and schools having courses in agriculture — The Association of Aniericau Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations — Statistics of the stations — Stations recently established — List of publications of the Office of Experiment Stations — List of agricultural schools and colleges in the United States. Report of the Director of the Office of Experiment Stations. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 515-549. Operations of the Office of Experiment Stations — Work of the year — Exhib- its at the World's Columbian Exposition — Publications of the Office of Experiment Stations — Recommendations, new work, etc. — Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations — The agricul- tural and mechanical colleges — Statistics of the stations — List of publica- tions of the Office of Experiment Stations — Statistics of agricultural schools, colleges, and experiment stations. Harris, John S. Fruit culture in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 270-280. Harris, Joseph. The agricultural value of phosphate of lime. Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 390-413. On stall-feeding cattle and sheep. Ag. Rpt. 18G2, pp. 317-325. Harris, Joshua. [Report on farm crops, etc., in North Caroliua.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 325, 326. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 315, 316. [Report on farm crops, etc., in North Carolina.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 93-95. Harris, "W. T. The teaching of agriculture. O. E. S. Bui. No. 24, pp. 43-46. 1895. 120 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGKICULTURE. Harrison, E. G. Stone roads in New Jersey. Road Inq. Bui. Fo. 17, pp. 23-31. 1895. The Ganandaigua roads. Road Inq. Circ. ISTo. 24, pp. 2, 3. 1897. Hart, C. A. The life history of wireworms. I. L., vol. 3, p. 246. 1891. Hartwell, B. L., and H. J. Wheeler. The use of ammonium nitrate in the determination of phosphoric acid. Ghem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 5.3, M. 1892. Harw^i, H. J. Gondition of the live stock industry in Nebraska. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 383, 384. 1891. Harwood, P. M. What shall the professor of agriculture teach? O. B. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 139-142. 1893. Harz, C. O. A method for preserving the spores of Hymenomycetes. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 163, 164. 1889. Hassal], Albert. Gheck list of the animal parasites of chickens. B. A. I. Giro. No. 9, pp. 7. 1896. Gheck list of the animal parasites of turkeys. B. A. I. Giro. No. 12, pp. 3. 189(1. Check list of the animal parasites of ducks. B. A. I. Circ. No. 13, pp. 7,1896. Check list of the animal parasites of geese. B. A. I. Circ. No. 14, pp. 5. 1896. Check list of the animal parasites of pigeons. B. A. I. Giro. No. 15, pp. 4. 1896. Bibliography of the tapeworms of poultry. B. A. I. Bui. No. 12, pp. SL-88. 1896. Compendium of the parasites, arranged according to their hosts. B. A. I. Bui. No. 19, pp. 137-143. 1898. Bibliography of the more important works cited. B. A. I. Bui. No. 19, pp. 145-150. 1898. Hassall, A., and Charles 'Wardell Stiles. The color of a host and its relation to parasitism. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 265, 266. 1892. A revision of the adult cestodes of cattle, sheep, and allied animals. B. A. I. Bui. Xo. 4, pp. 134, illus. 1893. Hasse, Adelaide List of i)ublications of the TJ. S. Department of Agriculture from 1841 to June, 1895, inclusive. Lib. Bui. No. 9, pp. 76. 1896. Hatch, A. L. Report on the treatment of apple scab. Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 28-30. 1890. Experiments in treating apple scab [Fusicladium dendriticum). Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 20, 27. 1891. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 121 Hauser, I. L. Wheat culture in ludia. Ag. Rpt. 1885, pp. 5G9-582. Hautreux, A. North Atlantic currents and surface temperatures. W. B. Bui. ^0. 2, pt. 1, pp. 192-204, illus. 1894. Ha-wes, . [U. S. consul at Eeicbenberg 1891.] Flax culture in Austro-Hungary. Fiber Ept. No. 4, pu. 55-74. 1892. Hav7kins, Barry C. Seismic noises in North Carolina and Georgia. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 393, 394. 1897. The area of heavy rainfall in the southern Appalachians. Mo. "W. E., vol. 25, pp. 442, 443. 1897. Hay, Robert. Eelation of artesian wells to irrigation. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 37- 52, illus. 1890. Progress report of artesian and underflow investigation. S. Ex. Doc. No. 53, pp. 139-144, illus. 1891. Final geologic reports of the artesian and underflow investigation between the ninety-seventh meridian of longitude and the foot- hills of the Eocky Mountains. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 3, pp. 166, illus. 1892. Hayden, Williani D. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 326-328. Hayes, S. H. T. The availability of organic nitrogen in mixed fertilizers. Ohem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 112-116. 1896. Haynes, Wilson G. Cultivation of basket willow in the United States. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 46-48. Hays, W. M. Grass gardens: Methods and purposes. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 130-132, 1893. Advances in agricultural education. O. E. 8. Bui. No. 16, pp. 132-138. 1893. Methods of plat experimenting. O. E. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 84, 87. 1896. Methods of instruction in teaching agriculture. O. E. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 37-39. 1896. HayTvard, Joseph. The science of horticulture. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 106-109, illus. Hazard, Willis P. The Channel Islands: The people and their cattle. Unnum. rpt., pp. 77-86, in "Proceedings." 1882. Hazeltine, Harry. I Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 311-313. 122 U. S. DEPAKTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Hazei), Henry A. Fluctuations of temperature and pressure at the base and summit of Mount Washiugton. Mo. W. K., vol. 19, pp. 171, 199, 224, 250. 1891. A balloon ascension. Ept. Chief W. B. 1891-92, pp. 517, 518. The climate of Chicago. W. B. Bui. No. 10, pp. 137, illus. 1893. Violent storms in the United States for 1894. Ept. Chief W. B. 1894, pp. 283-287. Lows north of Idaho and Montana. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 89-91. 1895. The barometer troughs of the plateau region. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 207-209. 1895. The heated term from July 28 to August 17, 1890. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, p. 289. 1896. The wind rush of September 29, 1896. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, pp. 322, 323. 1896. The cold spell of November 16-30, 1896, in Montana and adjoining States. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pp. 414, 415. 1896. Temperatures of November and December, 1896. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, p. 458. 1896. The climate of the United States. W. B. Bui., No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 585-589. 1896. Forests and rainfall. Mo. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 395-397. 1897, Heald, Prescott. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Vermont.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 143, 144. Heard, W. E. [Report on the commerce of Newport, England.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 86-88. 1895. Live stock — Cereals — Fresh and canned meats — Bacon and lard — Cotton, tobacco, and fruits — Wines and beers — Conclusion. Heath, H. A. ' Condition of the sheep industry west of the Mississippi River. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 247-320. 1891. Condition of the animal industry of Kansas. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 405-424. 1891. Condition of the sheep industry west of the Mississippi River. Unnum. rpt., pp. 701-946, illus. 1892. Hebert, A. Farm manure. E. S. R., vol. 5, pp. 141-158. 1893. Substances -which give manure its value — Composition of animal excrement — Composition of materials used as litter — Loss of nitrogen in stables — Fer- mentatiou of manure — The reactions which take place in manure — Origin ot the nitrogenous substnueen of manure — Losses of nitrogen — Proximate and ultiuiati- analysis of manure leachings — Care of manure — Management of manure— L!se of manure. Heckart, J. J. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, p. 468. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 123 Hedges, Isaac A. Sorghum culture and sugar making. Ag. Ept. 1801, pp. 293-311. Soils and seasons of planting— Cultivation — Cutting and handling — Mills and grinding — Evaporators and modes of using tbcm — (jeueial arrangrment of sirup and sugar establisbments — Defecating and neutralizing reagents — Disposition of the scum from tlie evaporators — Bagasse for fuel and other uses — Refining processes and jnateriala — The manufacture of bone coal and its revivification — Sugar making — Concluding remarks, statistics, etc. Heffron, D. S. Poultry. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 358-372, illus. Poultry for breeding — The turkey — The guinea fowl — The duck (Anas) — Dnck breeding — Poultry houses — The peafovfl — Aquatic fowls — Swan (Cygnus) — The goose (Anser) — Goose breeding. Heiges, S. B. Report of the Pomologist. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 205, 206. Fruit-crop prospects in the United States, May 1, 1894. Ept. Stat. 1894, pp. 251-253. Eeport of the Pomologist for 1894. Pom. Ept. 1894, pp. 36, illus. 1895. Eeport of the Pomologist. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 191-194. Eeport of the Pomologist for 1895. Pom. Ept. 1895, pp. 65, illus. 1897. Eeport of the Pomologist. Ag. Ept. 1896, pp. 109-114. Hellmaun, G. Contribution to the bibliography of meteorology and terrestrial magnetism in the fifteenth, sixteeuth, and seventeenth centuries. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 352-394. 1895. Hellreigel, H. The experiment station at Bernburg, Germany, and its methods of sand culture. E. S. E., vol. 5, pp. 749-774, illus. 1894. Organization and equipment of the station — Buildings and grounds — Appa- ratus and materials used in sand culture — Filling the pots — Seed and planting — Conditions of culture of the plants — Methods with sugar beets — ■ Care of the plants during the period of vegetation — Harvesting the plants — Examples of sand-culture experiments. Methods of sterilized sand cultures emjoloyed at the Bernburg Experiment Station. E. S. E., vol. 5, pp. 835-854, illus. 1894. Nitrogen as a food of the legumes — Methods of sterilized sand cultures — Sterilizing and planting the seed — Watering the sterilized cultures — Study of the acquisition of nitrogen by legumes— Examples of nitrogen experi- ments with legumes — Nutrition of graminaea with nitrogen — Is' utrition of sugar beets and other plants with nitrogen — Experiments on the action of potash — Phosphoric-acid experiments. Hemphill, J. C. Climate, soil, and agricultural capabilities of South Carolina and Georgia. Spl. Ept. No. 47, pp. 65. 1882. Hendershott, J. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag, Ept. 1850, pp. 395-397. Henderson, Joseph. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 244-250. 124 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGEICQLTURE. Henderson, Peter. Market gardening- in the vicinity of 'New York. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 243-249. Localities best suited for maturing seed. Ag. Ept. 1878, pp. 572- 576. Fodder crops. Cultivation of a.lfalfa. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 566-568. Hendrick, J. L. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Connecticut.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 377, 378. Meteorological observations made at Litchfield, Connecticut. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 623-625. Henley, Thomas J. Letter on cost of raising wheat and corn. Ag. Ept. 1 847, pp. 409, 410. Henry, Alfred J. Early individual observers iu the United States. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 291-302. 1895. Cloud photography. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 169-171, illus. 1895. Photographing lightning by daylight. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, p. 379. 1895. Tornadoes, 1889-1896. Ept. Chief W. B. 1895-96, pp. xiii-xl. Eeport on the relative humidity of southern 'New England and other localities. W. B. Bui. No. 19, pp. 23, charts. 1896. Progressive movement of thunderstorms. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pp. 331, 332. 1896. Sunshine at the southern agricultural experiment farm, near Pomona, California. Mo. W. 11., vol. 24, pp. 237, 238. 1896. Notes concerning the West India hm-ricaue of September 29 and 30, 1896. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pp. 368, 369. 1896. Eelative humidity inside and outside of buildings. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, p. 456. 1896. Eainfall of the United States, with annual, seasonal, and other charts. W. B. Bui. D, pp. 58. 1897. Excessive precipitation in the United States. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 13-15. 1897. Climate of Alaska. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, p. 248. 1897. Henry, Joseph. Meteorology iu its connection with agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1855, pp. 357-393. ' Meteorology in its connection with agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 455-492, illus. Meteorology in its connection with agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 419-549. b i- ,1-1 Henry, W. A. Pacific Coast work of the Division of Entomology. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 141-144. 1889, » iri INDEX TO AUTHORS. 125 Henry, W. A. Physical conditions surrounding animals in experimental feeding, especially as relative to stalls and mangers. O. E. y. Bui. Is'o. 7, pp. 92-94. 1892. [Presidential address before the Association of American Agricul- tural Colleges and Experiment Stations, held at Chicago, Illinois, October 17-19, 1893.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 20, pp. 38-1.5. 1894. Henshaw, Samuel. The entomological writings of Dr. Alpheus Spring Packard. Ent. Bui. No. IG, pp. 49. 1887. Eeport upon the gipsy moth in Massachusetts. Ent. Bui. No. 26, pp. 75-82, map. 1892. Bibliography of the more important contributions to American economic entomology. Pts. I, II, III, pp. 454. 1890, 1889, and 1889, respectively. Pt. IV, pp. 167. 1895. Pt. Y, pp. 179. 1896. Herbemont, A. [Eemarks on cotton in Sardinia.] Ag. Ilpt. 1856, pp. 282. Hernandez, Joseph M. Cultivation of Cuba tobacco. Ag. Rpt. 1854, pp. 212-217. Herrick, Loring. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Illinois.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 437-439. Hickman, J. F. Testing varieties. O. ^E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 103-106. 1891. Variety of testing in cereals : How can it be more decisive? O. E. S. Bui. No. 7, pp. 97, 98. 1892. Hicks, Gilbert H. Pure seed investigation. Y. B. 1894, pp. 389-408, illus. Necessity of seed investigation and control — Abuses in the seed trade — Seed control in Europe — Jlethods of seed control — Germinating test — Equip- ment for seed iuvestigations. Oil-producing seeds. Y. B. 1895, pp. 185-204, illus. General remarks — Flax — Castor-oil bean — European spurge — Sunflower — Madia saiiva — Niger seed — Peanut — Sesame — Hemp — Rape — Poppy — Other oil-producing seeds. Standards of the purity and vitality of agricultural seeds. Bot. Circ. No. 6, pp. 4. 1896. Hicks, Gilbert H., and John C. Dabney. The superior value of large heavy seed. Y. B. 1896, pp. 305-322, illus. Introduction — Principles governing seed seb'ction — Methods of selecting seed — Desirability of knowing the origin of seed — Manner of condnctiug seed selection experiments — Experiments with soja beans of ditt'erent vfeight — Experiment with peas — Experiment with beans of different weight — Root development of plants irom heavy and light seed — Relation of heavy seed to the early stages of plant growth. The vitality of seed treated with carbon bisulphide. Bot. Circ. No. 11, pp. 5. 1897. Hicks, Le-wis E. Report on the stratigraphy and hydrology of Nebraska, with refer- ence to artesian wells for irrigation. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 71-80, illus. 1890. 126 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Hicks, LeTwis E. — Continued. On the underflow and sheet waters, irrigable lands, and geological structure of Nebraska, with its effect upon the water supply. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 3, pp. 1G7-190, illus. 1892. migard, B. W. The agriculture and soils of (Jalifornia. Ag. Ept. 1878, pp. 476-507. Irrigatioa — The climates — SoiJs of California — Natural pastures — Weeds- Forage crops — Stock breeding and dairying — Cereal crops — Miscellaneous field crops — Horticultural products — Gra,pe cultui'e and wine making. A report on the relations of soil to climate. W. B. Bui. No. 3, pp. 59. 1891;. Eeport on the methods of physical and chemical soil analysis. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 60-82. 1893. Origin, value, and reclamation of alkali lands. Y. B.' 1894, pp. 103-122, illus. Occurrence and charactoris>tics of .Tlkali soil — How plants are injured tiy alkali — Eiiects of irrigation — Wick action of the soil — Determination of the distribution of the alkali salts — Composition of alkali salts — Utiliza- tion and reclamation of alkali lands — Will it pay to reclaim alkali soils? — Crops suitable for alkali lands. The distribution of salts in alkali soils. O. B. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 66-73, illus. 1896. Late progress in soil analysis. O. E. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 88-93. 1896. The recognition of "nitrogen hungriuess" in soils. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 58-60. 1896. Hilgard, E. "W., T. C. Jones, and R. W, Furnas, Climatic and agricultural features and the agricultural practice and needs of the arid regions of the Paciflc Slope, with notes on Arizona and New Mexico. Unnum. rpt., pp. 182. 1882. Hilgert, Henry. Wine in New Mexico. Mo. Rpt. 1886, pp. 424, 425. Hill, George G. Marketing farm produce. E. B. No. 62, pp. 28, illus. 1897. Hill, George William. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Eecords and Editing. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 437-447. Work of th(! division— The publications of the Department— Publications of the year. Eeport of the Chief of the ]3ivision of Eecords and Editing. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 489-501. Publications of the year. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Eecords and Editing. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 407-508. Publications of the year— Expenditures for printing and binding. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Eecords and Editing. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 395-408. Farmers' Bulletins— Classification of publications- Serial publications— Dis- tribution — The evil of unrestricted free distribution — Binding — Present cost of printing — Publications of the year. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 127 Hill, George William — Continued. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Records and Editing. Ag. Rpt. 1894, pp. 171-184. "Work of the year — Cost of printing and binding — Unties dcvolvinj; npou tlie division — Suggestions and veeoiumencbitions — KstiniateK for liscal year 1896 — Orders of Secretary relating to Fn,rniers' Bulletins and illustrations and engraving fund — Publications of the ycnr. Report of the Chief of the Division of Publications. Ag. Rpt. 1895, pp. 221-244. Publications supervised — Formers' Bulletins — Theannu;il report — Change of name of division — Cost of printing and binding — Branch printing office — Illustrations — Miscellaneous work — J^stimates for ensuing year — IJistribu- tion of Farmers' Bulletins — Sale of documents — Additional room — An advisory board — Publications of the year. Report of the Chief of the Division of Publications. Ag. Rpt. 1896, pp. 29-70. Publications supervised — Circulars of information — The yearbook — Index to the annual reports — Some objectionable sections in the printing bill — Branch printing office — Increase in printing fund needed — Sale of publica- tions — Cost of printing and binding — Fnrmers' Bulletins — Illustrations and engravings — Securing illustrations without contract — The exhibit at the Atlanta Exposition — Distribution of documents — Growth of the work — Further recommendations — List of circulars of inforniatian — List of Far- mers' Bulletins — List of publications turned over February 19, 1896, to the Superintendent of Documents, Union Building, Washington, D. C, and for sale by him — Publications issued during the year. Report of the Chief of the Division of Publications. Ag. Rpt. 1897, pp. 25-91. Publications supervised — The Yearbook — Index to the reports of the Statis- tician—Branch printing office — Cost of printing and binding — Number of publications issued by iliiferent divisions — Farmers' Bulletins — Docrrment and folding room — Illustrations — Correspondence — Monthly list of publi- cations — Jlethods of distribution — Sale of publications — Comparisons of expenses — Inadecjuacy of present appropriation — Need of a building — A section of illustrations — Disposal of money received for publications — Other amendments desired to law relating to public printing — A board of publications — Publications issued during the year — Report in detail of the distribution of documents from October 16, 1896, to June 30, 1897 — Work done in branch printing office. Hill, Robert T. Imbibation of rocks. S. Ex. Doc. No. 53, pp. 215-221. 1891. Hill, w. E. Texas fever in Kansas. 12th and 13th Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 318-321. 1897. Hill, "W. T. The traj)ping of sparrows for sporting purposes. O. and M. Bui. No. 1, pp. 178-191. 1889. Hills, J. L. What is the most profitable way to dispose of skim milk? O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 95-97. 1897'. Hines. C. M. Investigation of swine plague. Spl. Rpt. No. 12, pp. 177-186. 1879. Hinrichs, G. Rainfall laws deduced from twenty years of observation. W. B. unnum. rpt., pp. 94, illus. 1893. 128 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Hinton, Richard J. Agriculture in j\rexico. Ept. Stat. 1884, pp. 27-88, map. Area, population, and property — The foi)d crops of Mexico — The fiber plants ot Mexico — Mexican coffee, cacao, cotton, tobacco, and sugar — The gum trees of Mexico — Commercial and medicinal plants — The forest and other trees of Mexico — The fruits and flowcrK of Mexico — Mexican cattle and live stock — Old Mexican land measures and divisions — Water rights and measurements — Public lands and land laws of Mexico; rights in property of aliens; citizenship; prices of public lands — Mexican colonization and immigration. Irrigation in the United States: Its extent and methods, with digest of laws governing water supply. Unnum. rpt., pp. 5-195. 1887. Eeport of the special agent in (iharge of artesian and underflow investigations and of the irrigation inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 471-488, illns. Work of the investigation — Expert and field staff— The region east of the foothills — Conclusions of the supervising engineer — The geological recon- noissance and results — The Dakota artesian basin — The Dakota town wells — The central plains and the underflow region — The economic im- portance of the investigation — The year's progress in irrigation. The proper location of artesian wells for irrigation purposes. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 5-30, illns. 1890. Eeport of the special agent in charge of the artesian and underflow investigations and of the irrigation inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 439-450, illus. Final work of the artesian and underflow investigation — The irrigation inquiry proper— Special well inquiry— Growth of irrigation — Office and map work. Irrigation of the United States. (Progress report for 1890.) S. Ex. Doc. No. 53, pp. 11-13(5, illus. 1891. Irrigation in Australia. S. Ex. Doc. No. 53, pp. 237-261. 1891. A report on irrigation and the cultivation of the soil thereby. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41 , pt. 1, pp. r.-54, map. 1892. Irrigation in States and Territories. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pp. 57-298, illus. 1892. ' ' Irrigation in North and South America. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 1, pp. 377-382. 1892. Irrigation in European countries. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 1, pp. 383-390. 1892. ' ' Irrigation in British dependencies and colonies. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 1, pp. 391-408, illus. 1892. Irrigation in Egypt. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 1, pp. 409-414, illus. 1892. J f , I'f , Irrigation in Asia. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 1, pp. 415-427. 1892. [The Government and road construction.! O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 56,57. 1893. ' Hitchcock, A. S. Eeport on a collection of plants made by G. H. Thompson in south- western Kansas in 18!t;>. Oont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 537-557. 1892-1896. "^^ INDEX TO AUTHORS. 129 Hitchcock, Frank H. Eeport of the Chief of the Sectioa of Foreign Jlarkets. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 177-l.SO. Exports of cotton from Egypt. For. Mlifcs. Giro. No. 15, pp. 6. 1897. . Our trade with Cuba from 1887 to 1897. For. Mkts. Giro. No. 16, pp. li9. 1897. United States wheat for eastern Asia. For. Mkts. Ciro. No. 17, pp. 8. 1897. Hawaiian commerce from 1887 to 1897. For. Mkts. Circ. No. 18, pp. 36. 1897. Austria-Hungary as a factor in the world's grain trade; recent use of American wheat in that country. For. Mkts. Circ. No. 19, pp. 22. 1897. Hite, George H. Culture of the strawberry. Ag. Rpt. 1863, pp. 139-147. Preparation of soils — Garden and field culture — Propagating, hybridizing, forcing, etc. Hitt, Thomas. A treatise of fruit trees. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 101-103, illus. Hittell, John S. Silk culture. Ag. Ept. 1868, pp. 282-304. The silk interest at the Paris Exposition — Branches of silli manufacture — The manufacture of silk — Manufacturing in the United .States — Present condi- tion and prospects — The annual production of silk — Silk culture in Cali- fornia — Introduction into California — Present condition of this enterprise in California — The Bombyx in California — Yield per acre— The silkworm disease — Japanese eggs — Temperature in California — Moisture in Cali- fornia — Health of worms in California — Mode of feeding in California — Amount of loss — Care of the worm — .Japanese worms — State premiums — Kinds of mulberry^Silk manufacture in California — The Lyons silk commission. Hoard, H. E. [Good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 48-52. 1893. Hoare, Clement. A practical treatise on the cultivation of the grapevine on open walls. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 110, 111, illus. Hodge, Benjamin. [Eeport of the American Pomological Society for New York.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 333-340. Hodgson, E. J. A State good roads association. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 3, pp. 15, 16. 1894. Hoff, J. w. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 305, 306. Holcomb, C. P. The wheat crop of the United States. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 215-222. Holcombe, A. A. Diseases of the fetlock, ankle, and foot. Spl. Ept. Dis. Horse, pp. 357-418, illus. 1890. 21713— No. 4 9 130 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Holcombe, J. W. The relation of the agricultural and mechanical colleges to the Department of the Interior. O. E. S. Bui. No. 10, pp. 114, 115. 1893. Holden, E. S. San Joaquin County, California. Mo. Rpt. 1868, pp. 363, 361. Holger, Jethro S. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 18rj2, pp. 307- 309. Holladay, A. L. [Experiments on the treatment of black rot and mildew of grape- vines at Eastham, Virginia.] Bot. Bui. ISTo. 11, pp. 70-76. 1890. Holland, E. B., and J. B. Liudsey. The phloroglucin method for the estimation of pentosans. Chem. Bui. No. 49, p. 53. 1897. Holloway, D. P. Eeport of the Commissioner of Patents. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 3-20. Tlie propagating garden — What are the agricultural resources of the United States? — \\'hat are the capabilities of the United States formanufactures?— What are the commercial facilities of the Republic? Letter in answer to resolution of the House of December 3, relative the expenditure of the agricultural fund. H. Ex. Doc. No. 5, pp. 8. 18(i2. Holm, Theodore. Some ADierican Panicums in the herbarium Berolinense and in the herbarium of Willdenow. Agros. Bui. No. 1, pp. 17-23. illus. IS!) 7. Holmes, Ezekiel. Birds injurious to agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 110-160, illus. Red-tailed buzzard, Harlan's buzzard (Falco harlaiii), broad- winged buzzard (/•'. pennsylvanicus) , white-headed, or bald, eagle, large-footed hawk {F. pcreyrinus) , shiirp-shiuned hawk (F. pennsylran'iciis, F. relax, F. fuscus), anowj owl {SIrix ni/ctea), barred owl (S. nebulosa), large-horned owl (A'. virginiana), kingbird {liJiisciciqia tjjrannns, Laniiis lyrannus), blae grosbeak {Losia airiilea, Fiiiigilla cwruha), rose-breasted grosbeak (Loxia rosea, Friiijjilla ludoriciana), reed bird or bob-o-link {Fmherha oryclvora, Icterus a(i)-ipeniiin), red-winged starling {Stiirnus prwdatorius, Icterus ph(aiieeiis), orchard oriole (Orioliis miitatns, Icterus s^iurius), crow blackbird {Quii- calus major), purple grackle (',>. rcisicolor), common crow {Corvus corone, C. (imcikoHHs), fish crow (C. usaifragus), common magpie {C. pica), blue j;iy (C. crixtatus), great American shrike (Lavius excnbitor, L. stplentrlon- alis), hairy woodpecker ( Picus rillosus), red-headed woodpecker (P. eriitliro- cephalns), golden-winged woodpecker (P. auratus), Carolina parrot (Psi/- tacus caroUneitsis), passenger pigeon {Columha migratoria), ruffed grouse {Tetrao umbellus), spotted, or Canada, grouse (T. canadensis), great red- breasted rail (lialliia eleyans), whooping crane (.Irdca amerieaua, Grus americana), Wilson's snipe (Scolopax wil«onii, 8. gallinago). Holmes, J. A. Agricultural education in North Carolina. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 2, pp. 84-87. 1883. Improvement of public roads in North Carolina. Y. B. 1894, pp. 513-520, illus. Historical sketch — Road improvement in the several counties — Road mate- rials. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 131 Holmes, J. A. — Contiuued. [Address on road improvement.] lload Tnq. liul. No. 10, pp. 17-:^0. 1894. The use of convicts iu road improvement in North Carolina. Koad Inq. Bui. No. 16, pp. 5, G. 1895. Holt, Blbeit A. [Remarks on farm crops and weather iu Alabama. | Ag. Rpt. 18r)(), pp. 301, 302. Holt, J. Eeport of the Commissioner of Patents. Ag. Kpt. 1857, pp. i-viii. Holzinger, J. M. List of plants collected by C. S. Sheldon and M. A. Carleton in Indian Territory in 1891. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 189-219, illns. 1890-1895. Descriptions of four new plants from Texas and Colorado. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 28(i, 287, illns. 1890-1895. List of plants new to Florida. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, ]). 288. 1890-1895. Report on a collection of plants made by J. H. Sandberg and assist- ants in northern Idaho in the year 1892. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 205-287, illus. 1892-1896. Hopkins, Albert. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 357, 358. Hopkins, A. D. Some bred West Virginia Braconidse. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 256-259. 1892. Damage to forests by the destructive pine-bark beetle [Dendroctonus frontalis). I. L., vol. 5, pp. 187-189. 1893. Note and record keeping for the economic entomologist. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 103-109. 1893. Destructive Scolytids and their imported enemy. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 123-129. 1893. Notes on some discoveries and observations of the year in West Virginia. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 145-151. 1894. Some notes on observations in West Virginia on farm, garden, and fruit insects. Ent. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 71-74. 1896. On the study of forest- tree insects. Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 75-79. 1896. Hopkins, C. L. Mountain swarming of Vanessa californica. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 355, 356, 1890. Hopkins, G. C, and W. A. Powers. On the determination of the acidity of milk and cream. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 126-129. 1896. 132 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICQLTURE. Hopkins, James D. Contagious pleuro -pneumonia in New York. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 43-44. [Address on contagious diseases of domestic animals.] Uunum. rpt., pp. 44^47. 1883. Hoover, A. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 373-375. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 288-290. Horner, 'W. H. Cotton in Missouri. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 221-223. Hosmer, Ashbel A. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 202-204. Hosmer, Ralph S., and Milton 'Whitney. A record of the amount of water contained in soils during the crop season of 1896. Soils Bui. No. 9, pp. 23, illus. 1897. Hoskins, T. H. Orcharding in northern New England. Ag. Ept. 1896, pp. 274-276. Hough, Franklin B. Eeport upon forestry, prepared under the direction of the Commis- sioner of Agriculture in pursuance of an act of Congress approved August 15, 1876. Forestry Rpt,, vol. 1, pp. 650, illus. 1878. Eeport upon forestry, prepared under the direction of the Commis- sioner of Agriculture in pursuance of an act of Congress approved August 15, 1876. Forestry Ept., vol. 2, pp. 618. 1880. Progress of forestry investigation. Ag. Ept. 1880, pp. 653-656. Eeport upon forestry, prepared under the direction of the Commis- sioner of Agriculture in pursuance of an actof Congress approved August 15, 1876. Forestry Ept., vol. 3, pp. 318. 1882. The value of American timber lands. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 5, pp. 5-11. 1884. Eeport on kinds and quantity of timber used for railroad ties. For- estry, vol. 4, pp. 119-173. 1884. Decrease of woodlands in Ohio. Forestry, vol. 4, pp. 174-180. 1884. Eeport on the forest condition and lumber and wood trade of New Hampshire and West Virginia. Forestry Ept., vol. 4, pp. o4S- 387. 1884. Eeport on the production of maple sugar in the United States and Canada. Forestry Ept., vol. 4, pp. 394^414. 1884. Houghton, James. The grape culture in northern Ohio. Ag. Ept. 1855, pp. 305, 306. Houston, S. P. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Delaware.! Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 262, 263. Ho'w, Joseph. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 347-349. J 6 1 jii- Green corn for soiling cows. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 239-241. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 133 Howard, C. W. Grasses for the South. Ag. Ept. 1860, pp. 224-239. Importance of grass culture to the South — Cau the artificial grasses be grown in the cotton States? — What are the grasses suited to the Southern States? — Laying down meadow and pasture land to grass. ConditioQ and resources of Georgia. Ag. Rpt. 1860, pp. 567-580. Agriculture — The freednien — Cotton — Grain — The grasses — Fruit^Live stock — Metals and minerals— How northern men are treated. Condition of agriculture in the cotton States. Ag. Ept. 1874, pp. 2L5-238. Salable value of land in the cotton States — Jlarket value of crops — Im- provement or deterioration of the soil — Methods of improvement. Howard, George E. Some standard varieties of chickens. T. B. 1896, pp. 445-470, illus. Plymouth rocks, Wyandottes, Dominiques, Javas, Brahmas, Cochins, Lang- shans. Leghorns, Minorcas, Black Spanish, Haraburgs, Houdans, Dorkings, Campines, Andalusiaus. Standard varieties of chickens. F. B. No. 51, pp. 48, illus. 1897. Ducks and geese: Standard breeds and management. F. B. No. 64, pp. 48, illus. 1897. How^ard, L. O. Eeport on the parasites of the Coccidie in the collection of this Department. Ag. Ept. 1880, pp. 350-373, illus. Eeport of observations upon the army worm, 1881. 3d Ept. Bnt. Com., pp. 132-135. 1883. Descriptions of the North American Chalcididie from the collec- tions of the U. S. Department of Agriculture and of Dr. 0. V. Eiley, with biological notes, together with a list of the described North American species of the family. Ent. Bui. No. 5, pp. 47. 1885. The chinch bug {BUsshs leucopterus). Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 51-88, illus. Past history — Geographical distribution — Injury during 1887 — Food plants — Stages of growth, descriptive — Number of broods and hibernation — Habits — Natural enemies and diseases — Wet weather and the chinch bug — Remedies and preventives — Bogus chinch bugs — Bibliographical list. The codling moth [Garpocapsa pomonella). Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 88- 114, illus. The sugar-cane beetle injuring corn {Ligyrus rugiceps). I. L., vol. 1, pp. 11-13. 1888. The yellow-spotted willow slug [Nematus ventralis). I. L., vol. 1, pp. 33-37, illus. 1888. External spider parasites. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 42, 43. 1888. Notes on a Simulium common at Ithaca, N. Y. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 99- 101. 1888. Further concerning external spider parasites. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 106, 107, illus. 1888. A parasite of the supposed eggs of the cotton stainer. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 241, 242, illus. 1889. Three new parasites of Icerya. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 268-270, illus. 1889. 134 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUKE. Howard, L. O. — Continued. Thoron 02)acus, Coccophagus califoriiicus, Uncyrtiis diibius. A newly imported elm insect. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 34-41, illus. 1889. Miscellaneous insects. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 57-77, illus. The plum cniculio {Coiuiliaclii-Jiis nciinpliar) — Introductory — Geographical distribution— Food plants— Habits and natural liistory— Natural enemies- Remedies— The supposed immunity of wild plums and Mr. Wier's theory as to its cause. The cliinch bug: A general summary of its history, habits, and preventives to be used against it. Ent. Bui. No. 17, pp. 48. illus. 1888. A new and remarkable Bncyrtid: Is it parasitic? I. L., vol. 3, pp. 145-148, illus. 18i)(). Some new parasites of the grain plant louse. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 246- 24S, illus. 1890. Two spider-egg parasites. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 269-271, illus. 1890. Additional note on spider-egg parasites. I. L., vol. 2, p. 359. 1890. A North American Axima and its habits. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 365- 367, illus. 1890. The host relations of parasitic Hymeuoptera. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 277- 27'.t. 1891. A note on parasites. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 48, 49. 1891. The larger cornstalk borer [l)i((traiu, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Finland, South America, India, South Africa, Australia, British West Indies, New Zealand, Hawaiian Republic— Bibliographical list of entomological publications of the State agricultural experiment stations organized under the Hatch act. The Eastern occurrences of the San Jose scale. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 1J3-163. 1894. Damage by the American locust. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 220-229, illus, 1894. The maple Pseudococcus {Pseudococoiis aceris). I. L., vol. 7, pp. 235-240, illus. 1894. A new parasite of 2IyUlaspis pomorum. I. L., vol. 7, p. 25G. 1894. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1895, pp. 153-157. Further notes on the San Jose scale. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 283-295, illus. 1895. Injurious insects and commerce. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 332-338. 1895. A migration of cockroaches. T. L., vol. 7, p. 349. 1895. The beet-leaf Pegomvia [Pegomyia vicina). I. L., vol. 7, pp. 379- 381, illus. 1895. An injurious parasite. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 402-404, illus. 1895. The shade- tree insect problem in the United States. Y. B. 1895, pp. 361-384, illus. The imported elm-leaf beetle — The white-marked tussock moth— The fall web worm — General work against shade-tree insects in cities and towns. ~ Revision of the Aphelininae of North America, subfamily of hyme- nopterous parasites of the family Chalcldidae. Eut. Bui. No. 1, t. s., pp. 44, illus. 1895. The Mexican cottonboU weevil {Anthonomus grandis). But. Giro. No. 6, 2d s., pp. 5, illus. 1895. The harlequin cabbage bug, or calico back [Mnrgantia Mstrionica). Ent. Oirc. No. 10, 2d s., pp. 2, illus. 1895. 136 U. S. DEPAETMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Howard, L. O.— Continued. Legislation against injurious insects: A compilation of the laws and regulations in the United States and British Columbia. Ent. Bui. No. 33, pp. 46. 1895. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1896, pp. 89-93. The insects which affect the cotton plant in the United States. O. E. S. Bui. No. 33, pp. 317-350, illus. 1896. Some shade tree insects of Springheld and other New England cities. Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 40-47, 1896. The grass and grain jointworm flies and their allies: A considera- tion of some North American phytophagic Eurytominae. Bui. No. 2, t. s., pp. 24, illus. 1896. Mosquitoes and fleas. Ent. Bui. No. 4, n. s., pp. 9-31, illus. 1896. Some insects affecting cheese, hams, fruit, and vinegar. Ent. Bui. No. 4, n. s., pp. 100-111, illus. 1890. Some temperature effects on household insects. Ent. Bui. No. 6, U.S., pp. 13-17. 1896. On the futility of trunk and crown washing against the elm leaf- beetle. Eut. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 36-38. 1896. Mosquitoes and fleas. Ent. Circ. No. 13, 2d s., pp. 4. 1896. General work against insects which defoliate shade trees in cities aud towns. Ent. Oirc. No. 15, 2d s., pp. 4. 1896. The Mexican cotton-boll weevil {Anthonomus grandis). Ent. Circ. No. 14, 2d s. (Eevision of No. 6), pp. 8, illus. 1896. The larger cornstalk borer {Diatrcva saccharaMs). Ent. Circ. No. 16, 2d s., pp. 3, illus. 1896. The use of steam apparatus for spraying. Y. B. 1896, pp. 69-88. General remarks — Machinea for orchard spraying — Maoliines for spraying shade trees in cities aud towns — Conclusions. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 111-116. A study in insect parasitism: A consideration of the parasites of the white marked tussock moth, with an account of their habits and interrelations, and with descriptions of new species. Ent. iiul. No. 5, t. s., pp. 57, illus. 1897. Some insects affecting the hop plant. Ent. Bui. No. 7, n. s., pp. 40-51, illus. 1897. A case of excessive parasitism. Ent. Bui. No. 7, n. s.,pp. 62,63. 1897. Additional observations on the parasites of Orgyia leucostigma. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 15-18. 1897. Temperature experiments as affecting received ideas on the hiber- nation of injurious insects. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. IS, 19. 1897. The gipsy moth in America: A summary account of the introduc- tion and spread of Porthetria (llspariu Massachusetts and of the efforts made by the State to repress and exterminate it. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 39, illus. 18!I7. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 137 HoTvard, L. O. — Contiuued. A useful Americau scale iusect. But. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 38-40. 1897. The Mexican cotton-boll weevil {Anthonomus (jrandis), Eut. Circ. No. 18, 2d s. (Eevisiou of No. 14), pp. 8, illus. 1897. Ho-ward, L. O., and C. L. Marlatt. House flies, centipedes, and other insects that are annoying rather than directly injurious. Ent. Bui. No. 4, n. .s., pp. 43-57, illus. 1896. Species [insects] injurious to woolen goods,' clothing, carpets, upholstery, etc. Ent. Bui. No. 4, n. s., pp. 58-69, illus. 1896. The San Jose scale: Its occurrence in the United States, with a full account of its life history, and the remedies to be used against it. Ent. Bui. No. 3, n. s., pp. 80, illus. 1896. HoTward, Sanford. Culture of broom corn and the manufacture of brooms. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 462, 463. The Kerry breed of cattle. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 313-317. Eemarks on the horse, in reference to the principles of form required to adapt him to special purposes, notices of breeds, etc. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 335-344. Characteristics of Ayrshire cattle. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 193-198, illus. Ho'wre, Henry. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 216-221. Howell, A. M. Eeport on the diseases of the vine in South Carolina. Bot. Bui. No. 10, pp. 35-48. 1889. Experiments on grape diseases and tomato rot. Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 49-65, illus. 1890. Howell, Martin A. Experience with the spring cankerworm. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 82-85, appx. ix. 1883. Howell, W. T. Letter on cost of raising wheat and corn. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 403-405. Howells, Anthony. [Report on the commerce of Cardiff, Wales.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 79-84, map. 1895. Cereals, dairy products, eggs, hams, fruit, mutton, etc. — Lumber. Howland, Humphrey. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1850, p. 211. Hoy, P. R. The striped gopher, or prairie ground squirrel, of Wisconsin. Ag. Ept. 1853, pp. 68-70 Hoyt, B. F. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Minnesota.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 344, 345. .138 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Hoyt, J. "W. The international exliibition of 1862. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 27-38. Preparations for the exhibition of 1862 — The opening of the exhibitioq — The exhibition geographically considered — Other countries — Operative machinery of various nations — America at the great exhibition — Compar- isons and deductions— General conclusions. Hoyt, John W. An agricultural survey of Wyoming. Stat. Misc. Rpt. No. 7, pp. 72, map. 1893. Hubard, R. T. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 292- 298. Hubbard, A. C. Orchards and fruits in Michigan. Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 281-283. Fruit culture in Michigan. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 382-3S1. Hubbard, G. Eustis. [Remarks on cotton at Cape Haytien.] Ag. Rpt. 1856, pp. 280, 281. Hubbard, H. G. The red bug (Dysdercus suttirellus) as an enemy to the orange. Ent. Bui. No. 1, pp. 14-16. 1883. The rust mite and notes on other orange insects. Ent. Bui. No. 1, pp. 9-13, 17, IS. 1883. A report of progress in experiments on scale insects, -with other practical suggestions. Ag. Rpt. 1883, pp. 152-159. Rust of the orange. Ag. Rpt. 1884, pp. 361-373. Report upon observations upon Aletia and other insect enemies of cotton in Florida. 4th Rpt. Ent. Com., pp. 5-16, appx. i. 18S5. Insects affecting the orange. Report on the insect affecting the culture of the orange and other plants of the citrus family, with practical suggestions for their control or extermination. Orange Insects, pp. 227, illus. 1885. Notes on the larva- of Amphizoa. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 19-22, illus. 1892. ' Bamboo. For. Bui. No. 11, pp. 29-32. 1895. The insect guests of the Florida land tortoise. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 302-315, illus. 1894. ' lusect fertilization of an aroid plant. I. L., vol. 7, nu. 340-345, illus. 1895. ' ' ^ Ambrosia beetles. Y. B. 1890, pp. 421-430, illus. General remarks— The food fungus— The life history of Ambrosia beetles- Injuries caused by Ambrosia beetles— Remedies. The Ambrosia beetles of the United States. Ent. Bui. No. 7, n. s., pp. 9-30, illus. 1897. Hubbard, John. Tripoli in Alabama. Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 652, 653. Hubbard, S. G-. Remarks on the cultivation of wheat. Ag. Rpt. 1850, p. 429. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 139 Huffnagle, Charles. [Eemarks on cottou iu British India.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 276-280, illus. Hughes, H. A. Experiments [with sorghum sugar] at Eio Grande, New Jersey. Ag. Rpt. 1887, pp. 246-254. Experiments [with sorghum sugar] at Rio Grande, New Jersey. Chem. Bui. No. 17, pp. 07-75. 1888. Hulse, G. w. Beet sugar manufacture. Mo. Ept. 1869, pp. 373-875. Beet root sugar. Mo. Ept. 1870, pp. 147, 148. Humphreys, D. C. Stone and shell roads. Eoad Bui. No. 11, pp. 52-55, illus. 1895. Hunt, Chester. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 421, 422. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1852, i)p. 273-280. Hunt, Ezra M. Anthrax among cattle in New Jersey. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 359-362. Contagions diseases of domestic animals. U nnum. rpt., pp. 225-234, in "Contagious diseases of domestic animals." 1883. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia in New Jersey. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 297-309. 1885. Contagious animal diseases. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pji. 437-443. 1885. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia — Foot-and-mouth disease — Glanders and farcy. Entension of contagious animal diseases and methods for their limitation. 2d Ept. B. A. I., pp. 446^50. 1886. Hunt, Loton S. [Eeport on the commerce of Palmerston, Canada.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 34-38. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. Hunt, Thomas P. Equalizing the irregularities of plats caused by defective germina- tion. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 111-115. 1891. Methods of instruction in teaching agriculture. O. E. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 35-37. 1896. Huntington, George C. Grapes on Kelley's Island, Ohio. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 470-475. Draining — Laying out the vineyard — Second year — Training third year — Fourth year — Summer pruning. Huntington, H. W. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Louisiana.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 61, 62. Huntington, T. G. Garden vegetables, particularly the onion, the cabbage, and the squash. Ag. Kpt. 1804, pp. 110-122. 140 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Huntington, Theodore C. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 100-162. Huntington, Theophilus P. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 196, 197. Huntoon, Harvey. Letter on cost of raising wheat and corn. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 400, 401. Huidekoper, Rush Shipper. Hamburg International Exhibition. 1st Rpt. B. A. I., pp. 386-392. 1885. General diseases. Spl. Rpt. Dis. Horse, pp. 461-528, illus. 1890. Inflammation— Congestion— Passive congestion— Fever— Influenza— Stran- gles— Scaliiia — ffidematons pneumonia — Horse pox (equiue variola) — Anthrax — Glanders — Rabies in the hor^e. Hurlbut, John. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 440- 442. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 194- 196. Hurst, Carl Bailey. [Report on the commerce of Crefeld, Germany.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 46-49. 1895. Animals, oereals, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors. Hurt, A. B. Mississippi: Its climate, soil, productions, and agricultural capa- bilities. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 3, p. 89. 1883. Hurty, J. N, "Hemlock reds.'' Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 206, 207. 1894. Husmann, George. American wine and wine making. Ag. Rpt. 1867, pp. 154-163. Gathering the grapes — White or light-colored wine, resembling hock — White wine, resembling Hungarian — Red wine, resembling Bergundy and port — Wines resembling claret — Miscellaneous. The wine industry of Napa County, California. Rpt. Stat. 1891, pp. 535, 536. Huston, H. A. Notes on the analysis of cattle foods. Chem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 90-93. 1890. Action of ammonic citrate on high-grade aluminic phosphate. Chem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 170-172. 1890. Report on phosphoric acid. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 81-103. 1891. Determinations of loss in heating samples of phosphates sent out by the reporter on phosphoric acid for 1892. Chem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 47-49. 1892. Analyses of sugars. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 650, 657. 1892. Analyses of molasses and sirups. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 683- 685. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 141 Hvston, H. A.— Continued. Analyses of confections. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 720,721. 1892. Analyses of honeys. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 751-754. 1892. [Presidential address before the Association of Oflacial Agricul- tural Chemists.] Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 9-11. 1896. Chemistry for technical and practical students. O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 88-90. 1897. Huston, H. A., and F. "W. McBride. A modification of Grandeau's method for the determination of humus. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 84-92. 1893. Preliminary investigations relating to the determiuation of crude fiber. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 135-142. 1893. Huston, H. A., and J. M. Bartlett. Soil solvents for available potash and phosphoric acid. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 91-96. 1897. Huston, H. A., and W. J. Jones, jr. Action of ammonium citrate and citric acid on basic slag. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 68-71. 1897. Hyde, John. Statistics of flax culture in the United States. Fiber Ept. No. 4, pp. 83-87. 1892. Discussion of the agricultural statistics of the Eleventh United States Census. B. A. I. Bui. No. 11, pp. 12-22. 1896. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 219-224. Ibne, Egon. Phenologic or thermal constants. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 427-431. 1895. Ingersoll, C. L. Cooperative field experiments. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 109, 110. 1891. The bulletin, present and prospective [of the experiment station]. O. E. 8. Bui. No. 16, pp. 138, 139. 1893. Irish, Charles W. [Irrigation in Nevada]. S. Ept. No. 928; pt. 3, pp. 502-1507, maps. 1890. Artesian water in Nevada. S. Ex. Doc. No. 53, pp. 201-206. 1891. Eeport of the Special Agent in Charge of the Irrigation Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 593, 594. Eeport of the Chief of the Office of Irrigation Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 219, 220. Climate, soil characteristics, and irrigation methods of California. Y. B. 1895, pp. 475-486, illus. The rainfall — Amount of water used in irrigation — How irrigation i& practiced. Eeport of the Chief of the Office of Irrigation Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 183-185. 142 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Jackson, Charles T. Eemarks on fertilizers, or saline manures. Ag. Rpt. 1854, pp. 102-108. Deodorization of vaults and the conversion of night soil into manure. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 198-200. Chemical researches on the Sorgho suvre. Ag. Ept. 185G, pp. 307, 308. Chemical researches on the Chinese and African sugar canes. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 185-192. Analysis of the Chinese yam, Mercer potato, and chufa. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 165, 166. Chemical analyses of cotton soils — Analyses of the ash of the cot- ton plant. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 296-304. Chemical analyses of Indian corn. Ag. lipt. 1857, ])p. 160-164. Etherization of animals. Ag. Ept. 1853, pp. 59-61. rias cotton: Its adaptation to cotton machinery. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 405-410. Chemical analyses of corn cobs. Ag. Ept. 1855, pp. 163-168. Chemical researches on the seed of the cotton plant. Ai;-. Ept. 1855, pp. 234-238. Jackson, John. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Eiit. 1850, pp. 479, 480. Jackson, J. F. [Good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 30-34. 1893. How to procure the means to build good roads. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 11, pp. 29-32. 1895. Jackson, Sheldon. Preliminary report on the agricultural and horticultural conditions in the Yukon Valley. O. E. S. Bui. No. 48, pp. 35-36. 1898. Jackson, W H. Essay on the blood horse. Unnum. rpl., pp. 50-55, in "Proceed- ings." 1882. Jackson, 'W. W. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 404-406. Jacobs, Lionel M. Agriculture of San Bernardino County, California. Ag. Ept. 1801, pp. 157-165. Extent and climate of the county— Soil— Capabilities for production and products — Irrigation — Manuring — Draining— Wheat — Barley —Corn- Beans — Oats— liye -Tobaccn— SorKlmm, or Chinese sugar cane — Peach- Other fruits- The grape— Horses— Mules— Neat cattle— Sheep— Bees. Jaeger, Hermann. Experiments [on grape diseases] at Neosho, Missouri. Bot. Bui. No. 5, pp. 29-36. 1888. [Eeport of experiments on diseases of the grapevine at Neosho, Missouri, in 1888.] Bot. Bui. No. 10, pp. 29-34. 1889. [Eeport on the treatment of grape diseases at Neosho, Missouri, in 1889. 1 Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 65-69. 1890. INDEX TO AXjTHORS. 143 Jaffray, John. Account of an experiment iu deep plowiuj;-. A\}. 141-143. Johns, Urban E. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu Kentucky.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 277, 278. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Kentucky.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 314-316. Johnson, Alfred C. [Report on tlie commerce of Stuttgart, Germany.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 64-68. 1895. Animals, cereals, fresh meats, cotton, wheat products, tobacco, fresh fruits and vegetables, wines.' Johnson, A. L. Economical designing of timber trestle bridges. For. Bui. No. 12, pp. 57. 1896. Johnson, B. P. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ri)t. 1847, pp. 362-368. Paragraphs on wheat, barley, oats, buckwheat, corn, potatoes, hay, flax, tobacco, silk, sugar, rotation of crops, root crops, pease and beans, fruit, dairies, stock, sheep, wool depots, manures, draining, with extracts of reports from various counties in New York. 144 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Johnson, B. P.— Continued. [Keport on agricultural products, etc., of New York.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 370-401. Johnson, Edmund. Agri(3ulture of Tuspan, in Mexico. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 498-501. Johnson, H. S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 414-418. [Eemarks on dairy cows, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 120-128. Johnson, J. B. Work [in timber physics] at the test laboratory at St. Louis, Mis- souri. For. Bui. No. 6, pp. 31-41, illus. 1892. Mechanical tests made at Washington University testing labora- tory, St. Louis, Missouri. [Timber physics]. For. Bui. No. 8, pp. 3-13, illus. 1893. Eesults of mechanical tests. [Timber physics.] For. Bui. No. 8, pp. 22-31, illus. 1893. Johnson, J. B. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 340, 341. Johnson, Laiwrence. Eeport upon the cotton worm, bollworm, and other insects. Ent. Bui. No. 1, pp. 53-58. 1883. Johnson, M. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Jersey.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 668-671. Johnson, R. E. Weights and measures. Mo. Ept., Nov.-Dec., 1864, pp. 19-22. Johnson, S. 'W. [Presidential address before the Association of American Agri- cultural Colleges and Experiment Stations.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 43-46. 1897. Johnson, 'Willis G. Notes on some little-known insects of economic importance. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 83-85. 1897. Notes from Maryland ou the principal injurious insects of the year. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 80, 82. 1897. Notes on new and old scale insects. Ent. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 74-78. 1896. Entomological notes from Maryland. Ent. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 63-66. 1896. Johnston, A. T. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Ept, 1851, pp. 322, 323. Johnstone, Edward. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 355, 356. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 145 Jones, A. C, Thea viridis, or Cbiuese tea plaut, and the practicability of its culture and manufacture in the United States. Spl. Kpt. No. ;;, pp. 5-li 1877. Jones, Frank M. Dermestes riilpui us in goatskins. I.L., vol.-!,])p.G3,()4,ilhis. 1.S.S9. Jones, Henry B. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ri)t. 1 8.3 1 , pp. L'.S. ;-:^!Jl . Jones, J. [Report ou farm crops, etc., in Delaware. ] Ag. Upt. 1847, pp. ;i(i8-.>72. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Delaware.] Ag.Rpt.lSls, pp. 401-407. Jones, J. D. Cork oak. For. Bui. No. 11, pp. 9-18. 1895. History and statistics — Botanical — Harvest— Preparation for market. Jones, J. L. The mule: Its uses, how to breed, grow, prepare for the market, and sell. 8th and 9th Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 335-342. 1893. Jones, L. R. A comparative test of fungicides in checking potato blight and rot. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 89-91. 1893. Jones, R. W, Report of observations and experiments on the cotton worm {Aletia xylina). P]ut. Bui. No.l, pp. 47-51. 1883. Experiments on the eggs — Tachinie and icUiieumous— Boll worms — Prepara- tions for destroying the worms — Paris green — Pyrethriim. The cotton bollworm (Meliothis armiger) and cotton army worm {Aletia xylina). Jth Rpt. Bnt. Com., pp. 17-133, appx. ii. 1885. Jones, T.C., E. "W. Hilgard, and R. W. Furnas. Climatic and agricultural features and the agricultural practice and needs of the arid regions of the Pacific Slope, with notes on Arizona and New Mexico. Unnum. rpt., pp. 182. 1882. Jones, William J. Origin, habits, and destructive tendencies of Aletia xylina. 4th Rpt. Eut. Com., pp. 55-57, appx. vi. 3885. [Report on cotton insects.] Cot. Insects, pp. 356-358. 1879. Jones, W. J., jr., and H. A. Huston. Action of ammonium citrate and citric acid on basic slag. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 68-71. 1897. Jordan, W^. H. American digestion experiments. E. S. R., vol. 6, pp. 5-8. 1894. Dietary studies at the Maine State College in 1895. O. E. S. Bui. No. 37, pp. 57. 1897. The college commons and the conditions under which the experiments were made — The questions studied — The analyses of the raw materials, cooked foods, and wastes — The cost of raw materials — Data obtained in the dietary studies — Dietary study under ordinary conditions — Study of a dietary containing expensive protein — Study of a dietary containing cheap protein — Study of a dietary containing limited milk supply — Study of a dietary containing a large amount of milk — Discussion of the investiga- tiou and its result — Summary. 21713— No. 4 10 146 tr. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Judd, N. B. Wheat growing in Prussia. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 404-411. Fiaijkenstein wheat— Cnjawischer wheat— The cultivation of wheat in Prussia- Climate and 'soil— Tillage — Wiuter wheat — Harvest— Yield of corn aud straw— General remarks. Judd, Sylvester D. Four common birds of the farm and garden. T. B. 1895, pp. 403-418, illus. Cat-bird, brown thrasher, mocking bird, house wren. Judd, Thomas. The almond in soutliwest Utah and southeast Nevada. Pom. Ept. 1895, pp. 5.3-57. 1897. Judson, Philander. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 464, 405. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 332, 333. Judson, Timothy. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 432- 430. [Ee])ort on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 184- 187. Julian, William, jr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 390-395. Jussen, Edmund. Austrian crops. Ept. Stat., July, 1885, pp. 43, 44. Kales, J. W. Explosive noises at Frankliuville, New York. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, p. 393. 1897. Kane, Dominic J. [Eeport on the commerce of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, i)p. 00-62. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. Kastle, J. H., Paul Marvin, and J. C. Calvert. On the action of oxalic acid upon phosphates, silicates, and soil. Ohem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 53-58. 1894. Kearney, Thomas H., jr. Notes on grasses and forage plants of the Southeastern States. Agros. Bui. No. 1, pp. I'S. illus. 1895. Kedzie, R. C. Eeport on soil analysis. Chem. Bui. No. 31, p. 116. 1891. Vessels for acid digestion of soils. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 82, 83. 1893. Protection of vegetation from frost. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, p. 295. 1895. Keffer, Charles A. Wattle tree. For. Bui. No. 11, pp. 19-22, illus. 1895. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 147 Keffer, Charles A. — Continued. Tree planting in waste places on the farm. Y. B. 189G, pp. 323- 340, illus. Generul remarks — The farm nursery — Notes on varieties iiml methods — Planting to hind soils — The nut trees. Tree planting in the Western plains. Y. B. 189."), pp. 341-3G0. Characteristic features of the plains — Objects of tree planting — Availability of species — Adaptability of species — Objections to planting single species — Rules for mixed plantings— Relative shade endurance— Rate of develop- ment — Close planting — Illustrative tree mixtures — Conifers for Western planting — Forest planting in the sand hills — General cultural notes. Kellerman, "W. A., and J. B. Ellis. New species of Kansas fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 142-144, 1889. Kellerman, "W. A., and W. T. Swingle. Status of the sorghum blight. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 195-199. 1889. Prevention of smut in oats and other cereals. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 20-29. 1890. New species of Kansas fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. .j, pp. 11-14. 1889. New species of Kansas fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 72-78. 1889. Kellicott, D. S. Hepialus argenteomaculatus. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 250, 251. 1889. Note on the horn fly in Ohio. I. L., vol. 4, p. 35. 1891. Notes on ^geriidie of central Ohio. — II. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 81-86. 1892. Hypoderas columbce — a note. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 77, 78, illus. 1892. The preparatory stages of Uustrotia cacluca. I. L., vol.3, i)p. 321, 322. 1891. Kellogg, S. "W. Statistics, etc., concerning farm crops in Brazos County, Texas. Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 397-399. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Texas.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 557-561. Kellogg, Vernon L. Insects injuring drugs at the University of Kansas. I. L., vol. 7, pp.31,;'!2. 1894. Kansas notes [entomological]. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 114-116. 1892. Hessian fly, chinch bug, wheat-straw worm, wheat-head worm, .Southern corn-root worm, ham fly, bag worm, locusts, bibio, melon aphis, Angoumois grain moth. Kelsey, F. D. Notes on the fungi of Helena, Montana. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 80-82. 1889. Kelsey, F. D., and F. W. Anderson. Erysiphese upon Phytoptus distortions. Jour. Mycol., vol 5, pp. 209, 210. 1889. 148 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Kelley, Addison. • [Eeport ou farm crops, etc., ia Ohio.] Ag. Ept. ISr.l, pp. 37:5, 374. [Eei)Ort on farm crops, etc., iu Ohio.J Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 250, 251. Kelly, E. G. On bees, etc. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 394-390. Kelly, O. H. Minnesota. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 31-41. Topographical featurea— Soil— Productions— Stock raising— AYool— Fruits- Timber— JIanufacturing facilities — Climate — Postal facilities- Educa- tion— Our population— Homestead law— Army worms and grasshoppers- Sioux depredations— The drought— Irrigation— Scenery— Wild game- Wild rice — Swamp lands — Cities and towns- Natural resources of wealth- Copper, iron, and lead— Railroads— Salt lakes— A bureau of immigration. Kennedy, A. R. Cattle and sheep industry of Colorado. 8th and 9th Epts. B. A. I., pp. ;!«7-370. 1893. Kennicott, John A. Eeport of the committee of the North American Pomological Con- vention for the State of Illinois. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 129-445. Kennicott, Robert. The quadrupeds of Illinois iniurious and beneficial to the farmer. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 52-110, illus. Large-tailed fox squirrel, niigratory, or common gray and black squirrel (,Sciiiri(s migiaforitts), black sc^uirrel {S. niijer)i Southern gray or Carolina squirrel {S. ciirolinensis), little red squirrel {S. hiidsonius), common flying squirrel {I'teromys voUicdhi), striped ground squirrel or chipmunk (Tamias sirialus), striped and spotted prairie squirrel {SpermopliiUistreclecimUneatiis), gray prairie squirrel (S. franllinii), prairie dog (S. hidovicianiis), woodchuck :anipl6 i'roni typhoid lever— Swiue-plagne virus more virulent when grown iu a jiartiall'y aerated medium— Inocula- tion wi til virus modified by growth iu free air aiid otlierwise— Deductions— Hygienic and prophylactic— Crowding iu eonlined spaces under barns— Cliised s|,aies beneath the tloois— (Tbjeclicni to wooden tloors and walls— Ob[cctinn to close (!i-ains and liquid nniuure ]dts — Dangers from railroad cars and from vess(ds—i;ailroad and ma^l^ct y.ards and bmldiui;s— A'arving seasons will favor a varying mortality— ^"\'hy' summer is the most daugerous INDEX TO AUTHORS. 155 Law, James — Contiuneil. season —Dry seasons on particular soils — Effect of wet seasons on certain soils — Value of loose dry earth as a cUsinfectimt— Protection by iiKicnla- tion with the mitigated virus — Drawbacks tn protective iuoculation with mitigated virus — Inoculation of herds that are already infected — Protect- ive influence of the chemical products of the swiue-plaj^uegerm — Precau- tious to be observed — Advantages promised by this method — Disadvan- tages and drawbacks — Experiments in inoculation with the blood of a suffocated pig. Investigatiou of swine plague (second report). Spl. Itpt. No. 22, pp. 68-83. 1880. Pleuro-pueumonia, or bovine long plague. Spl. Kpt. No. 32, pp. 179-184. 1880. Investigations of swine plague (third report). Spl. Ept. No. 34, pp. 81-152, illus. 1881. [Contagious diseases of domestic animals.] Unnum. rpt., pp. 19-30. 1883. Cattle traffic in relation to cattle plague. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 2, pp. 110-119. 1883. International Yeteriuary Congress. 1st Ej)t. B. A. I., pp. 321-370. 1885. Subjects discussed: The organization of veterinary service; contagious pleuro-pueumonia of cattle; education in veterinary medicine; the right of the veterinary to furnish medicines; pulmonary phthisis. Diseases of the skin. Spl.Ept. Dis, Horse, pp. 119-445, illus. 1890. Diseases of the generative organs. Spl. Ept. Dis. Horse, pp. 135-180, illus. 1890. Diseases of the eye. Spl. Rpt.Dis. Horse, pp.247-26S,illus. 1890. Diseases of the urinary organs. Spl. Ept. Dis. Horse, pp. 59-86, illus. 1890. Investigation of the swine plague. Spl. Ept. No. 12, pp. 56-112, illus. 1879. Laiwrence, E. Profit of steam plowing. Mo. Ept. 1870, p. 149. Cultivation by steam. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 358, 359. Lawrence, H. E. Steam ploughing in Louisiana. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 278-280. Lavvrence, Jolin. The clergyman's recreation, showing the pleasure and profit of the art of gardening. Ag. Ept. 1866, pi). 99-100. Lazenby, W. R. How shall we teach horticulture ? O. B. S. Bui. No. 30, pp. 60-64. 1896. Leavitt, O. S. The culture and manufacture of flax and hemp. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 83-118. Le Conte, John. American grapevines of the Atlantic States. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 156 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Le Due, William G. Eeport of the Oommissionerof Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1877, x)p. 5-22. List of articles exported, witli quantity aud value — Distribution of jilants to foreign countries — Letter conoeruing the distribution of seeds — On the work of the several divisions of the Department. Eeportof the Oommissionerof Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1878, pp. 5-95. Botauicul Division — Microscopical Division — Entomological Division — Sta- tistical Division — Diseases of domesticated animals — The Paris Exposition of 1878 — Forestry — Distribution of seeds — Immediate necessities of the Department — Explanation and remarks on the tables — Imports, exjiorts, ' cost, and consumption of tea and coifre in the United States from 1790 to 1878 — Imports, exports, cost, production, and consumption of brown sugar, refined sugar, foreign candy, melado, or sirup of sugar cane, brown aud refined cane sugar, cane, maple, and sorghum sugar, candy and melado, cane molasses — \yheat experiments — Corn — Garden and flower seeds — Oats — Eye — Barley — Potatoes — Buckwheat — Cotton — Amber sorghum — Sugar beets — Fruits and forest tree seeds and shrubs — Tobacco — Tea jjlants and seeds — Prefatory to reports of heads of divisions — Experiments in sugar making — Tanning material. Information in relation to disease prevailing among swine and other domestic animals, communicated to the Senate by the President of the United States in compliance with a resolution of the Senate of February 20, 1878. Unnum. rpt., pp. 149, illus. 187S. [The manufacture of maize and sorghum sugar.] Unnum. rpt., pp.21. 1879. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1879, pp. .5-30. The sorghum industry — History of the introduction of sorghum— Seed dis- tribution—Diseases of domesticated animals— ('offee — Tea— Immediated necessities of the Deiiartment — On the work of the divisions. Letter to the chairman of the Committee on Agriculture communi- cating information on the subject of pleuro-pneumonia among cattle. S. Misc. Doc. No. 71, pp. 22. 1879. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1880, pp. Division of Chemistry— Beet sugar— Maine Beet Sugar Companv— Experi- ments in Delaware— Louisiana sugar— Division of Statistics— Division of Entomology— Division of Botany— Division of Garden and Grounds- Division of Seeds— Mioroscopist— Folding room— Disbursing office -Print- ing—Tea—Artesian wells— Forestry Division— International sheep and wool show— Silk culture— Grape culture aud wine making— Pleuro-pneu- mouia contagiosa— Texan cattle fever- Foot-and-mouth disease— Swine plague— Library — Veterinary — Meteorology — Salaries. [Sorghum suyar.] Unnum. rpt., pp. 42, pis. 33. 1880. Ledyard, F. W. [Good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 27-29. 1893. Lee, Charles. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ay. Rpt. 1849, pp. 103-109. J - 1 Ml Lee, Daniel. Statistics and progress of agriculture in the United States. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 6-13. Report to the Commissioner of Patents— Agrii-ultural education— The rav- ages of insects— Analysis of soils, marls, and fertilizers— The preservation of provisions— The distribution of seeds and cuttings— How cities exhaust the lertility of land. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 157 Lee, Daniel — Continued. The Study of soils. Ag. Ept. ISriO, pp. 25-.S1. A general view of tUesuljJect — ( )riij;iu of soils — \'oget;iljli' iind animal mold — Sand in soils — The critical study of the elements of fertility of soils — The philosophy of im[)roviug' soils — t'liemical effects of tillage. The preparation aucl use of manures. Ag. Kpt. l.S.'iO, pp. llS-120. Progress of agriculture in the United States. Ag. lljit. l.s.OL.', pp. 1-15. American agricultural literature. Ag. Ilpt. 1S~^'2, i)p. lO-li-!. Leese, Robert H. [Remarks on cotton in Italy.] Ag. Itpt. 1S5(>, p. -!ll(l. Le Franc, Emile. Culture and manufacture of ramie and jute in the United States. Unnum. rpt., pp. 19. 1S7.">. Culture of ramie and jute. Ag. Kpt. 1S7.3, xjp. 201-27L'. Leiberg, John B. General report on a botanical survey of the Croducts of west ISow Jersey. Ag. Rpt. 1865, p^). 249-295. The "pea-shore" region — Statistics of Camden and Burlington counties — Products of several Camden farms iu 1864 — Orchard products— Dairy products — Market gardening in New ,7ersey — Market gardening iu Gam- den County — Tomatoes, eggplant, and early peas — Asparagus— Early potatoes — Rhubarb — The sweet potato — Cucumbers — Late cabl)age — Strawberries, raspberries, and blackljerries — ('rauberries — The green- sand marl of New Jersey — The climate of southern New Jersey — Table illustrating the comparative mean temperature of sundry places in New England, New York, and the West, with those observed in New Jersey, during tlie year lS(it — Summary of meteorological observations made at Cole's Landing, near lladdontield, New Jersey, 18C4. Observations on atmospheric humidity. Ag. Rpt. IsiiS, pp. .520- 550. On atmospheric dryness as an aid to radiation and preventive of unseason- able frosts — (Dn the value of scattering belts of forest trees as protectors from drying winds audeiiualizers of temperature — On horizontal shelter as a protection from the vine mildew — On the rot of the grape and the reme- dies therefor — General remarks on mildew — Ozone and the vine mildew. The fruit regions of the northern United States and their local climates. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 137-190. Diverse local climates — Seaboard, interior, and lake climates compared — The value of certain peculiarities of water— The New England coast, Champlain region, and shores of Long Island — The small lake counties of New York — The seaboard of New Jersey — The State of Delaware — The valley of the Hudson River — The vine lands of Crooked, Seneca, and Ca- yuga lakes— Statistics of the fruit crop of New York — Temperature of Lake Ontario — The fruit district on the southern shore of Lake Erie — The season of 1866 — The western shore of Lake Erie — The agencies which affect the southern shore of Lake Erie — The atmospheric moisture of Kelley's Island — Kelley's Island in November, 1865— The fruit district adjacent to Lake Michigan. 160 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Little, Frank. Celery culture at Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ag. Ept. 1886, pp. 343-345. Little, Heury. Apples [pruning]. Ag. Ept. 1854, p. 283. Littlehales, G. W. The secular change in the direction of the magnetic needle: Its cause and period. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 174-177. 1894. Locke, C. A. [Letter relating to good roads iu Tennessee.] Koad Inq. Circ. No. 22, pp. 3. 1896. Locke, James. Cultivation of the grape. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 940-942. LockTvood, Samuel. Account of the invasion [array worm] of 1880 in New Jersey. 3d Ept. Eut. Com., pp. 139-147. 1883. Lodeman, B. G. Pruning and training of grapes. T. B. 1896, pp. 499-542, illus. Introiluctiou — Methods of training — Renewal. Lodge, "William C. Fruits and fruit trees of the Middle States: Their propagation, influence of stocks, diseases, and enemies. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 199-207. Budding and grafting — The influence of stock — The apple — Pear — The cherry — The jieach — The apricot and the nectarine — The g'raj)e — The insects — Diseases. Wine-making and vine culture in the Middle States. Ag. Ept. 18G0, pp. 118-11'5. Picking — Crushing and pressing — Fermentation — Sparkling "wines — Native wines — Bottling and storing — Soil and locality — Pruning. Feeding beef cattle in the Middle States. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 212- 217, illus. Grass-fi'eding beeves — Feeding districts — Quality of pastures — Exposures or inclinations — Sour soils — Most profitable stock — Winter, or stall-feeding, on grain — Food — Cooking or steaming food — Selection of stock. Tree planting for profit in the Middle States. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 293-295. Loe^v, Hermann. Description of the rye gall gnat. 3d Ept. Eut. Com., pp. 6-8, appx. ii. 1883. Loggin, E. "W. Woolgrowiug in Uruguay. Mo. Ept. 1870, p. 436. London, H. A. [Address on road improvement.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 21, 22. ISO I. Longley, A T Eeport of the Chief of the Seed Division. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 477- 484. Condensed reports Jrom correspondents. Eeport of the Suiierintendent of the Document and Folding Eoom. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 449, 450. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 161 Longley, A. T. — Continued. Report of the Superiutendent of the Uocumout aud Folding Eoom. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 4'.»9-501. Report of the Superiutendeut of the Docuineut aud Poldiug Room. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 509-512. Longworth, N. On the culture of the grape and the manufacture of wine. Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 462-470. Loomis, L. C. Food. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 358-369. Qualities and cliangea requisite to health ami strength — The temperature of the human body — Analysis of food — The changes iu food required by the change of seasons — Analysis of fruit — Uuripe fruits — Decaying food. The preservation of food. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 470-494. Preservation by the use of salt — Preservation by sugar — Preservation by heat — Preservation by creosote — Preservation by exclusion of air — Apples, blackberries, butter, cheese, cabbage, corn, cherries, currants, cranberries, cider, eggs, flour, fish, grapes, gooseberries, hams, head cheese, huckleber- ries, .jams, jellies, lard, milk, oysters, pork, pumpkins, pickles, pears, peaches, plums, quinces, strawberries, tomatoes, vinegar, wine. Loomis, Silas L. The consumption of milk. Ag. Ept . 1861, pp. 209-220. The preservation of milk — Methods of preserving milk — The value of the milk crop. Distribution and movement of neat cattle in the United States, Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 248-264. Distribution of neat cattle in the year 1840 — Distribution of cattle in the year 1850 — Distribution of cattle in the year 1860 — Disturbing causes — Working oxen — Milch cows aud other cattle — Cattle in time of war — Cat- tle in the loyal States — Cattle in disloyal States. Lord, N. W. Eeport on phosphoric acid. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 23-46. 1892. Loring, George B. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 5-25. Divisions of Department — Artesian wells — Agriculture of the Pacific Slope — Examination of wools and animal fibers — Grape culture and wine making — Manufacture of sugar from sorghum — Tea culture — Contagious diseases of domesticated animals — Sugar from beets. [Address before the cotton convention held at Atlanta, Georgia, November 2, 1881.] Uunum. rpt., pp. 35. 1881. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1882, pp. 677-692. Review of the work of the several divisions of the Department — Distribu- tion of seeds — Diseases of domesticated animals — Artesian wells — Wools and fibers — Department reports. Address on farming. Unuum. rpt., pp. 91-97, in "Proceedings." 1882. Letter in response to a resolution of the House of Eepresentatives relative to the growth of cinchona in the United States. H. Misc. Doc. No. 39, pp. 3. 1882. Communication relative to the establishment of an "experiment station " in the District of Columbia. H. Misc. Doc. No. 30, pp. 6. 1882. 21713— No. 4 11 162 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Loring, George B. — Continued. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1833, pn 3-16. Review of the work of the several divisions of the Department — Investiga- tion of sorghum — American butters and their adulterations — Departmental reports — Artesian wells — Seed distribution. Proceediijgs of a national convention of cattle breeders and others called in Chicago, Illinois, November 15 and 16, 1883, to consider the subject of contagious diseases of domestic animals. U nnum. rpt., pp. 85. 1883. Address before the American Forestry Congress. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 1, pp. 1-18. 1883. Address before the Mississippi Valley Cane Growers' Association, St. Louis, Missouri, December 14, 1882. Spl. Ept. No. 54, pp. 19. 1883. Letter transmitting a statement of certain grains produced in the United States during certain periods, and their disposition. S. Ex. Doc. No. 37, pp. 12. 1884. Address at the convention of cattle breeders at Chicago. IHinois, November 13, 1884. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 6, pp. 3-19. 1884. Eeport of proceedings of a national convention of cattle breeders and others at Chicago, Illinois, November 14, 1884. Unnum. rpt., pp. 21. 1884. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept, 1884, nn. 5-18. Review of the work of the several divisions of the Department— Depart- mental reports— Seed distribution. Letter transmitting a list of persons employed and a statement of expenditures and means adopted for the suppression of conta- gious and infectious diseases among domestic animals. H. Ex. Doc. No. 46, pp. 8. 1884. Lotsy, J. P. A contribution to the investigation of the assimilation of free atmospheric nitrogen by white and black mustard. O. B. S. Bui. No. 18, pp. 19, illus. 1894. Loughridge, R. H. Physical tests of soils. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 156-162. 1893. ' Lounsbury, Charles P. Notes on Cape of Good Hope insects. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 34-38. 1897. ' Lovering, Joseph. On the nature, causes, and effects of atmospheric electricity. Asr. Ept. 1854, pp. 449. J' & Protection against the dangers of lightning. Ag. Ept. 1855, pp. 336-356. Lucas, Frederic A. The tongues of woodpeckers. Eelation of the form of the tongue to tlie character of the food. O. and M. Bui. No. 7, pp. 35-44. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 163 Lucas, Mrs. John. Report of the Women's Silk Culture Association to the Agricultnral Department at Washington, D. C, tor the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889. H. Ex. Doc;. No. 110, pp. 10-16. 1890. Report of the Philadelphia Government station, under the direction of the Women's 8ilk Culture Association of the United States, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890. H. Ex. Doc. No. 203, pp. 22-25. 1891. IiUdlo'w, Williain. Report on the drainage of Kingsessing and Tinicum meadow dis- trict. Misc. Spl. Rpt, No. 7, pp. 240-241. 1885. Lugger, Otto. Spilosoma fuUginosa. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 236, 237. 1890. Lupton, N. T. Report on potash. Chem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 68-71. 1890. [Presidential address before the Association of Offlcial Agricultural Chemists.] Chem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 2-6. 1892. Lurmaii, Grustav W. [Good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 18-20. 1893. Lyman, Charles P. Contagious pleuropneumonia: Extent of its prevalence. Ag. Rpt. 1879, pp. 456-472, iUus. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia. Ag. Rpt. 1880, pp. 571-584, illus. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia : Extent of its prevalence. Spl. Rpt. No. 22, pp. 163-179, map. 1880. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia, or lung plague, of cattle: Where and to what extent it exists. S. Misc. Doc. No. 74, pp. 75, illus. 1880. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia. S. Ex. Doc. No. 5, pp. 3-75, pis. 6. 1880. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia and foot-and-mouth disease. Ag. Rpt. 1881, pp. 30-42. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia. Ag. Rpt. 1881, pp. 352-355, Contagious pleuro- pneumonia. Spl. Rpt. ' No. 31, pp. 20, illus. 1881. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia (second report). Spl. Rpt. No. 34, pp. 196-267, illus. 1881. Contagious pleuro-pneumonia (third report). Spl. Rpt. No. 34, pp. 268-290, illus. 1881. Lyman, H. L. Experiments [on grape diseases] at Charlottesville, Virginia. Bot. Bui. No. 5, pp. 7-16. 1888. [Report of experiments on diseases of the grapevine at Charlottes- ville, Virginia in 18S8.J Bot. Bui. No. 10, pp. 20-26, 1889. 164 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Lyman, Joseph B. Cotton planting. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 193-211. Selection of ;i cotton farm— Stock, laborers, and implements of the cotton farm— How cotton should be planted— Cultivation of a cotton crop- Enemies of the cotton plant and how to destroy them— Cotton picking- Ginning, baling, and marketing — Improved and scientific cultivation of cotton— Improvements in cotton seed. Lynch, Philip. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in California.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 474- 476. Lyon, T. T. Eeport on the adaptation of Eussiau and other fruits to the extreme northern portions of the United States. Pom. Bui. No. 2, pp. 64. 1888. Macadam, Robert K. North American agarics. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 58-64, 135-141. 1889. Macdonald, Charles F. [Eeport on the commerce of Hamilton, Canada.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 29, 30. 1895. Macdonell, Charles P. [Eeport on the commerce of CoUingwood, Ontario.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, p. -40. 1895. Macgowan, D. J. On the tallow tree. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 54-59. [Culture of ramie.] Mo. Ept. 1870, pp. 78-80. Macleod, Leslie E. The national horse of America. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 691-712. Macmillan, Con-way. Note on a Minnesota species of Isaria and an attendant Pachy- basium. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 75, 76. 1890. Macrae, A. S. Potato flour, or farina. Ag. Ept. 1875, pp. 390-394. Macrae, J. R. Stock hogs for market. 10th and 11th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 101, 102. 1896. McAdie, Alexander, Some experiments in atmospheric electricity. Mo. W. E., vol. 19, p. 171. 1891. Protection from lightning. W. B. unnum. circ, pp. 20, illus. 1894. Loss of life by lightning during 1894. Ept. Chief W. B. 1894, pp. 287, 288. Can we by automatic records at three selected stations determine the energy of a flash of lightning'? W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 18-21, 1894. The utilization of cloud observations in local and general weather predictions. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 21-25. 1894. Protection from lightning. W. B. Bui. No. 15, pp. 21, illus. 1894. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 165 McAdie, Alexander — Continued. Simultaneous meteorological observations in the United States during the eighteenth century. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 303-316. 1895. Equipment of an aero-physical observatory. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, pp. 453, 454. 1896. Whirling alto-stratus. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 245, 246, illus. 1897. Climate as a controlling factor in long-distance transmission of electric energy. Mo. W. 11., vol. 25, pp. 439, 440, illus. 1897. The problem of the kite. Mo. W. R., vol. 26, pp. 246-248. 1897. McBride, F. "W., and H. A. Huston. A modification of Grandeau's method for the determination of humus. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 84-92. 1893. Preliminary investigation relating to the determination of crude fiber. Ohem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 135-142. 1893. McBride, Robert J. [Report on the commerce of Leith, Scotland.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 120-127. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, etc., tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. McBryde, J. M. Fertilizers for cotton. P. B. No. 14, pp. 32. 1894. McBryde, J. B., and W. H. Beal. Chemistry of cotton. O. E. S. Bui. No. 33, pp. 81-142. 1896. McCall, Charles. [Report on the commerce of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 41, 42. 1895. McCann, D. J. Sheep husbandry in Nebraska. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 193-195, illus. Climate, soil, breeds of sheep. McCarthy, J. H. Recent publications on meteorology. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, pp. 112, 113, 153, 198, 199. 1896. McCay, C. F. The cotton trade. Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 439-448. McChesney, J. H. Report on agricultural education in Europe. Ag. Rpt. 1868, pp. 137-157. The royal agricultural college at Cirencester — The university of Edin- burgh — Agricultural societies — Royal agricultural society — I'rivate work- ers — The agricultural institutions of (iermaiiy — The royal institute or academy of agriculture at Poppelsdorf — Agricultural school iit Plagwitz, near Leipzig — Agricultural course in the University of Leipzig — Hohenheim academy — High school, or academy of agriculture, at Tctschen-Liebwerd, Bohemia — Eoyal Bavarian district school at Lichtenhof— Wehienstephan royal Bavarian central school — Agricultural chemical experimental stations. McChesney, J. W. The esparto srass. Mo. Rpt. LS69, pp. 234, 235. 166 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. McCready, Daniel. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 553-556. Meteorological observations near Fort Madison, Iowa, for the yaar ending November 30, 1850. Ag. Ept. 1850, p. 357. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 455-457. Abstract of meteorological observations near Fort Madison, Iowa. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 608, 609. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 335-338. McDonald, Alexander. Preparing iine cottons for market. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 769-771. McDonald, Archibald J. [Eeport on the commerce of Georgetown, Prince Edward Island.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, p. 65. 1895. McDonald, John. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Tork.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp.667, 668. McDonnell, H. B. Eeport on phosphoric acid. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 60-67. 1897. McDowell, Silas. Belt of no frost, or thermal belt. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 146-147. McElroy, K. P., and W. D. Bigelow. Eeport of investigations and analyses of canned vegetables. Ohem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 8, pp. 102i-1167. 1893. McFadden, H. W. The dry bed of a dead sea. S. Ex. Doc. No. 53, pp. 48-50. 1891. McFarland, Samuel. Sheep husbandry— Wool depots. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 256-258. The prevailing race of sheep — The conditiou of this branch of industry — The average weight of fleece of the different races — Cost of keeping sheep through tlie year — System of selling — Wool depots. McGee, John J. Canadian restrictions on American cattle. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 455, 456. 1885. McGehee, John M. Eeview of Special Eeport No. 12. Spl. Ept. No. 22, pp. 89-94. 1880. Swine plague in Florida. Spl. Ept. No. 22, pp. 94-97. 1880. McGovren, Alexander Orr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Wisconsin.] Ag. Ept. 18.52, pp. 328, McGrew, James. Cultivation of the osage orange for hedges. Ag. Ept. 1854, pp. 418-420. McHannon, Joseph. Management of a cocoonery. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 452-454. McKeown, S. W. A method of determining butter fat in milk or cream by difference. Chem. Bui. No. 43, p. 194. 1894. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 167 McKinney, H. G. Notes on the experience of other countries in the administration of their water supply. S. Ex. Doc. No. o3, pp. 201-ii67. 181)1. McLain, Nelson "W. Eeport on experiments iu apiculture. Ag. Ept. 1885, pp. 333-343. Eeport on experiments in apiculture. Ag. Ept. 188G, pp. 5S3-591. Eeport on experiments in apiculture. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 170-178. Apicultural experiments. Ent. Bui. No. 13, pp. 66-75. 1887. McLain, Thomas J. The sisal hemp industry in the Bahamas. Fiber Ept. No. 3, pp. 52-55. 1891. McLean, L. Outbreak of anthrax in New Mexico. Spl. Ept. No. 34, pp. 317-319. 1881. Nonexistence of foot-andmoutli disease in the West. Spl. Ept. No. 34, pp. 319, 320. 1881. McMahon, B. The American gardener's calendar. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 105-106. McMurtrie, William. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 31-33. Mineral fertilizer — The mesquite — Use of sulphurous acid in manrfacture of alcohol — Sulphurous oxide on vegetation — Indigo carmine iu sugar manufacture — Liquid glue— Laurus a febrifuge — Eucalyptua globulus. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 113-115. Analysis of corn — Beet root — Reduced or reverted jihosphates — Preserva- tives — Artificial milk — Ceraline. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp, 167-171. Proximate analysis — Sugar heets — Lunar light upon vegetation — New col- oring matter — Phizoctone — Lacquer — Freezing of plants. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 240-246, Analysis of wines — Marls — Muck — Fertilizers — Sngar — Agarious fwtens — Tobacco — Growth of trees — Tanning mixture — Effect of manures upon cin- chonas — Heating of wines — Eucalyptus globulus — A new cement — Sugars of the third crystallization. Chemical notes. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp, 351-354. Nitrogenous wastes — A new opium — Action of coffoe^Cleaning wool — Puri- fication of sugar by osmosis — Cause of intermittent fevers — Coal ashes — Animal farina (new food for beasts) — Alcohol in bread. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 499-503. Greensand marl — Opium from North Carolina — Flesh meal — 1 >isease of beach trees — Atmospheric nitrogen in vegetation. Eeport of the Chemist, Ag. Ept, 1873, pp, 170-183. Fertilizers — Analysis of wines — Opium from North Carolina — Soil analyses — Proximate analysis of cereals — Tannic acid, its determination, and the percentage found in some woods of the Southwest. Eeport of the chemist. Ag. Ept. 1874, pp. 147-155. Southern fodder plants. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp, 46-50. Soil analysis — Exhalation of moisture by plants — Ammonia and nitric acid : their relative value in agriculture. 168 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. McMurtrie, William — Continued. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 148-1.51. Methods of determining tannic acid — Experiments with lieets — Extraction of crystallizable sugar from molasses— Strange growth of potatoes. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1S74, pp. 222-226. Analysis of hominy— Passage of mutter in plants— Liberation of ozone by plants— Sausages colored with fuchsin— Chemical properties of uredo— Tannic acid as a wood preservative. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 376-379. Castor plant— Artificial production of indigo- Use of paris green— Sugar contained in vine leaves — A soluble modification of starch — Production of ozone by oxidation of volatile hydrocarbons. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 431-438. Curious deposit of phosphatic material — Influence of forests upon rainfall- Peterson's method of meadow culture— Quantity of water consumed in growth of wheat. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 507-512. Paris green: Its use in agriculture — Aluminum in plants — Sulphocyanic acid poisonous to plants — What is an amelioratini; culture? Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1875, pp. 141-151, illus. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 123-127. Analysis of limestone — Analysis of Gallega officinalis. Sugar corn [analysis]. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 176, 177. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 231-234, illus. Transmission of paris green to the soil — Hastening germination. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 310-313, illus. The influence of illuminating gas upon the aerial portions of plants — Liber- ation of carbonic acid by respiration and perspiration of various animals under difl'erent conditions — Chemical relation of the alkalies contained in ashes of plants. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 580-585. Bat excrement — Ditaine (new substitute for quinine) — Digestibility of phos- phoric acid and lime by animals — M:iuganese in beech leaves — Effect of street gas upon vegetation — Freezing wines — Nitrification of soils — Res- piration by submerged aquatic vegetation — Eucalypius gloiuhis. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 39-45. American opium — "Poisoned "soils of Texas — Fixation of atmospheric nitro- gen in the soil — Phosphoric acid as an indicator of the fertility of soils — Nitrogen and ammonia in beets — Irrigation. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 192-195. Bat guano — Influence of lime salts in plant growth. Chemical memoranda. Mo. Ept. 1S76, pp. 458, 459. Bat guano — American tanning materials — American wines — Fix.ition of nitrogen by the influence of atmospheric electricity — New fever cure {Cro- ton adenaster) — Formation of carbohydrates in pl:uits — Alcohol in ])lants— Germination of seeds in nitrous oxiile — Influence of plant secretions upon putrefaction — Inllueuce of boracic acid and borates upon vegetation. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1876, pp. 46-61. Bat guanos found in caves in the Southern States — American tanning mate- rials — American wines — Mesimhriianllnmum crystaUinum — Sua da calif or- iiica — Greensand marl. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1877, pp. C5-S0. Investigation to deic^rminc the presence cu' absence of the so-called peptnne- Ibriuing ferment in roots — .American siiiiiae— On the conditions in nature which may influence or tend to tlie productiP- 60, 61. Marten, John. Eeport on the Rocky Mountain locust in 1880. 3d Rpt. Ent. Com., pp. 50-54, appx. vi. 1883. New notes on the life history of the Hessian fly. I. L., vol. 3, i)p. 265, 266. 1891. Martin, E. B. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 502, 503. Martin, George A. The Chicago horse show of 1890. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 349-360. 1891. Martin, Samuel D. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Kentucky.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 358-361. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Kentucky.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 313, 314. Marvin, C. F. Description of instruments [of the Weather Bureau]. Rpt. Chief W. B., 1891-92, pp. 19-36, illus. Description of instruments [of the Weather Bureau]. Rpt. Chief W. B., 1893, pp. 17-19, illus. Description of instruments [of the Weather Bureau]. Rpt. Chief W. B., 1894, pp. 14, 15. Barometers and the measurement of atmospheric pressure, etc., W. B. Circ. F, pp. 74, illus. 1894. The Marvin seismograph. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 250-252, illus. 1895, Report upon the earthquake of October 31, 1895. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 374-379, illus. 1895. A Weather Bureau kite. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 418-420. 1895. Description of instruments [of the Weather Bureau]. Rpt. Chief W. B., 1895-96, pp. 8, 9. Cloud observations and improved nephoscope. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, pp. 9-13, 157-166, 199-206, 238-255, illus. 1896. Kite experiments at the Weather Bureau. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, pp. 113-123, illus. 1896. Radiation thermometers. W. B. Circ. H, pp. 10. 1894. ( ?) Anemometry. W. B. Circ. D, pp. 40, illus. A circular of general information respecting the theory and operation of typical instruments for indiciiting, measuring, and automatically record- ing wind movement and direction. Marvin, C. F., and M. Whitney. Instructions for the use of maximum and minimum soil thermom- eters. W. B. Circ. G, pp. 8. («) 174 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Marvin, Paul, J. H. Kastle, and J. C. Calvert. On the action of oxalic acid upon phosphates, silicates, and soil. Ghem, Bui. No. 43, pp. 53-58. 1894. Marx, George. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Illustrations. Ag. Rpt. 1890, pp. 435-436. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Illustrations. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 485-487. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Illustrations. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 495, 496. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Illustrations. Ag. Rpt. 1893, pp. 393-394. Mason, Charles. Experiments with seeds. Ag. Ept. 1854, pp. v-ix. Eeport of the Commissioner of Patents [agricultural]. Ag. Rpt. 1855, pp. i-ix. [Letter transmitting agricultural report for 1856.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. iii-xvi. Letter in obedience to the act of August 18, 1856, respecting the purchase of seeds by Department. S. Ex. Doc. ^STo. 61, pp. 10. 1856. Mason, Frank H. [Eeport on the commerce of Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany.! For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 34-42, maps. 1895. Domestic animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, wines and liquors, seeds, remarks. Practical science in Germany. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 354^356. 1897. Massee, George. Mycological notes. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 184-188, illus. 1889. Mycological notes. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 178-184, illus. 1891. Massenburg, James D. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 379- 381. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 477, [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 307, 308. Massey, W. F. Manual labor in agricultural colleges. O. E. S. Bui. No. 7, pn. 106-108. 1892. ' Massie, Thomas E. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New Mexico.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. o4:0 — O0.i. Matas, Rudolph. A man-infesting bot. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 76-80, illus. 1888. "Extracted from a paper 'Report of the case of a piitient from whose sub- cutaneous tissue three larva- of a species of Dermatobia were removed; with remarks.'" INDEX TO AUTHORS. 175 Mattes, John, jr. Germany as an importer of American agricultural products. Ept. Stat. 1894, pp. 33-39. Maurice, B. What an agricultural college ought to be. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 9, pp. 108-112. 1885. Maxwell, Walter. On the methods of estimation of the fatty bodies in vegetable organisms. Chem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 94-96. 1890. Notes on the sugar beet culture in France and Germany. Chem. Bui. No. 30, pp. 81-93. 1891. Sugar beet experiments at Schuyler, Nebraska, in 1889. Chem. Bui. No. 33, pp. 118-151. 1892. May, D. W., H. B. Gibson, and S. Calvert. Dietary studies at the University of Missouri in 1895, and data relating to bread and meat consumption in Missouri. O. E. 8. Bui. No. 31, pp. 20. 1896. May, WiUiam R. Statistics, etc., concerning farm crops in Wisconsin. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 395-397. Maynard, S. T. Treatment of mildews upon plants under glass. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 16-18. 1890. Maynard, William J. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 280, 281, Maynard, William S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 330, 331. Mays, Richard J. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Florida.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 325- 327. Meager, Leonard. " The compleat English gardner." Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 98, 99. Means, Thomas H., and Milton Whitney. An electrical method for determining the soluble salt content of soils, with some results of investigations on the eifect of water and soluble salts on the electrical resistance of soils. Soils Bui. No. 8, pp. 30, illus. 1897. Meek, Charles B. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 208- 210. Meeker, Claude. [Eeport on the commerce of Bradford, England.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 49-68. 1895. Live stoot — Cereals — Glucose — Starch — American corn, or maize — Dairy products, cheese, etc. — Fresh meats — Hams, bacon, and lard — Canned meats — Raw cotton — Cotton-seed oil and cake — Tobacco — Fresh fruits — Canned fruits — Wines and liquors^Cider — American wine — Seeds — Suggestions. 176 U. S. DEPARTMENT OE AGRICULTURE. Meeker, N. C. Colonization. Ag. Ept. 1870, pp. 569-572. Meinert, Fr. Lucilia nobilis parasitic on man. I. L., vol. 5, pp. .">0, 37. 1892. Melber, F. [Address on road improvement.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, i)p. 58-61, illus. 1894. Mali, P. H. Eeport on the climatology of the cotton plant. W. B. BuJ. No. 8, pp. 68, illus. 1893. Mercer, A. S. The cattle industry of California. 3d Ept. B. A. I., pp. 239-253. 1887. Destruction of California cattle by various diseases. 4th and .jth Epts. B. A. I., pp. 452, 453. 1889. Merriam, C, Hart. Eeport of the Ornithologist and Mammalogist. Ag. Ept. 1886, pp. 227-258. Importance of the subject — Tlie Pennsylvacia "scalpact" of 1885 — Progress of the work — List of circulars — Tlie English sparrow : introduction of the English sparrow; rate of increase of the sparrow; method of diffusion of the sparrow; rate of spread of the sparrow, and extent of area occupied at the close of the year 1886; the sparrow an enemy of our native birds; the sparrow an enemy to the gardener and fruit grower; the sparrow an enemy to grape culture; the sparrow an enemy to the grain-grower; effect on architecture and defilenient of buildings ; failure of the sparrow as an insect destroyer; English sparrows cause an increase in the number ot caterpillars; recommendations for legislation; recommendations to the people; the sparrow. as an article of food — Ravages of rice birds — The distribution and migration of birds — Effects of mammals upon agricul- ture — Rabbits — The importation of exotic species should be governed by law. Eeport of the Ornithologist and Mammalogist. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 399-456. Statement of work done — Special reports — Food of hawks and owls — Experi- ments in poisoning — Poisons used in experiments — Poisons recommended — General suggestions — Precautions — Synopsis of experiments — Eeport on some of the results of a trip through parts of Jlinneaota and Dakota — Blackbirds — Mammals — Description of localities visited by Vernon Bailey during the summer of 1887 — Blackbirds — Gophers. Eeport of the Ornithologist and Mammalogist. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 477-536, illus. Scope of the work — Jlethods of inquiry — Statement of work done in 1888— Cincinnati exposition — The geographical distribution of species — Special reports — Introduced pheasants — Pacific Coast region — The mink (Luireola vison) — The sparrow hawk (Falco sparverius) — The short-eared owl (Asia accipitrinns) — The food of crows — Distribution of the crow — Injury to Indian corn, wheat, and other cereals — Injury to other cereals than corn — Damage to other crops — Other vegetable food of the crow — The distribu- tion of noxious seeds — The crow as a destroyer of the eggs and young of poultry and wild birds — Destruction of the eggs and young of poultry — Destruction of eggs and young of wild birds— Insect food of the crow— The crow as an enemy to grasshoppers — Do crows eat potato beetles? — The insect food of the crow as revealed by examination of stomachs — The crow as an enemy to field mice and other small quadrupeds — Miscellaneous animal food of the crow — The crovc as a scavenger — Food of the fish crow — Summary of evidence from all sources — Results in detail of the examina- tion of the stomach of the common crow (Corrus aniericanns) — Result in detail of the examination of the stomach of the fish crow {Cornis ossi- fragus — The rose-breasted grosbeak (Uahia liidoHciaiia) — An enemy of the Colorado beetle, or potato bug. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 177 Merriam, C. Hart — Continued. Eeport of the Ornithologist and MaTumalogist. Ag. Rpt. 1880, pp. 363-376, ill us. '^^ Section of geographic distribution— Character and object of the inciuiry— Restrictions imposed by Congress— Urgent recommendations— Worlc of the year— Bird migni.tion— Identilication of specimens- Section of economic relations— Goiih<'r investigation— The Englisli sparrow bnlletin— Hawk andowl buUetin— The crow— The crow blacl^bird— Potato-bug l)ir(ls— Seed collection— Collection of bird stomaclis- Marsh bawlc {Circus hiidsonins)— Common screech owl {Megascops nstu)— Frammulated screech owl {Mnja- scops Jiammeohis). Eevision of the ISTorth American iiocket mice. N. A. Fauna No. 1, pp. 36, illus. 1889. Descriptions of two new species and one new subspecies of grass- hopper mouse, with a diagnosis of the genus Onychoiiiys, and a synopsis of the species and subspecies. N. A. l<\iuiia JS'o. 2, pp. 1-5. 1889. Description of a new marmot from the Black Hills of Dakota. ISr. A. Fauna 'So. 2, pp. 7-9. LSSil. Description of a new species of pika {Ldfjomi/.s .schisticeps) from the Sierra Nevada Mountains in (Jaliforuia. 2s. A. Fauna No. 2, pp. 11-13. 1SS9. Description of a new spermophile from southern California, N. A. Fauna No. l', pp. 15, 16. 1889. Description of a new spermophile from northwestern Arizona. N. A. Fauna No. 2, p. 17. 1889. Description of a new species of ground squirrel from the arid lands of the Southwesb. N. A. Fauna No. 2, pp. 19-21. 1889. Description of a new species of free-tailed bat from the desert region of southern California. N. A. Fauna No. 2, p. 23, illus. 1889. Description of a new species of free- tailed bat from the Lower Col- orado Kiver in Arizona. N. A. Fauna No. 2, p. 25, illus. 18o9. Description of a new genus (Phenacomys) and four new species of Arvicolinfe. N. A. Fauna No. 2, pp. 27-35, illus. 1889. Eeport of the Ornithologist and Mammalogist. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 227-285. Work of the year — Section of geographic distribution — Section of economic relations — Collections of the Division — Identification of specimens — Seed planting by birds — Birds which feed on mulberries. Eesults of a biological survey of the San Francisco Mountain region and desert of the Little Colorado in Arizona. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 1-4, illus. 1890. Part I — General results of biological survey of the San Francisco Mountain region in Arizona, with special reference to the distri- bution of species. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 5-34. Part II — Grand Canyon of the Colorado, between the Kaibab and Cocanini plateaus. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 35-41. Part III — Annotated list of mammals of the San Francisco Mountain plateau and desert of the Little Colorado in Arizona, with notes on their vertical distribution, and descriptions of new species. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 13-80, illus. Part IV — Annotated list of birds of the San Francisco Mountain plateau and the desert of the Little Colorado Kiver, Arizona. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 87-101. 21713— No. 4 12 178 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Merriara, C. Hart— Continued. n x j , Part V— Annotated list of reptiles and batrachians collected by Dr. G. Hart Merriam and Vernon Bailey on the San Francisco Mountain plateau and desert of the Little Colorado, Arizona, with descriptions of new species. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 103-118. 1890. Forest trees of the San Francisco Mountain region, Arizona. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 119-123. 1890. Eelatiou of a biological survey to agriculture. N. A. Fauna No. 3, pp. 125, 126. 1890. Contribution toward a revision of the little striped skunks of the genus Spilogale, with descriptions of seven new species. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 1-15, illus. 1890. Descriptions of five new ground squirrels of the genus Tamias. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 17-22. 1890. Description of a new Evotomys from Colorado. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 23, 24, illus. 1890. Descriptions of two new species of Evotomys from the Pacific Coast region of the United States. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 25, 26. 1890. Description of a new marten (Mustela caurina) from the northwest coast region of the United States. N. A. Fauna No, 4, pp. 27-29. 1890. Description of a new species of Molussus from California {Molussus californicus). N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 31, 32. 1890. Description of a new prairie dog from Wyoming. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 33-35. 1890. Descriptions of three new ground squirrels of the Spermophilus spilosoma group. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 37-39. 1890. Descriptions of three now kangaroo rats, with remarks on the identity of Dipodomys ordii of Woodhouse. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 41-49. 1890. Description of a new pocket gopher of the genus Geomys from western Nebraska. N. A. Fauna No. 4, p. 51. 1890. Description of a new species of Hesperomys from southern Florida. N. A. Fauna No. 4, pp. 53-54. 1890. Eeport of the Ornithologist and Mammalogist. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 207-271. Work of the year — Section of geographic distribution — Section of economic ndations. Eeport of the Ornithologist and Mammalogist. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 181-200, illus. Worlf of the year — Office work — Field work — Exhibit at the World's Colum- bian Exposition— Notes on some of the spermophilcs and poclvct gophers of the Mississijipi Valley — Economic ornithology — Food habits of the cedar bird {Amptlis cedrorum). Eeport of the Ornithologist and Mammalogist. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 227-234, illus. Work of the year — Scope of the work- -Geographic distribution — Method of work — Biological surveys— Field work in 1893 — Economic relations- Exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition — Food habits of the king- bird, or bee martin. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 179 Merriam, C. Hart — Continued. Notes on the geographic and verti(;iil distribution ot cactuses, yuccas, and agaves in the deserts and desert ranges of southern California, southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona, and south- western Utah. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 345-35'.l. 1893. Notes on the distribution of trees and shrubs in the deserts and desert ranges of southern California, southern Nevada, north western Arizona, and southwestern Utah. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 285-343. 1893. The geographic distribution of animals and plants in North America. Y. B. 1894, pp. 203-214, illus. Importance of knowledge of the geographic distribution of species — An experimental biological survey — Provision for a systematic biological sur- vey — The Death Valley Expedition — Correlation of the life zones — Recent field work — The seven life zones of North America — Fundamental princi- ples of animal and plant distribution — Recapitulation. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Ornithology and Mam- malogy. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 167-169. Work on geographic distribution — The study of jack rabbits and pocket gophers — Routine work — Proposed work. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Ornithology and Mam- malogy. Ag. Rpt. 189"), pp. 175-178. Work of the year — Geographic distribution — Stomach examinations — Other technical work — Bounties — Cotton States and international expositions — Routine work — Outline of work for 1895-96. Monographic revision of the pocket gophers (family Geomyidae, exclusive of the species thomomys). N. A. Fauna No. 8, pp. 258, illus. 1895. Eeport of thd Chief of the Division of Ornithology and Mammal- ology. Ag. Ept. 1896, pp. 23-25. Geographic distribution — Cereal investigation— Laboratory work — Identi- fication of specimens — Nashville Exposition — Publications — Bird day in the schools — Routine work — Plans for the yefir. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Biological Survey. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 15-20. Geographic distribution — Cereal investigation — Laboratory work — Identi- fication of specimens — Nashville Expositiou — Publications — Bird day in the schools — Routine work — Plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898 — Plans for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899. Merrick, E. C. Climate of the Pacific Coast. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 280-283. Merrill, Henry. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 247, 248. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Hampshire.] Ag. llpt. 1851, pp. 145, 146. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Hampshire. | Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 149, 150. Merry, G. Factory cheese and how it is made. B. A. I. Bui. No. 15, pp. 45-54. 1896. Meyer, Hugo. The development of climatology in the German Empire. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 652-657. 1896. 180 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGEICULTUBE. Michener, B. Agricultural ornithology. Ag. Rpt. 1863, pp. 287-307. Insectivorous birds of Chester County, Pa. — Land birds — I'amily Fulturidce. (the vultures) — Family 7''a7conj(Z«!( the hawks) — Vnmily Strigidw (theovrla) — Family Gucididw (the cuckoos) — Family Picidw (the vroodpeckers) — Family Trochilid(e (the humming birds) — Family CypseUdo'. (the swifts) — Family Caprimulgidw (the goat-suckers) — Family Alcedinida' (the kingfishers) — Family Turdinw (the thrushes) — l"'amily SylHcolidtr (the wood warblers) — Family Hirundinidn; (the swallows) — Family Bombycillidce (the wax wings) — Family Laniidw (the shrikes) — Family Liotrichidw — Family Cer- thiidw (the creepers) — Family Paridw (the titmice, etc.) — Family J laudidw (the larks) — Family Frinf/illidiv (the sparrows) — Family Jetend(e. — Family Corvidw (the crows) — Family ColnmMdiF (the pigeons) — Family Phasianidw (the turkeys) — Family Tetraonidw (the grouse) — Water birds — Family Ardeidw (tlie herons) — Family Charadriidce (the plovers) — Family Smlo- pacidw (the snipes). Michener, Charles B. Methods of administering medicines [to horses]. Spl. Ept. Dis. Horse, pp. 9-13. 1890. Diseases of the digestive organs. Spl. Ept. Dis. Horse, pp. 15-58, illus. 1890. Wounds and their treatment. Spl. Ept. Dis. Horse, pp. 147-460. 1890. Outbreak of disease among cattle in Missouri. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 387-392. 1891. Mik, Joseph. Ugimyia sericariw, the parasite of the .Japanese silkworm. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 113-119. 1891. Miller, Admiral B., and Joseph Brobst. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 342-344. Miller, Henry, jr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 389-393. Miller, Henry. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 233-235. Miller, HoTvard. Preliminary report on the possibilities of the reclamation of the arid regions of Kansas and Colorado by utilizing the underlying ■waters. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 1, pp. 301-306. 1892. Miller, H. K. The Standardization of normal acid and alkali solutions. Chem. Bui. No. 43, 145-147. 1894. Miller, John, and Joseph Edwards. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Delaware.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 121- )Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 149-169. J s f '1-1 Miller, Thomas. [Eemarks on cotton in Hawaii.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 283, 284. Miller, "William B. E. Contagions pleuro-pneumonla in New Jersey. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. INDEX TO AUTHOKS. 181 Miller, William B. E.— Continued. The outbreak [of Texas fever] in Ohio and West Virginia. Spl. Ept. No. 50, pp. 4-10. 1882. Contagious pleuropneumonia. Unnum. rpt., pp. 205-208, in " Con- tagious diseases." 1883. Outbreak of disease among cattle in Virginia and Illinois. Unnum. rpt., pp. 235-239, in "Contagious diseases." 1883. Milliken, Robert. Eeport on outbreaks of the Western cricket and of certain locusts in Idaho, I. L., vol. 6, pp. 17-21. 1893. Minot, Charles Sedg^vick, and Ed-ward Burgess. On the anatomy of Aletia. 4th Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 45-58. illus. 1885. Minto, John. The sheep industry in California. Oregon, and Washington. Unnum. rpt., pp. 947-991. 1892. Miuturn, Smith. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept, 1850, p. 397. Mitchell, A. J. state weather services: Their importance and equipment. W. B. Bui. No. 18, pp. 44-46, 1896. Mitchell, George. [Eemarks on cotton in Australia.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 290, 291. Moffat, Edmund J. The grain producing districts of Eussia. Spl. Ept. No. 51, pp. 14-17. 1882. American beef [in Great Britain]. Spl. Ept. No. 52, p. 21. 1882. European crop reports. Ept. Stat., Oct., 1883, pp. 18-21. Great Britain, France, Roumania, Russia, Italy, and Prussia. American pork in France. Ept. Stat., pp. 32-34. 1883. European crop prospects. Ept. Stat., Apr., 1884, pp. 32, 33. English statistics of home and foreign animals. Ept. Stat., Apr., 1884, pp. 33, 34. European wheat prospect. Spl. Ept. No. 58, pp. 31-34, 188.'!. Great Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Russia, and Tunis. European wheat prospects, Spl. Ept. No. .59, pp. 21-24. 1883. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Belgium — The French implement show. European crop prospects, Spl. Ept. No. 61, pp. 34-37. 1883. Great Britain, France, Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. European [crop] summary. Spl. Ept. No. 64, pp. 28-31. ISS.i, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Austro Hungary, Russia, Belgium and Holland, Spain, Switzerland, and Denmark. European crop prospects. Spl. Ept. No. 65, pp. 29-35. 1883. Great Britain, France, Germany, Roumania and Servia, Russia, Austro-Hun- gary, Belgium, and Portugal. Foot-and-mouth disease in Great Britain. Unnum. rpt., pp. 195-203, in "Contagious diseases." 1883. 182 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Moffat, Edmund J. — Coutiuued. European crop report. Ept. Stat., May, 1884, pp. 19-21. European crop report. Ept. Stat., June, 1884, pp. 24-26. Great Britain, France, Germany and Austria-Hungary, and Russia. European crop report for August. Ept. Stat., Sept., 1884, pp. 30-32. Great Britain, Trance, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Denmark, Hol- land, and Koumania. European crop report. Ept. Stat., Oct., 1884, pp. 34^7. Great Britain and France. Indian cotton. Ept. Stat., Oct., 1884, pp. 37, 38. European report. Ept. Stat., Dec, 1884, pp. 30-34. France, Italy, India, and Roumania. The Hungarian-Brazilian flour trade. Ept. Stat., Dec, 1884, p. 34. Enropean report. Ept. Stat., Mar., 1885, pp. 24-29. Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Spain. European report. Ept. Stat., Apr., 1885, pp. 34-42. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Switzerland, and India. European report. Ept. Stat., May, 1885, pp. 34-38. Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, Austria, Germany, Morocco, Belgium, and India. European crop report. Ept. Stat., July, 1885, pp. 39-42. Great Britain, France, Russia, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Roumania, Swit- zerland, Belgium, Italy, Algeria, and Holland. The Indian wheat crop of 1884-85. Ept. Stat., Aug., 1885, pp. 39, 40. European crop prospects. Ept. Stat., Sept., 1885, pp. 35-41. Great Britain— Irish agricultural statistics— France, Austria-Hungary, Ger- many, Roumania, Russia, Italy, and Spain. European crop report. Ept. Stat., Dec, 1885, pp. 33-35. Great Britain, France, Hungary, Germany, Belgium, and Russia. April European crop report. Ept. Stat. 1886, pp. 154-160. Great Britain, Franci', Austria-Hungary, Italy, Germany, and India. European crop report for August. Ept. Stat. 1887, pp. 383-386. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and India. European crop report for November. Ept. Stat. 1887, pp. 593-597. Great Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, Holland, Spain, and India. European crop report for February. Ept. Stat. 1888, pp. 22-28. Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, India, and Spain. European crop report. Ept. Stat. 1888, pp. 357-359. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Italy, Spain, and Greece. European crop report for September. Ept. Stat. 1888, pp. 427-433. Great Britain and Ireland, agricultural statistics of Ireland, France, Aus- triii-Hungary, Germany, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, and Egypt. European crop report for October. Ept. Stat. 1888, pp. 484-487. Great Britiiin, Italy, Holland and Belgium, Russia, Austria-Hungary, Ger- many, and France. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 183 Moffat, Bdmund J. — Continued. European crop report for November. Ept. Stat. 1888, pp. SSO-.'iSS. Great Britain, Russia, Eoumania, Spain, Belgium, Uollaud, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, and Italy. European crop report for March. Rpt. Stat. 1889, pp. 73-75. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Italy, Spain, and India. European crop report for May. Ept. Stat. 1889, pp. 170-179. Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Russia, and India. European crop report for June. Ept. Stat. 1889, pp. 228-230. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, aud li'ussia. European crop report for August. Ept. Stat. 1889, pp. 318-320. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia. European report for September. Ept. Stat. 1S89, pp. 380-385. Irish agricultural returns for 1888, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Sweden and Norway, and Servia — Statistics of the international grain market (Vienna, 1889). European crop report for October. Ept. Stat. 1889, pp. 419-421. Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and France. European crop report for November. Ept. Stat. 1889, pp. 473-476. Great Britain, Russia, and France. European crop report for March. Ept. Stat. 1890, pp. 96-100. Ireland, France, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, Russia, and India. European crop report for April. Kpt. Stat. 1890, pp. 152-155. France, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Rou- mania, and India. European crop prospects for July. Ept. Stat. 1890, pp. 361-363. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Belgium and Holland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Roumania, and Russia. European crop report for August. Ept. Stat. 1890, pp. 417-419. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria - Hungary, Russia, Italy, Spain, Algeria, and Servia. European crop report for September. Ept. Stat. 1890, pp. 480-483. Great Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Belgium and Holland, Italy, Russia, Roumania, and Servia. European crop report for October. Ept. Stat. 1890, pp. 530, 531. Great Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Roumania, Russia, Austria-Hun- gary, and Italy. European crop report for December. Ept. Stat. 1890, pp. 641-643. Great Britain, France, Austria- Hungary, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Russia. European crop report for February. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 3S-41. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Spain, Italy, Russia, and India. European crop report for March. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 96, 97. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Holland, and Russia. European crop report for April. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 150-152. United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Frauce, Holland and Belgium, Italy, and Spain. 184 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Moffat, Edmund J, — Contiuued. European crop report for May. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 222, 223. Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Roumania, and Austria-Hungary. European crop report for June. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 297, 298. Great Britain, France, Germany, Holland and Belgium, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Russia. European crop report for July. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 337, 338. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Belgium and Holland, Italy, Spain, Russia, and India. European crop report for August. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 410, 411. Great Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, and India. European crop report for October. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 583, 581. Great Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Belgium and Holland, Italy, and Russia. European crop report for November. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 606-609. The wheat crop of 1891 — France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Russia. European crop report for December. Ept. Stat. 1891, pp. 689, 690. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Russia. European crop report for February. Ept. Stat. 1892, pp. 22-24. Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Belgium, Russia, and India. European prospects for March. Ept. Stat. 1892, pp. 76-78. Great Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Russia. European crop prospects for August. Ept. Stat. 1892, pp. 316, 317. Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland and Belgium, Den- mark, Austria Hungary, and Russia. European crop report for September. Ept. Stat. 1892, pp. 364-306. Great Britain, France, Germany, and Austria-Hungary — The gr;iin crops of the world. Mohn, H. The climate of Norway. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 647-052. 1896. Mohr, Charles. Additional notes on the turpentine industry. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 356-358. Improvements in the distillation of the crude turpentine by the application of steam— Products of the destructive distillation of the wood of the long-leaf pine. Field records of test materials. [Timber physics.l For. Bui. No. 8, pp. 50-92. 1893. The longleaf pine {Pinus paliistris). For. Bui. No. 13, pp. 29-72. 1896. Geographical distribution — Prodiicts and uses — Botanical description — Description of wood— Progress of development— Conditions of develop- ment—Forest management— Til naval store industry. The Cuban pine (Pinus heterophyUa). For. Bui. No. 13, pp. 75-84, illus. 1896. ^ ^ ^ » fi Geographical distribution— Products-Classification and nomenclature- Description and morpholoyiial characters— Progress of development- Requirements for (leveliipniciit. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 185 Mohr, Charles — Continued. The shortleaf piue {Pinus echinata). For. Bui. No. 13, pp. 87-104, illus. 1896, Economic history and distribution — Botanical description — Description of wood — Progress of development — Conditions of development — Forest management. The loblolly pine (Pinus twda). For. Bui. No. 13, pp. 107-124, illus. 1896. History and distribution — Products — Botanical description of wood — Prog- ress of development — Reproduction. The spruce pine {Pinus glabra). For. Bui. No. 13, pp. 1137-130. 1896. Historical — Distribution — Economic importance — Botanical description — Progress and development — Enemies — Re(iuirements of development. Monrad, John H. The dairy Industry iu Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. B. A. I. Bui. No. 10, pp. 21. 1896. Monthaur, Amaury de. Note on the use of alkaline polysulphides for the mildew. Bot. Bui. No. 2, pp. 07-70. 1886. Moore, Justin S. [Soil, climate, and flora of the region at the mouth of the Colorado Eiver iu Lower California.] S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 379, 380. 1890. List of plants growing on the Colorado basin, February, 1897. S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, p. 380. 1890. Moore, Veranus A. Observations on the morphology, biology, and pathogenic proper- ties of twenty-eight streptococci found in the investigation of animal diseases. B. A. I. Bui. No. 3, pp. 9-30. 1893. A nouinotile pathogenic bacillus closely resembliug the bacillus of hog cholera found iu the lung and the spleen of a pig. B. A. I. Bui. No. 3, pp. 31-37. 1893. Pathogenic and toxicogenic bacteria in the upper air passages of domesticated animals. B. A. I. Bui. No. 3, i)p. 38-48. 1893. A nodular tteniasis in fowls. B.A.I. Oirc. No. 3, pp. 4, illus. 1 895. A preliminary investigation of diphtheria in fowls. B. A. I. Bui. No. S, pp. 39-62, illus. 1895. A study of a bacillus obtained from three outbreaks of fowl cholera. B. A. I. Bui. No. 8, pp. 63-70. 1895. On a pathogenic bacillus of the hog cholera grouj) associated with a fatal disease in pigeons. B. A. I. Bui. No. 8, pp. 71-76. 1895. Inefficiency of milk separators in reriioving bacteria. Y. B. 1895, pp. 431-444, illus. Milli, butter, and cheese as carriers of infectious diseases— Similarity of ani- mal and human diseases— How mills; becomes contaminated- Mi'thoils of destroying or removing bacteria from milli— Experiments with iiiillc sep- arator— Experiments with the hand centrifugal machine— How to elimi- nate the dangers. The direct transmission of infectious enterohepatitis iu turkeys. B. A. I. Circ. No. 5, pp. 8, dlus. 1896. 186 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGEICULTUKE. Moore, Veranus A. — Continued. An investigation into the nature, cause, and means of preventing the cornstalk disease {Toxwmia maidis) of cattle. B. A, I. Bui. No. 10, pp. 9-68, illus. 1896. A disease in cattle not distinguishable from rabies. B. A. I. Bui. No. 10, pp. 71-87. 1896. Infectious leukaemia in fowls : A bacteria disease frequently mis- taken for fowl cholera. 12th and 13th B. A. I. Epts., pp. 185-205, illus. 1897. Outbreak of a nonspecific disease among swine. 12th and 13th B. A. I. Epts., pp. 219-227. 1897. Preliminary investigations concerning the number and nature of bacteria in freshly drawn milk. 12th and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 261-266. 1897. Moore, Veranus A., and Charles F. Dawson. Tuberculosis in swine : The nature of the disease, with a report of three cases. 12th and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 207-218, illus. 1897. Moore, Veranus A., and Pierre A. Fish. A report of rabies in Washington, District of Columbia. 12th and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 267-282, illus. 1897. Moore, Veranus A., and Theobald Smith. Experiments on the production of immunity in rabbits and guinea pigs with reference to hog cholera and swine plague bacteria. B. A. I. Bui. No. 6, pp. 41-80. 1894. On the variability of infectious diseases as illustrated by hog chol- era and swine plague. B. A. I. Bui. No. 6, pp. 81-95. 1894. Moore, "Willis L. Eeport of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 65-96, map. Eeport of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Ag. Ept. 1896, pp. 243-266. Eeport of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 199-218. Morgan, H. A. A simple device for the preparation of oil emulsions. Bnt. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 93, 94, illus. 1896. Morgan, Jesse. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 293-300. Morrill, Park. Eeduction of barometric pressure to sea level. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 492-494. 1895. Floods of the Mississippi Eiver. W. B. Bui. E, pp. 79, illus. and charts. 1897. Morris, Francis. Cavalry horses in America. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 159-175, illus. Pedigree of Slasher— Pedigree of Eclipse. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 187 Morris, Henry C. [Eeport on the commerce of Ghent, Belgium.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 6, pp. 47-90. 1895. Population and occupations of the people — Soil, climate, and productions — Prices of agricultural products— Numbers and values of farm animals — Trade with the United States — American products— Animals — Cisriials — Dairy products — Butter and artificial butter in Belgium — Honey — Fresh and salted meats — Fowls and game— Meats and meat products— Oleomar- garine — Hides and wool — Cotton and other libers — Sugar — Tnbacco — Fruits — Almonds -Canned goods, etc. — Liquors — Seeds and forage — Petroleum — Timber — General state of our trade — How to introduce Ameri- can goods — Americans for agents. Morris, John G. The ailanthus silkworm of China [Bombyx cyntMu). Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 374-382. The food of the caterpillar — The eggs, caterpillars, cocoons, and silk of B. cijnthia — The rearing of the ailanthus silkworm — Second rearing — Rearing of B. ojnthia in China — First rearing of the ailanthus silkworm on a large scale in France — Results. Additional observation on the ailanthus silkworm of China. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 390-394. Morris, Paschall. White Chester breed of swine. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 475-476. Model piggery. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 476-478, illus. Morriss, Richard G. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pr). 483- 486. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 139- 142. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 291, 292. Morrow, G. E. Animal husbandry in the central West. Unnum. rpt., pp. 62-65, in " Proceedings." 1882. Breeding and feeding for beef. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, pp. 127-132. 1883. Cattle and swine rearing and feeding in the United States. 4th and 5th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 405-419. 1889. Station records. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 102, 103. 1891. [Presidential address before the Association of American Agricul- tural Colleges and Experiment Stations.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 24, pp. 25-33. 1895. Morse, Allen B. Eeport on the commerce of Glasgow, Scotland. For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 106-120. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, liquors, seeds, and fruits. Morse, Bldridge. Tide lands of Washington Territory. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 7, pp. 62-111. 1885. 188 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AURICULTURE. Morse, P. W. The use of gases against scale insects. Bnt. Bui. No. 15, pp. 35-40. 1887. On insoluble phosphoric acid. Ohem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 106, 107. 1891. Morse, George W. The cotton caterpillar. Mo. Ept. 1867, pp. 249, 250. Morton, J. Sterling. Eeport of the Secretary of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 7-50. Organization of the Department — Relation of tlie Department to the State experiment stations — Functions of foreign agricultural departments — British board of agriculture— Ministry of agriculture in Prussia— French ministry of agriculture— Italian general direction of agriculture— Expend- itures — Change — Permanency — The classitied service — Distribution of seed at the public expense — Texas fever regulations — Export lattle inspected — Vessel inspection— Inspection of import animals— Inspection of American cattle in Great Britain— Contagious pleuropneumonia- Meat inspection— Exports of inspected pork — Additional legislation— Tuber- culosis— Maladiedu coit — Civil-service examination of inspectors— Reports of the divisions— Agricultural exports— Agricultural imports— The agri- cultural domain. Eeport of the Secretary of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 5-75. For synopsis see report in Yearbook for 1894. Letter in response to Senate resolution of June 20, 1894, calling for a statement of the visible and invisible supply of wheat likely to be in the United States on July 1, 18!I4, and other information concerning the crops of 1894. S. Ex. Doc. No. 125, pp. 2. 1894. Letter transmitting, in response to the resolution of the House of Eepresentatives of January 22, 1894, a list of the special agents of the Department, together with a statement of their work and the salaries received, for the four years and six months ending December 31, 1893. H. Ex. Doc. No. 243, pp. 45. 1894. Eeport of the Secretary of Agriculture. Y. B. 1894, pp. 9-66. Foreign markets for American farm products — The farmers' principal beef market — American hog products — Wheat in English markets— Exports of barley — The United States apple trade with England — Exports of horses — Potatoes — The Assistant Secretaryship — Report of the divisions— Promo- tions — Publications — Force at the central office — Forecasts — Value of the warnings — The West Indies cyclone service — Telegraph service — The sterilization of milk — Nutrition — Cost of bread — Farm products and the money they bring. Eeport of the Secretary of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 5-64. For synopsis see report in Yearbook for 1895. Eeport of the Secretary of Agriculture. T. B. 1895, pp. 9-68. Work of the Bureau of Animal Industry — Foreign markets for American meat products — Cattle and meat trade with Great Britain — American cat- tle in Glasgow — The world's market for American horses — American horses in Glasgow — Inspection of horses for export — Daijy products- Cheese — Butter — Subsidiary farm products — Honey — Report of the Weather Bureau — Report of the Division of Statistics — Report of the Office of Experiment Stations — Work of the stations — 'llie nutritive value and economy of foods — Report of the Division of Forestry — Arbor day in Japan — Report of the ) li vision of Chemistry — Preservation of official analy- ses — Report of tlie.Division of Botany — .Seed tests — Report of the Division of Agrostology — Experimental grass stations — Specia.l studies — Publica- tions—Hay and fodder plants — Money value — Report of the Division of Vegetable Pathology — Report of the Division of Pomology — New varieties of fruit introduced — Experiments in root-grafting apple trees — Exports of apples — Califorma fruits in English markets — Report of the Division of INDEX TO AUTHORS. 189 Morton, J. Sterling — Continued. Entomology — The Mexican ootton-boU weevil— The San .lose scale— Ap- pearance of insect pests— Report of the Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy — Agricultural soils— Advantages of sulisoiliug— The study of local soils — Report of the Offlce of Irrigation Inquiry — Report of the Office of Road Inquiry — Report of the Office of Fiber Investigations — Report of the Division of Microscopy — Report of the Division of Publi- cations — Report of the Seed Division — Report of the Division of (i^irdens and Grounds — Report of the Division of Accounts and Disbursements — Buildings for the Department of Agriculture — Extension of the civil service — The future of farms and fanning in the United States. [Address before the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 24, pp. 47-50. 1895. Eeport of tlie Secretary of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1890, pp. v-li. For synopsis see report in Yearbook for 1896. Eeport of the Secretary of Agriculture to the President. Y. B. 1896, pp. 9-54. Appropriations and expenditures — Civil service in the Department — Director of scientific work — Inadequacy of salaries of higher officials — Inspection of animals intended for food — Cattle and meat trade of Great Britain — American horses in England — Economics for the farmer — Worli of the Weather Bureau — Gratuitous seed distriljutioii by the Government — Exper- iment stations — Acknowledgments and recommendations — The condition of American farmers — Recent annual sales of farm products abroad. [Eemarks before the Association of Ofiflcial Agricultural Chemists.] Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 12, 13. 1896. Statement in regard to award of seed contract. Circ. No. 1, Secre- tary's Office, pp. 8. 1896. Cost of seed distribution [by the Government]. Unnum. r^jt., pp. 3. 1897. Morton, W. S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 131-136. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 442-449. Mortson, O. C. Eeport on the geologic character of certain sectioTis of the State of Montana, showing the possibility of imbibatioii of water which would be available for artesian purposes. S. Ex. Doc. No. 41, pt. 2, pp. 78-83, map. 1892. Mosher, S. Culture of the grape. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 952-954. Moses, Z. Cultivation and use of the teasel. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 117-119. Motley, O. C. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Oregon.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 352, 353. Mueller, Charles. Dutch, or Holstein, cattle. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 175-179. Mullen, S. B. Observations on the bollworm in Mississippi. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 240-243. 1893. Mununa, David, jr. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 253-256. 190 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Munch, Frederick. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Missouri.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 452- 454. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Missouri.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 321, 322. Munson, T. V. Experiments [on grape diseases] at Denison, Texas. Bot. Bui. No. 5, pp. 23-28, illus. 1888. Classification and generic synopsis of the wild grapes of Nortli America. Pom. Bui. No. 3, pp. 14. 1890. Miiutz, A. Treatment of mildew by sulphate of copper. Bot. Bui. No. 2, pp. 92, 93. 1886. Murphy, Charles J. Eeport on the introduction of maize into Europe. Unnum. rpt., pp. 5-16. 1891. Murphy, George H. [Report on the commerce of Luxemburg.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 87-91. 1895. Murray, Charles. [Report on the commerce of Campbellton, New Brunswick.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 58, 59. 1895. Murtfeldt, Mary E. Notes from Missouri for the season of 1886 [entomological]. Bnt. Bui. No. 13, pp. 59-65. 1887. Entomological notes for the season of 1888. Ag. Rpt. 1888, p. 133- 139. Letter of submittal — General observations — Special studies — The grape scale {Aspidiotus nrw) — The cabbage curculio ( Ceutorhynchus napi) — A new apple- twig borer {ElapTiidinn ocellata) — Notes on romedies. Life history of Graptodera foliacea . I. L., vol. 1, pp. 74-76. 1888. The carnivorous habits of tree crickets. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 130-132. 1889. An interesting tineid. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 303-305, illus. 1890. Entomological notes from Missouri for the season of 1889. Ent. Bui. No. 22, pp. 73-84. 1890. Entomological notes for the season of 1890. Ent. Bui. No. 23, pp. 45-56. 1891. The use of grape bags by a paper-making wasp. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 192,193. 1891. «= 1 » J if Omnivorous habits of the screw worm in St. Louis. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 200, 201. 1891. Entomological notes for the season of 1891. Ent. Bui. No. 26, pp. 36-44. 1892. Entomological notes for the season of 1892. Ent. Bui. No. 30, pp. 49-56. 1893. The osage orange pyralid (Loxostege maclurw). I. L., vol. 5, pp. 155-157, illus. 1893. ^ ^ ff INDEX TO AUTHORS. 191 * Murtfeldt, Mary E. — Continued. The cheese, or meat, skipper (PiopMla casei). I. L., vol. 6, pp. 170- 175. 1893. Notes on the insects of Missouri for 1893. Ent. Bui. No. ■'!-!, pp. 37-45. 1894. Entomological memoranda for 1893, I. L., vol. 6, pp. 257-259. 1894. Habits of Stribadium spuniosum. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 301, 302. 1894. Acorn insects, primary and secondary. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 318-324. 1894. Myers, John A. Station organization and methods. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 1. pp. 99-101. 1889, Myers, M. F [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 241-243. Myrick, Herbert. Associated dairying in New England. 4th and 5th Epts. B. A. L, pp. 375-386, illus. 1889. Nalle, James M. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 352-355, Nash, George V. American ginseng: Its commercial history, protection, and cultiva- tion. Bot. Bui. No. 16, pp. 22, illus. 1895. Neal, James. [Eeport on the commerce of Liverpool, England.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 05-102. 1895. Cattle and sheep, tobacco, fruits, cereals products, and provisions. Neal, J. C. Eeport of experiments upon scale insects-, affecting the orange, Ent, Bui. No. 1, pp. 31-35. 1883. The root-knot disease of the peach, orange, and other plants in Florida due to the work of anguillula. Ent. Bui. No. 20, pp. 31, illus. 1889. Neale, Robert. Transplanting and treatment of grapevines, Ag, Ept, 1849, pp, 286, 287, Nealley, G. C. Eeport of an investigation of the forage plants of western Texas, Bot. Bui. No. 6, pp. 30-47, 1888, Needham, Daniel. The agricultural exhibition at Hamburg. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 19-30. Neely, Samuel T. Traction tests, Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 20, pp. 19, illus. 1896. Nelson, J. D. G. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana,] Ag, Ept, 1851, pp, 421, 422. 192 U. S. DEPARTftfENT OF' AGRICULTURE. Nesbit, D. M. Tide marshes of the United States. Misc. Spl. Kpt. No. 7, pp. 3-32. 1885. Nesbit, F. C. Letter transmitting, in response to a resolution of the House, a report by the Statistician of the Department respecting the sup- ply and domestic requirements of wheat and corn, and the acre- age of wheat. H. Misc. Doc. No. 103, pp. 11. 1887. Nessler, J. Copper soda and copper gypsum as remedies for grape mildew. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 73, 74. 1890. Nettleton, Edwin S. Field work in connection with artesian wells iuvestigation. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 31-36, illus. 1890. Artesian and underflow investigation. S. Ex. Doc, pt. 2, pp. 116, map. 1892. Neumann, Joseph. The native wild silkworm of California. H. Ex. Doc. No. 110, pp. 28-30. 1890. Neumann-Spallart, F. X. von. The value of the cereal crops of Austria- Hungary. Spl. Kpt. No. 64, pp. 66-68. 1883. Nevycombe, F. C. Perennial mycelium of the fungus of blackberry rust. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 106, 107, illus. 1891. Newrell, Frederick H. Irrigation on the Great Plains. Y. B. 1896, pp. 167-196, illus. Introduction — Western Kansas — Irrigation essential — Sources of water — Methods of obtaining water — Storing and conducting water — Applying water — Duty of water — Cultivation. Newkirk, B. M. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 537-5,39. Newlands, Francis G. Lakes Tahoe and Donner for irrigation purposes. S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 507-512. 1890. Neivsom, Leiwis [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 395-399. Newton, Isaac. Circular from the Commissioner of Agriculture of the United States on the present agricultural, mineral, and manufacturing condi- tion and resources of the United States. Unnum.rpt.,pp.8. 1862. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 4-25. Letter in answer to resolutions of the House of December 3 and 5, 1862, in regard to the expenditure of the agricultural fund. H. Ex. Doc. No. 14. 1802. Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 3-17. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 193 Newton, Isaac — Cou tinned. The monthly reports of this Department. Mo. ltpt.,Dec., 186'3, pp. li— 8. Their purpose and character discussed. Letters traiismittiug the report of the Flax and Hemp Commission appointed under act of Congress, February L!5, 18(>;i. Unuum. rpt., pp. 90, illus. 1863. Eeport of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp, 3-15. Agricultural colleges. Mo. Ept., Jan.-Feb., 1804, pp. 3-11. The future of xVmericau cotton and wool. Mo. Ept., Jan.-Feb., 1804, pp. 12-17. Thi^ condition of the growtli of I'oreign ( otton — Can it retain that place against it in times of peace? — Imports of cotton into Great Britain— The future of wool — Extent of remuneration — Iu- Sucking louse of the goat (Z7. stenopsis) — Short-nosed ox louse (H. eurynternus) — Long-nosed ox louse {H. vituli) — Buffalo louse (H. tnber- culiilus) — Hog louse (H. urius) — Sucking horse louse {H. asini) — Sucking lice infesting the rodents (ff. sp.) — Elephant louse (Hwmatomysus proios- cideus) — Louse of the field mouse (JScematopinus aca«Wiojj«s)— Louse of the flying squirrel (S. sciuropteri) — Louse of the fox squirrel (H. antennatus) — Louse of the white-footed mouse (H. hesperomydis) — Louse of the ground squirrels and chipmunk {H. suturalin) — Sucking louseof the pocket gopher {Bamutopinoides) — Louseof ducks and geese {Docophorus icte)'odes) — Little red .swan louse (D. oyrjni) — Chicken louse (Goniocotex holoyaster) — Chicken louse (6. abdominalis) — Pigeon louse ((?. compar) — Peacock goniocotes (G. rectangulatus) — Burnett's goniocotes (G. Tmrnettii) — Goniocotes of the ele- phant ((?. chryaovephalus) — Chicken goniodes (Goniodes dissimilt!') — Louse of the guinea fowl (G. niimidianus) — Pigeon goniodes (G. damicornis) — Little pigeon goniodes (G. minor) — Louse of turkey (G. stylifer) — Peacock goniodes [(!. fcdcicornis) — Pheasant goniodes {G. colcMcus, G. giyas) — Lipeurus of the chicken and pheasant, etc. {Lipeurus heterographns) — Louse of the guinea fowl {L. numidai) — Louse of the sheldrake (L. tadornw and L. I(icteus) — Pigeon lipeurus (L. bacillus) — Squalid duck louse {L. squal- idus, L. aiiseris) — Lipeurus of the goose (L.jejuniis) — Turkey louse (L.poly- trapezius) — Variable chicken louse (i. variabilis) — White swan louse {Ornithoblus cygui and O. hncephalus) — Louse of the cat (Trichodectes siib- rnstratas) — Biting louse of the dog (T. laiits) — Louse of the bear (T. pingiiis) — Louse of the llama (T. brericeps) — Louse of the goat (T. climax, T. limhatus) — Louse of the sheep (T. sphmrocephalus) — Biting lice of horses, mules, asses, etc (2'. equi, T. pilosus, T. parumpiloans) — Biting lice of cattle (T. scalaris) — Louse of the dove {Menopon giganteum) — Common hen louse (M. pallidum, M. biseriatimi, M. siramineum) — Pheasant menopon (M. falvo- macalatum, M. productum) — Peacock louse (M. phwstomum) — Louse of the guinea hen (M. numidw) — Louse of ducks {Trinoton liiridmn) — Louse of the goose and swan (T. conspurcatum) — Louse of the goose (T. liiuratum) — Pigeon louse ( Colpocephaln m loiigiiaiidum) — Swan louse (Colpoceplialum viiuutam) — Louse of the guinea pig {Gyropus gracilis, G. ovalis) — Louse of the pocket gopher (Trichodectes geomydis). Eeport on the work [entomological] of the season. Ent. Bui. No. 23, pp. 57-62. 1891. Some notes on Iowa insects. I. L., vol. 3, p. 479. 1891. Eeport of a trip to Kansas to investigate reported damages from grasshoppers. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 49-56. 1891. An experiment with kerosene emulsion. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 63, 64. 1891. 196 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGEICULTUEE. Osborn, Herbert — Continued. Orifi^iii aud development of the parasitic habit in Mallophaga and PedicQlidif. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 187-191. 1891. Notes on grass insects in Washington, District of Columbia. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 197, 198. 1891. The true bugs, or Heteroptera, of Tennessee. I. L., vol. 4, p. i!24. 1891. Insects of the season in Iowa. Ent. Bui. j^o. 26, pp. 57-62. 1892. Eeport of a trip to Kansas to investigate reported damages from grassljoppers. Ent. Bui. No. 27, pp. 58-64. 1892. Notes on injurious iu.sects of 1892. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 111-114. 1892. Eeport on insects of the season in Iowa. Ent. Bui. Xo. 30, pp. 42- 48. 189.3. Keport on a trip to northwest Missouri to investigate grasshopper injuries. I..L., vol. 5, pp. 323-325. 1893. Methods of treatiiig insects affecting grasses and forage i)lants. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 71-82. 1893. Methods of attacking parasites of domestic animals. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 163-160. 1893. Note on some of the more important insects of the season. I. L., vol. 6, p. 193. 1893. Chinch-bug observations in Iowa in 1894. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 230-232. 1894. Insects of the season in Iowa in 1893. Ent. Bui. No. 32, pp. 46-52. 1894. Entomological work in the experiment stations. O. E. S. Bui. No. 24, pp. 85-88. 1895. Insects affecting domestic animals. An account of the species of imj)ortance in North America, with mention of related forms occurring on other animals. Ent. Bui. No. 5, n. s., pp. 302, illus. 1896. Notes on the entomological events of 1896 in Iowa. Ent. Bui. No. 0, n. s., pp. 78-80. 1896. Osborn, Herbert, aud H. A. Gossard. The clover-seed caterpillar (GruphoUthia interstinctana). I. L., vol. 4, pp. 56-58. 1891. Osborn, Herbert, and F. A. Sirrine. Notes on Aphidida>.. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 235-237. 1893. Osborn, J. M. A stock-breeding farm in Illinois. Rpt. Stat. 1886, pp. 152, 153. Oury, P. W. [Sites for dams in Arizona.] S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 480-484. 1890. > 1- > i-i Oiwen, D. A. Strange developments of stomata on Garya alba caused by Phyl- loxera. I. L., vol. 4, p. 327. 1892. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 197 ©■wen, Richard. An industrial college. A coraraunication on the general plan of the college building, with the necessary aids to instruction in each department of education. Spl. uunum. rpt., pp, -!4-40. 1864. Oxnard, Henry T. On the prospects of the sugar-beet industry in the United States. Chem. Bui. No. 33, pp. 152, li53. 181113. Packard, A. S. The Hessian tly: Its ravages, habits, and the means of preserving its increase. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 198-248, map. 1883. Introduction — Losses occasioned by the lli'Naiaii fly — Description of the Hessian fly — Habits of the Hessian fly — Effects of the worm, or larva, on the wheat — Influence of the weather and favorable and unfavoral)le sea- sons — Parasites of the Hessian fly — Remedies, preventive and general, special remedies — Periodicity in the abundance and scarcity of the Hes- sian fly — Its distribution in North America — Summary of the habits of and remedies against the Hessian fly — List of works and articles relating to the Hessian fly. Description of the larvte of injurious forest insects. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 2.-)l-262, illus. 1883. Plat-headed apple borer (Chrysolotliris femorata), flat-headed spruce borer {Melaiiophilat), flat-headed peach and cherry borer {Diccrea diraricatu), longicorn larva under bark of hemlock, saperda on the willow, lesser pine borer (,fsem»i« mastum), oa\ borer (ElapMdion parallelum), common oak clytus (XylotrecliiiK coloniis), ribbed rhagium {Rhagium lineatuni), lesser pronius (Orthoaoma irimnewn), unknown longicorn borer from an oak log, unknown longicorn larva in the sycamore. The einbryological development of the locust. 3d Bpt. Ent. Com., pp. 2G3-279, illas. 1883. First report on the causes of destruction of evergreen forests in northern ISTew England and Xew York. Ag. Kpt. 1883, pp. 138- 146. The development of the bark-boring beetles Hylurgopa and Xyle- borus. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 280-282. 1883. The number of segments in the head of winged insects. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 282-245. illus. 1883. The systematic position of the Orthoptera in relation to other orders of insects. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 286-345, illus. 1883. Notes on forest tree insects. Ent. Bui. No. 3, pp. 24-30, 1883. Insects affecting the cedar or arborvifctB — Insects affecting the lir, spruce, and hemlock — Insects affecting the pine — Insects affecting the oak — Fur- ther facts regarding the extent of the ravages of the spruce bud worm in Maine — Furtlier data regarding the hackniatn.ck, or larch, worm. Second report on the causes of the destruction of evergreen and other forest trees in northern New England and New York. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 374-383. Third report on the causes of the destruction of the evergreen and other forest trees in northern New England. Ag. Ept. 1885, pp. 319-333, illus. Fourth report on insects injurious to forest and shade trees. Ent. Bui. No. i;'., pp. 20-32, ilius. 1887. The spruce and hackmatack worms in 1886— Spruce cone worm ( Pin i pesHs reniciilella), Green-striped phycid worm {Meropiera prarella), alder flea beetle (Haliica aJni), alder leaf-roller {GelecMu oronelht), pink-striped 198 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Packard, A. S.— Continued. willow spanworm (DeiKnia variolaria), herald {Scoliopteryx Wbairix), brown Cryptolechia (Cryptolechia quercicslla) , beech spanworm (Hyperelis ni/s- saria), cleft-headed spanworm {Amphydasis cognataria), Ichthym-a striyo-ia, live oak Thecla ( Thecla favonius) , live oak leaf-roller ( Tortrix guercifolianu). Life history of GalotMjsanis amaturaria, a geometrid motli. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 382-384, illus. 1892. Occurrence of Bucculatrix canadensisella on birches in Rhode Island. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 14-16, illus. 1892. Occurrence of the hen flea {SarcopsyUa (/aJlinaeea) in Florida. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 23, 24, illus. 1804. Eeport on insects injurious to forest trees. Ent. Bui. No. 32, j^p. 53-50. 1894. Page, John R. The improvement of wornout lands. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 2, pp. 207-221. 1883. Page, J. W. Scuppernong wine. Mo. Ept. 1868, pp. 362, 363. Pague, B. S. Weather types of the north Pacific slope. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, pp. 417, 418. 1895. Long-range seasonal predictions for Oregon. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, p. 368. 1896. Painter, William. Proper time for felling timber. Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 367, 368. Painter, Minshall, and Joseph Edivards. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 436-454. Palmer, Edvirard. Food products of the North American Indians. Ag. Rpt. 1870, pp. 404-42S, illus. Roots and tnbers — Dried fruits and nuts — Berries — Fleshy fruits— .Seeds- Miscellaneous— Cultivated fruits— Animal food with vegetable substances. Palmer, M. H. [Report on farm crops, etc.] Ag. Rpt. 1S4S, pp. 306,367. Palmer, T. S. List of localities visited by the Death \'alley Expedition. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 361-384. 1,S93. The jack rabbits of the United States. O. and M. Bui. No. .s,pp. 84, illus. 1896. Bird day in the schools. Biol. Surv. Circ. No. 17, pp. 4, 1890. Extermination of noxious animals by bounties. Y. B. 1896, pp. 55-68. The demand for bounty— History of bounty legislation— Expense of the bounty system— Objections to the bounty systeui-AVhat have bounties accomplished ?— Substitutes for bounties— Summary. Pammel, L. H. New fungous disea.ses of Town. Jour. Mvcol.,vol. 7, pp. 9.')-103. 1892. ■ The crossing of cucurbits. O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 94-97. 1893. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 199 Pammel, L. H.— Continued. Notes on the grasses and forage plants of Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. Agros. Bui. No. !l,pp. 47, illus. 1897. Paparelli, L. Agricultural education in Italy. E. S. R., vol. 4, pp. 326-333. 1892. Institutions for agricultural investigation in Italy. E. S. R., vol 4, pp. 233-241. 1892. ' Parker, Isaac. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pn. 187-192. » 1 ) 1 1 Parker, Joseph. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Vermont.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 146, Parker, S. J. Culture of grapes in graperies. Ag. Rpt. 1860, pp. 402-416, illus. Experiments on grape cuttings received from the Patent Offlce. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 476-478. Improvement of native grapes by seedlings and hybridization. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 122-141, illus. New varieties of grapes. Ag. Rpt. 1856, pp. 194-199. Parmelee, J. H. Mode of raising mustard. Ag. Rpt. 1845, pp. 397-399. Parry, C. C. Report of the Botanist. Ag. Rpt. 1869, pp. 91-96. General character of the collection— Additions during the year — The col- lections of Dr. Edward Palmer — Explorations of the Botanist — Benefits to be derived from n national herbarium — Acknowledgments. Botanical explorations in east Tennessee. Mo. Rpt. 1 870, pp. 221- 223. - Report of the Botanist. Ag. Rpt. 1870, pp. 108-113. Sketch of the royal gardens at Kew. The North American desert flora between 32° and 42°, north lati- tude. Mo. Rpt. 1871, pp. 23-25. Perry, William. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New Jersey.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 200-205. Parsons, Charles Lathrop. Report on methods for the determination of nitrogen. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 31-40. 1893. Parsons, E. M. Comparisons of methods for the standardization of acid and alka- line solutions. Chem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 80-85. 1892. Parsons, George H. The climate of Colorado and its effect on trees. For. Bui. No. 2, pp. 221-235, 1889. Parsons, S. G. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Texas.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 215-218. 200 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Partello, D. J. fEeport on the commerce of Soiineberg, Germany.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 84-86. 1895. Defects in American products— Conclusions. Patrick, G-. E. A Standard milk test. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 123-125. 1891. Composite milk samples in the laboratory. Chem. Bui. Xo. M, pp. 26-28. 1891. A new distilling flask for use in the Kieldahl process. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 142, 143. 1891. Partridge, Edward A. A method of filling a barometer. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pp. 413, 414, illus. 1896. Patterson, F. W. Live stock interests of Maryland. 3d Ept. B. A. I., pp. 254-270. 1887. Live stock interests of Maryland. 4th and 5th Epts. B. A. I., pp, 466-470. 1889. Patterson, George C. Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maryland. Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 107, 108. Adaptation of the mountain regions of the South to sheep hus- bandry. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 53-56. Patterson, H. J. What is the live weight of an animal? O. E. S. Bui. No. 16, pp. 150-156. 1893. Eeport on the investigation of methods for the analysis of cattle foods. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 157-162. 1894. Eeport on the investigation of methods for analyzing cattle foods. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 24-29. 1896. Patton, William Hampton. Notes upon EphesUa interpunctella. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 158, 159. 1890. Paulsen, Adam. The climate of Denmark. W. B. Bal. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 640-647, charts. 1896. Payne, Albert S. Investigations of swine plague. Spl. Ept. No. 12, pp. 165-172. 1897. Payne, George F. Eeport on potash. Chem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 58-65. 1892. Peabody, Charles A. The strawberry and its culture. Ag. Ept. 1853, pp. 314-319. Peabody, Selim H. Wliat work is legitimate to the institutions founded on the Con- gressional grant of 18(>2 ? Unnum. rpt., pp. 42-47, in " Proceed- ings." 1882. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 201 Feacocke, James S. Method of cultivation and cure of Ouba tobacco. Ag. liiit. 1847, pp. 428, 420. Translation from the original Spanish work of Julian Silvevra, Havana, 1845. Peale, Rubens. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.! As. Itpt. 1850, pp. 419, 420. Pearne, Thomas H. Foot-and-mouth disease. Mo. Rpt. 1873, p. 450. Pearson, Alexander W, Remarks on grape rot and grape mildew. Bot. Bui. No. 2, pp. 54- 03. 1886. Experiments [on grape diseases] at Vineland, New Jersey. Bot. Bui. No. 5, pp. 17-22. 1888. [Report of experiments on diseases of the grapevine at Vineland, New Jersey.] Bot. Bui. No. 10, pp. 13-19. 1889. Treatment of fungous diseases. Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 41-49, illus. 1890. Black rot. mildew, anthracnose, apple-leaf rust, pear-leaf blight, quince dis- eases, melon hlight, tomato blight, potato blight, strawberry-leaf blight. Pearson, R. A. Care of dairy utensils. Y. B. 1896, pp. 431-444. Cleanliness underlies all successful work in dairying — Selection of dairy utensils — Cleaning — Sterilization — Buildings. Dairy schools. B. A. I. Bui. No. 17, pp. 38, illus. 1896. Facts about milk. F. B. No. 42, pp. 29, illus. 1896. Care of milk on the farm. F. B. No. 63, pp. 40, illus. 1897. Pech, F. Botanical history of sorghum. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 299-307, illus. Classification and description of the Indian sugar cane and its varieties — Natural classification and description of the varieties of sorghum. Feck, J. B. Report of the Ohief of the Seed Division. Ag. Rpt. 1890, pp. 425- 434. Report of the Chief of the Seed Division. Ag. Rpt. 1891, pp. 451- 462. Report of the Chief of the Seed Division. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 471- 494. Peden, James A. [Remarks on cotton iil Buenos Ayres.] Ag. Rpt. 1856, pp. 270-275. Peffer, . Horticulture in Wisconsin. Unnum. rpt., 174-177, in "Proceed ings." 1882. Fierce, George. [Report on farm crops, etc.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 365, 366. Pendleton, Mark F. [Report on the commerce of Pictou, Quebec] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 50, 51. 1895. 202 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Pendergast, W. W. [Address on good roads.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 2, pp. 7, 8. 1894. Pergande, Theodor. The cottou or melon plant louse (Aphis gossypii). I. L., vol. 7, pp. 309-315. 1895. Observations on certain Thripidae. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 390-395. 1895. The plum plant louse (Myzus mahaleb). Ent. Bui. No. 7, n. s., pp. 52-59. 1897. Perkins, George A. [Address on road improvement.] Road Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 53- 57. 1894. State highways in Massachusetts. Y. B. 1894, pp. 505-512. First efforts for improved roads — Some provisions of theroad law — The appor- tionment of roads — Miscellaneous provisions of the law — methods of road construction — Property rights, etc. Perkins, G. H. Notes on Lachnosterna. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 389-392. 1892. Perkins, O. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 556, 557. Perrey, M. A. On the destruction of the mildew by sulphate of copper. Bot. Bui. No. 2, pp. 89-91. 1886. Perry, Edward W. Live stock and meat traffic of Ohicago. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 245- 269. 1885. Cattle trade and dairy interests of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. 2d Ept. B. A. I., pp. 335-417. 1886. The cattle trade and allied industries of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, .".d Ept. B. A. I., pp. 125-176. 1887. Number and valne of pure-bred cattle in the United States. 4th and 5th lipts. B. A. I., pp. 339-358. 1889. Peter, A, M. Eeport on soil and ash. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 28-52. 1894. A note on the direct determination of potash in the soil solution. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 65, 66. 1894. Peter, A. M., and Arthur Goss. Eeport on soils and ash. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 30-45. 1896. Peter, A. M., M. A. Scovell, and H. E. Curtis. On some sources of error in the determination of potash fertihzers. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 42-45. 1897. Petermann, A. A.i;iicultural experiment stations in Belgium. E. S. E., vol. 5, pp. 550-558. 1804. Peters, Edward T. Cooperative credit associations in certain European countries and their relation to agricultural interests. Stat. Misc. Ept. No. 3, pp. 117. 1892. Eecent icatures of our foreign trade. Stat. ]\lisc. Ept. No. 8, pp. 24. 1894. ' INDEX TO AUTHORS. 203 Peters, Francis. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu Virginia.] A«. Ept. 1850, pp. .334, 335. Peters, T. C. Sheep, wool, and wool depots. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. li51-25.'"». What are the prevailing races?— The condition of tliis br.-inch of industry— The number of sheep, and tlie amonut of wool clipped tliis year — Average weight of fleece of different races — Cost of keeping sheep through the year — Wliat are your markets? — The system of selling — Are wool depots advantageous to wool grow<'rs and manul'acturers? — Tiie oli.j(!rt — Metliod of doing business — The advantages — The numl)er killed by dogs. Green corn for fodder. Ag. lipt. 1855, p. 168. Peters, Theodore C. Report of an agricultural survey of the South. Mo. Rpt. 1807, pp. 192-203. Petit, David. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New Jersey.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pji. 174, 175. Phelps, C. S. Irrigation in Connecticut. O. E. S., Bui. No. 36, pp. 9-26, illus. 1897. Need of irrigation iu Connecticut — Methods of irrigation in use in Connecti- cut — History of irrigation in Connecticut— Irrigation plants in use in Connecticut — Suggestions regarding irrigation. Phillips, James P. The Southern cattle " distemper." Spl. Rpt. No. 22, p. 142. 1880. Philips, M. W. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 505-510. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi.] Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 149-152. [Remarks on the cultivation of cotton.] Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 313- 316. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 261-264. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 335-339. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Mississippi.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 55-69. Phillips, W. F. R. Meteorology and public health. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, p. 171. 1895. Atmospheric temperatures during the month of July. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 253-255. 1895. Sunstroke weather of August, 1896. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, pp. 409- 413. 1896, Sunstroke in California and Arizona. Mo. W. R., vol. 24, pp. 454_456. 1896. Clothing and temperature. Mo. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 200, 201. 1897. 204 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Phiniiey, S. B. Cranberry culture. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 131-139, illus. Experiments and failures— Soil — Drainage and water — Preparation of soil- Time and manner of setting — Insects — Picking and packing — Profits- Statistics of the cranberry crop. Phipps, R, "W. The forests and their management in other countries. Misc. Spl. Kpt. No. 1, pp. 19-41. 1883. [Position of Ontario with respect to forestry.] Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 5, pp. 4;;-47. 18S4. Pierce, Neiwton B. Tuberculosis of the olive. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 148-153, illus. 1891. The California vine disease. A preliminary report of investiga- tions. Veg. Path. Bui. No. 2, pp. 222, illus. 1892. A disease of almond trees. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 66-77, illus. 1892. Keniedies of the almond disease caused by Oercospora circumcissa. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 232-239, illus. 1893. Prune rust. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 352-363, illus. 1894. Grape diseases on the Pacific Coast. F. B. No. 30, pp. 15, illus. 1S!).7. Olive culture in the United States. Y. B. 1896, pp. 371-390, illus. The olive region of the United States — Thrift and longevity of the olive in California — Present acreage — The outlook — Needs of our oli\e industry — Methods of propagating the olive — Crafting the olive — Best location for th(^. orchard — Culture of the olive on dry hillsides — Distance at which trees should be planted — I'lautiug — Pruning — Pollination — Character of the fruit — S<'lection of varieties for planting — Extraction of the oil — Olive pickles — Diseases of the olive. Piersou, 'William M. Grape culture and wine making in El Paso del Norte. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 24, 2.J, illus. Pieters, A. J. Testing seeds at home. Y. B. 1895, pp. 175-184, illus. The importance of having good seeds — Methods of testing seeds — Proper conditions for testing seeds — Selecting samples — Keeping a record — Length of time required — Apparatus. Seed production and seed saving. Y. B. 1896, pp. 207-210, illus. General remarks — How plants produce seed — Cross and self fertilization — Home growing of seed — How successfully conducted — Harvesting and storing. Pike, Nichola.?. The grape disease in Europe. Ag. Ept. 1853, pp. 311, 312, illus. Decrease of the wine culture in Portugal. Ag. Ept. 1855 pp. 302- 304. The ravages of the leopard moth in Brooklyn. 1. L., vol. 4, pp. 317-319, illus. 1892. Pillow, G. J. Water-rotting hemp. Ag. Ept. 1S45, pp. 704-700. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 205 Pillsbury, J. E. Tea culture iu Japan. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pp. 286-288. Pinheiro, A. P. Storms iu the south Atlantic. W. B. Bui. No. 2, i)t. 1, pp. 204:- 206. 1894. Piper, Horace. Hybridizing, cross-breeding, and degeneration of plants. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 296-317. Pitts, Y. R. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Kentucky. I Ag. Ept. 1.S50, pp. 278-281. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Kentucky.! Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 356,357. Planchon, M. Report on the T'hylloxera of Europe and America. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 55-57. Piatt, "W. E. Report of Apache County, Arizona: Its irrigation canals, reservoir sites, arid lands, etc. S. Rpt. No. '.VM, pt. .'!, pp. llo-115. 1890. Pleasants, Thomas S. Diversity in agricultural productions. Ag. Rpt. 1867, pp. 217-253, illus. The marl region of Virginia. Ag. Rpt. 1868, ])p. 389-395. Status of Virginia agriculture in 1870. Ag. Rpt. 1870, pp. 267-291. Plumb, Charles S. Silos and silage. F. B. Xo. 32, pp. 31, illus. 1895. Plummer, Joseph P. Wheat vs. cheat. Ag. Rpt. 1849, i)p. 455, 456. [Report on farm crops, etc., iu Indiana.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 431-433. Poey, Audr^. Report on agricultural meteorology. Ag. Rpt. 1869, pp. 97-157. Fuudaiiiental bases — The correlation and conservation of forces applied to the vitality of seeds ;ind growth of plants — Inflnence of thi' solar system upon vegetable life— Action of gravity upon vegetaliles — Action of atmos- pheric pressure upon vegetables — How to calculate the temperature favor- able or unfavorable to vegetables — Internal heat of vegetables — Action of solar radiation upon vegetables — Action of ncicturiial cooliug and diurnal heating of cultivated soils — The nocturnal incruiise of tenipcratnre, with height in the inferior strata of the atmosphere and its action upon vegeta- bles — Action of dew upon vegetables — Action of mists upon vegetables — Action of light (solar rays) on the germination and growth of plants — On the action of light in the production of chlovophyl and amidon — Internal electricity of vegetables — Action of electricity on tlie germination and growth of plants. Agricultural meteorology. Ag. Rpt. 1870, pp. 113-149. Necessity for agricultural reform and mode of procedure — Action of frost upon plants — Different methods for protecting ]ilants from frost — Influ- ence of the color of Avails upon espaliers — Physical properties of different arable soils. Ponce, D. On the manufacture of champagne wines. Ag. Rpt. 1855, jjp. 304, 305. 206 U. S. DEPAETMENT OF AGEICULTUEE. Pond, Charles H. [Eeport ou farm crops, etc., iu Connecticut.] Ag. E-pt. 1851, pp. 179-185. Pool, J. Forage plants of Arizona and New Mexico. Bot. Bui. Ko. 6, pp. 48-50. 1888. Poore, Ben : Perley. History of the agriculture of the United States. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 498-527, illus. Agriculture of the Indians — Spanish colonial agriculture — The Puritaa English colonists — The cavalier English colonists — The French colonists— The revolutionary period — Agricultural societies — Establishment of agri- cultural iairs — The society for promoting public economy — The Arlington sheep shearing — The Columbia Agricultural Society — Cultivation of the viue and the olive — Agricultural progress — Operations of the Patent Office — The United States Agricultural Society — Agricultural periodical literature — American Pomological Society — Agricultural colleges — The Department of Agriculture. Pope, John, and Samuel Bond. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., iu Arkansas.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 171-174. Popenoe, E. A. Notes ou the recent outbreak of Dissosteira longipennis. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 41. 1891. Post, J. w. MaiTitenance — expenses of track on wooden and metal ties. For. Bui. No. 3, pp. 25-33, illus. 1889. Poston, Charles D. Irrigation. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 193-200. Texas — Utah— California — Mexico and South America — England — Irrigation from cities — Spain — Italy— Egypt— India — China— Japan — Irrigation sedi- ment— Insurance of irrigation — Irrigation laws— Transportation by canal- Capital for irrigating canals — China. Potter, C. E. Couch, or phin, grass. Ag. Ept. 1854, pp. 187, 188. Potter, Isaac B. [Address ouroad improvement] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 50-53. 1894. Powell, N. B. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Alabama.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 333-335. [Eeport ou farm crops, etc., in Alabama.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 79-82. J 8 i- Powers, W. A., and G. C. Hopkins. On the determination of the acidity of milk and cream. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 125-129. 1896. Pratt, Zaddock. The dairy farming region of Greene and Orange counties, New York, with some account of the farm of the writer. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 411-427, illus. The making of good butter— Feeding the cows— Milking the cows— Carry- ing m the milk— Setting the milk— Time to skim the cream— Tempera- ture— Cburiiiiig— The butter— Packing the butter — Marketing— Other farming matters. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 207 Pratt, Zaddock — Continued. Dairy farming, with some account of the farm of the writer. As. Ept. 1865, pp. 456, 457, illus. Pratt, Mrs. L. E., and W. B. Ewer. Fourth annual report of the Ladies' Silli Culture Society of Cali- fornia. H. Ex. Doc. No. 110, pp. 17-27. 1890. Fifth annual report of the Ladies' Silk Culture Society of Cali- fornia. H. Ex. Doc. No. 203, pp. 10-16. 1801. Prescott, Philander. Farming among the Sioux Indians. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 451-4.55. [Eeport on farm crops, etc.. in JMinnesota.l As. Ept. 1S51, db 465-468. i ^ I J IF Extract from tbe meteorological register at Port Snelling, Minnesota Territory. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 604^606. Prevost, L. Silk culture in California. Mo. Ept. 1867, pp. 285, 286. Price, M. M. The vine disease in France (Philloxera rastatrix). Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 172-174. Prince, William R. The Strawberry (Fragaria): Its species, native localities, and their normal sexual character. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 189-206. The North American species of the strawberry and their most estimable varieties — European seedling varieties of the Fragaria grandiflora, or pine strawberry of South America — Fragaria chilensis, or Chili strawberry — The species and hybrids — European indigenous species of the strawberry and their varieties, the hautbois family — The European wood varieties — Alpine monthly, or quatre siasons — Green alpine or pineapple strawberry. Pritchard, J. The degeneration of the sugar cane. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 423, 424. Pritchaid, Julius S. [Eemarks on woolgrowing and sheep feetling.l Ag. Ept. 1850, p. 325. Proctor, Prank W. Horizontal atmospheric rolls. Mo. W. U., vol. 24, pp. 367, 368. 1896. Wind nomenclature. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 54, 55. 1897. PuUen, Isaac. The peach : Its propagation, cultivation, varieties, etc. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 191-194, illus. Propagation — Planting, cultivation, pruning, etc. — Varieliis — List of varie- ties for general cultivation, given in their order of ripening. Radford, Bennett. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 200-202. Ralli, John. [Eemarks on cotton in Portugal.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 291, 292. Rand, Edward Sprague, jr. Eecent rural publications. Ag. Ept. 1873, pp. 311-320. 208 U. S. DEPAETMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Rand, "William S. Experiments iu liquid manuring. Ag. Ept., 1867, pp. 184-186. Randall, Henry S. Sheep Imsbandry and woolgrowing in tlie United States. Ag. Kpt. 1850, pp. 129-144. Amount of avooI required by our population — Increase of population and prospective demand — Facilities for production — Competition of different countries in the wool zone— Profits of sheep husbandry in the United Stiites— Breed of sheep advpted to woolgrowing. Sheep. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 229-247, illus. Selection, treatment, and diseases of sheep in the United States — Selecting sheep for a farm — Soils and cUmate — The mutton breeds — The Leicesteis— The Cotswolds — The new Oxfordshires — the Southdowns — The Hampshire i\,,\vus— The Shropshire downs, or shropshires — The Oxfordshire downs — Merino sheep — The improved Infantados — The improved Paulars — The Sax- ons — The French Merinos— Silesians — Spring management of sheep — Turn ing out to grass — Tagging — liurs — Lambing — Management of new-born lambs — Chilled lambs — Constipation, diarrhu'ii, etc. — Cutting teeth- Swelled neck — Rheumatism — Treatment of ewes after himliing— Garget— IJisowning lambs, etc. — Docking and castration — Summer management — Time and mode of washing — Cutting hoofs — Shearing — Doing up wool- Storing wool — Registration — Storms after shearing — Ticks — Attention to horns, etc. — Maggots — Salt — Water and shade— Fall management — Wean- ing and fall-feeding lambs— Fall- feeding breeding ewes— Coupling, etc. — Dividing flocks for A\inter — Winter management — Winter shelter— Con- fining .sheep to y,ards — Water and salt — Amount of food consumed and value of different kinds— Regularity in feeding — Diseases of sheep — Sore face and lips — Ophthalmia — Grub in the head — Locked jaw — Rabies- Obstructions of the gullet — Hoove — Poisons — Diarrhfea — Dysentery — Colic or stretches — Catarrh — Abortion — Parturient fever — Thesoab, etc. — Small- pox — Hoof-rot — Mode of administering medicines to sheep. Randolph, Fred J., and Fred L. Francis. Thomas Jefferson as meteorologist. Mo. W. R., vol. 23, pp. 456- 458, illus. 1895. Raue, F. W. Some undefined duties and methods of station horticulturists. O. E. 8. Eul. No. 30, pp. 76-78. 1896. Ransom, L. A. Bermuda grass for hay. Stat. Ept. No. 61, pp. 27-31. 1883. Rapley, E E. The soils and productions of southwestern Louisiana, including the parishes of St. Landry, Lafayette, Vermilion, St. Martin, Iberia, and St. Mary. Unnum. rpt., pp. 40. 1884. Rathvrn, S. S. Entomology and its relations to the vegetable productions of the soil, with reference to both destructive and beneficial insects. Ag. Ept., 1861, pp. 585-620, illus. Carabidie — Carnivorous or predaceous insects — LamoUicorni::, — Curculiou- idaA — Serricornia — Lougieoinia, or Capricorn beetles — Prionid:e, or prion- iana — Cierainbycidie, or cerambyeans. Entomology and its relations to the vegetable productions of tbe soil with reference to both the destructive and beneficial insects. Ag. Rpt. 1862, pp. 372-390, illus. Insects injitrious to the grape. Mo. Ept. 1868, pp. 452-456. Ravenel, H, W. Report on the weather at Charleston, South Carolina. Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 498, 499. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 209 Ravenel, H. W. — Continued. Fuugi m Texas liu its relation to cattle diseases!. [:)is. Cattle, pp. 169-173. 1869. Eeport on the fungi of Texas [in its relation to cattle diseases!. Uis. Cattle, pp. 172-174. 1871. Raynolds, Madison. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 2.56-258. Raymond, Williani S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 185 L, pp. 409- 411. Read, M. C. The preservation of forests on the headwaters of streams. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 5, pp. 22-38. 1884. Reardon, John G. [Cultivation of Florida tobacco.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 456-461. Reasouer, P. W. Tropical and semitropical fruits in Florida and the Gulf States. Pom. Bui. No. 1, pp. 7-110, illus. 1888. Records, J. H. Abortion in mares and fatality among foals. Sth and 9th Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 375, 376. 1893. Redden, Laura C. Culture of the orange and citron. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 147-164. Reed, Rowland T. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 424, 425. Reeve, James K. Eeport on truck farming. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 663-683. Truck farming — Its application to the work of the general farmer — The po- tato — The sweet potato — The cabbage — Beans — Tobacco — Market garden- ing — Raising plants for market — Marketing — Fertilizing. Reid, George. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Experimental Farm. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 25-32. Wheat '— Spring wheats — Eyo — Oats — Barley — Rice — Sorghum — Peas — ■ Beans — Pole beans — Grasses and clovers— Cabbages — Savoys — Lettuce — Onions — Tomatoes — Potatoes — Melons. Reid, James D. Pleuro-pneumonia in Great Britain, Scotland, and Ireland. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 401-404, map. 1891 . Reid, John C. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 194- 198. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 415- 421. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Missouri.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 316- 318. Reid, W. Eeport of the American Pomological Society for New Jersey. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 340-351. 21713— No. 4 14 210 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Reque, Lars S. [Report on the commerce of Eotterdam.] For. Bui. No. r», pp. 58- 76. 1895. Horses — Sheep — Mnles — Cereals — Maize — Barley — Oats — Flour — Rye flour — Oat aud corn meal — Glucose — Stanih— Dairy products — Meats — Canned meats — Hams, bacon, lard — Oleomargarine — Raw cotton — Cotton consump- tion — Cotton-seed oil and cotton-seed meal — Tobacco — Fresh fruit — Dried fruit — Canned fruits — Liquors — Flaxseed — Clover and other grass seeds. Reynolds, Ed-win. Bxperimeuts with the potato bug. Mo. Ept. 1868, p. 361. Reynolds, John. Early agricultural history of Illinois. Ag. Ept. 1857, jjp. 130-133. Reynolds, Joseph, and Simon Browrn. Manures and their application. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 368-395. Composition of manures — The sources of manure — Preparation of manure — Liquid manures — Special manures — Guano — Composition of guano— How and when to apply guano — Bones and superphosphates of lime — Saltpeter poudrettes — The application of manures. Reynolds, William A. [Report on the commerce of Frelighsbarg, Quebec] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 18, 19. 1895. Rhawn, William H. [Address on road improvement.] Road Inq. Bui. No. 10, p. 39. 1894. Rice, Austin. Corn culture in Massachusetts. Ag. Itpt. 1849, pp. 236-239. Rice, Mrs. M. B. Notes on Entilia sinuata. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 243-245, illus. 1893. Richards, C. Russ. The manual training aud the appreuticse system. O. E. S. Bui. No. 20, pp. 73-81. 1894. Richards, Edgar. Principles and methods of soil analysis. Chem. Bui. No. 10, pp. 66. 1886. Aucalysis of apples. Ag. Ept. 1886, pp. 350-357. Richardson, Clifford. An investigation of the composition of American wheat and corn. Chem. Bui. No. 1, pp. 69. 1883. Eeport of the Chemist [Assistant Chemistl. Ag. Ept. 1883, nii. 197-250. What science can teach about wheat. Misc. Si>l. Ept. No. 2, pp. 67-70. 1883. An investigation of the composition of American wheat and corn [second report]. Chem. Bui. No. 4, pp. 98. 1884. Adulteration of spices :ind condiments. Ag. Ept. 1886, pp. 291-302. Third report on the chemical composition and physical properties of American cereals — wheat, oats, barley, and rye." Chem. Bui. No. 9, pp.82. 1886. Certain plants of economic value as food for man and stock in Texas and New Mexico. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 282-290. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 211 Richardson, Clifford — Continued. Spices and coudiineuts. Ohem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 3, pp. l-!9-259, illus. 1887. Richardson, R. Eeport on agricultural interests of Virginia. Ag. Rpt. 1S47, p. 381. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] A g. Itpt. 1848, pp. 191-463. Riley, Aaron. [Remarks on dairy cows.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 418, 419. RUey, Charles V. Remarks on the Ixodes bovis. Dis. Cattle, p. 168. 1869. Report of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1878, pp. 207-257, iUus. Insects affecting the cotton plant — The cotton worm — The silkworm ; a brief manual of instruction for the production of silk — Nature of the silkworm — Different states or stages of the silk worm — Enemies and diseases — Varieties or races — Wintering and hatching the eggs — Feeding and rearing the worms — Preparation for spinning — Gathering the cocoons— Choking the chrysalis — Egg laying — Reproduction — Reeling — Food plauts — The grape phylloxera — Notes on the apple worm — The westward progress of the im- ported cabl)age worm — Chapin's apple leaf-sewer (Phoxoiiterin niihecidana) — The thic-k-thigbed walking 8tick(Z>(ap /leromera/emorata) — Nomenclature — Characters — Destructive powers — Natural history — Its appearance every alternate year — Natural enemies — Remedies — The great elm leaf-beetle (Moiiocesla coryli) — The juniper webworm {Dapsilia rntilana) — Tbe clover- root borer {Hj/lesiiiun trifoKi) — The clover-seed midge (Cecidomyia lef/umin- icola) — The apple ooleophora {Coleophora malivorella) — Fuller's rose beetle ( A ramig us fulleri). Report of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1881, pp. 61-214, illus. Silk culture — Associations — Sales of eggs and cocoons — Experience in 1882 at the Department — New mulberry tree — Business ventures; sale of eggs — Summary of the silk- growing question — Pyrethrum; its use as an insecti- cide — Experience with the plants in Wasbiugton — Chinch-bug notes — The army worm (//e«ca)iia)(»i7)H»cto) — Scale insects of the orauge — Insects affect- ing the rice plant — The ri( e grub {Chalepus trachypy(/us) — The water weevil (Lessorhoptrtis simplex)— The rice-stalk borer {Cliilo oriizwellus) — White blast — Insects affecting corn, or maize — The corn billbug (Splienophorus robustus) — The smaller cornstalk borer {Pcmpelia lignosdla) — The boll- worm, alias cornworm {Heliothis armiger) — The cotton worm (Atatia xylina) — The TJmna anoruis (Anomis erosa) — The clover leaf-beetle (Phy- tonomus pnnetatas) — The^vagaliond crambus (Cramius riijgivagellus) — The wheat isosoma (/sosoma iritici) — The sorghum webworm (Nola sorghiella) — The catalpa sphinx {Sphinx catalpai) — The osage orange sphinx (S. hageni) — The apple maggot (Trypeia pomonella) — The vine-loving pomace fly (Dro- sophila ampelophila) — The pretty pomace tiy (/). amojiia) — Tbe occllate leaf gall of red maple (Sciara ocellaria) — Ladybirds (Coccinellidw) — Lac insects — A new wax insect. Report of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1883, pp. 99-180. Silkworm notes — Cabbage worms — The rape butterfly or imported cabbage worm (Pieris rapai) — The Southern cabbage butterfly (P. piolodice) — Tbe potherb butterfly ( P. oleracea) — The larger cabbage butterfly (P. monusle) — The cabbage plusia {Pluaia 6}-assicce)— The cabljage mamestra {Mamestra chenopodii) — The zebra cabbage worm (Ceramica picta) — The cabbage pco- nea {Pionea lOrohenal rimosalis) — The cauliflower botis (/ioiis»-epeH((i?is) — The cabbage plutella {Phtiella cruciferarum) — Remedies for cabbage worms — Poisoning devices — Report on the causes of destruction of ever- green forests in northern New England and New York, by A. S. Packard — The larch sawfly worm {Xematua erichsonii) — The spruce-bud tortrix (Tor- trix fumiferana) — The spruce nematus {Nemaius integer) — The hemlock gelechia (Gelechia al)ietisella)—ReyoTt on progn^ss in experiments on scale insects, with other practical suggestions, by H. G. Hubbard— The imported elm-leaf beetle (G. xanthomelwna) — More recent experience at the Depart- ment — The lesser migratory locust. 212 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Riley, Charles V.— Continued. The army worm [Leucania unipuncta). 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 89- 150. 1883. Nomenclature — Geographical (ll8tribution — Cajiacity for injury — Past his- tory — Charai'ters; descriptive— Sexual difterenoes — Habits and natural history — Number of annual generations — Hibernation — Natural enemies — Remedies — Report of oliservations upon tb > uriiiy worm, 1881, by L. O. Howard — Correspondence anent the army worm, spring of 1882 — Account of the invasion of 1880 in New Jersey, by He v. Samuel Locliwood, Ph. Li.— llibliography. Canker worms. 3d Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 157-197, illus. 1883. Classification— Two distinct inseits concerned — Nomenclature — Past his- tory — Spring caukerworm — i''all cankerworm — Remedies and preventive measures applicable to both species. Bdinbur^'h International Forestry Exhibition. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 1(;7-176. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 285-418, iUus. Cabbage cut-worms — The dark-sided cut-worm (larva of J (/»-oil — The reddish-yellow spruce-bug worm (Steganoptyvha rat~e}>urg- iana) — The common longicorn pine borer {Monohainiutis confmor) — The sugar-maple borer {Glycobius speciosus) — The poplar-borer {Saperda cal- carta) — Insects affecting fall wheat, by F. M. Webster — The wheat-straw isosoma {Isosoma triticl) — Wheat and grass saw-fly {Tenthred'uiidn) — The wheat midge (Diplosis iritici) — The American meromyza {Meromyza ameri- cana) — The flea-like negro bug {Thyreocoris pulicarius) — The tarnished plant-bug {Lygna liiieolaris) — Tbe siddier-bug {Podisus) — The field cricket {Gryllus abhreviatus) — Inserts affecting rye — Insects affecting oats — The stalk-boror {Goriyna nitcUt) —Repoit upon insects affecting the hop and the cranberry, by J. B. Smith— Hop insects— Cranberry insects — Notes from Nebraska, by Lawrence Bruner — Notes of the year — Notes on the grape phylloxera — Miscellaneous notes. General truths in applied entomology. Ag. Ept. 1SS4, pp. 323-330. Eegarding the grape Phylloxera in Eussia. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 405-407. In reference to the treaty of Berne and the prohibition of the introdnction of bulbs and cuttings from the United States into Germany. Ag. Ept. 1SS4, pp. 407, 408. The grajie Phylloxera in graperies: Legal (luestions arising. Ag. Ept. 1884, pp. 408, 409. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 213 Riley, Charles V. — Coutinued. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1885, pp. 207-343, illus. Silk culture — Distribution of mulberry trees — Distribution of eggs— llomo- raiaed vs. imported eggs — The establishment of lilatures, cost of producing reeled silk — Work on the Pacific Coast — On the preciiutions necossary in the production of pure silkworm eggs, and in properly -wintering tliem- Flaccidity (Hacheries) — Pebrine — Wintering tlie egga — Destructive locusts or "grasshoppers" — The Rocky Mountain locust (C(i?oj)/e)(HSS2)?-ey Lawrence Bruner — Experi- ments on the bollworm injuring tomatoes, by S. M. Tracy. Our shade trees and their insect defoliators; being a considera- tion of the four most injurious species which affect the trees of the capital, with means of destroying them. Ent. Bui. No. 10 (revised edition), pp. 75, illus. 1888. The imported elm-leaf beetle — The bagworm — The white-marked tussock moth — The i';\\\ webworm — Remedies and preventives — Tbe Knglish spar- row — Tbe future of our trees — Trees which are uninjured — Good .and bad effects of our trees — Prospects of tbe coming season. The mulberry silkworm; being a manual of instruction^ in silk culture. Ent. Bui. No. 9, illus. 1888. The willow-shoot sawfly {PhyUcecus integer). I. L., vol. 1, pp. 8-11, illus. 18SS. The Morelos-orange fruit worm. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 45-47, illus. 1888. The parsnip webworm {Depressaria heracliana). I. L.. vol. 1, pp. 94-98, illus. 1,S88. Synonymy— Earlier literature— The species imported from Europe— Habits and natural history -Descriptive — Geographical distribution — Food plants — Enemies — Remedies. A ladybird parasite. I. L., vol. 1, ])p. 101-104, illus. 1888. The habits of Thalessa and Tremex. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 168-179, illus. 1888. ' >ft , Habitsnf Thalessa- Method of oviposition in Thalessa— Structure of theovi- posiior— Ardor of the male— Does tbe female oviposit in exposed lepidop- terous larvaj. re INDEX TO AUTHORS. 215 Riley, Charles V. — Continued. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 331-361 , illus. Introduction — Business of the Division — Work of the Division — The fluted scale (Iceri/a purchasi) — Importatioa of the Australian iusoct onemies — Additional points brought out this season — The six-spotted mite of the OTSiDge {Tetranychus 8-macidaiiis) — Food plants — ^Description and life his- tory — Means of dispersion — Etfcct of its attack — Time of appearance; elfeets of climate and soil — Effect of clean and caTel'ul culture —Remedies — The horn Hy (Uamatobia scri-atd) — First appearance, spread, and investi- gation — Popular names and errors — Life history — Amount of damage — Preventive applications — Applications to destroy the lly — How to destroy the early stages — The grain aphis (Sijihonnphora aremv) — Past damage — Geographical distribution — Life history — Natural enemies — List of insect enemies oliserved in 1889 — Other plant Ywr found in wheat tielda — Proper name of the species— Causes of the past season's outbreak — Remedies--- The work of field agents. Insectivorous habits of the English sparrow {Passer domesticus | 0. and M. Bui. No. 1, pp. 111-133. 1889. Bedbugs and red ants. I. L., vol 2, pp. 104-108. 1889. The carpet beetle, or so-called " buffalo moth." (Authrenus scrophu- lariw.) I. L., vol. 2, pp. 127-130, illus. 1889. Insecticide appliances. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 243-249, illus. 1889. Modifications of the Riley or cyclone nozzle — The typical Riley nozzle — Modifications of the Eddy cliamber- system of nozzles in the United States— Foreign modifications of the Riley nozzle. Systematic relations of Platypsyllus as determined by the larvje. 1. L., vol. 1, pp. 300-307, illus. 1889. Additional note on the Megilla parasite. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 338, 339. 1889. Notes on the pronuba and yucca pollination. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 367-372. 1889. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 237-264, illus. Introductory — The boUworui investigation— The army worm — The bronzy cutworm (larva of Nephelodes riolans) — Additional notes on the horn fly {HaimatoUa seirata) — Probable parasitic insects — Cause of the season's exemption — Some new iceryas — Experiments against the black scale (LecanUim olem) — The green-striped maple worm (Anisota riiUcunda) — Range and life history — Parasites — Means against— A new peach pest (Ceraiitis vapitata) — The rose chafer (Mucrodaotijliis siihspinosus) — Natural historv— Food plants and ravages— Remedies— Added experiences during the snmmer of 1890— The worlc of field agents— A brief statement of the work of the field agents of the Division. Insects injurious to the hackberry. 5th Ept. Bnt. Com., pp. 601- 62i, illus. 1890. The true clothes moth. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 211-215, illus. 1890. The six-spotted mite of the orange ( Tetranychus 6-maculatus). I. L., vol. 2, pp. 22.-), 226. 1890. PlatypsvUus : Egg and ultimate larva. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 244-246, illus. " 1890. An Australian hymeuopterous parasite of the fluted scale. I. L,, vol. 2, pp. 248-250, illus. 1890. Cockroaches. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 266-269, illus. 1890. The rose chafer {Macrodactylus subspinosus). I. L,, vol. 2, pp. 295-302, illus. 1890. Past history— Natural history— Geographical distribution— Food plants and ravages— Natural checks— Remedies. 216 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Riley, Charles V. — Coutinued. The insect collection of a large museum. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 342-346, illus. 1890. The type or systematic collection — The exhibit collection — Drawers and cases — Arrangement of biological material. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 231-266. Introdnrtion— The work of the season — A new insectary — The fluted scale and the Australian ladybird — Importation of Euroijean parasites of the 1 [essian fly and the impo'-ted cabbage worm — The gypsy moth and its parasites — Damage by the larger cornstalk and the sugar-cane borer — Spread of the born fly — Hot water for the rose chafer — Laehnosterua experiments — Experiments with dormant scale insects — Scientiflc meet- ings at Washington — The boUworm investigation — Apiculture — Other investigations— Work of the field agents — Destructive locusts — Eastern Colorado — Idaho — The Red River Valley of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba— Kansas— Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona — California — Insecti- cides — Food poisons — Caution necessary in the use of these insecticides — Insecticides which destroy by direct contact — PertilizeriS as insecticides — The gas treatment for scale insects. Destructive locusts. A popular consideration of a few of the more injurious locusts (or "grasshoppers") for the United States, together with the best means of destroying them. Ent. Bui. No. 25, pp. 62, illus. 1891. Kerosene emulsion and pyrethrum. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 32, 33. 1891. Government work and the Patent OfBce [entomological]. I. L., vol. 4. pp. 46, 47. 1891. On the habits and hfe history of Diabrotica 13-punctata. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 104-108, illus. 1891. A new herbarium pest. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 108-113, illus. 1891. Further notes on Panchlora. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 119, 120, illus. 1891. A viviparous cockroach. 1. L., vol. 3, pp. 413, 444, illus. 1891. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 153-180, illus. Introduction — The work of the season — International exchanges — Two dan- nerims importations— The intrQduction of Hessian fly parasites — Spread of tlie horn fly— The ox bot— The rose flies of the United States— The strawbiTry weevil — Experiments with the European white-grub fungus — New observations on the elm-leaf beetle — "Work of the field agents — Api- culture—The pea and bean weevils — The sugar-beet webworm (Loraste//e atkliaalis) — Life history — The short borer or pin borer of the sugarcane (Xylehoriis perforans) — Habits of the species — Suggested remedies — The technical name of the insect — The insectary of the Division. The larger digger wasp. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 248-252, illus. 1892. The ox bot in the United States. I. L,, vol. 4, pp. o02-;!17, illus. 1892. Some interi-clations of plants and insects. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 358-378, illus. 1S!)L'. Structural characteristics of pronuba — The acts of pollination and oviposi- tion — Development and transformations of prouuliia — The bo,t;iis yucca moth- Other species of prodoxus— Caprification of the fig— Generaliza- tions — On fortiuitous variations — Transmission of characters through heredity. Eose sawliies in the United States. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 6-11, illus. 189-'. The bristly rose worm {Cladhia jyectinieornis)— The banded Eraphytus or curled rose worm (Emjthiilii^ c/hc/hs)— Suuunary of the habits of the three sawflies afl'ecting roses in the Uuited States — Remedies. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 217 Riley, Charles V. — Continued. New injurious iusects of a year. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 16-19. 1802. Further notes on the new herbarium pest. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 10, 41. 18! 12. An Australian Sycamus established and described in Galifornia. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 127, 128. 1892. Eeport on a small collection of insects made diiriiis' the Death Val ley Expedition. N. A. Fauna, No. 7, p]). 2;:tr>-i!f)2. 1893. Eeport of the Entomologist. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 199-226. JUus. Introductory — The work of the arasou — nestriietive locusts — The U'cstein or Great Plains cricket — Tlie orange mealy wing — The periodical cicada — The hop plant-house in the Northwest — Damage to fruit trees by the recl-]e,i;ged flea beetle — Further bollvrorm iTivestigation — Japanese iusects — Another scale insect newly imported into California — Another enemy of the black scale — Introduction of Hessian-fly parasites — Work of held agents — The S.an Jose or pernicious scale — Previous investigations -Sudden appearance of the species in the East — Natural enemies at Cliarlottcsville — How the species is distributed locally — Stamping out the species at Charlottesville — Character of the species and its general appearance — The West Indies peach diaspis — History of tbe species in the Atlantic States — Occurrence in the West Indies — A dangerous species— Life history. The genus Dendrotettix. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 251-256. 1893. Further notes ou yucca insects and yucca pollination. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 300-310, illus. 1893. Parasitic and predacious insects in applied entomology. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 130-141. 1S93. The insects occurring in the foreign exhibits of tlie World's Columbian Exhibit. I. L., vol. 0, pp. 213-227. 1894. Bees. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 350-360, illus. 1894. The senses of insects. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 33-41, illus. 1894. Riley, Charles V., and C. L. Marlatt. The clover mite [Bryohia pratenniH). I. L., vol. 3, pp. 45-52, illus. 1890. Wheat and grass sawflies. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 168-179, illus. 1S91. RingDsralt, Samuel. The horse — from practical experience in the army. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 321-334, illus. Origin and nsefulni'ss — The horse in war — The horses of the United States- Action of European governments— Horse ))reeding — Judging horses — Selecting horses for the army ironi Government corrals— On the relative powers of endurance for the diHerent kinds of service of the several classes of animals during the war — Faults and vices — Treatment — Food— Dis- eases — The fall of the horse. Ripley, Chauncey B. [Good roads. | O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 70-76. 1893. Rising, 'W. B. Eeport on analysis of fermented liquors. Chem. Bui. No. 31, p. 14. 1891. Analyses of sugars. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 654-656. 1892. Analyses of molasses and sirups. Chem. Bui. Xo. 13, pt. 6, pp. 688- 690, 1892. 218 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Rising, W. B. — Continued. Analyses of confections. Chem. Bui. 'So. 13, pt. 6, pp. 723, 724. 1892. Analyses of honeys. Ohem. Bui. So. 13, pt. 6, pp. 757-759. 1892. Risley, L. Eoot crops. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 385, 386. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 203-205. Ritchie, John D. Xanthium strumarium (cocklebur). 10th and 11th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 99, 100. 1896. Ritz, Philip. Eastern Oregon and Washington Territory. Mo. Ept. 1869, pp. 384, 385. Rouse, Lorenzo. The teasel and its cultivation. Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 315-319. Robbins, B. F. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 295-300. Roberts, I, P. The science of developin g and perpetuating milk qualities. Unnum. rpt., pp. 86-91, in " Proceedings." 1882. The exodus from the farm : What are its causes ? and what can the colleges of agriculture do to nourish a hearty sentiment for rural life? O. E. S. Bui. So. 41, pp. 80-87. 1897. Robertson, William H. Eemarks on cotton in Cuba. Ag. Ept. 1856, p. 283. Robins, C. E. Eesources and productions of south Florida. Rpt. Stat. 1889, pp. 514-519. Robinson, Henry A. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 465-566. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 113-122. ]ve]>orfc of the Statistician. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 111-129. Manual of instruction to crop correspondents. Unnum. rpt., pp. 28. 1895. Eeport of the Statistician. Ag. Rpt. 1896, pp. 115-122. Robinson, Norman. Report on potash. Ohem. Bui. So. 38, pp. 52-58. 1893. Robson, ■W. S. I'lactical construction of roads in Texas. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 15, pp. 11-14. 1895. Rodger, P. T. [Eeport on the commerce of Londonderry, Ireland.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 89-93. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cnllon, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 219 Roeslet, F. E. [Report on artesian wells for irrigation in Texas.] S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 243-319, illus. 1890. Rogers, R, Y. Cuba tobacco. Ag. Rpt. 1849, p. 326. Rollins, John F. Florida as a home for emigrants. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 495, 496. Romaine, Helmas. Horse breeding in New Jersey. 6tli and 7tb Rpts. 1>. A. I., ])p. MH."), 386, 1891. Exhibition of the Vermont Association of Eoad and Trotting Horse Breeders. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 441-448. 1891. Roosevelt, Robert B. Fish culture. Mo.. Rpt. 1873, pp. 183-185. Rose, J. N. List of plants collected by Dr. Edward Palmer in western Mexico and Arizona in 1890. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 91-116, illus. 1890-1895. List of plants collected by Dr. Edward Palmer in Arizona in 1890. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 117-127. 1890-1895. List of plants collected by Dr. Edward Palmer in 1890 on Carmen Island. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 129-131, illus. 1890-1895. List of plants from Cocos Island collected by the U. S. S. Albatross in 1887-91. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 135-138. 1890-1895, Description of three new plants. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 289, 290, illus. 1890-1895. Report on a collection of plants made in the states of Sonora and Colima, Mexico, by Dr. Edward Palmer, in the years 1890 and 1891. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 293-392, illus. 1890-1895. Two weeds new to the United States. Ag. Rpt. 1891, pp. 355-358. Order Orobanehacefe— Bronched broom rape {Orobanche ramosa) — Order Chenopodiacui — Saltworth (SaUola kali var. tragus). Descriptions of plants, mostly new, from Mexico and the L^nited States. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 31 1-323, illus. 1S92-1896. Plants from the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 567-574, illus. 1892-1896. Studies of Mexican and Central American plants. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 5, pp. 109-144, illus. 1897. Rose, J. N., and John M, Coulter. Report on Mexican Umbelliferne, mostly from the state of Oaxaca, recently collected by C. C Priiigle and 15. W. Nelson, Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 289-309, illus. 1892-1896. Leibergeria, a new genus of Umbelliferaj from the Columbia River region. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 575, 576. 1892-1896. Rose, J. N., and George Vasey. Plants from southern California. Cont. Nat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 1-8. 1890-1895. 220 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Rose, J. N., and George Vasey — Continued. List of plants collected by Dr. Edward Palmer in Lower California in 1889. Cont. Eat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 9-28. 1890-1895. List of plants collected by Dr. Edward Palmer in Lower California and western Mexico in 1890. Cont. Kat. Herb., vol. 1, pp. 63-90, illus. 1890-1895. Rose, "W. H. Contagious pleuro-pnenmonia in Maryland, the District of Colum- bia, and Virginia. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 51-59. Contagious pleuropneumonia in Maryland. Unnum. rpt., pp. 214- 224, in "Contagious diseases." 1883. Outbreak of swine plague in Maryland and Virginia. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 446, 447. 1885. Southern cattle fever in Virginia. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 461, 462, 1885. Rose, William. History of lung plague in Eichmond County, New York. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 468-470. 1885. Ross, B. B. Method of determining citrate- soluble phosphoric acid by elimina- tion of citric acid. Chem. Bui. No. 7, pp. 19-21. 1885. Notes on sugar analysis. Chem. Bui. No. 24, pp. 179-182. 1890. Ifeport on sugar. Chem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 137-168. 1892. Determination of citrate- soluble phosphoric acid. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 10-18. 1893. A new reaction with ammonium phosphomolybdate. Chem. Bui. No. 43, p. 97. 1894. [Presidential address before the Association of Official Agricul- tural Chemists.] Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 6-10. 1897. Rotch, A. Lawrence. The international meteorological conference at Paris, September, 1896. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, pp. 366-367. 1896. The international hydrologieal, climatological, and geological con- gress, at Clermont-Ferrand. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, p. 367. 1896. Cloud observations and measurements at the Blue Hill meteoro- logical observatory, Milton, Massachusetts. Mo. W. E.. vol. 25, pp. 12, 13. 1897. Rot.ch, Francis M. Select breeds of cattle and their adaptation to the United States Ag. Ept. 1861 , pp. 427-469. Shortliornn, Devons, Herefords, Ayrshires, Galloways, Jerseys, or Alderneys. Roth, Filibert. Examination into the physical properties of test material. [Timber physios.] For. Bui. No. 6, pp. 42-50, illus. 1892. Field report on turpentine timber. For. Bui. No. 8, pp. 32, 33. 1893. Timber: Characteristics and proj)erties of wood. For. Bui. No. 10, pp. 11-63, illus. 1895. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 221 Roth, Filibert — Continued. Key to the more important woods of North America. For. JUil. No. 10, pp. 64-71, illus. 18J)r>. List of the more important woods of the United States. For. Bui. No. 10, pp. 72-83. 1895. The uses of wood. Y. B. 1896, pp. 391-120, ilUis. General remarks — Wood as compared with iron — W'ljereiii the woods diller — Where and how wood is used — Peculiiiiities of our wood markia,— Utilising the timber. Notes on the structure of the wood of five Southern pines. For. Bui. No. 13, pp. 133-156, illus. 1896. Sap and hcartvvood — Annual rings — Spring and .summer wood — (iraiu of the wood — Minute anatomy. Rottiers, John N. Ifieport ou farm cro])s, etc., in New York. I As. Rpt. 1849, up. 109-113. [Report ou farm crops, etc., in New York. I A.g. Ept. 1851, pp. 192,193. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.l Aa-. Eyit. 1851, pi). 661-667. Roxise, Lorenzo. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. lipt. 1851, pp. 194-200. [Report on farm crops, etc., in New York.l Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 187-193. Hop culture. Ag. Rpt. 1853, pp. 245-254. RoTwe, Ed'wrard. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 135-138. Rowrell, Elmer. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 252-256. Rozell, A. B. The Oregon pea. Ag. Rpt. 1853, pp. 223, 224. Ruffin, Edmund. Management of wheat harvest. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 102-113. Southern agricultural exhaustion and its remedy. Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 373-389. Rusk, J. M. Report of the Secretary of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1889, pp. 7-45. Reorganization — Assistant Secretary — Publications — Report of the Division of Statistics — 'Ihis j ear's crops — Tlic Kocky Mountain region — Report of the Division of Entomology — Report on silk culture — Report of tlio Chemical Division — Sorghum and beet sugar — Report (jf the Botiniiia.l Division — Report of the Section of Vegetable I'atliology — Report of the Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy — Rejiort of the Divi- sion of Microscopy — Report on the textile fibers — lleports of the Agricul- tural Ex7)eriment Stations and OfBce of Experiment Stations — Report of the Forestry Division — Report of the Division of Gardens and Grounds — Eeport of the Seed Division — Report of the Division of Pomology — Report of the Folding Room — The Library — The Museum — Report on American agriculture at the Paris Exposition — Correspondence — Agricul- tural organization — Farmers' institutes — Report of the Bureau of Animal Industry — Meat inspection — Disease experiment station — The dairy inter- ests — Poultry — Sheep and wool. 222 U. S. DEPAKTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Rusk, J. M. — Continued. Eeport of the Secretary of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 7-58. The export trade in animals and their products — Eradication of pleiiro- pueumonia — Inspection in Great Britain — Insjiectiou of exported animals — Regulations regarding Texas fever — Inspection of pork products— Meat inHpectiou — Quarantine and inspection of imported animals — The sugar industry — Effects of recent legislation — Reorganization — Report of the Bureau of Animal Industry — Investigation of diseases— Collection and distribution of information — Dairy and poultry interest — Report of the Division of Chemistry — Report of the Division of Statistics — Report of the Division of Entomology — Report of the Division of Microscopy — Report of the Division of Economic Ornithology and Mammalogy — Report of the Division of Forestry — Rainfall experiments — Report of the Divi- sion of Botany — Report of the Division of Vegetable Pathology — Report of the Division of Pomology — Report of the Silk Section — Report of the textile fiber industries — Report on artesian well investigations — Report of the agricultural experiment stations and Office of Experimeut Sta- tions — Report of the Division of Records and Editing — Report of the Division of Illustrations — Report of the Seed Division — Report of the Division of Gardens and Grounds — Report of the Weather Bureau — Representation of the Department at fairs, etc. ^Columbian WcuUl's Pair — The Museum — Adequate building facilities — Promotion of corn con- sumption in Europe — Representation of the Department abroad. Letter transmitting a statement of the expenditures of the Depart- ment for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1889. H. Ex. Doc. No. 104, pp. 98. 1890. Letter transmitting reports upon the operations of the Women's Silk Culture Association of the Uuited States and of tlie Ladies' Silk Culture Society of California, and upon experiments made in the District of Columbia with silk-reeling machinery. H. Ex. Doc. No. 110, pp. 30, 1890. Letter transmitting a statement of the expenditures in the Depart- ment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890. H. Ex. Doc. Ko. 35, pp. 95. 1890. Letter transmitting a statementof all appropriations in the Depart- ment of Agriculture for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1890. H. l<:x. Doc. No. 35, i)p. 95. 1890. Letter transmitting the report of the Bureau of Animal Industry. S. Ex. Doc. No. 8, pp. 104. 1890. Letter transmitting a statement of all purchases of cocoons and all sales of silk and waste during the fiscal year ending June 30, LS90. Also reports of the Ladies' Silk Culture Society of Cali- fornia and the Women's Silk Culture Association of the United States. H. Ex. Doc. No. 203, pp. L'5. 1891. Letter transmitting the report of the Bureau of Animal Industry for the year 1891. S. Ex. Doc. No. 11, pp. 129. 1891. Ee|)ort of the Secretary of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 7-63. Wholesale prices of agricultural products at leading cities in all sections of the United States—Prices of li%'e stock in Chicago market— Crop values of the year— Agricultural exports— Agricultural" imports- Meat products abroad— Inspection of animal products— Markets for American farm prod- ucts-Corn in Europe— Disposal of surplus crops — The middleman— Diver- sitication of crops— Home-grown sugar— Transfer of the Weather Bureau- Farmers and the Department— Important meetings- Cooperative work — International iinsociations — Report of the Bureau of Animal Industry- Eradication of pleuro-pueumonla— Inspection of export animals— Inspec- tion of imported aniuuils — Vessel inspection — Movement of Southern cattle— Meat inspection— Cost ot the work- Report of the Division of Animal Pathology— Report of the Division of Field Investigations and Mis- INDEX TO AUTHORS. 223 Rusk, J. M. — Continued. cellaneoas Work— Qjarantino Diviaion— Report of the Division of Stiitis- tics — Report of the Division of Chemistry — llcjiort of tlie division of Eutomology— Report of the Division of Botany— Report of the Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy— Sec tiou of oconoiiiic relations — Report of the Division of Forestry — Report of the Division of Vegetable Pathology- Report of the (Office of Expc^rimeut Stations — Report of the Division of Pomology — Report of the Division of MicioHcoiiy — Report cm artesiau wells, underflow, and irrigation — Report of the. < )Hico of Fiber Investiga- gations — Report of the Division of Cardeus and Uroiuids — l.'(;i)ort ol' the Division of Records and Editing — Report of the Document and l-'oldiiig Room — Report of the Seed Division— Report on rainfall experiments — Report of the Weather Bureau. Keport of the Secretary of Agricitlture. Ag. Rpt. ISilli, pp. 7-66. Our foreign trade — Exports— Imports — Live stock exi)orts — Prices — "The American hog" — Cattle — Indian corn in Europe — Kudnction in cotton area — Imports of raw cotton — Cereal production and prices — Domestic sugar industry — Scope of the Department's work — Need of ade(|uate com- pensation — Agricultural gatherings — Kopi'esentation abroad — A retro- spect — Report of the Bureau of Animal Industry — Texas fever — Inspection of import cattle — American cattle inspection in Great Britain — Inspec- tion of imported animals — Jleat inspection — Animal industry publica- tions — Report of the Division of Statistics — Rciport of the Division of Chemistry — Report of the Division of Entomology — Report of the Division of Botany — Report of the Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy — Sec- tion of eeononiic relations — Report of the Division of Forestry — Report of the Division of Vegetable Pathology — Report of the OfHce of Experi- ment Stations — IJeport of the Division of Pomology— Report ot the Divi- sion of Microscopy — Report of the Oiifice of Fiber Inve.stigations — Report of the Division of Gardens and Grounds — Report of tlie Division of Rec- ords and Editing — Keport of the Document and Folding Room — Report of rainfall experiments — Report of the Weather Bureau — Flood predictiouK — The distribution of forecasts and frost and cold wave vrarning.s — Reports — World's Columl->iau Exposition — Buildings — Future organization- -Univer- sal meat inspection — Pure milk — National standard of grain — Foundation for the future. Letter trausmittiiig a detailed statement of all expenditures of appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for the year euding June 30, 1891. H. Ex. Doc. No. 55, pp. l.Jl. 1892. Letter transmitting a statement of expenditures iu the Department for the hscal year ending June 30, 1891. H. Ex. Doc. No. 55, pp. 134. 1892. Letter in response to Senate resolution of February 2.3, 1892, trans- mitting the report of the agent of the Department of Agriculture for making experiments in the production of rainfall. S. Ex. Doc. No. 45, pp. 59, illus. 1892. Letter in response to Senate resolution of March 24, 1892, relative to certain employees in the Department. S. Ex. Doc. No. 75, pp. 5. 1892. [Eoad improvement]. O. E.S. Bui. No. 14, pp. .57, 58. 1893. Letter transmitting the annual report of the Eure:iu of Animal Industry. 8. Ex. Doc. No. 20, pp. 229. 1 893. Letter transmitting a statement showing the expenditure of the appropriation for experiments in the manufacture of sugar. H. Ex. Doc. No. 251, pp. 3. 1893. Russell, John L. Connection of the natural phenomena of the seasons with agricul- ture. Ag. Ept. 1864, pp. 329-356. 224 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Russell, John L. — Continued. Tables of the leaflug and blossoming of plants with mean temper- atures — Native and garden flowers. Russell, Thomas. Instructions for voluntary obser\-cis. W. !5. uiinum. rpt., pp. 100, illus. {1.) Daily river stages at river-gauge stations on the principal rivers of the United States for the years 1890-1S92. W. B. annum, rpt., pp. 507. 1893. Eiver stage predictions in the United States. VV. B. Bui. No. li, pt. 1, pp. 89-94. 1894. Rust, George "W. Cattle raising on the Plains. 3d Rpt. li. A. 1., ])p. 177-208, illus. 1887. Rydbeig, P. A. Mora of the sand hills of Nebraska. Oont. Xat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 133-200, illus. 1892-189(). Flora of the Black Hills of South Dakota. Oont. Nat. Herb., vol. 3, pp. 163-530, illus. 18i»2-1890. Rydberg, P. A., and C. L. Shear, A report upon the grasses and forage plants of the Eocky Moun- tain region. Agros. Bui. No. 5, pp. 48, illus. 1897. Ryder, Henry B. Farm animals in Europe. Ept. Stat. 1880, pp. 353-355. The northern exhibition at Copenhagen. Rpt. Stat. 1888, pp. 535, 536. Salisbury, J. H. Analysis of the apple. Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 518-524. Analysis of rhubarb. Ag. Li.pt. 1850, ])p. 524-528. Samuels, E. A. Oology of some of the land birds of New England, as a means of identifying injurious or beneficial species. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 380-430. FalcouiiLo — Duck hawk — (ireat-footedhawk (Falcomiatiim) — Pigeon hawk — Bullet hawk {Hijpoiriordiin columlmrius) — Sparrow hawk ( Tinnii iiculus apar- riiis) — Cooper's hawk — (Accijiiter coojierii) — Sharp-shinned hawk {A.fus- CMs) — Red-tailed hawk, winter falcon, henhawlc {Buteo horealls) — Red- shouldered hawk {B. lineatus) — Broad-winged hawk (B. pcinisi/lvanicus) — Marsh hawk — Harrier, mouse hawk {Circus kiidsoniiis) — Golden eagle (Aqiiila caiiadenxis) — White-headed eagle— Bald eagle (Ualieius leucoceph- <(lus) — Fish hawk — American osprey {Pandion caroHiiensis) — StrigidoB — Barn owl (Strix pratmvola) — Great horned owl — Cat owl {Bubo virginius — Mottled owl — Scr(!ech o wl (/%ops asi'o) — Long cared owl ( Otiis wilsoniamts) — Short-eared owl { Brack i/ol us cassinii) — Barred owl (Syrnimnnehidosuni) — Hawk owl — Day owl {Siirnia iduJii) — Yellow-hilled otu'koo {Cocci/gus amer- icaints) — Black-iiilled cuclvoo (Coccijdus cruthrophthalmiis) — Hairy wood- pecker (Pious villosus) — Downy woodpecker — Sapsucker (F. pnhescens) — Black-backed three-toed woodpecker {Vifoiiles arctioiis) — Yellow-hellied woodpecker {Sphiirapicus rariiis) — Pileated woodpecker — Black log-cock {Hiilnlonnitspih'iitiis) — Red-headed woodpecker (,l/<'/((»e;'j)i'se)'i//7irocfp7io!iis — Golden-winged woodpecker — Yellow hammer, flicker {CoJapiis auratus) — Ruby-thro.ited humming bird (Trochilus oolulirie) — Chimney swallow (Ghaitura pelasgla) — Whip-poor-will (Jntrostomns rocij'erus) — Night hawk {Cliordciles popetiw] — lielted kiuglisher {L'eriile alcyon) — Kingbird — Bee martin (Tyramms varoUiicnsis) — Great crested flycatcher (ITi/iarchua cri- INDEX TO AUTHORS. 225 Samuels, B. A. — Continued. nitii.s)—Fcw6e, Phebe Idrd {SaijonUs /«sc»s)— W. nstlra) — lilack- poU warbler (Z*. s/ridte)— Prairie Avarbler' (//. rf/scoJo/)— Red start (.Sefo- phiiga ruticiUa) — Scarlet tanager {Pyranya rubra) — ISaia swallow {Uirnndo horreorum) — C'lift'swallow — Eaveswallow(£r. lunifrons) — Stump SAvallow — White-bellied swallow {H. bicolor) — Bank swallow {Cotijlc rijiaria) — Martin — Purple )nartiu (Proi/ne purpurea) — Cedar bird — Cherry bird {Jmpelix cedrorum) — Shrike — liutcher bird (I'oUijrio horealls) — Eed-eyed vireo — Red-eyed Hycatcher ( lln-o olivaceous) — Warbling vireo — Warbling flycatcher ( r. ijilrus) — White-eyed vireo — White-eyed flycatcher ( /'. ii (ce- ' loraeensis) — Solitary vireo — Blue-headed flycatcher ( 1'. soHtarius) — Yellow- throated vireo, or flycatcher ( f. flari/rons) — Long-billed marsh wren {Cistoihorits 2><^fi")tris) — Short-billed marsh wren {Cintotliorus stellaris) — I House wren (Tro'/Jodyfes a don) — American creeper — Brown creeper {('erthia americana) — Red-bellied nuthatch (.s'i/r— Investigation of swine plague— The gape disease of fowls, and the parasite bv which it is caused, bv Theobald Smith. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 227 Salmon, D. E. — Continued. Nationallegislatioufor the coutauious diseases of animals. Unnum. rpt., pp. 13-1:9. 18eef supply of the United States and the leading conditions govern- ing the price of cattle — The export trade in animals and meat proilucts — Investigations of iufeetious animal diseases — On two outbreaks of modi- fied hog cholera— Swine plague — Investigations of Texas fever — Anthrax — Glanders — Interstitial pneumonia in cattle — Tuberculosis in domesticated animals. Eeport of tlie Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. 4th and 5th Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 9-100, illus. 1889. Progress of the work of extirpating pleuro-pneumonia — Beef supply of the United States and conditions governing the price of cattle — United States neat cattle quaraiitiue — Glanders — Nature and prevention of hog cholera; investigations of 1887 — IHiology of infectious pneumonia in swine; inves- tigations of 1887 — Experiments on the attenuation of hog cholera by heat; investigations of 1S88— Prevention of hog cholera— Treatment of hog cholera — Hog cholera in Sweden and Denmark — Hog cholera in France. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Ag. Rpt. 1890, pp. 75-132. Pleuro-pneumonia,— Work in New York— Work in New Jersey— Work in Maryland — The work as a whoh — Comparisons with previous years — Regu- lations concerning Texas fever — Inspection of American cattle in Great Britain— Inspection of export cattle before shipment — Inspection .and quarantine ot imported animals— Inspection of sailed meats for export — Investigation of reported diseases— Sciiuti6c investigations — Southern, or Texas, fever of cattle— Swine diseases— Glanders— Pulilications-Condi- tions aftecting tbe price of hogs— United States cattle quarantine— Inves- tigations of the infections diseases of cattle— Investigations of Texas cattle fever— The relation of ticks to Texas cattle fever— Swine diseases— An experiment to test the value of subcutaneous injections of hog cholera bacilli as a means of preventing hog cholera— An experiment to test the value of injections of hog cholera bacilli into the veins as a means of pro- ducing iiiununity— Swine plague- Two outbreaks of hog cholera— Inves- tigation of E. A. de S, hweinitz— Hog cholera— Experiments upon hogs- Swine plague — Miscellaueons. Eeport on inoculation as a preventive of swine diseases. Uunum. rpt., pp. 10. 1S90. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. As-. Itnt. 1891, pp. S,3-14l!. ' ^ ^ Operations of the I'.urcau— Inspection of export cattle— Meat inspection- Inspection ot American cattle at British ports— Protective regulations- International Congresses — Inspection Division — Conta"-ious plenro- pnenmouia— Movement of Southern cattle— Inspection of export animals- inspection of imijorted animals— Inspection in Great Britain — Vessel inspection — M, -at inspection — Cost of the work — Division of Animal I athology— Division of Field Investigations and Jliscellaneous Work— INDEX TO AUTHORS. 229 Salmon, D. E. — Continued. Quarantine Division — PuWications — Investigation of infections diseases of domestifuted animals — Swine ])lagne — Texas fever — Pnenmonia in cat- tle — Experiments with tbe milkof tnberculoiis (■•■ittlc — Abortion in niares — Miscellaneous work — Investigatinn of the effects of bacteria products in the prevention of diseases — .Swine-plague experiments upon hogs — Hog cholera — Glanders. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Auiuuil Indnstry. 6th aiul 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 7-li;j. 1S!)1. InTestigatioiis of infections animal diseases — Trans.-utions of the Bureau for 1890 — Scientific investigations. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Auimal ludustrv. Ag. Kpt. 1892, pp. 85-121'. Inspection Division — C'ont;igioU8 ]douro- pneumonia — Movement of cattle from splenetic fever district — Regulations concerning cattle transporta- tion — Inspection of export animals — Inspeition of import animals— Revo- cation of order lequiring slaughter of sheep landed in Gre:it Britain — Inspection of American cattle in Great Britain — Vessel inspection — .Meat inspectiou — Exportation of inspected pork products — Division of Animal Pathology — Division of Field Investigations and Miscellaneous Work — Quarantine Division — Publications — Investigations <]f infectious diseases of domesticated animals — Investigations comlucted by the Biochemio Laboratory during ]S!I2. Eesults of experiments with iuoculatiou for the prevention of hog cholera. F. B. Xo. S, pp. -UK ISO:.'. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 12;:!-l(J.s. "Work of the year — Eradication and control of contagious diseases — Conta- gious pleuro-pueumonia — Texas fever — Maladie du coit — Tuberculosis — Glanders — Inspectiou of animals in transit — Inspection of Southern cat- tle — Inspection of import animals — Inspection of export animals — A'essel inspection — Inspection of American cattle in Great Britain — .Meat inspec- tion — Improvement of the microscopic work — Cost of inspection — Exports of inspected pork — Additional legislation needed — Future work of the Inspection Division — Publications — Investigation of infectious diseases of domesticated animals — Tuberculosis in cattle — Texas cattle fever — Bron- cho pneumonia aud iuteistitial pneumonia in iseases discovered by tbe inspection — Reasons for londeuining carcasses — Advantages and disadvantages of large abat- toirs — The cost of meat inspection — The importance of meat inspection — Vessel inspection — stock-yards inspection — Insjiection in Great Britain of animals from the United States — Inspection and c^uarantine of imported animals. Hog rholera and swine plague. F. B. Xo. 24, pp. 10. 1S04. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Ag. Epti 1895, pp. 97-109. Meat inspection — Vessel and stock-yards inspection — Inspection and quar- antine of imported animals — Scientific work — Establishment of Dairy Division — Publications — Appropriation and expenditure — Recommenda- tions. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Ac-. Ept. 1890, pp. 1-S. Meat inspection — Southern cattle inspection and quarantine of imported animals— Work of the Pathological Division— \\'ork of xhe Dairy Division- Publications. Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Ag. Ept 1897, pp. 185-198. Meat inspection— Work of the Pathological Division— "Work of the Bio- cheniic Division— Work of the Zoological Laboratory— Work of the Dairy Division— Work for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897. Directions for use of blackleg virus. B. A. I. Circ. Xo. 21. pp G illus. 1897. ' ' Exports of animals and their products. B. A. I. Circ. Xo. 17, pp 3. 1897. ' ^ '■ Preventive vaccination against blackleg. B. A I Circ Xo 20 pp. 2. 1897. ' • - • ' Eeport of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry for 1S95. 12th and 13th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 7-20. 1.S97. Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry for 1896. 12th and ISth Epts. B. A. I., pp. 21-3.".. I,s97. Salviate, E. de. Cooperative dairies in Sweden. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 4.")2-4."'>7. Samuel, G. W. [Eemarks on hemp culture.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 328, 329. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 231 Samuels, Edw^ard A. Mammalogy and ornithology of New Euglaud, with reference to agricultural economy. Ag. Rpt. 1893, pp. 2ijr,~2(M. Chi-iroptera— Inseotivora — Caruivora — Eoaentia — EiuiiinaDtia— Marsapi- ata — lusects — Oitlioptera — Neiiroptera — Hpiniiitcra— I.epitloptera — Hyiiu-uoptera — Diptera— Birds — liiijitoi-cs (literallj' lolibeis) — ,Scaii- sores— lucessores (perchers) — Cliimatores (sereaiiiurs)— OBoiiies (singers) — Rasores (seratchers) — Grallatores ( « aders). Value of birds on the farm. Ag. Ejit. lS(i7, pp. 2()l-:iOS. Sanboru, J. W. Eelation of tillage to soil physics. Os E. S. :N[isc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 117-102. 1891. Sanders, J. H. Horse breeding for the turf, the road, and the farm. ^Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 2, pp. L'20-li;!2. 1883. Hamburg international exhibition. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 381-386. 1885. Sanders, Levris. New mode of water-rotting hemp. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 329, 330. Sanford, J. O. Practical results of the daily care of common roads. Road Inq. Giro. ^'o. 21, pp. 1, 2. 1897. Sanford, 'William R. Fine-wooled sheep. Ag. Ept. 1864, pp. 185-192, illus. Sanger, J. P. fGood roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 69, 70. 1893. Sargent, A. A. Viticulture in California. TJnnum. rpt., pp. 157-159, in "Proceed- ings." 1SS2. Sargent, Daniel. [Eemarks on cotton in the Bahama Islands.] Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 284, 285. Say lor, Benjamin. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Epti 18d'2, pp. 224-227. Sawryer, Lemuel. The vine of North Carolina. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 283-286. Saunders, 'William. Eemarks on grape culture, with reference to mildew, both on the native and foreign varieties. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 495-506, illus. Varieties of mlUlew on grapes -Origin of mildew — Native grape mildew — The effects of culture^on mildew— Species of tiriipes most liable to mil- dew— Shelter— The exotic or foreign grape — Foreign grape mildew- Arrangement of a grape house — Borders and their management. Catalogue of the plants, bulbs, tubers, etc., for distribution from the United States proi>agatiiig garden, with a report on the objects and aims of the garden. Unnum. rpt., pp. 12. 1862. 232 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Saunders, William — Continued. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Garden attached to the Depart- ment of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1802, pp. 540-545. To procure and eucournfjo tbo truusraission of seeds, etc. — To procure by hybridizing and special culturi-, etc. — To ascertain, by experiment, the influence of ciiltnre, etc^fo investigate more tboronghly tbo various maladies and diseases of plants, etc. — To provide ample means for testing seeds, etc. — To cultivate sjieeimens of various hedge plants, etc. — To culti- vate a colJcction of tue best fruit trees, etc. — To plant a collection of choice shrubs, etc. — To erect glass structures, etc. Report of the Superintendent of the Experimental Garden. Ag. Ept. 18(33, pp. 547-5(i0. Grapes — Stra-nberries — Orchard houses — Man.'igement of the house — Grow- ing fruit trees in wooden troughs — Leaf blister on the peach, etc. — Prun- ing — By dwarfing — liy bending the br.anches — By pruning the roots — By .ringing the branches— By limiting root growth — General remarks — Keep- ing grass lawns — Night temperature in glass strnetures — Cultivation — Spring and fall ])lanting offices — Licjuid manure to plants in pot culture — Propagation by cuttings. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Experimental Garden. Ag. Ept. 18(14, pp. (j05-G09. , Pears— Strawberries — Oooseberrii's — ! inhard house — Grapes — Propagating house — Tropical fruit house. Eeport of the Superintendent of Garden. Ag-. Upt. 1865, pp. lo-25. Grapes — Planting — I'eeiiiiarities of varieties — Mildew — Causes affecting the h.irdiness of )) hints — Kotat ion of crops — Foreign grapes in glass structures — Jlulehing — Heating glass .structures — Mechanical preparation of soil. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Ivxperimental Garden. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. IT-l'd, illii.s. Strawberries — Giajies — Pears — Paspberries — Bflnmriu iiirea, or China grass — Inside borders for graperies — Treatment of orchards — Sowing seed — Heating a pro]iagating house. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Experimental Garden. Ag. Ept. 18(;7, pp. i';>-;;i. Exotic fruit liouse — Oveliard liouse — Native grapes under glass — Arbor- etum — Notes on grape climates — Importance of a uniform snjiply of water in plant culture. Eeport of Superintendent of (Ttirden and Grounds. Ag. Ept. ISCiS pp. 118-124. Utah currents — Dario grape— IJoeky Mountain cherry — Gra]iesfrom Austra- lia — Native grapes — Hybrids of the scuppernong — Pears — Arboretum — Dicotyiedona' — Angiosperina — Gymuosperiu.i'. Eeport of the Superintendent of (lardens and Ground.^. Ag. Ept. 1809, pp. 79-ill. Raspberry from .Ia)iau—Str;iwbeiries— Covered grape trellis— Classilication of grajies — Remarlerrie8. Eeport of the Superintendent of (iardens and Ground.s. Ag. Ept. 1871, pp. 102-10!), illus. Or.ange house— Dwarf pears in glass— Hot-water beating— Minor vegetable prod.tcts. ]S^tes of the garden. Mo. Itpt. 1872, pp. 72-74. Growing the tea plant from seeds— Licorice root cultivation— Cinchona. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 233 Saunders, William — Continued. Descriptive catalogue of plants in the exotic collection of the Department of Agriculture. Unuuni. rpt., pp. .'">1. IST'J. Eeport of the Superintendent of Gardens and (Grounds. A-;, lint. 1876, pp. 61-73. Coffee— India rubber plants— Cinchona— /<;»es — Rotation in crupping — So win- seeds :ind raising young plants of forest trees — Transplanting — Oranges, lemons, etc. — Orchard planting. Eeport of the Superintendent of Gardens and Grounds. Ag. Ept. 1879, pp. ;!,-,it-3(;i, illus. Figs — Foreign grapes — Propagating native grapes — C.inaigrr. Tea culture as a prol>able Auiericau industry. Spl. Ept. Xo. 18, ]ip. 21, illus. 1879. [The (iovernmcnt tea gardens.] Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 2S, 29. Iteport of the Superintendent of Gardens and Grounds. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. 215-230. Thrips on grapes — Tamarind tree {Tainariiidiis indica) — The cherimoyer (Jyiona cliei'iiiiolia ) — The sweet sop (J. sijiiammosa) — Bromelia Kiih'esirh and B. liaratas -The Paraguay tea tree (Ilex paraguayensis) — The chocolate plant (Tlieohroma cmxio) — I'urmeric — The .Sicilian sumac (Hhiis coriaria) — The Japan viirnish tree (I!, rernicifera) — The lee-chee tree (XepluUiim litchi) — The sago palms {Saijuii riimphW and A. Ireris) — Aloes — The clover treb {Cai'yopliiilliis aromalicKH) — The Chinese tallow tree (Excacnria sehi- fera) — The chocho, or chayote, root — The eoii<; tree (Qiieiriis sither) — The camphor tree (Campliora otiici lahxi — The cinnamon tree (Ciiniatnomuin :fii- lanicum — The nutmeg tree ( Mi/iisfica )iiosrliala ) — Alls[)ice, a crop has been ucdectcd— Avcas adapted to pea culture iu the United States— Growing peas for different purposes— Adaptability in soils— I'laco in the rotation— Pi-cparinj; the land— Sowing the seed— N'arieties to sow— Harvesting the oroii- Storing the crop — Thrashing tlie croi). Shaw, William B., jr. Cattle in the Indian Territory. Ept. Stat., July, 1885, pp. 27, 28. Statistics of the Sac and Pox Agency. Ept. Stat., Jan.-Feb., 1885, pp. 38-42. ■> I , , , The Sac and Fox Keservation— The absentee Shawn ees-The Mexican Kicka- poos— The Pottawatoniies— The lowas— The Toukawas— Conclusions. Shear, C. L., and P. A. Rydbeig. A report upon the grasses and forage plants of the Eociky Moun- tain region, Agros. Bui. l^o. 5, pp. 48, illus. 1897. Shearer, J. Letter on cost of raising wheat, corn, and oats crops of 1847. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 405, 406. Shearer, Jonathan. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Wayne County, Michigan.! Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 545-549. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 180- 184. Sheffield, O. H. Improvement of the road system of Geoi'gia. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 3, pp. 31, illus. 1894. Shepard, Charles U. Special report on tea-raising in South Carolina. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 627-640, illus. The tea plant in the United States — Requisite conditions of the tea indus- try — Climatic requirements — Quality of the tea produced — Yield of tea — Profit or loss — Effect of intense cold on tea plant. Sheppard, W. Analysis of cotton seed and wool. Ag. Ept. 1849, p. 317. Sherman, H. C. The determination of nitric nitrogen. Chem. Bui. Is'o. 47, p. 112. 1896. Shiver, F. S. The determination of total phosphoric acid in fertilizers containing organic materials. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 109, 110. 1891. The determination of nitric nitrogen by the zinc iron method. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 142-145. 1894. Showrds, Thomas. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 175-178. Shriver, A. K. [Eemarks on lime on land.] Ag. Ept. 1850, p. 412. 21713— No. 4 16 242 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUKE. Sidney, Edward. Parasitic fungi. Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 391-400. A lectine delivered in tlie city of Norwich, l':ngland, at the annual meeting of the Eoj ul Agricultural Society. Silveyra, Julian. Ou the cultivatiou and care of Havana tobacco. Ag. Ept. 1.S47, pp. 429-439. Simon, A. M. [Eeport ou the commerce of Hanover, Germany.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 49-52. 1.S95. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. Simpson, J. H. Florida plants. Ag. Rpt. 1889, pp. 389-393. Notes on grasses— Other plants. Simpson, John W. [Report on farm crops, etc., in South Carolina.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 89-91. Simpson, R. F. On sheep husbandry in South Carolina. Ag. Kpt. 1847, pp. 503-509. Sims, Alfred F. Tornado, March 2(3, at Albany, New York. Mo. W. E., vol. 23, p. 92. 1895. Sirrine, F. A., and Herbert Osborn. Notes on Aphididiv. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 235-237. 1893. Siva, C. Samba. Agriculture in India. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. .';89, 390. Skinner, F. G. Centennial hemp. Ag. Ept. 1849, p. 327. Translation of an article by J. Bertrand, apostolic missionary to China. Irrigation. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 342-363, illus. " Translated principally from the Journal d'Agriculture Pratique." — Water- Rain water — Brook and river water — Means of improving the quality of water — Action of water upon different varieties of soil — V\'ater nourishes plants — Water a stimulant to vegi'tation — Water protects and preserves plants— Preparation of the soil — Imiilements — Leveling or grading — Hill- side meadows — Dams — General directions — Nature of the soil — Location and exposure of meadows. Skinner, George D. Eeport of the Foreman of the Printing Oflice. Ag. Ept. 1894, p. 185. Slade, Elisha. The onion: Its history, culture, and preservation. Ag. Ept. 18(15, pp. 235-243. Good seed — The ground — Planting — Hoeing — Diseases, etc. — The onion lly (Aiilltomijia oi'paniin) — Preventatives and remedies — The cutworm {Agro- lit) — The harvest — Varietie.s — Cost and prolit of a crop. Slingerland, M. V. The l)oan weevil. T. L., vol. 5, pp. 86, 87. 1892. Brasteria crevMi'a. I. L., vol. 5, pp. S7, 88. 1892. The pear-tree psylla (Psylla jJi/ricohi). I. L., vol. 5, pp. 100-104. 1892. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 243 Sliiigeiland, M. V.— Continued. The pear-leaf blister mite (Phytoptus pyri). I. L., vol. 5, pp. loi, 105, 1892, Slingerland, William H. The " Cream pot" stock. Ag. lli)t. 1860, pp. 291, 21)2, illiis. Smart, Charles. The connection of the Army Medical Department with the develoi)- meut of meteorology in the United States. W. B. Bui. No 2 pt. 2, pp. 207-216. 1S9.J. Smart, James H. [Presidential address before the Association of American Agricul- tural Colleges.] O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 37-12. 1891. Smead, C. D. Catarrh in sheep. Spl. Ept. No. 22, pp. 211, 21.3. 1880. Smith, Augustine J. The necessity of agricultural education. Misc. Spl. lipt. No. 2 pp. 22-32. 1883. The necessity of agricultural education ; being an address delivered before the convention of presidents and professors of agricultural colleges, etc. Unnum. rpt., pp. 15. 1883. Smith, Bird. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Kentucky.! Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 265- 268. Smith, Caleb B. Letter in answer to a resolution of the House of January 20 in relation to appropriation in aid of agriculture. H. Ex. Doc. No. 43, pp. 8. 1862. Smith, Charles L. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Vermont. 1 Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 149- 151. Smith, D. C. Wharton. [Address on road imi)rovement.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 43, 44. 1894. Smith, Eugene A. The cotton belt. 4th Ept. Ent. Com., pp. 59-80, maps. 1885. Generalfeatures of the cotton states — Alluvial region — Lower prairie region — Longleaf pine region — Oak uplands region — Ujiper prairio region — Red and brown loam region — Sandy and siliceous lands of the older formations — Gneissic region. Smith, Gideon B. Silk culture in the United States. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 859-801. Smith, Erwrin F. Synoijsis of replies to a circular relative to grape mildew and grape rot in the United States. Bot. Bui. No. 2, pp. 45-53. 1886. Peach yellows: A j)reliminary report. Bot. Bui. No. 9, pp. 254, illus. 1889. Spotting of peaches. Jour. Mycol., vol, 5, pp. 32, 33. 1889. Peach rot and peach blight {Monilia fntctigena). Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 123-134. 1889, 244 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Smith, Erwin F. — Continuecl. Prevalence of ergot in 1889. Jour. MycoL, vol. 5, ] )i». 203-l'fM. 1SS9. What to do for peach yellows. .Tour. Mycol., vol. «, pp. 15, 16. 1890. Field notes. Jour. Mycol., vol. 0, pp. 107-110. 1.S91. Peach leaf curl — Plum taplirina — Plum blight— Apple blight — ]'eai-li;af blight— P)lack rot— Vine blight— Brown rot of the peach— Peach yellows- Peach rosette. The peach rosette. Jour. Mycol., vol. C, pp. 113-148, illus. 1891. Peach blight {MoniUa fructigena). Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 36-39, illus. 1891. Additional evidence on the communicability of peach yellows and peach rosette. Yeg. Path. Bui. No. 1, pp. 65, illus. 1891. Field notes. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 8.S-9.-). 1892. Peaoli curl— Peach mildew— Black spot of pi-aches— Frosty mildew— Peach rust — Peach rot — Peach yellows — Clubbed branches— Stem and root tumors— Peach rosette— Plum blight— Pear diseases— Sycamore blight. Additional notes on peach rosette. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 22(J- 232. 1893. Spread of the disease — I'icld experiments in Georgia. Experiments with fertilizers for the prevention and cure of peach yellows, 1889-1892. Yeg. Path. Eul. No. 4, pp. 197, illus. 1893. Field notes, 1892. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. S73-377, illus. 1894. A new melon disease — Grape powdery mildew — Apple scal> — Pear blight — Gooseljerry leaf blight — Black spot of the peach — Cercospora ('.) on peaches — Peach mildew — Peach curl — Wilting of peaches on the tree — Stem and root tumors— Root rot of the peach. Peach yellows and peach rosette. F. B. No. 17, pp. 20, illus. 1894. Peach growing for market. F. B. No. 33, pp. 24, illus. 1895. Legal enactments for the restriction of plant diseases. Yeg. Phys. and Path. Bui. No. 11, pp. 45. 1890. The black rot of the cabbage. F. B. No. 68, pp. 22. 1898. Smith, E. Goodrich. On the culture of-the Madia tsxtiva, a new oleaginous plant. Ag. i;pt., 1845, pp. 967-969. [Translation.] Maize in Mexico. Ag. Kpt. 1817, pp. 411-114. [Translation.] On the culture of i^otatoes. Ag. Ept., 1817, pp. ll.")-120. (Article by Prof. Hluhek, of ( Irafc/, and translated from the (German) — Diller- ent kinds of manure on the growth of potatoes and the quantity of starch meal coutained in them — Influence of dividing potatoes on the product- Influence of the wider or closer j)lantingon tlic product of potatoes — Influ- ence of the size of the potato tubers used as seed ou the product. Flax culture. Ag. Ept. 1817, pp. 425-427. (Translation from an article by Ludwig Carl Edlervon Nadhorny) — Soil and climate — Manuring — Previous crop — I'rcpavation of the soil — Choice of seed — Strength of the seeding — Time of sowing — Culture — Harvesting and pulling — Assorting. Breeding of cattle. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 17.'')-493. (Translation from an article by T. V. Lanuer) — On the feeding of horned cattl(! and the conditions of the most i^rofitable use of the fodder sub- stances — On the \alue of fodder substauces — Determination of the per- INDEX TO AUTHORS. 245 Smith, E. Goodrich — Continued. oentage of fat— Deterininntion of tho flesh weight from the live wfisht— Mode of detenniniiii; the Uesh weight l>y iiieiisming the animal— 'I'abh' in which is given the piive iiesh weight of a herd of cattle measured accord- ing to circumfeTence iiud length. On raising calves. Ag. Ept. 1S47, pp. 493, 194. [Translation.] On feeding sheep. Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 491-5013. (Article by G. Ockel and translated from the German)— How the conserva- tion fodder must ho established as to tho bodily weight, and in wliat pro- portion the fodder, aiding the prodnction, i. e., lieyond mere conservation, operated for making flesh, i. e., bodily increase and wool, aecordingly as more or less of it was given — Whether large or small animals, with food in equal proportion to their bodily weight, will also be sustained in their bodily state, increase, or fall off in equal propcntioii — Whether a similar proportion is established also in young animals which .'itc yet fully growing. On ttie proportions of nutriment of the means of living. Ag. Ept. 1874, pp. 510, 511. [Translation.] Summary of opinions on the potato disease. Ag. Ept. LS18, p[i. 5^■>:^-r^m. [Translation.] Culture, of the artichoke. Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 578-583. (Translation of an article in the French by Girardin and Duhreuil) — Cul- ture of the artichoke as a green fodder — Climate and soil — Its place in the rotation — Preparation of the soil — Planting — Ca re of them while growing — Gathering — Preservation of the tubers — Product raised. On the culture of madder. Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 5S3-603. (Translation of an article in the Journal d'Agriculture Pratiriue et de Jar- dinage) — Growth of madder — Component parts of nianure for madder — Soils best fitted for madder — General culture — Culture by seed — Extrac- tion of roots at eigliteeu months — Transplanting of madder — Account of the culture of a hectare of madder. On the culture of rhnbarb (Rheuin emoM) in Steiermark. Ai;-. Ept. 1818, p. 604. (Translation of an article by l)r. Hlnbek) — Natural historical distinctions — Cultivation — State of planting in Belden. Irrigation. Ag. Ept. 1860, pp. 166-321. Smith, B. J. Culture of madder in Smyrna. Mo. Ept. 1S70, pp. 3S1, 285. Smith, Halsted. [Address on road improvement.] Iload Bui. No. 10, pp. ,59-11. 1894. Smith, Henry M. Eeport on yaupon [Tlv.v cassine). Mo. Ept. 1.S73, pp. 30-22. Smith, Herman 'W. Eecent publications [on meteorology]. Mo. W. It., vol. 35, pp. 134, 135, 199, 200, 345, 294, 318, 393, 483, 538. 1897. Smith, Jared G. Forage conditions of the ])rairie region. Y. B. 1895, pp. 309-324, illus. Area and general considerations— The arid prairies— Xativo forage plants- Prairie hay — Tame grasses and clovers— Soiling crops— Improveuient of the ranges — Grasses and cattle. Alfalfa, or lucern. F. B. No. 31, pp. 2.3, illus. 1895. A note on experimental grass gardens. Agros. Oirc. No. 1, pp. 4. 1895. 246 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Smith, Jared G. — Continued. Cowpeas ( VIgnn catjang). Y. B. 1896, pp. 287-296. Origin and general considerations— Cowpeas and soil renovation — Covvpeas for forage — Metiiods of cultivation and harvesting — Cowpeas for swiue and cattle— Cowpeas for ensilage— Harvesting the seed — The freding value of cowpeas — Fertilizers. Fodder and forage plants, exclusive of the grasses. Agios. Bui. No. 3, pp. 58, illus. 1896. Saltbushes. Agros. Oirc. No. 3, pp. 4, illus. 189C. Meadows and pastures : Formation and cultivation in the Middle Eastern States. F. B. No. 66, pp. 24, illus. 1897. Smith, Jared G., and F. Lamson-Scribner. Some Mexican grasses collected by E. W. Nelson in Mexico, 1894-95. Agros. Bui. No. 4, pp. 11-16, illus. 181)7. Native and introduced species of the genera Uordeum and Agro- pyron. Agros. Bui. No. 4, pp. 23-36. 1897. Smith, John B. Eeport upon insects affecting the hop and the cranberry. Ag. Ejit. 1884, pp. 393-39.S. Eeport upon cranberry and hop insects. Ent. Bui. No. 4, pp. 9-50, illus. 1884. The vino worm or firo worm (Ancliylopera vacriniana) — List of remedies — Recommendations — Teras oxi/coccana — The cranberry spanworm (Cymcito- phora pampinar'ia) — The cranberry fruit worm — The broad-winged leaf hopper (Amphixcepa hiviltata) — The cranberry tip worm — Lotusts and crickets — The chain-spotted geometer {Zeretic catenaria) — The red-striped cranberry worm — The hop grub (larva of Ilydrax-ia immanis) — The hop snout moth (lltjpena hnmiiU) — The common butterfly (Vanessa comma) — The wbite-markoil tussock moth {Orf/ijia leucostu/ma) — The fall webworm {Spilosoma cunea) — The hickory tussock math' {Halesid ol a carycc) — The hop-plant louse {Aplds \_Fhorodon'\ humuli) — The hop-vine leaf hopper (Typhloeijha sp.). New species of Oncocnemis. I. L., vol. 1, j)p. 18-20. 1888. Notes on Lachnostema. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 180-185, illus. 1888. LachiKislona graiidin, L.fiisca, L. dubia, L. arcuata. An experience with rose bugs. T. L., vol. 3, pp. 113-11."). 1890. Fertilizers as insecticides. J. L., vol. 3, pp. 217, 218. 1891. Notes on the plum curculio. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 219-220. 1891. An experience with the rose bug. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 220-224. 1891. Some questions relating to Aphidida-. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 226, 227. l.S'.ll. An invasion by the clover-leaf beetle. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 231-233. 1891. '7 11 Notes on blackberry borers and gall makers. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 27-.!0. ISDl. The squash borer [MelHihi cnnirbitw) and remedies therefor. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 30, 31. 1891. Notes of the year in New Jersey [entomological!. 1. L., vol. 4, pp. 43-45. 1891. ' ' ' Notes of the year in New Jersey I entomological]. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 93-98. 1892. ^ ' ' INDEX TO AUTHOKS. 247 Smith, John B. — Contimied. The maxillary tentacles of Pronuba. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 161-1G3 illus. 1893. ' Descriptions of NoctuicLi' from tlie Death Valley. I. L., vol 5 pp. 328-334, illus. 1893. ^ ' ^ • ' Farm practice and fertilizers as insecticides. I. L., vol. G, pp 93-97. 1893. ' ^^ The economic value of parasites and predaceous insects. I. L., vol 6, pp. 1413-146. 1893. ' Insects of the year in New Jersey. I. L., vol. G, pp. 187-192. 1893. Bisulphide of carbon as an insecticide. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 108-110 1894. ' ^ ^ The San Jose scale in New Jersey. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 163-167. 1894. Notes of the year in New Jersey I entomological 1. I. L., vol. 7, , pp. 185-197. 1894. ^ j , , Entomological notes and problems. Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 6-18. , 1890. " Eaupenleim " and " dendrolene." Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 31, 32. 1896. ' '^ Scale insects and their enemies in California. Ent. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 46-48. 1896. Smith, Junius. Cultivation of the tea plant in the United States. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 402-404. Introduction of the tea plant into the United States. Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 192-194. Smith, J. H. Imphee and sorghum culture, and sugar and sirup making. A". Ept. 1862, pp. 129-140. Preparation of the soil — Soaking the seed — Plniiting finrl cultivation — Ma- nuring—Hybridization — Harvesting — Mills— Handling the juice — Evapor- ating pans and clarifying — Disposal of the scum from the evaporator — Drainage of mush sirup into sugar — Distilling the cane juice — Bagasse, or crushed cane, for fuel and other iiurposes— Sugar malsing and refining — Uses of the seed — Different iiinds of cane. Smith, J. Lawrence. Investigation of the sugar-bearing capacity of the Chinese sugar cane. Ag. Ept. 1857, pp. 192-196. Smith, J. w. Forest-tree culture in Dakota. For. Bui. No. 5, pp. 50-52. 1891. Smith, Lotan. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 226-231. Smith, Nehemiah. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 144, 145, Smith, N. D. Abstract of meteorological observations near Washington, Arkan- sas. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 613, 614. 2 48 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Smith, Oberlin. [Eoad improvement.] O. E. S. Bui. ISTo. 14, pp. 59-63. 1893. Smith, S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 132, 133. Smith, Theobald. The gape disease of fowls and the parasite by which it is caused. Ag.Ept. 1884, pp. 269-284, illus. [Translation.] The gape disease of fowls and the parasite by which it is caused. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 281-296, illus. 1 885. Investigations of the infectious diseases of animals. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 105-122. Investigations of the Texas fever— The relation of ticks to Texas cattle fever — Swine iliseases — An experiment to test the valne of subcutaneous injections of hog iliolcra bacilli as a means of preventing hog cholera — An experiment to test the value of injections of hog cholera bacilli into the veins as a means of producing immimity — Swine plague — Two out- breaks of hog cholera. Special report on the causes and prevention of swine plague. Eesults of experiments. Unnum. rpt., pp. 166, illus. 189J. Investigation of infectious diseases of domesticated animals. xVg. Ept. 1891, pp. 117-138. Swine plague — Texas fever — Pneumonia in cattle — Experiments with the milk of tuberculous cattle — Abortion in mares — Jliscellaneous work. Investigations of infectious diseases of animals. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 93-110. 1891. Investigations of Tex.is cattle fever — The relation of ticks to Texas cattle fever — Swine diseases — Two outbreaks of hog cholera. Investigation of infectious diseases of domesticated animals. Ag. Ept. 1S92, pp. 110-118. Texiis cattle fever — The cattle tick the carrier of Texas fever — The Texas fe\ er micropara.site lives in the blood of healthy Southern cattle — Prevent- ive exposure — Prevention — Treatment — Conclusions — Tuberculosis in cat- tle — Sporadic iineumonia in cattle — The cornstalk diseases in cattle- Diseases of horses in the West — Jliscellaneous work. On the pathogenic bacillus from the vagina of a mare after abor- tion. !!. A. I. Bui. Xo. 3, pp. 53-59. 1893. Preliminary notes on a s])orozoon in the intestinal villi of cattle. B. A. I. JBul. No. 3, pp. 73-SS, illus. 1893. Investigation of infectious diseases of domesticated animals. 8th and 9th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 45-66. 1893. Swine jilague — Texas fe\er — Pueumoniii in cattle — Exjieriments with the milk of tuberculous cattle — Abortion in mares — Jliseellaueous work. Investigation of infectious diseases of domesticated animals. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 140-152. Tuberculosis in cattle — The ways in which tubercle bacilli are discharged from the body of tuberculous cattle — Channels of infection — Relative fre- quency 01 infection through the lungs and the digestive tract — I'l'eventive measures. Tbe hog cholera group of bacteria. B. A. I. Bui. No. 6, pp. 9-40. 1894. Practical bearing of the preceding investigations [on hog cholera and swine plague]. B. A. I. Bui. No. (I, pp. 109-114. 1894. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 249 Smith, Theobald — Continuod. Studies in bovine tuberculosis, with special reference to preven- tion. B. A. 1. Bui. No. 7, pp. 88-128. 1894. Some practical suggestions for the suppression and prevention of tuberculosis. B. A. I. Bui. No. 7, pp. V2<.)-ir>(;. 1804:. Some practical suggestions for the suppression and prevention of bovine tuberculosis. Y. B. 1S91, pp. .H17-330. (character of the disease — The contaKi'msness of the (lis((ase — Preventive measures — Bovine tuberculosis in its relation to the public health. An infectious disease among turkeys caused by protozoa (infectious entero-hepatitis). B. A. I. Bui. No. 8, pp. 7-;J8, ill us. 1895. Sewage disposal on the farm and the protection of drinking water. F. B. No. 43, pp. 20, illus. 1896. Preliminary investigations of unknown diseases in turkeys. 10th and 11th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 82, 83. 189(;. Investigations of diseases of domesticated animals. 12th and 13th Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 119-183, illus. 1897. Notes on sporadic pneumonia in cattle — Its rausation and differentiation from contagious pleuro-pueumouia — Two varieties of the tubercle bacillus from mammals — Notes on the e\olution of hog cholera outbreaks — Swine erysipelas or mouse septic;emia bacilli from an outl)reak of swine disease — Notes on peculiar parasitic afi'ectioDS of the liver in domesticated ani- mals — Two cases of cirrhosis of the liver. Smith, Theobald, and Charles F. Dawson. Injuries to cattle from swallowing pointed objects. 10th and 11th Rpts. B. A. I., pp. 78-81. 1896. Smith, Theobald, and F. L. Kilborne. Investigations into the nature, causation, and prevention of Texas, or Southern, cattle fever. B.A.I. Bui. No. 1, pp. 301, illus. 1893. Investigations into the nature, causation, and prevention of South- ern cattle fever. 8th and 9th llpts. B. A. I., pp. 177-304, illus. 1893. Smith, Theobald, and Veranus A. Moore. Experiments on the production of immunity in rabbits and guinea pigs with reference to hog cholera and swine plague bacteria. B. A. I. Bui. No. 0, pp. 41-80. 1894. On the variability of infectious diseases as illustrated by hog cholera and swine plauge. B. A. I. Bui. No. G, pp. 81-95. 1894. Smith, Theobald, and E. C. Schroeder. Some experimental observations on the presence of tubercle bacilli in the milk of tuberculous cows when the udder is not visibly diseased. B. A. I. Bui. No. 3, pp. 60-66. 1893. Smith, Theobald, F. L. Kilborne, and B. C. Schroeder. Additional observations on Texas cattle fever. B. A. I. Bui. No. 3, pp. 67-72. 1893. Smith, Washington A. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maryland.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 344- 348. Snellen, Maurits. The climate of the Netherlands. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. .'], pp. (i27- 640. 1896. 250 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Snow, B. W. Aggregate damage from cotton worms in Texas, crop of 1887. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 32-34. 1889. Cotton production and trade of the world. Ept. Stat. 1890, pp. 268- 283. The Indian corn industry in the United States. Unnum. rpt., pp. 23-36. 1891. Snow, Edwin M. Hog cholera. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 147-154. Symptom — Post-mortem appearances — Nature of the disease — Causes — Pre- ventiou — Treatment. Snow, F. H. Experiments for the destruction of chinch bugs in the field by the artificial introduction of contagious diseases. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 279-284. 1891. The chiuch bug disease and other notes. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 69-72. 1891. Experiments for the destruction of chinch bugs in the field by the artificial introduction of contagious diseases. O. E. S. Misc. Bui, No. 3, pp. 145-149. 1891. Work in economic entomology at the University of Kansas for the season of 1894. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 140-144, illus. 1894. Snyder, Harry. Determination of fats in fodders by direct weighiug and by loss of weight of the substance. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 37-39. 1891. An error in the present official method for the determination of albuminoid nitrogen; and the effect of the presence of metals that are precipitable by potassium sulphide in the determination of nitrogen by Kjeldahl's method. Ohem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 39, 40. 1891. Humus in its relation to soil fertility. Y. B. 1895, pp. 131-142. Loss of soil humus and decline in fertility — Nitrogen in humus — Mineral matter in humus — \'alue of humates us plant food — Means of increasing the humates of the soil — Humus and the water supply of crops — Humus and the heat of the soil — Means of maintaining the liumus of the soil. Determination of the total insoluble matter, phosphoric acid, lime, and potash in soils. (Jlieni. Bui. No. 47, pp. 48, 49. 1896. Loss of nutrients in boiling potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. O. E. S. Bui. No. 43, pp. 7-19, illus. 1897. The digestibility of potatoes and eggs. O. E. S. Bui. No. 43, pp. 20- 24. 1897. Snyder, S. J. H. Locusts, or grasshoppers, in Kansas. Mo. Rpt. 1868, p. 456. Solberg, E. Eeport on the investigations of methods for phosphoric acid deter- mination for the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists for 1894. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 83-87. 1896. Sommers, Benjamin. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Obio.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 370-373. Sorsby, N. T. Indian millet, or Dourah corn. Ag. Ept. 1S54, pj). 160-162. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 261 Soskiu, Selik. The formation of fat iu the animal body. E. S. Jl., vol. 8, nn. 17!)- 191. 1896. ' Southwick, E. B. Entomological work in Central Park. I. L.,vol. 4, pp. 59-62. 1891. The parsnip webworm (Depressaria heracliana). 1. L., vol. 5, dd. 106-109. 1892. ' ' ^^ Economic entomological work in the parks of New York City. 1. L., vol. 7, pp. 135-138. 1894. The wood-leopard moth in the parks of New York City. I. L.,vol. 7, pp. 138-140. 1894. SouthTworth, EiSe A. Olaosporium nerviseqimm. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp, 51, 52. 1889. A new hollyhock disease. Jonr. Mycol., vol. G, pp. 45-50, illus. 1890. Anthracnose of cotton. Jour. IMycol., vol. 6, pp. 100-105, illus. 1891. Additional observations on anthracnose of the hollyhock. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 115, 116. 1891. Eipe rot of grapes and apples. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 164-173. illus. 1891. South-worth, Effie A., and B. T. Galloway. Treatment of apple scab. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 210-214. 1889. Preliminary notes on a new and destructive oat disease. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 72, 73. 1890. Spalding;, Thomas. Culture of indigo. Ag. Rpt. 1845, pp. 976-978, illus. Spear, Lewis H. [Eeporton farm crops, etc., in Yermont.] Ag.Ept. 1851, pp. 152-154. Speechly, William. A treatise on the culture of the vine. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 103, 104, illus. Spence, Philip B. [Report on the commerce of Quebec, Canada.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 4, pp. 42-44. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. Spencer, G-rove. [Report on farm crops, etc., in ^Michigan.] Ag. Rpt. 1S52, pp. 269-273. Spencer, Guilford L. Experiments in the manufacture of sugar at Magnolia Station, Lawrence, Louisiana. Ag. Rpt. 1886, pp. 328-342. Report of experiments in the manufacture of sugar at Magnolia Station, Lawrence, Louisiana, season of 1885-86. Ohem. Bui. No. 11, pp. 26, illus. 1886. Report of experiments in the manufacture of sugar at Magnolia Station, Lawrence, Louisiana, season of 1886-87. (Third report.) Chem. Bui. No. 15, pp. 35. 1887. Summary of data for four years at Magnolia. Ohem. Bui. No. 18, pp. 46-58. 1888. 252 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUKE. Spencer, Guilford L. — Continued. Eeport of experiments in the manufacture of sugar by diffusion at Magnolia Station , Lawrence, Louisiana, season of 1888-89. Chem. Bui. No. 21, pp. 67. 1889. Eeport on sugar. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 149-154. 1893. Report on sugar. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 122-125. 1894. Spengler, Joseph S. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Kpt. 1848, pp. 478-483. Sperk, Franz Otto. The four great rivers of Siberia. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 101- 116. 1894. Spivey, John. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ag. Ept. 1S.'52, pp. 286-288. Sprague, Gr. The meat question analyzed. Ag. Rpt. 1883, pp. 462-484. Sprague, Thomas. [Remarks on cotton in Lower California.] Ag. Rpt. 1856, p. 28.^. Sprung, A. On the construction of registering air thermometers to replace the ordinary alcohol and mercurial thermometers. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. 718-720, illus. 1896. Stalker, M. The " loco " plant and its ettect on animals. 3d Rpt. B. A. I., pp. 271-276. 1887. Standart, S. H. The live stock industry of Colorado and the Territories of the North- west. 2d Rpt. B. A. I., pp. 327-334. 1886. Stanton, Edgar. Cultivation of the nettle in Germany. Ag. Rpt. 1878, ]}\). 560, 5C1. Stanton, F. J. Practical irrigation in Colorado. Ag. Rpt. 1871, pp. 254-287. The levels — The dam, or weir — The sluice, h.itch, or headgate — The head main ditch — Fall of the main ditch — Flnme chute, or aqueduct — Puddling, or artificial bottoming— Measuring water — Reservoirs — Different modes of irrigation — Irrigation as a. vehicle for fertilizers — How much and when to irrigate — The economy of irrigation — Ditches in Colorado — Alkali lands — Questions on irrigation — A great Western American canal — Irrigation systems of different countries — Irrigation in France — Irrigation in Spain — Irrigation in Italy — Irrigation in India — Irrigation in our Territories. Starling, William. Floods of the Mississippi River with reference to the inundation of the alluvial valley. \V. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 1, pp. 68-80. 1894. Starr, Frederick, jr. American forests: Their destruction and preservation. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 210-231. Evils of past destruction — Increase of destruction — Consumption by build- ing railroads — Ctmsumption for railroad fuel — General consumption of wood fur fuel — Consumption by mechanical industry — Destruction by war — Improvident waste — Destruction for liquidation of farm debts — Repro- duction prevented — Preventive measures proposi^d — National scientific experinients needed — lieginnings already in operation — Experiments should be protrai'ted, thorough, and various — AVarnings from history — What ean be effceted liy sueli experiments — Individual efforts on too small a scale — \\'ood pays more than one-half of the entire internal revenue of the United States. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 253 Stearns, Robert E. C. Report on the land and fresh-water shells collected in Oalifornia and Nevada by the Death Valley Expedition, including a (Vw additional species obtained by Dr. 0. Hart Mcrriani and assist- ants in parts of the Southwestern United States. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 269-283, illus. 1893. Steiger, J. B. Physical and topographical features of Yuma County, Arizona. S. Ept. No. 928, pt. 3, pp. 408-419. 1890. Steiner, Ralph. [Report on the commerce of Munich, Germany.] For. Mlits. Eul. No. 2, pp. 68-72. 1895. Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cottun, tobarro, fruits, liinmrs, scids. Stejneger, Leonard. Annotated list of the reptiles and batrachiaiis collected by the Death ^^alley Expedition in 1891, with descriptions of new species. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 159-228. 1S93. With field notes by Dr. C. Hart Merriam. Stelle, J. P. Report on entomological experiments and observations. 4th Rpt. Eut. Com., pp. 25-35, appx. iii. 1885. Cotton blight — Boll rot — The flare — Other food ]ilauts than cotton — Annoy- ances to the cotton worm — Natnral enemies — The yeast ferment remedy — Pyrethrum powder — Other vegetable poisons — Arsenical poisons (london purple, paris green, arsenic). Stephan, Theodore M. Tuberculosis among cattle in Saxony. 10th and 11th Rpts. B. A. I., p. 99. 1896. Stetson, Ezra. Swine breeding. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 2, pp. 160-102. 1883. Stevens, Williara B. A brief history of the silk culture in Georgia. Ag. Rpt. 1845, pp. 806-817. Stevenson, J. C. [Address on road improvement.] Road Int]. Bui. No. 10, ]ip. 22, 23. 1894. Stewart, E. W. Gutting and cooking food for animals. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 396-407, illus. Why fodder should be cut— Mixing ditFeront qualities of food— M'hat is gained in cutting for a small stock— Straw cutters— Cooking food for ani- mals—Value of straw, analyses, etc. — Average composition of wheat straw— Corn fodder and bean straw— Culti^-ated grasses, average, dried at 212^' F.— Indian corn and wheat bran— Oats and rye— liarlcy- Beans and peas — Steam apparatus — Preparing food for steaming -Cheap steamer— Arrangement for a large stock— li'esults of cooking— Opinions of American and English farmers— Amount of straw and coarse fodder wasted. Cattle feeding in New York. Ag. Ept. 1876, pp. 299-311. Present condition of cattle feeding in New York- Feeding cattle raised by others— An experiment— True system of meat productiim for New York- Full feeding and early maturity— Ellsworth twins- Another example— The profit of early maturity— Cost of a two-year-old steer. 254 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Stewart, F. L. Maize and sorghum as sugar plauts. Ag. Ept. 1877, pp. 236-264, illus. Crystallizable sugar — Sugar production in Louisiana — Results of experi- ments with maize and sorghum — Botanical relationships — Period of growth — Propagation — Rattooning, or tillering — Climate — Soil — Ma- nures — Chemical composition — Sorghum and maize as compared with the sugar beet — Climatic range of sorghum and maize — Soils — Effects of mar- nures — Cost of production — Improvement of the soil — Yield per acre — Corn and the beet as forage plants in France — System of manufacture for gen- eral use — Preparation of the soil — Period of harvesting — Curing of green corn — Precautious to be observed — Crushing mills — Heating tanks — Evap- orating apparatus — Finishing pan — The cooler — Crystallizing vessels — Process of manufacture — Chemical means employed — Treatment of juice in the tanks — ^Chemical reactions — Evaporation — Crystallizing — Special treatment of sorghum in crystallization — Analysis of dried sugar corn. Stickney, Lyman D. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in District of Columbia.] Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 192-194. Tropical Florida, Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 402-404. Stiles, Charles Wardell. The country slaughterhouse as a factor in the spread of disease. Y. B. 1896, pp. 155-166, illus. Introduction— Notes taken at the various slaughterhouses— Slaughterhouses naturally centers of disease — Preventive methods — General suggestions — Summary. Eeport ui)on the present knowledge of the tapeworms of poultry. B. A. I. Bui. No. 12, pp. 9-79, illus. 1896. The flukes and tapeworms of cattle, sheep, and swine, with special reference to the inspection of meats. B. A. I. Bui. No. 19, pp. 11-136, illus. 1898. Stiles, Charles Wardell, and Albert Hassall. The color of a host and its relation to parasitism. I. L., vol. 4, pp 265,266. 1892. A revision of the adult cestodes of cattle, sheep, and allied animals. B. A. I. Bui. No. 4, pp. 134, illus. 1893. stiles, Harvey C. Spraying for black scale in California. I. L., vol. 2, p. 146. 1889. Stohmann, F. Heat equivalent of the nutrients of food. E. S. 11., vol. 6, pp. 590- 608. 1895. Stokes, Charles. Wornout lands of New Jersey. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 206-209. stokes, John W. Eeport of the Acting Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. v-xix. Progress of agriculture— Retrogression— The politics of iigrioulture— Rail- roads— The wool interest— Southern affairs— Stock importation— Depart- ment cjper.'itions- The seed distribution- Propagating garden- The ex- perimental fnrm- The Chemical Laboratory— Statistics—The Department building- Finance. Stone, G-. E. Vegetable physiology in agricultural colleges. O. E. S. Bui. No 41, pp. 99-102. 1897. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 255 Stone, J. Eemarks on cottou in Cuba. Ag. Ept. 1856, p. 295. Stone, Leonard. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Massachusetts.] Ai;-. lipt. 1S4S, pp. 361-365. Stone, Richmond. Historical sketch of national road building in the United States. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 17, pp. 7-15, ill'us. 1895. stone, Roy. Eeport of Special Agent and Engineer for Eoad Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 585-592. [Eeport on progress of organization of national leagues for good roads.] O. B. S. Bui. Ko. 11, pp. 13, 14. 1893. Best roads for farms and farming districts. Y. B. 1894, px). 501- 504, illus. Kind of road for the farmer — Maintenance of roads. [Address before National Eoad Conference, July 5, 1894.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 7-9. 1S94. Eeport of the Special Agent and Engineer for Eoad Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 217, 218. Cooperative road construction. Y. B. 1895, pp. 4S7-492. Community of interest iu road construction — Xational and State aid — Lef^is- lation favoring the cooperative system — Best road for farming districts — Use of convict labor — Cooperation necessary. Origin and work of the Darlington Eoad League. Eoad Iiiq. Giro. No. 17, pp. 6, illus. 1895. Eoad building iu the United States. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 17, pp. 45-52. 1895. Eeport of the Special Agent and Engineer for Eoad Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 195-199. Traffic of the country roads. Eoad Inq. Circ. No. 19, pp. .!. 1896. Eeport of the Special Agent and Engineer for Eoad Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1896, pp. 145-149. Brick paving for county roads. Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 25, pp. 7, illus. 1896. Eeport of the Director of the Office of Eoad Inquiry. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 173-175. [Address before the State Board of Agriculture, Augusta, Maine, January 21, 1897.] Eoad Giro. No. 28, pp. 1-10. 1897. [Eemarks at the hearing by the Committees of Senate and Assem- bly at Albany, New York, February 25, 18!)7, on the Higbie State-aid road bill. J Eoad Circ. No. 28, pp. 10-15. 1897. [Eemarks at the good roads banquet at the League of American Wheelmen, Albany, New York, February 11, 1897.] Eoad Circ. No. 28, pp. 15-19. 1897. [Address before the General Assembly of North Carolina.] Eoad Circ. No. 28, pp. 19-23. 1897. [Letter to Illinois farmers' institute.] Eoad Circ. No. 28, pp. 23-26. 1897. 256 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTriiE Stone, Winthrop E. Notes on the occurrence and quantitative estimation of the penta- glucoses in feeding stuffs. Ghem. Bui. No. M8, pp. 125-128. 1890. A comparison of methods for the determination of starch. Ghem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 163-166. 1894. Dietary studies at Purdue Univeisity, Lafayette, Indiana, iu 1895. O. E. S. Bui. No. 22, pp. 22. 1896. The carbohydrates of wheat, maize, flour, and bread, and tlie action of enzymic ferments upon starches of different origin. O. E. S. Bui. No. 34, pp. 44. 1896. Street, John Phillips. The Ulsch method in determining nitric nitrogen in complete fer- tilizers. Ghem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 88, 89. 1892. Eeport on nitrogen. Ghem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 12-24. 1897. Strickuey, L. D. Florida. Ag. Ept. 1862, pp. 59-65. Soil, climate, and productions. Strohm, John. The Gonestoga horse. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 175-180, illus. Stubbs, William C. Eeport on sugar analysis. Ghem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 76, 77. 1891. Analyses of sugars. Ghem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 662-663. 1892. Analyses of molasses and sirups. Ghem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 69S- 702. 1892. Analyses of confections. Ghem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 728, 729. 1892. Analyses of honeys. Ghem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 769, 770. ls;)l'. Sturtevant, E. Lewis. Deerfoot Farm cent rifugal dairy. Ag. Ept. ISSO, pp. 629-651, illus. Sxiblette, George B. Pavements and roads in cities and towns. Eoad Inn. Bui. No. 2, pp. 9, 10. 1894. Sudworth, George B. Forest flora of the Eocky Mountain region. For. Bui. No. 2, np. 153-197, illus. 1889. Additions to the forest flora of North America, and necessary changes in nomenclature of important timber species, with m)tes. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 324-330. Nomenclature of the arborescent flora of the United States. For. Bui. No. 14, pp. 419. 1897. Sullivan, G. S. I Eeport on farm cmps, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1851, p. 315. Summer, William. The culture of the sweet potato. Ag, Ept. 1845, pp. 450-453. Summers, Benjamin. [Eeport on farm (■roi)s, etc., m Ohio.] Ag. Itpt. 1852, pp, 245-240. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 2[)1 Summers, James D. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Oliio.] A-. llpfc. 181S, pp. 5;!5-r)37. Summers, Laurel. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Iowa.] Ai^-. Rpt. IS.-^L', pp. 339, 340. Swallow, G. C. Grape culture in Missouri. Aj;-. Rpt. 1857, p|i. i;.Ji:-L';!7. Sw^an, Frederick. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in JMaiiic. [ Ai;. Rpt. 1852, p. ].!(). Swank, J. M. The Department of Agriculture : Its liistory and objects. Uunum. rpt., pp. 04. 1S72. Swaustom, Robert L. [Remarks on cotton in Samoa and other South Pacilic islands.] Ag. Rpt. 4S.">(j, p. i!(iii. Sw^eetser, W. S. Comparison of nitrogen determination by the Kjeldahl method — distilling with and without potassium sulphide.' Chem. Eul. No. 49, p. 25. 1897. Sw^enson, Magnus. Experiments with sorghum at Fort Scott. Ag. Rpt. 1887, [>p. 1213- Bxperiments with sorgham at Fort Scott. Ohem Bui. No. 17, pp. 5-15. 1888. Swingle, Walter T. Treatment of smuts of oats and wheat. F. B. No. ."i, pp. 8. 1891. Some Peronosporace;e in the herbarium of the Division of Vege table Pathology. Jour. MycoL, vol. 7, pp. 109-130. 1892. The grain smuts : Their causes and prevention. Y. B. 1894, pp. 409-429, illus. Stinldug smuts of wheat— Loose smut of wheat — Smut of Ijarley, vye. ami corn — Practical clirections for treatment of seed for smut — Extra im i-eiise in yield as a result of seed treatment — Duty of seedsmen — Summary. An improved method of making Bordeaux mixture, .lour. MycoL, vol. 7, pp. 3(;5-.')71. 1894. Bordeaux mixture : ItS' chemistry, physical properties, and toxic effects on fungi and algie. Veg. Phys. and Path. Bui. No. 9, pp. 37. 1896. Swingle, Walter T., and W. A. Kellerman. New species of Kansas fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 11-14. 1889. New species of Kansas fungi. Jour. MycoL, vol. 5, pp. 72-78. 1889. Status of the sorghum blight. Jour. MycoL, vol. 5, pp. 195-199. 1889. Prevention of smut in oats and other cereals. Jour. MvcoL, vol. 6, pp. 26-29. 1890. Sw^ingle, Walter T., and Herbert J. Webber. The principal diseases of citroas fruits in Florida. Veg. Phys. and Path. Bui. No. 8, pp. 42, illus. 1896. 21713— No. 4 17 258 U. S. DEPAETMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Svyiuton, A. H. Data obtained from solar physics and earthquake commotions applied to elucidate locust multiplication and migration. 3d Kpt. Ent. Com., pp. 65-85. 1883. Stridulation in Vanessa antiopa. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 307, 308, illus. 1889, How are insect vivaria to be lighted? I. L., vol. 3, pp. 18, 19. 1890. Swoope, John M. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Alabama.] Ag. Itpt. 1850, jjp. 194-196. Sylvester, E. Ware. The osier willow. Ag. Ept. 1873, pp. -ISl, 2.35. Symons, G. J. English meteorological literature, 1337 to 1699. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 2, pp. 338-351. 1895. Taft, L. R. Eeport on experiments with remedies for the apple scab. Bot. Bui. No. 11, pp. 30-38, illus. 1890. Irrigation for the garden and greenhouse. T. B. 1895, pp. 233-210, illus. The water supply — Power and machinery — Distribntion — Eeservoirs and tanks — Applying the water — Irrigation for the garden— Irrigation for orchards — Cost of irrigating — Profits from irrigating — Irrigation for the ureenhouse — Greenhouse subirrigation. Tamarl, Kizo. The rice and soil culture and agricultural education in Japan. Misc. Spl. Ept. No. 9, pp. 187-191. 1885. Taney, Charles. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Virginia. 1 Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 486-489. Taney, James B. [Eeport on the commerce of Belfast, Ireland.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 127-144. 1895. . Animals, cereals, dairy products, meats, cotton, etc., tobacco, fruits, liquors, seeds. Taveau, Augustin L, Modern farming in America. Ag. Ept. 1874, pp. 280-2!i4. Till! steam plow— Tlic steam ditcher— The gang plow— The harrow— The ser- rated roller—The grain drill— The reaper— The horserake— The thrasher— The mower- Tlie liay tedder— The horse hay sweep— The horse hayforlc— The sulky corn planter— The sulky cultivator— Corn harvester— The corn husker— The cornstalk cutter— The cotton planter. Tavel, Franz von. Contributions to the history of the development of the Pyreuo- niycetes. Jour Mycol., vol. .">, pp. 5;j-r.S, 113-123, 181-184, illns. 1889. Taylor, A. O'D. Wasps in India. I. L., vol. 2, p. 11,?. 1889. Taylor, Alexander S. California products. Mo. i;pt.''lS67, pp. 56, 57. Palms, agaves, acacias, olives, mulberries, and almonds. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 259 Taylor, Charles W. Imi)ortauce of raising and feeding more cattle and kIicci). As. Ept. 1864, pp. 249-288, illus. Table of mean actual ■weights (pounds and ounces) of the .'iitire bodu^s and the different organs and parts of dillcrent descTiptions oi' aniiuals. Taylor, H. M. Importance of the range industry. L'd Ept. B. A. I., pi). 2!»;]-;;25 1886. Condition of tlie cattle-rani;u industry, od Ept. E. A. 1., ])p. 105-124. 1887. Condition of the cattle interests west of the Mississippi Ei ver. 4th and 5th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 300-338. 1S8'J. Taylor, John L. History of the Ohio company for importini;- English cattle. As;. Ept. 1851, pp. 98-103. Taylor, N. R. Highs and lows. Mo. W. E., vol. 25, pp. 350, 351. 1897. Taylor, Thomas. Eeport on fungoid diseases of plants. Ag. Ept. 1871, pp. 110-122, illus. Mildew on the European grapevine — Diseases of the pear — Fungoid diseases of the peach tree — The mildew diseases of the lilac. Microscopic investigation. Ag. Ept. 1872, pp. 188-203, illus. Pear-tree blight — Fiji Island cotton — Onion blight and smut (Genus I'oro- nospora) — Yellows of the peach — Potato blight and rot. Pear-tree blight. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 225-22! », illus. Fiji Island cotton. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 317-319. Yellows of the peach. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. :i,s7-389, illus. Onion blight and smut. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 449-451, illus. Potato blight and rot. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 507-511, illus. Potato blight and rot. J\Io. Ept. 1873, pp. 118-123, illus. Microscopic investigations. Ag. Ept. 1873, pp. 183-210, illus. Hawthorn blight — Potato blight and rot — Black knot — Orange blight — Apple speck, or rot — Onicn rust. The potato rot. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 251-253, illus. Bcestelia laevrata and , Kcidium laceratum. Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 431-433, illus. [Orange disease in Florida.] Mo. Ept. 1873, pp. 588-594. Black knot — Onion rust. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 52-54, illus. Microscopic observations. Ag. Ept. 1874, pi). 161-17.S, illus. [Apple rot.] Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 228-231. [The potato rot.] Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 273-275, illus. The cranberry rot and scald. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 439-449. Black knot of plum and cherry trees. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 514-519, illus. Cranberry rot and scald. Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 42-44. Continued from October, 1S74. 260 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF A(iKICULTUKE. Taylor, Thomas — Continued. Microscopic observations. Ag. Rpt. 1875, ])p. 187-206, illus. Cellulose niiil starch — Cranbei-ry i-ot and scald — Black knot. Bacterium. Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 316-319. [Report of New Jersey Cranberry Association, September 9, 1.S75.] Mo. Ept. 1875, pp. 445-448. Microscopic observations. Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 45-49, illus. On ciaiilierry rot, etc. — Ulmic compounds, or peaty matter — Insects injurious to cranlierrirs — Peniciirnim glancinii. Microscopic investigation. Ag. lipt. 1876, pp. 74-86, illus. Jlushrooms — Microscopic Ceiitenni;il collection of fnugi — Phylloxera — Eucalypti. Microscopic observation. Mo. Ept. 1876, pp. 196-198, illus. Cellulose and starch in plants and animals. (Continued from July, 1875.) Cranberry rot— Black knot. Mo. Itpt. 1876, pp. ;_!50-383, illus. Goniomycetefi iisfiUuiinei. Mo. Ept. lS7(i, p. 413, illus. Grape mildew and rot. Mo. Ept. 1870, pp. 464-466. Cranberry culture in Xew Jersey. Ag. Ept. 1877, pp. 569-576. .Soil — Savanna soil — Grasshoppers — Irrigation and liming — Fertilizers — Natural cranberry hogs — Storing cranberries — Coloring "n'ild berries — Cranberry vines — Sulphuring vini's — Solar heat — Pine stumps — Profitable cultivation of peat lands. Eeport of the Jlicroscopist. Ag. Ept. 1885, pp. 89-108, illus. Jlisccllaiicous work — Textile fibers — Parasites in domestic fowls — Fungi — Tests of l)utter and other fats— Examination of butter and Its siibsti- tnti'S — To separate butter crystals — ilonnting butter crystals — Chemical test lor butter, (deoniargarine, and bnttcrine — How to detect the crystals of lard l>y the naked eye — Edible mushrooms of the United States. Eeport of the Microscopist. Ag. Ept. 1880, x)p. 139-145, illus. Miscidlancous work — The ])hysiological action of borax — Arrangement of micioscope, etc. — Crystalline formations of butter — Crystals of fats — How to mount crystals of fats — Beef fat — Olco — Neutral lard — Oleomar- garine — The Buusen tilter pump — Cottouseid oil used in cjleomargarine — Bennc oil — Peanut oil — Birtter tests corroborated. Eeport of the IMicroscopist. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 617-625, illus. Miscellaneous work — Special breeds of cattle in relation to butter crystals — (.)leoniarga,rinii and butterine — Use of terms — Oleo — Stearine— Stearic acid — Commercial stearine — Condition of fats in health and disease — List of persons submitting samples of butter, fats, oils. Eeport of the IMicroscopist. Ag. Ept. 18SS, pp. 559-564, illus. Black pepi)er — White pepper— White mustard seed — Black mustard seed — Cloves— Allspice— Cinnamon — Color reactions of fats and oils and fluores- cence — A new pocket polariscope (oleomargariscope). i;ei)ort of the Microscopist. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 191-200, illus. Tea and its adulterations — Original microscopic investigations — How to de- tect stone cells in the tea leaf — olive oil and lard, and their adulterants — Original investigations relating to color reactions. Eeport of the .^licroscopist. Ag. IJpt. 1890, pp. 361-;^.74, illus. The silver test for the adulterations nf lard and oils— How to detect ficti- tious lard— Silvei test for olive oil— iNlnshrooms of the I'nited States— Kight edible mushrooms of tin- United States— Mushroom culture— Arti- flcial niushrooni spawn — Twelve poisonous mushrooms — Butter and fats — Original microscopist investigations. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 2G1 Taylor, Thomas — Continued. Eeport of the Microscopist. Ag. Rpt. 1891, pp. 415-410, illus. Improved im^thods of distinguishing betweou pure imd fictitious lard— Adul- terated coffee — Four edible luushroomw of the. United iStates— Mushromu culture — Glossary of tenus used in describing inusbroouis— Mcobauical devices perfected during the year. Eeport of the Microscopist. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 2.s 1-291*, Ilhis. "Work of the year — Edible and poisonous mushrooms — Culinary preparation of rertain edible mushrooms — Detection of poisonous mushrooms by means of a silver spoon, onions, etc. — Three edible mushrociuis — Amanita— Lepi- ota— Cortina.rions — The volva — The mushroom veil — Mushroom gills — Mushroom spores — Silver nitrate test for oils— C'rystailization of oils or other aeids. Report of the Ohief of the Division of Microscopy. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 297-302, illus. Work of the year — A mushroom herbarium — Microscopical investigations — Investigation of the cotton staples of the United States — IMeasurement of cotton fibers — Four edible mushrooms — linssiila rii-e«ceiis — Coprinus coma- tus — Marasmins oreades, "fairy ring unrshroom" — Agaricus — Crystalliza- tion of seed-oil fats and animal fats — Cbaulmugra fat — Cocoanut oil — Carapa, or "crab" oil fat — "Palm-oil" fat — Animal fats. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Microscopy. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 195, 196. Taylor, William A. Eeport of the Assistant Pomologist. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 277-296, illus. Office -work — The fruit crop of the year — Climatic conditions — Apples and pears — Peaches, plums, and small fruit — Grapes — Oranges and lemons- Figs — Exhibit of the Division at the World's Fair — Uncertainty of varietal names of fruits — Seeds, plants, and scions received and distributed — Apple — Plum — Cherry — Fig — Australian fruit and nut trees — Miscellane- ous — Promising new fruits — Apple — Pears — Quince — Peach — Plums — Cherry — Grape — Raspberry — Semitropical fruits — Kaki— Orange — Wild fruits — Persimmon — Papaw — Nuts — Almond — Chestnuts — European hazel — Shagbark — Pecans — Black walnut. Small-fruit culture for market. Y. B. 1895, pp. 283-294, illus. Choice of location — Preparation of soil — Manuring — Planting and cultiva- tion — Pruning and winter treatment — Varieties for uiarket — Selecti(ui of plants — Harvesting and marketing — Strawberry — Blackberry — Rasp- berry — Current and gooseberry. Tein, M. von. Eegimen of the Ehine region: High-water phenomena and their prediction. W. B. Bui. :N^o. 2, pt. 1, pp. 117-121. 1894. Teller, George L., and F. "W. Woll. Report on analysis of cattle foods. Ohem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 122-135. 1893. Terne, Bruno. On sources of errors in the determination of potash. Chem. Bui. No. 31, pp. 150-152. 1891. The availability of nitrogen in mixed fertilizers. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 40-43. 1893. Thaxter, Roland. Fungi described in recent reports of the Connecticut Experiment Station. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 278-280. 1893. 262 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGEICULTURE. Thayer, E. H. [Good roads.] O. E. S. Bui. No. 14, pp. 0:5-69. 1893. Going in debt for good roads. Road Inq. Bui. No. 26, pp. 5. 1897. Thomas, Cyrus. Notes on the agriculture of northern Colorado. Mo. Ept. 3869, pp. 284-296. The Denver district— Soil— Climate— Cereals— Other productions— Fruits- Stock raising— Irrigation — Foncing — Obstacles and drawbacks — Remarks by Mr. Miles. Notes on the agriculture of Colorado and New Mexico. Mo. Kpt. 1869, pp. 379-381. Agricultural resources of Wyoming Territory and of Utah. Ag. Rpt. 1870, pp. 548-569. L.aramie plains — The Sweetwater region — The easieru plains — The Wind Elver district — The Great Salt Lake basin— Salt Lake basin proper- Utah Lake Valley — Rush Valley — Sevier River basin — Climate and pro- ductions. Agricultural topography and resources of Montana Territory. Ag. Ept. 1871, pp. 131-448. The northwestern section — Southern section — Northern section — Southeast- ern section — Stock raising, climate, etc. Thomas, Fr. Cranberry leaf galls. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 279, 280. 1889. Thomas, John J. Fruit culture. Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 82-101. Fruit as an article of food and as an article of comfort and luxury — The value of food for market — Transplanting — Preparation of soil — Cultiva- tion and mulching — Selection and particular treatment of different fruits — Apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, cherry, grapes, small fruit garden, strawberries, currants, and raspberries — Raising fruit for market. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New York.] Ag. Ept. 1851, j)p. 208-210. Grafting and budding. Ag. Ept. 1856, pp. 315-328, illus. Theory of grafting — Opej'ation of grafting — Modes of grafting — Budding or inoonlation — Stocks for fniit trees. Farm implements and machinery. Ag. Ept. 1 862, pp. 410-423, illus. Culture and management of forest trees. Ag. Ept. 1864, pp. 43-53. Shelter to the land — Modes of planting — Planting the seed and cultivation — Planting the seed — Depth for planting seed — Thinning out plantations — Adaptation of species to soils — Mixture of different species — The result of experiments — Quantity of timber obtained and age for cutting. Thomas, "W. R. Agricultural statistics of Colorado. Mo. Rpt. 1869, pp. 296, 297. Thompson, E. H. Notes on Tasmania Cocciuellidfp. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 11, 12. 1893. Thompson, George F. Index to the annual report of the Department of Agriculture for the years 1837 to 1893, inclusive. Pubs. Bui. No. 1, pp. 252. 1896. Eeport of the Superintendent of the Document Room. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 33-35, 61-89. Synoptical index of the reports of the Statistician, 1863 to 1864. Pubs. Bui. No. 2, pp. 258. 1897. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 263 Thompson, G. W. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Louisiana. I As. Ept. 1850, i)p. 398, 399. Thompson, John. Effects of the presence of a few (Iroi)s of nitric acid in the ucid digestion of soils. (Jheni. Bnl. ISTo. 47, p. 49. 1896. Thomp.^on, J. C. On the culture of sweet potatoes at the North, and the mode of preserving them through the winter, Ag. Rpt. 18(i2, pp. l!L!0, l!21. Plauts or slips — Pbintuig the ground — Plantiug on sod — Suiting the plauts — After treatment— Gatlioring and prL'serving. Thompson, J. J. The Florida " horse leech.'' 10th and 11th Epts. V,. A. I., pp. 97, 98. 1896. Thompson, R. O. The native fruits of the far West. Ag. Rpt. 1865, pp. 207-^209. Grape-growing at the West. Ag. lipt. 1866, \>j>. 115-118. Botany and agriculture of the Rocky Mount basins. Ag. Rpt. 1866, pp. 125-131,-illus. Thompson, W. J, Brown coal and wood char in the iiltration of cane juices and sirups. Ag. Rpt. 1887, pp. 268-281. Brown coal and wood char in the filtration of cane juices and sirups. Ohem. Bui. No. 17, pp. 99-112. 1SS8, The tropical sugar-cane borer in Louisiana. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 289, 290. 1890. Thompson, Zodock. [Report on farm crops and meteorology in Vermont.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 494, 495. Thomson, A. M. Tree culture on the Western Plains. For. Bui. No. 5, pp. 45-50. 1891. Thomson, John. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Yermont.] Ag. Rpt. 1851, pji. 659-661. Thorne, C. E. The preparation of experiment station reports for popular nse. Misc. Hpl. Rpt. No. 9, pp. 9:j-97. 1885. Pot or box versus plat experimentation. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 3, pp. 81-87. 1891. How can we increase the attendance of station offlcers at our annual conventions « O. E. S. Bui. No. 20, pp. 61-63. 1894. Thornton, C. C. Character of swine plague in the Southwest. Spl. Rpt. No. 22, pp. 84-89. 1880. Thornton, James, jr. t. ^ icri [Report on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Rpt. i».)i., pp. 238, 239. 264 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Thornton, James, jr.— Coiitiuued. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Tennsylvania.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 223, 224. Throckmorton, Mary B. [Eeasous for cultivating flowers.] Ag. Rpt. 18.52, pp. 60, 61. Thurston, R. H. Education in mechanical engineering and the mechanic arts. O. E.S. Bui. iSV 41, pp. 111-116. 1897. Tilden, L. L. High farming as illustrated in the history of the Netherlands. Ag. Ept. 1866, pp. 527-537. The Netherlimds as an a.i;iii'ultural example— Dikes and drainage— Draining of Harlaam Lake— Social and agricTilturiil progress — Dairies — Fuel re- sources—Statistics of production — Education and. morals. Tillo, Alexis de. jMagnetic survey of Europe and Asia. W. B. Bui. S^o. 2, pt. 2, pp. 265-469. 1895. Tillotson, S. Sugar cane: Its culture iu Louisiana. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 910, 911. Tilton, G. W. Importance of spark-arresters. For. Bui. No. 1, pp. 136, 137. 1887. Tinelli, L. W. Culture of the olive. Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 461-462. Tipton, J. C. [Address on road imi^rovement.] Eoad Inq. Bui. No. 10, pp. 20. 21. 1894. Tisserand, E. An ideal department of agriculture and industries. Y. B. 1896, pp. 543-554. Neccs.sity for a department of agriculture — Fundamental principles of a departiiiciit of agriculture — Methods of control in France — Encourage- ment of private agricultural schools — Cooperative agricultural experi- m(;nts — The scope of a department of agriculture — Functions of an Irish d(5partment of agriculture — Divisions of ministry of agriculture — Qualili- cations of a minister — Qualifieations of heads of divi.>lemcnts — Agricultural dynamics — The natural gait of ani- mals — A^ariable velocity — The correct velocity for machinery — Ttenvy vs. light implements — .Suggestions about the weight of implements— Fly- wheels and toothed-wheels — How much is a day's work — Agricultural engineers — Inventing labor-saving implements— Stump and rook ma- chines— Cirenbir wood-sawing machines— Ditching machines — Plows and scarifiers— Potato planters and diggers— M.achines for sowing fertilizers — Seed pliinters — History of mowers and reapers — Improved implements for handling hay— Thrashing nnichine— ('hading fodder and fodder cutters— Corn-husking machinery — Cider and wine mills— Improved churns. Practical notes on uudcrdraining. Ag. Ept. 1 870, pp. 5S4-600, illus. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 265 Togno, Joseph. North Carolina grapes. Ag. Rpt. IS;")!, i)p. 18-51. Tollens, B. The nitrogen-free extract of plants and feeding .stufl's. I*]. H. R., vol. 8, pp. 641-661. 1897. Torrey, John. JSTotice of several indigenous plants suitable for hedges. An'. Mpt. 1857, pp. 239-243. Tosi, P. Agriculture in Alaska. Rpt. Stat. 1893, p]>. 75-77, map. Townsend, C. H. Tyler. Some Michigan notes recorded [ entomological 1. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 42-44. 1889. Chilo saccharalis in Xew ilexico. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 24, 25. 1891. A note on the white grub of Allorhina. 1. L., vol. 4, p. 25. 1891. Notes of interest [entomological]. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 26, 27. 1891. Biologic notes on Xew Mexico insects. I. L., vol. 5, pp 37-40. 1892. The possible and actual influence of irrigation on insect injury in New Mexico. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 78-81. 1892. Further notes on the cottontail hot, with breeding and identifica- tion of the fly. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 317-320. 1893. On the injurions and other locusts of New Mexico and Arizona. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 29-32. 1893. Dipterous parasites in their relation to economic entomology. T. L., vol. 6, pp. 201-204. 1893. Report on the Mexican cotton-boll weevil {AntJionomus gramli.s] in Texas. 1. L., vol. 7, pp. 295-309, illus. 1895. Description — Life history .ind habits — I';irasites and probable enemies — Present spread in Texas — Method of its importation — Amount of damage caused by it in Texas — Remedies necessary to exterminate it — Accessory remedies — Fallarious remedies — Quarantine and prohibitive measures against new importations — Isolation of our cotton region from that of Mexico — The serious aspect of the question as it affects the cotton market — Concerted action and compulsory legislation. Report of a trij) to investigate insects of economic importance in Mexico. Bnt. Bui. No. 4, t. s., pp. '.)-25. 1896. Tracy, S. M. Experiments on the boll worm iniuring- tomatoes. Ag. \liit. 1888, pp. 141, 142. Report of an Investigation of the grasses of the arid districts of New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Bot. Bui. No. 6, pp. 5-29. 1888. Mississippi Experiment Stathni. Ag. Rpt. 1890, pp. 378-383. Orchard grass {IhictijUs r/lomerata) — Rescue grass (Ilriimiis uiiioloidcs) — Water grass {Faspahdn dilUalum) — Carpet grass {P. plali/caule) — Terrell grass (Elymiis rirginimis) — Texas blue grass {I'oa urarliniferti) — Red top '{AgroHs vulgaris) — Crab grass {I'aiiiciim ncmgninale) — Bermuda {Cijiiodoii clactjilon) — Johnson grass {Sorglnim hulepeiise) — Alfalfa {Medirfiijo satira) — MelilotuB (Mel ilotus alba) — Mexican clover (Uirliitrdsoiiia scalira) — Timothy (Phleum praU'iise) — Kentucky )due grass (Poa jiratciinis) — Jlcadow foxtail {Alopecurus pratcnsia) — Tlie Ray grasses {Loliums) — Red clover {Xrifuliinii pratense) . 266 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTUEE. Tracy, S. M. — Continued. Cooperative branch stations in the South. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 344-351. Colorado blue-stem {Agropyrum, glaucum) — Japanese rye (A. japonicnm) — Australian lilue grass (Andropogon crianthoides) — Sirujoth brome (Bromua ■iiierijiis) — Star-grass (Chloris 8wart:iana) — Indian beard grass (Chrysopogon serriilatus) — Crested dogtail (Cyiiositrns cristatus) — African millet (JEleusine coracana) — Teff (Eragrostis ahyasinica) — Slender love-grass {Eragrostis pannflora — Everlasting grass (Eriochloa aimnlata) — Teosinte (Eiehlwria liixiiriaits) — Velvet grass {Holcus hinatiis) — Many-flowered millet {Ory- zopsis inembranacea) — Mnnro grass (Panicam agrostoides) — Para grass {F. harMnode) — Indian millet {P. friimentaceum)—Svf.im]y panic (P. gib- hum) — Spreading -panic (P. projilenim) — Texas millet (P. texanum] — Blue canary-grass (Phalaris ca'rulescens) — Sorgliums (Sorghum vulgare) — Sacca- tone (Sporobohis airoides) — Beggar weed (Desmodium molle) — Winter vetch (Lathyrus liirsuUis) — Burr clover (Medicago macalata) — Crimson clover ( TrifoUitm incarnatum). Cooperative branch stations in the South. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 209-2i;5. Hungarian brome (Bromns inermi-s) — Teosinte (EuchUena liixiirians) — Crab grass {Fnnicum sanguinale) — Cowpea (Dolichos sinensis) — Melilotus (Mdi- lotns alba) — Alfalfa (Meilieago satira) — Hairy vetch ( Vicia rillosa). Descriptions of a new species of Puccinia and TJromyces. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, p. 281. 1893. Forage phmts of secondary or undetermined importance for the Southern States, and the composition of forage plants grown in the South. E. S. E., vol. C, pp. 91-103. 1894. Forage plants for the South. F. B. Ko. 18, pp. 31, illus. 1894. Cultivated varieties of cotton. O. E. S. Bui. No. 33, pp. 197-224. 1896. Tracy, S. M., and J. B. Ellis. A few new fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. 6, pp. 76, 77. 1890. New species of TJredinea'. Jour. JlycoL, vol. 7, p. 43. 1891. Tratman, E. E. Russell. Metal tracks for railways. For. Bui. No. 3, pp. 7-21. 1889. Patents relating to metal railway tracks. For. Bui No. 3, pp. 3(>- 48. 1889. Treatment of railway ties in England. For. Bui. No. 3, pp. 49-51. 1889. The relation of railways to the timber resources of the United States. For. Bui. No. 3, pii. 6S-75, 1889. Usc of metal ties on railways in foreign countries and in the United States. For. Bui. No. 4, pp. .5!t-L;92. 1890. General review of the metal-track question. For. Bui. No. 4 pp. 293-; !25. 1890. I'atcnts relating to metal railway tracks. For. Bui. No. 4. db. 326- 347. 1890. Use of metal ties on railways in foreign countries and in the United States. For. Bui. No. 9, pp. 13-14;>. 1894. Tabular summary of metal tracks. For. Bui. No. 9, pp. 145-147 1894. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 267 Tratmau, B. E. Russell — C!oii tinned. General review of the metal-track question. For. Bui No <.) nn 149-202. 1894. ■ > 1 1 ■ Historical notes [on metal tracksl. For. liul. No. 9, dd 203-209 1894. ) J i • Wooden ties, preservative processes, aiul metal tic plates. For. Bui. No. 9, pp. 211-2.50. isttl. Patents relating to metal railway tracks, lor. Bui. No. 9 r>v 292- 311. 1894. Tray, Richard S. The breeds of sheep best adapted to Nctt Fuijland, with suggestions as to their treatment. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 130-137. Trelease, 'William. [Report on cotton insects.] Cot. Insects, pp. 301-379. 1879. The smut of timothy (Tilletia sfruvformin). Ag. Ept. 1885, pp. 87, 88. A spot disease of orchard grass. Ag. l!pt. 18,S6, pp. 129-131, illus. Trenchard, John A. Condition and prospects of Southern agriculture. j\1o. Ept. 1808, pp. 447-449. Tro-wbridge, John. An endeavor to discover electrodynamic radiations from the sun. Mo. W. E., vol. 24, p. 409. 1890. The Roentgen rays. Mo. W. E,, vol. 25, pp. 348, 349. 1897. Trowbridge, Stephen V. R. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Michigan.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pD. 404-40(!. True, A. C. Origin and development of agricultural experiment stations in the United States. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 541-547. A brief account of the experiment station movement in the United States. O. E. S. Bui. No. 1 , pp. 73-78. 1889. Report of the Director of the Office of Experiment Stations. Ag. Rpt. 1893, pp. 417-404. Operntions of the Office of Experiment Stations — Changes in the office force — Work of the year — Practical experiments at tlin agriciiltural experi- ment stations — The mannfacture of cheese — Experiments in raising and hreeding sheep — Home-mixing of fertilizers — Barnyard inannre — The rela- tion of soil moistnre to crop production — Potato scab — Bean anthracnose — Crimson clover — Soja beans— Melilotiis — Vetches — Flat pea, or Lathyrus si/foes/)-Js— Fertilizer experiments on tomatoes — Statistics of the stations — Tiic colleges having conrses in agriculture — The Wisconsin dairy school — Statistics of the colleges having conrses in agriculture— Statistics of agri- cultural schools, colleges, and experiment stations. Report of the Director of the Experiment Stations. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 123-131. Changes in office force— Work of the year— Publications— Card index— Pub- lications in preparation — Popular record of experiment-station work — World's Fair work — Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations — Bibliographical work — Mailing lists — Seed distri- bution — Correspondence — Reports of colleges having courses in agricul- ture — Supervision of expenditures of experiment stations — Investigation regarding the nutritive value and tlie economy of foods. 268 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. True, A. C. — Continued. Ganaigre ( Thnnex hiimcnosepalns). O. E. S. Girc. No. 25, pp. 4, illus. 1894. Description — Tannin content — Where grown — Culture — Preparation for market — Supply — Value. Education and research in agriculture in tlie United States. Y. B. 1894, pp. 81-116. Origin and development of agricultural institutions in the United States — The tirst plan for agricultural education — Washington's message to Con- gress — Agricultural fairs at Washington — Cattle shows in JMa.ssachusetts — Hindrances to agricultural education, 1810-1840 — Revival of interest in agriculture — Plans for agricultural education in New York and other States— The first agricultural college— The first Jlorrill Act— Origin and development of the United States Department of Agriculture— The agri- cultural experiment stations — Establishment of the Oflice of Experiment Station.s — The second Morrill Act — Present status of agricultural educa- tion and investigation in the United .States — Colleges having courses in agriculture — Agricultural experiment stations — Ufflce of Experiment Stations. Eeport of the Director of the Office of Experiment Stations. Ag. lipt. 1895, pp. 131-14.;. Supervision of expenditures of experiment stations — Publications — Publica- tions in preparation — Card indexes — Bibliographical work — Seed distribu- tion — Correspoudeuce — Distribution of publications — Eeport of the ccilleges having courses in agriculture — Association of American Agricultural Col- leges and Experiment Stations — Investigations regarding the nutritive value and economy of foods. The work of the Office of Experiment Stations. O. E. S. Bui. No. 24, pp. 30-43. 1895, Agricultural experiment stations: Their object and work. O. E. S. Bui. So. 26, pp. 16. 1895. Statistics of agricultural colleges and experiment stations. O. B. S. Girc. No. 27, pp. 18. 1895. Agricultural education and research in Belgium. Y. B. 1896, pp. 361-370. European versus American method of promoting education — General charac- teristics of Belgian agriculture — General organization of agricultural education — Agricultural schools — Experiment stations at Gembloux — Com- ]iarativc view of agricultural education in the United States. Eeport of the Director of the Office of Experiment Stations. Ag. Kpt. 1896, pp. 123-143. Supervision of expenditures of experiment stations — Experiment stations in Alaska — Pnlilications of the office — Card indexes — Bibliographical work — Distfiliution of publications — Report of the colleges having courses in agriculture — Association of Aniericini Agricultural Colleges and Kxperi- uient Stations — Nutrition investigations — Work and expenditures of agri- cultural exi>eriment stations. Broom corn {Andropogon sorghum nilgarc.) O. E. S. Girc. No. 28 pp. 4. 1896. Some elements of permanency in experiment station work. O. E. S. IJul. No. 30, pp. 42-46. 189(i. Work and expenditures of agricultural experiment stations. O. B. S. Girc. No. 29, pp. 4. 1896, Some features of Euro])ean institutions for agricultural education. O. E. S. Girc. No. 32, pp. 7-14. 1896. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 269 True, A. C. — Coiitiiiucd. Statistics of laud-grant colleges and agricultuval experiment sta- tions, 1896. O. E. S. (Jive. No. 35, pp. IS. 1807. Eeport of tlie Director of the Oflice of Experiment Stations. Ag. Ept. 1897, pp. 117-139. Sui>ervision of expenditures of oxperiment stations -Experinumt stations in Alaslca -J^iiblicatious of the olttci' — Card indexes — liistriljiitiou of publi- cations and seeds — HibliooTapbical work — Relations witli Auioiiciin insti- tutions for agricultural education — Relations witli forei™ institutions lor agricultural education and research — Associ.-ition of Auierreaii Agricultural Collegers and Exiieriment Stations — Kxperiuient Station exhibit at the Paris Exposition of 1900 — Changes in the personnel of the office — Nutrition investigation. A report ou tlie expenditures of the agricultural experiment sta- tions established under the act of Congress of March -2, 18S7, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890. S. Doc. Ko. 137, pp. 68. 1897. A report on the work and expenditures of the agricultural experi- ment stations for the year ended June .'JO, 1897. O. E. S. liul. No. •"",(), pp. 97. 1898. True, A. C, and F. H. Hall. Farmers' institutes. B. S. 11., vol. 7, pj). 635-642. is;)6. Trumbower, M. R. Notes on an outbreak of Texas fever among cattle. ITunum. rpt., pp. 208-213, in "Contagious diseases." 18S.j. Ergotism among cattle in Kansas. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 310-320. 1885. Outbreak of Southern cattle fever in Kansas. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 393-425. 1885. Including remarks on the following subjects: Glanders among horses; hog cholera, or swine plague; outbreak of Southern cattle fever in Butler County, Kansas. Southern cattle fever at the Chicago Union Stock Yards. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 444, 445. 1885. Texas fever— Tuberculosis— Glanders. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 452- 454. 1885. Outbreak of glanders at Miami, Missouri. 1st Ept. B. A. I., pp. 457-460. 1885. Parasitic bronchitis among calves. 1st Ept. B. A. 1., pp. 405-467. 1885. Diseases of the nervous system. Dis. Horse, pp. 181-217, illus. 1890. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Dis. Horse, pp. 219-240, illus. 1890. Tupper, Mrs. Ellen S. Bee keeping. Ag. Ept. 1805, pp. 458-475. Hives— Size and shape of hives— Wintering bees— iM-eding bees— Artificial swarmino-- Swarming versus nonswarming— Uniting bees— Honey re- sources-^The bee moth— The Italian bee— Changing from common to Ital i an bees— Subduing bees, bee-dress, etc.— Adaptation oi the business to woman. Winter bee keeping. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 209-211. 270 U- S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Turner, Gr. 'W. [Report oil farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 95-97. Turner, J. B. Plan for an industrial university. Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 37-44. The best mode of fencing our Western prairies. Ag. Rpt. 1851, pp. 445-447. Twigg, William Aug. [Remarks on Arundinaria gigantea in Indiana.] Ag. Ept. 1850, p. 289. Twichell, Marshall H. [Report on tlie commerce of Kingston, Canada.] For. Mkts. Bui. ' No. 4, pp. 30, 31. 1895. Uhler, P. R. Insects injurious to vegetation. Ag. Rpt. 1860, pp. 312-;;-;2. Jlemiptera and Heteroptera of the Death Valley Expedition. N. A. Fauna No. 7, pp. 260-265. 1893. Underhill, F. S. Report on artesian wells. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 105-109, illus, 1890. Underbill, R. T. Prei)arations for sowing wheat. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 432-434. Underwrood, Daniel K. [Eeport of the American Pomological Society for Michigan.] Ag. Rpt. 1856, pp. 376-387. Under-mrood, Lucien M. Diseases of the orange in Florida. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 26, 27. 1891. XJpdyke, Stephen Gr. Eeport on artesian wells. S. I'^x. Doc. Xo. 222, pp. 110-124. 1890. Upham, C. Artificial manures. Ag. Ept. 1861, pp. 144, 145. Upton, William, jr. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1852, i»p. 116-119. Urich, F. W. Notes on some insect pests of Trinidad, West Indies. I. L., vol. 196-198. 1893. Van Buren, J. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Ept. 1851 , pp. 318-322. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 82-85. Fruit culture at the South. Ag. Ept. 1854, pp. 277-280. Van Deman, H. E. Eeport of the Pomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1886, pp. 259-276, illus. The future of the division — Exports versus imports — Colloctiou and distri- bution of varieties — Summary of investigations — Orcharding in northiTn New England, by Dr. T. li. Hosltins. Report of the Pomologist. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 627-652, illus. Tlic .ipple: diseases, insect depredations, and varieties — Peach, plum, orange, pomelo, kaki (Japanese persimmon), olive, date, cranberry — Propagiitiug nut trees — I'eaeh oultnre in the extreme southwest, by (t. Ouderdonk. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 271 Van Deman, H. E. — ContimiGd. Eeport of the Pomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1888, pp. rm-5Q5, illus. Fruits examinoil — Cabiuet of records — OHicial visits — Iiivesti[i,'ation8 in for- eign countries — Our wild fruits — Paris Exposition — Theapple — Varieties — Jefferies — Borovinka — Prolific Sweeting — Zolotoreft' — Ked Transparent — The pear^Wilder — Idaho — The plum — Wayland — Clymaii — The piach — Bidwell'sEarly — The dwarf juueb(!rry(JmeZamc/t!eco/>Zo«.'//7'"''") — Success — The pepino (Solaiiiiiii ijiiiitaiiKiIenxi) — Our cultivated fruits — Native and introduced — Horticulture in art — The apple {Pyrus mains) — The. pear — (/'. communis) — The peach (/'fcsicK vi(h/aris) — The nectarine (l'. ridfja- }'is var. IwHs) — The almonA (Amyydatiiscoiiimums) — The apricot (.1 imeiiiaca vuliiaris) — The(|uince {CydonUirulijarh) — The lij;(Kc«s farioa) — The iiouie- granate (Pm«!C(1 (/)rt»a(Hm) — The olive C^/fa europea) — The banana (J/wgrt sapientinii) — The medlar (Jfespilna gerii\anii:a) — The loquat (Jiiioliotrya japonica) — The guava. (Psidlitm) — The pineapple {Jnanaxna sntira) — The cocoanut (Cocos niicifvra) — The date {Plidiii.r duvh/lifera) — The orange {Cilrns atirani'nim) — The lemon {C.Umoniam) — The lime (C. limetta) — The citron (C. inedica) — The shaddock (C. ucvumnnu) — The wild orange — The cherry {Ccrasus sylrestris and C. rnlt/aris) — The plum {Prmms) — The grape (FUis) — Small liiiits: The strawberry (/'Vn(/«)iV() — The raspberry (Huhiis) The blackbeiry — The currant {llilxs rnhrum) — The gooseberry — The cran- berry ( Vacriniiun macrocarpum) — The huckleberry ( P. corymhosiim) — The barberry (Berhei-is ruhjaris) — The juneberry (^-iinaZcTOc/iit*)' canadensis) — The buifalo berry {Shepherdia ari/entea) — The black haw ( Jlbuntum pruni- foliinn) — The tree cranberry ( ]'. opuUis) — The elderberry (Satiihifcus canaden- sis) — The mulberry {Moi-iis) — Thepapaw {AsiminatriJuba) — The persimmon (Diospyros riryiniana) — The Japanese persimmon (D. liaki) — Concluding remarks. Eeport of the Pomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1889, pp. 433-452, illus. Procuring and distriimting seeds, plants, and scions of plants — Fruits ordered from foreign countries — The Asiatic persimmon — The tig — Asiatic peaches — The grape— The date— The citron— Native fruits- Wild fruits investi- gated—The chestnut — The plum — The currant — The apple — The pear- Grape sirup— A fruit ladder— Fruit growing in Florida— Tropical fruits — The cocoanut (Cocos nucij'era)— The sapodiila ( Achras sajwta) — The mango (Mangifera iiidica) — The 'banana — Semitropical fruits— The kaki — Future work. Report of the Pomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1890, pp. 409-424, illus. The fruit crop— Trips of investigation — Distribution of seeds, plants, and scions of fruits— Nut culture- The pecan — The chestnut— The almond — Propagation— Native fruits— The apple— The strawberry— The grape- Tropical fruits— The pineapple— Semitropical— The kaki— The goumi. i;eport of the Pomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1891, pp. 379-404, illus. The fruit crop of the year— Fruit farming in southern Missouri— Strawberry culture in eastern \''irginia— The Norfolk method— Varieties— Marketing- Special investigation of the kaki in Georgia and Florida— Seeds, plants, and scions distributed— Kaki— Citron— Date— Miscellaneous— Fruits re- ceived for examination and identification— The guava— Meeting of the American Pomological Society— Scientific pomology— Commercial pomol- ogy — Miscellaneous. Eeport of the Pomologist. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 247-280, illus. The fruit crop of the year— The strawberry district of the South Atlantic coast— Florida— South Carolina— North Carolina— Fruit growing m Colo- rado-Seeds, plants, and scions distributed— Chestnut— Kaki— Orange- Miscellaneous— Promising new fruits — Apples — Russian apples — Crab apple— Pear— Cherry— Peach— Plum— (irape- Blackberry— Gooseberry- Raspberry (black) -Raspberry (purple)— Raspberry (red )— Strawberry- Tropical and semitropical fruits — Kaki — Loquat — Oranges-Lemon- Promising wildfruit—Persimmou— Nuts— Revision of fruitnomen.lature— Rules for naming and describing fruits— A tree protector— Fruit culture in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa— The fruit crop of 1892— Fruit at the fairs— Orchards visited— Experimental \\ork— Experimental tree station at Owatonna. 272 U. S. DEPAUTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Van Diest, P. H. Jleport on the geological conditious of artesian basins in eastern Colorado and New Mexico. S. Ex. Doc. No. 222, pp. 87-97, charts. 1890. Van Slyck, De Witt C. Cultivation of peppermint. Ag. Kpt. 1849, pp. 387-390. Van Slyke, L. L. Report on methods for the determination of nitrogen. Chem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 67-79, 1892. The determination of casein in cow's milk. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 109-116. 1893. The determination of fat in cheese. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 116, 117. 1893. The determination of acidity in milk. Chem. Bui. No. 38, pp. 117- 119. 1893. Tlie determination of albumen in cow's milk. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 188-192. 1894. Calculation of total solids in milk from the per cent of fat and the specific gravity, according to the formulas of Babcock, Fleisch- maun, and of Hehuer and Eichmond, compared with the gravi- metric method. Chem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 193, 194. 1894. lleport on methods for the analysis of dairy products. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 98-103. 1897. Van del- Stok, J. P. The climate of the IMalay Archipelago. W. B. Bui. No. 2, pt. 3, pp. G09-672. 1896. Vasey, George. Eemarks on work of Division of Botany. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 142, 143. Report of the Botanist. Ag. Ept. 1872, pp. 159-179, illus. ror<-st-tree culture — Tlio .jute plant (Corchorua) — Whiit is ciindnrango? — Cultivation of the cinchona — Effect of the change of climate upon the bark procluots in India — The black knot of plum and cherry trees. Botanical notes. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 222-225. Liatris odoralinsiiiHi — 8h;ule and ornamental trees — Vegetation in vresiern Kansas — Grasses for fixing a shifting' soil. Botanical notes. Mo. Ept. 1S72, p^). .■)13-317. The Cottonwood tree — Our native oaks (description and geographical distri- bution). Forest tree culture. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 381-387. Cottonwood, maples, box ciders, ailanthus, ash, walnut, elms, white willow, everjiri^eus, pines, spruce (or lir), larch. Botanical notes. Mo. Upt. 1872, pp. 446-449. Curious phenomenon in vegetable physiology — Rural adornment — American jdants in Great Britain. Botanical notes. Mo. Ept. 1872, pp. 505-507. A poisonous Eudbcckia — PolcnliUa fniclicosa, or shrubby cinquefoil — Trees for cultivation — Experiments with forest trees in Kansas. Botanical notes. Mo. Ept. 1S73, pp. .'il, :>'>. Branching palms — PotenliUafrucHrosa agiiin. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 273 Vasey, George — Continnecl. Botanical notes. Mo. Rpt. 187."!, pp. 115-117. Apocynum as a fiber plant— I'oisouous plants— Hardback and Poti-nlilta friicticosa — Forests and rainfall. Interesting example of fasciatiou. Mo. Rpt. 187.'J, pp. 171, 172. Botanical notes. Mo. Ept. 187.'5, pp. L'17-249. Fertilization of wheat and other grasses— The r.al)yliiiiiau, or wecpiu"' willow — Rooky Moantain oak. ' "' Botanical notes. Mo. Rpt. 1S73, pp. .^.")4-350. Supposed American origin of Utihiis i*cns(the garden raspberry)— ^/icniojjsis californica (a new metlicinal plant)- Grasses for the South anil Southwest- Norway oats — Salt, or mint, weed. Botanical notes. Mo. Rpt. 1873, pp. 5(»3-.")06. A poisonous California plant— Orchard ,i;rass— Ga;ri/a eUiptica—lntlaence of the moon on vegetation— Mnltiplying plants by division. Botanical notes. Mo. Rpt. 1873, pp. .JS5-5S7. Bromus scltraderi, or Australian outs— Aqitilc;iii( c7i)-i/sanWia— Purple cone flower {Echinacea purpurea) — Fertilization of flowers. Botanical notes. Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 50-52. Jpncynum caniiabiiim as a fiber plant — Nourishment of buds through the bark — De CandoUe's I'rodromus — Fojnthis moniUfera as a shade tree — Early flowering of the jasmine. Circulation of sap — Rocky Mountain grasses. Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 151-156. Report of the Botanist. Ag. Rpt. 1874, pp. 156-160. Grasses for the South — Plants poisonous to cattle in California. Botanical notes. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 227, 228. Flora of Colorado — Production of gum in fruit trees. Poisonous plants [loco and rattleweedl. Mo. Rpt. 1S74, pp. 330, 331. Grasses for the South. Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 379, 380. [Remarks on Pentstemon.] Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 438, 439. Botanical notes. Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 513, 514. The persimmon — Oxi/lropis lamberti (said to be poisonous to cattle) — A valua- ble grass for the South and Southwest. [Remarks on Xerophyllnm asphodeloides.] Mo. Rpt. 1875, pp. 126, 127. Forest trees of the United States. Ag. Rpt. 1875, pp. 151-180. Centennial collection: Maynoliaceir, Anonaccir, Capparidacecr, Canellaceit , Tamariscinea', Gutlifenv, Tertislromiacece, Tiliacece, Z\jgophijllace and 1896. O. B. S. Bui. No. 35, pp. 40. 1896. Irrigation in New Jersey. O. K. S. Bui. No. r.G. pp. 27-64, illus. 1897. Need of irrigation iu Xew .Jersey — Amount of water necessary — Storage of water — Seepage, or return water — Cost of irrigation — Area capable of being watered by gravity — Irrigation by pumping — Irrigation Ly wells- Water meadows — Total area irrigable — Estimated cost of irrigation and suggestions for small plants — Use of irrigation in New Jersey — Jlethods and results — Possibility of pumping large quantities of water from wells for irrigating purposes — Irrigation experiments iu New Jersey. Should milk be sold on the basis of quality? O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 91-93. 1897. Voyle, Joseph. Experiments upon scale insects affecting the orange. Ent. Bui. No. 1, pp. 19-30. 1883. Eeport on the effects of cold upon the scale insects of the orange in Florida. Ent. Bui. No. 4, pp. 70-73. 1884. Voyles, D. "W. Investigation of swine plague. Ag. Ept. 1878, pp. 421-432, illus. Prevalence of tue disease — Symptoms of the disease — Duration of the dis- ease— Patliology of the disease — Diagnosis of the disease — Its cause — Food — Water — Cleanliness — The disease as affecting different breeds — Re- currence of the disease — Hereditary effect of the disease — Prevention of the disease — Treatment of the disease. Investigation of swine plague. Spl. Ept. No. 13, pii. 112-123, illus. 1879. Vuyst, P. de. Agricultural associations in Belgium. E. S. R., vol. 9, pp. 3-21. 1897. Wade, Anderson. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Virginia.] Ag. lipt. 1850, pp. 224-226. "Wagner, S. Statistics of bee-keeping. Ag. Ept. 1868, pp. 272-281. Hives— Honey— Wintering bees— Foul-brood — The disease of 1868— Bee pasturage. Wahl, Robert. Indian corn (or maize) in the mauufacture of beer. Unnum. rpt., pp. 21. 1893. Wait, Charles E. Dietary studies at the University of Tennessee in 1895. O. E. S. Bui. No. 29, pp. 31. 1896. 278 U. 8. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Wait, Robert E. Work of the Department of Agriculture as illustrated at tlie Atlanta Exposition. Y. B. 1895, pp. 503-522, illus. "Waite, Merton B. Description of two new species of Peronospora, Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 105-109, illus. Experiments with fungicides in the removal of lichens from pear trees. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 261-208, illus. 1893. Treatment of pear leaf-blight in the orchard. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 333-338, illus. 1894. The causes and prevention of pear blight. Y. B. 1895, pp. 295-300. The pollination of the pear flowers. Veg. Path. Bui. ^o. 5, pp. 110, illus. 1895. Waldo, Frank. Some remarks on theoretical meteorology in the United States, 1855 to 1890. W. B. Bui. Xo. 2, pt. 2, pp. 317-325. 1895. Walker, Philip. The Serrell automatic silk reel. Ent. Bui. No. 14, pp. 52-59, illus. 1880. Silk culture: Report of the year's operations. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. 115-122. Silk culture — report of the year's operations. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 111-123, illus. Distribution of silk'n-orm eggs — Production of cocoons in the United States in 1888 — Co-operating organizations — Apparatus for washing silkworm i-;j;iis — Scientitic testing of cocoons— Apparatus for making the above tests — Indicator oven for drying cocoons — Caliper for measuring cocoons— The Blanc cocoon volumeter — Reel for testing cocoons — Purity of race among silkworms. Notes on the tenacity, elasticity, and ductility of raw silk. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 309-312. 1889. The serimeter. I. L., vol. 1. pp. 333-338, illus. 1889. The Oecropia silkworm again. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 28, 29. 1889. A contribution to the history of Tlieophila mandarina. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 270-272. 1889. Eeport of the Chief of the Silk Section. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 453-476. Automatic .silk reels — Distribution of silkworm eggs — The cocoon crop of 1889 — Stations for the purchase of fresh cocoons — Rearing silkworms at Washington— Independent organizations — Investigations in Europe — The use of osage orange in Europe — Mulberry trees — European serirultaral stations — European silkworm egg producers — The Serrell automatic silk reel — Notes on sericulture in France, Italy, and Hungary — The world's production of reeled silk — Eeport on the chemical analyses of osage orange. Eeport of the Chief of the Silk Section. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 265-267, illus. Automatic silk reels — Proposed legislation for the encouragement of silk culture — Distribution of silkworm eggs — The cocoon crop of 1890 — Vari- eties of cocoons — The pruning of mulberry trees. Eeport of cNperiiiieiits [in silk culture] made in the District of Coluniliiii, H. Ex. Doc. 110, pp. 2-9. IMOO. The giusserie of the' silkworm. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 415-451, illus. 1891. INDEX TO AUTHORi-,. 279 Wallace, Henry. Flax in Ireland. Fiber Rpt. No. 4, pp. 47-52. 1892. Flax in Belgium. Fiber Kpt. No. 4, pp. ."")2-J4. 1892. Wallace, Paul. A note on silk culture. I. L., vol. 4, p. 64. l,Si)l. Wallace, Sanixiel Jacob. [Eeport of the American Pomological Society for Illinois.! Aa- Kpt. 1856, pp. 397, 3!)8. ' " Wallace, Shippen. , Analyses of sugars. Cbem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 664, 665. 1892. Analyses of confections. Obem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, p. 730. 1892. Analyses of honey. Obem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 771, 772. 1892. Walsh, John Carroll. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Maryland.! Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 266-269. J 6 I > IP Walsingham, Lord. Steps toward a revision of Gbamber's index, with notes and descrip- tions of new species. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 81-84. 1888. Description of a new Tortricid from California. I. L., vol. 3, p. 465. 1891. Warner, William D. [Report on the commerce of Cologne, Germany.! For. Mkts. Bui. No. 2, pp. 42-46. 1895. Cereals, lard, butter, meat producta, fruits, raw cotton, toljacco. Ward, H. Marshal. Smut fungi. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 87-90. 1889. Ward, Robert De C. A winter barograph curve from the South Pacific Ocean. Mo. W. R., vol. 25, pp. 484, 485, illus. 1897. Warder, John A. The wine culture of the United States. Ag. Rpt. 1856, pp. 408-428. illus. Cliaraoter of the soil — Position — Preparation of the soil — Drainage — Laying oft' — Planting — Roots, plants, and cuttiugs — The nursery — Diseases — Manuring — \'arieties of grapes — Wine lualsing. Raspberry culture. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 165-174. Tender varieties — Ever-bearing or autumnal-bearing varieties — The soil and its pre])aration — Planting — Culture. Strawberries. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 175-189. History — Preparation of the soil — Trenching — JIannres — Mulching— Loose earth — Planting — Duration — Grape culture— Irrigation — Forcing — Prod- uce and protits — The botanical classificatiou — .Sexual characters. The pear orchard. Ag. Rpt. 1861, pp. 232-251. Selection of trees — Digging — Site and 8i)il — Preparation of the soil — Plant- ing — Culture — Trimming — Summer pruning and its objects — Root prun- ing — Disbudding, thinning the fruit — Gatliering and ripening — Uses — Selection of varieties — The healthiness of the variety — Diseases. Warder, J. Morrison. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1849, pp. 176-179. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Ohio.] Ag. Rpt. 1850, pp. 453-455. 280 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Warder, J. T. Mule raising. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 180-190, illus. Treatment— Breaking— Statistics— Table showing the number of mules and asses in the United States. Warder, William. On the manufacture of flour. Ag. Rpt. 1SC2, pp. 12.3-429. Waring, William G. [Report on farm crops, etc., in Pennsylvania.] Ag. Rpt. IS.-il, pp. 211-211. Warington, Robert. Six lectures on the investigations at Rothamsted Experiment Sta- tion delivered under the provisions of the Lawes Agricultural Trust. O. E. S. Bui. Xo. 8, pp. 113, illus. 1892. The Rothamsted Experiment Station— The circumstances which determine the rise and fall of nitrogenous matter in the soil — Nitrification — Nitrifi- cation and denitrification — Nitrification of soils and manures — Drainage and well waters. Warner, W^endell C. [Report on the commerce of Tansfcall, England.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 1, pp. 72-7.5. 1.S9."). Animals, ccrealH, dairy products, meats, fruits, liquors, seeds. Waterhouse, S. Jute culture. Ag. Rpt. 187G, pp. 2S9-295. Report on jute culture and the importance of the indnstrj'. Unnum. rpt., pp. 21. 1883. Watkins, James L. Production and price of cotton for one hundred years. Stat. Misc. Bul.Iso. 9,pp. 20. 1895. Watson, G. C. Fowls: Care and feeding. F. B. No. 11, pp. 21, illus. 1896. Watt, R [Report on farm crops, etc., in Indiana.] Ag. Itpt. 1851. pp. 123, 121. Watts, Frederick. The Pennsylvania barn. Ag. Rpt. 1864, pp. 289-298, illus. Letter relative to inventory and accounts of the property of the United States in the public buildings and grounds. H. Ex. Doc. No. 17, pp. 2. 1S71. Report of the Commissioner of Agriciilture. Ai;. Rpt. 1871, ]}]>. 1-12. Deterioration of wheat. Mo. Rpt. 1871, pp. 16.5-168. Letter transmitting a list of the articles purchased and disposed of by the Department since the inventory of December 1, 1S71. H. Ex. Doc. No. 34, pp. 2. 1S72. Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1872, ]}]}. 3-8, Forests and the public lauds. Mo. Itpt. 1872, pp. 0.5-68. Southern planting and Northern farming. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pp. 207-211. Deterioration of cotton and sugar cane. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pj). 211-211. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 281 Watts, Frederick — Contiuued. Epizootic among swine. Mo. Ept. 1S72, pp. 214, 215. Address at Minnesota State Fair, September 19, 1892. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pp. 347-352. Agricultural implements. Mo. Ept. 1S72, pp. .■!52-357, illus. Northern and Southern fanning. Mo. Kpt. 1S72, pp. 359-361. A letter addressed to ?Iarry Haiiimoiid, secretary I'x-ccli Inland Farmers' Club, Augusta, Georgia, followed liy a reply sifjued liy I'aul F. Hamiiioud, William Piukney Starke, oud William H. Atkinson, and a second letter by Mr. Watts. Cultivation and hybridizing wheat. Mo. Rpt. 1872, pp. 432-434. Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1873, pp. 5-14. Deterioration of American cotton. Mo. Rpt. 1873, pp. 253, 251. The osier willow. Mo. Rpt. 1873, pp. 419-426, illus. Importance of judicious selection of seed. Mo. Rpt. 1873, pp. 56:i-556. Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1874, pp. 5-14. Suggestions. Mo. Ept. 1874, pp. 38-43. The Agricultural Department — Agricultural education — Farm fences. Blackleg among cattle. Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 157, 15S. Lime and its use. Mo. Rpt. 1874, pp. 449-451. Report of tbe Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1875, pp. 7-16. Centennial address. Mo. Rpt. 1875, pp. 440-442. Delivered upon the occasion of breaking ground for the erection of agricul- tural hall, preparatory to the celebration of tlie Centennial. , The desiccation of fruits and vegetables. Mo. Rpt. 1875, pp. 507-509, illus. List of agricultural societies and farmers' clubs established to pro- mote the agricultural, horticultural, and pomological interests of the farmer, on the books of the Department of Agriculture, July 4, 1876, being the Centennial year of American Independ- ence; together with a list of agricultural colleges. Unnum. rpt., pp. 63. 1876. Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Ag. Rpt. 1876, pp. 7-15. Cross-breeding of grain. Mo. itpt. 1876, pp. 191, 192. A new process of utilizing cotton. Mo. Rpt. 1876, pp. 400-402. Watts, James H. Fruit report from New Tork. Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. 39-45. Watts, R. L. Onion culture. F. B. Xo. 39, pp. 31, illus. 1896. Weaver, Willis. Remarks on coft'ee and ciuchona. Ag. Ept. 1879, pp. 31-34. 282 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Webb, Wesley. Sbeep husbandry in Delaware. IMisc. Spl. Kpt.' Ko. 2, pp. 172, 173. 1883. Webb, ■William :Making sugar from cornstalks. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 921-923. Webber, Herbert J. Fertilization of the soil as affecting tbe orange in health and dis- ease. Y. B. 1894, pp. 193-202, illus. Fertilizing for growth and fruit — Efifect on quality of irnit — Effect on soil moisture— Etlect on nitrogen— Injurious action of mucli— Stable manure of doubtful utility— Mineral nitrogen— Potash fertilizers— Phosphoric acid— Lime — Fertilization as affecting disease — Die-back^Die-back a dis- ease of indigestion — Mal-di-gomma — Insect diseases — Summary. Preliminary notice of a fungous parasite on Aleyrodes eitri. Jour. Mycol., vol. 7, pp. 363, 364. 1894. Tlie two freezes of 1894-95 in Florida, and what they teach. Y. B. 1895, pp. 159-174, illus. Record of freezes— Extent of Injury to the citrus industry — Disastrous result of tbe second freeze — Lessons taught by the freezes — Restoration of frozen orange groves — Damage which tbe freezes caused to ])ineapples — Extent of injury to other fruits — Extent of injury to native vegetation — Summary. The pineapple industry in the United States. Y. B. 1895, pp. 269- 28:.', illus. Extent of production — Development of the pineapple industry in Florida — Conditions influencing growth — Heat — Soil — Moisture — Method of cul- ture — Varieties of pineapple in Florida — Methods of propagation — Plant- ing — Jlethods of cultivation — Gathering and packing the fruits — Diseases of the pineapple. Influence of environment in the origination of plant varieties. Y. B. 1896, pp. 89-106. Cieneral remarks — Variations resulting from changed conditions — How to induce desired variation — Formation of varieties by selection. ilethods of propagating the orange and other citrus fruits. Y. B. 1896, pp. 471-488, illus. General remarks — Seedling trees — The seed bed — The use of cuttings — The nursery — Stocks — Budding — Grafting — Inarching. The water hyacinth and its relation to navigation in Florida. Bot. Bui. No. 18, pp. 20, illus. 1897. Webber, Herbert J., and Walter T. Svsringle. The principal diseases of citrus fruits in Florida. Veg. Phys. and Path. Bui. Xo. 8, pp. 42, illus. 1896. Webber, Samuel. [Reports relating to crops, etc.] Ag. Rpt. 1847, pp. 350-351. [Reniarl^s on i)otato disease in 1846.] Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 351-352. [Report on weather and crops.] Ag. Rpt. 1848, pp. 345-347. Weber, H. A. Analyses of sugars. Chera. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 666-668. 1892. Analyses of molasses and sirups. Ohem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 703, 704. 181)2. Analysesof ((infections. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 731, 732. 1892. Analyses of honeys. Clicni. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 773-775. 1892. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 283 Weber, H. A., and "William McPherson. On the determinatiou of cane sngar in the presence of commeicial glucose. Chem. Bui. No. i3, pp. 12G-13.5. 1894. ■Weber, John F. Grapevine culture and wine-making. Ag. Ept. 1801, pp. .jOO-.jL'."). Webster, C. E. Notes on tlie cultivation of the Japanese oak-feeding silkworm [Antherea yama-mai). I. L., vol. 1, pp. 1^73-1377. 1889. •Webster, F. M. Insects affecting fall wheat. Ag. Ept. 1881, pp. L'8;j-293. Insects affecting fall wheat. Ag. Ept. 1885, pp. 311-319. Eeport on the buffalo gnats. Ent. Bui. No. 14, pp. 29-39. 1880. Insects affecting small grains and grasses. Ag. Ept. 1886, pii. 573-582. Eeport of experiments [entomological] at Lafayette, Indiana. Ent. Bui. No. 11, pp. 9-22. 1886. Results of various insecticides upon imported cabbage worm (Pieris rapce), native cabbage worm (P. j}j-oio(iic«), fall ^\eh^\orm (Ryphantria textor), Colorado potato beetle (DorypJiora 10-liiieata), strijied cucumber beetle {Diahrotica vittata), margined blister beetle {Epicauta cinerea), ants, lettuce Siphia (Siphonojihra lactnae), woolly aphis [Schizonetira lanigera and Gljipliina eragrostidis), apple aphis (Aphis mali), apple leaf skeleton- izer, {PempeUa liammondi), yellow-necked caterpillar (Datana ministra). A record of some experiments relating to the effect of the punc- ture of some hemipterous insects upon shrubs, fruits, and grains, 1886. Ent. Bnl. No. 13, pp. "4-58. 1887. Report upon the season's observations, and especially upon corn insects. Ag. Ept, 1887, pp. 147-151. Experiments in rearing the plum curculio {Gonotrachelus nenu- phar) from plums and other fruits. Ag. Ept. 1888, pp. 78-79, illus. Little known enemies of the potato plant in New York. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 157, 157. 1888. Simulium, or buffalo gnats. 4th and 5th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 156- 465. 1889. Notes on a species of Bryobia infesting dwellings. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 277-279. 1889. Notes upon the longevity of the early stages of Uburia (piadri- macnlata. I. L., vol. 1, p. 339. 1889. Notes on some injurious and beneficial insects of Australia and Tasmania. L L., vol. 1, pp. 361-364. 18Mt. Notes on some species of insects which affect the u^iper portion of the stems of some grasses. I. L., vol. 1, pp. 372-374. 1889. The effect of arsenical insecticides upon the honey bee. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 84, 85. 1889. Does the wheat-stem maggot {Meromyza americana) discriminate between varieties of wheat! I. L., vol. 2, p. 87. 1889. Dynastes tityus in Indiana. I. L., vol. 2, p. 89. 1889, 284 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Webster, F. M. — Continued. The field cricket destroying strawberries. I. L., vol. 2, p. 89. 1889. Notes on the breeding and other habits of some species of Curcu- lionidie especially of the genus Tyloderma. I. L., vol. 2, ]ip. 109-112. 1889. Life history of one of the corn bill-bugs, I. L., vol. 2, pp. 132-134, iUus. 1889. Adults of the American Oimbex injuring the willow and cotton- wood in Nebraska. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 228-230, illus. 1890. Insects aifecting salsify. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 255, 250. 1890. A case of excessive parasitism. 1. L., vol. 2, pp. 256, 257. 1890. Some hitherto unrecorded enemies of raspberries and blackberries. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 257, 258. 1890. A podurid which destroys the red rust of wheat. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 259, 260. 1890. Experiments with the plum curculio. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 305-310. 1890. A Rliizococcus on grass in Indiana. I. L., vol. 2, jip. 320, 327. 1890. An aphis attacking carrots. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 328, 329. 1890. Notes on a species of necrophagous diptera. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 256-358. 1890. An experiment with Coccinellidne in the conservator. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 363, 304. 1890. Larvte of a crane fly destroying young wheat in Indiana. I. L., vol 3, pp. 12-14. 1890. Army worm notes. I. L , vol. 3, pp. 112, 113. 1890. Notes on garden insects. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 148-151. 1S90. Notes upon some insects affecting corn. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 159. 100. 1890. CUrinia impressifrons, Liijyrua rugiceps, Eiipkoria aepulchraJis, Siilienophorus ochreits, Cahicoris rapidns, Xi/xius angustatus, Orvhelimum rulgarc Further observations on the parasitism of iJatana angusii. I. L., vol. 3, p. 174. 18!)0. Lepidopterological notes. I. L., vol. 2, pp. 3S2, 383. 1890. Eeport of observations upon insects affecting grains. Ent. Bui. No. 2'-', pp. 42-72, illus. 1890. Wlieat-straw worm {Isosoma irilici), wheat stem m.iggot {Meromyza amcri- cuiKi), Western striped cutworm {Agrotia herilis), army worm {Leucauia II nip nil eta), fall army worm ( Lapliygmafriigiperda),a.ivvf cntworm ( Liquiina [Hadena] stipata), white grub ( Laclinosterna spp.), varying anomala {Ano- iiiiila rarians), wheat wireworni (Agriotes maneiis), twelve-spotted diabro- tica {IJialtrotica l^-pinictala), swamp sphenophorns {Splienophoriis oolireiis), rbinch bug (Blissua Jeiicopterns), grain aphis {SipJionophora arena'). Eeport on some of tlie insects affecting cereal crops. Ent. Bui. No. 23, pp. 03-79. 1891. Notes on fruit tree insects. I. L., vol. 3, pp. 298-300. 1891. Sannina exitiosa, Obci-eu bimacidaia, Scolytiis nigiilosiis, ilelanoxiliis diffenuti- alis. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 2S5 Webster, F. M,— Coiitiuned. The strawberry leaf flea beetle (Ilaltigaigiiita) iii Indiana. I. L., vol, 3, pp. 317, 318. 1891. Notes on miscellaneous fruit insects. I. L., vol. 3, i)p. .'U5, .'AG. 1891. The downy woodpecker feeding on the larviB of the codling moth. I. L., vol. 3, p. 348. 1891. Observations on injurious and other insects of Arkansas and Texas. I. L., vol. .!, pp. 451-455. 1891. Some Tasmaniau fruit pe.sts. I. L., vol. 3, p. 480. 1891. Some studies of the clover hay worm (Asopia contfdis). I. L., vol. 4, pp. 121, 11^2. 1891. Report of entomological work of the season of 1891. Ent. Bui. No. '2C>, pp. 63-74. 1892. Notes on the grain Toxoptera [Toxoptera (jranhium). I. L., vol. 4, pp. 245-248. 1892. Early published references to some of our injurious insects — I. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 262-2G5. 1892. A leaf miner in wheat. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 290, 291. 18',)2. Earlv published references to some of our injurious insects — II. I. L., vol. 4, pp. 323-326. 1892. Some features of apparent joint worm attack. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 89, 90. 1892. Spraying with arsenites vs. bees. I. L,, vol. 5, pp. 121-124. 1892. Further notes ou the food of Limax campestris. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 128, 129. 1892. Insect foes of American cereal grains, with measures for their pre- vention or destruction. I. L., vol. 6, pp. 146-157, illus. 1893. Some insects of the year. I. L., vol. 6, p. 186. 1893. Spraying with arsenites vs. bees. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 132-134. 1894. Insects of the year. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 202-207. 1894. The importation and repression of destructive insects. Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 79-82. 1896. Insects of the year in Ohio. Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 84-91, map. 1896. Three years' study of an outbreak of the chinch bug in Ohio. Ent. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 18-25, maps. 1896. Insects of the year in Ohio. Ent. Bui. No. 6, n. s., pp. 66-71. 1896. The present and future of applied entomology in America. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 5-15. 1897. Webster, F. M., and C. W. Mally. Insects of the year in Ohio. Ent. Bui. No. 9, n. s., pp. 40-45. 1897. Wedderburn, Alexander J. A popular treatise on the extent and character of food adultera- tions. Chem. Bui. No. 25, pp. 61. 1890. 286 U. S. DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Wedderburn, Alexander J. — Continued- Special report on the extent and character of food adulterations, including State and other laws relating to foods and beverages. Ohem. Bnl. No. 32, pp. 174. 1S92. Eeport on the extent and character of food and drug adulterations. Cheui. Bui. Xo. 41, pp. r.4. 1894. A comj)ilation of the pharmacy and drug laws of the several States and Territories. Chem. Bui. No. 42, pp. 1.j2. 1894. Weed, Clarence M. An experiment in preventing the injuries of potato rot (Phytoph- thora infeatnns). Jour, ilycol., vol. 5, pp. l.'jS-ieO. 1889. Life history of Pimpla inquisitor. I. L., vol. 3, ji. 275. 1891. Fifth contribution to a knowledge of certain little-known Aiihididie. 1. L., vol. 3, pp. 285-293, illus. 1891. A modification of the kerosene knaiisack sprayer. Ent. Bui. Xo. 2, n. s., p. 28. 1896. Weed, Hovsrard Evarts. Work of the season in Jlississippi rentomologicall. I. L., vol. 4. ii. 34. 1891. Notes from the Mississijipi station [entomologicall. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 110, 111. 1892. Abstract of proceedings, Eochester meeting of the Entomological Glub, American Association for the Advancement of Science. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 1.32-134. 1892. Eemedies for insects injurious to cotton. I. L., vol. C, pp. 167-170. 1893. Some experience with mosquitoes. I. L., vol. 7, pp. 212, 213. 1894. Some experiments with the knapsack kerosene attachment. Ent. Bui. No. 2, n. s., pp. 20-28. 1896. Carbon bisulphide for crayfish. Ent. Bui. No. 2, u. s., pp. 98. 99. 1896. • ■Weems, M. L. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Texas.] Ag. Kpt. 1851, pp. 345-348. Welch, A. S. Eeporton the management of seven agricultural schools in Germany, Belgium, and England. Uunum. rpt., pp. 107. 1884. Welker, Martin. The cost and profit of the Department of Agriculture. Mo. Ent 1871, pp. 125-129. Weller, Sidney. Vineyards and temperate use of wines. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 932-934. Culture of the grape. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 934, 935. An outline of an American vineyard from the start. Ao- Ent 1845, pp. 935, 936. " ^ Select American grapes in the Brinkleyville [North Caroliual vineyards. Ag. Ept. 1845, pp. 938-940. INDEX TO AUTHORS, 2S7 Weller, Sidney — Continued. Success of American viueyaids. Ag. Itpt. 1845, pp. 94(i-04.S. Profits of a Scuppernong vineyard. Ag. ilpt. 1.S47, pj). 470, 471. The Southern system of vine culture and wine making. Ag. llpt. 1853, pp. 306-309. Wells, D. A. Notes on the recent progress of agricultural science. Ag. lipt. 1860, pp. 79-140. Demands of agriculture upon science — ilacbinery of :ij;iiciiltiire — iJiicliino for doing up wool — Improved horseshoe — Improved corn knife or tree- pruning knife — Improved book lor a whitiietree— Xevv corn cutter ami shocker — Prevention of the rusting of nulls — Constructiou of cisterns — The steam plow — The reaping machioe known to our Celtic forefathers — The forces used in agriculture— Scientific agriculture in 1 'ranee — Com- pressed fodder — A'aluo of Improved farming — Icelandic method of tying horses — Numherof horses in the world — Fattening fowls — Wash} our pigs- Worms in horses— Cinders for pigs — New breed of sheep- On the domes- tication of the South American ostrich — Notes an the animals uf Thil)et and India — On the feeding and growih of tlie American robin — On the food of birds — Improvement in the treatment of bees — I!co keeping — On the temperature of the lieehive in winter — Chinese mode of taking honey — C>n the production of sexes among sheep — On the origin and distributiiin of species in plants — (hi a source of disease for cattle — Preservation of food — Effects (if brine in food — Means of determining the (juality of milk — Blue milk — On the occurrence of poisonous metals in cheese — luliuence of the moon on the weather — Science of the weather — Airdraluage — Drainage increases the effect of manure — Advantages of deep dialuing — Jlodel system of drainage — Can sewage manure be made available for agricul- tural purposes? — On the physical properties of soils — Soil analysis — Action of the soil on vegetation — Subsoil plowing — Dliections to be taken in plowing— Subsoiliug for bottom— Substances extracted from arable land by rain water — On the use of dried surface earth as a disinfectant for human feces and as a manure — On the essential manuring constituents of certain crops — Liquid manure — Fannyard manure — Ouantity of manure annually produced by different kinds of fowls — The manurial value of straw — Salt — How to know good guano — On the new guanos of the 1 'acilic — Gyijsuui and guano — On the preparation of horn for manure — On the value of woolen rags as a manure — Surface-manuring— Injurious eff'ects of poudrette — Value of gas waste for agricultural purposes — Ou the source of the nitrogen in plants — On the employment of the nitrogen of the atmosphere for the production of ammonia for fertilizing purposes — Ou the source and use of nitrates in agriculture— Inorganic food of plants — On the preparation of bones for agricultural purposes — Feeding statistics— Do animals consume food in proportion to their weight?- Cotton-seed cake— Nutritive value of diff'eri;nt pasture plants— Chatted hay, straw, etc. — Buckwheat as food— Brown bread — The value of sorglm as a forage plant— Distance apart to set trees— On the protection of plants from the frost— On the production of opium in the United States— On the cultha- tion of opium in France — Weeds— Destroying of weeds— Influence of extreme cold on seeds — On the germination of seeds— Prevention of the attacks of the turnip fly— Observations on sound and unsound potatoes- Culture of the potato— On the absorption of arsenic by plants— New California gum— Japanese vegetable wax— The rice paper plant of China— The Chinese grass-cloth plant— Grass of the Brazilian pampas— Austra- lian nettles. Notes on the recent progress of agricultural science. Ag. Itpt. 1861, pp. 314-334. Novel prizes for hortlcnltural societies— Great trial of steam ploughs— Steam cultivation— Deep ploughing— On the exhaustion of soils— Horticulture in Japan— Fruit printing— The winter garden at Kew, England— Kibbon flower bed— Cheap cisterns and filters— Important use of seaweed— Admin- istering medicine to horses— The feeding of horses— Salt with manure- Runaway horses— A new check— Artificial hoofs for horses— Insect and grain eating birds— Italian bees— Length of life of the honey bee— Expor- tation of bees to California— Society for the acclimatization ol animals— 288 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Wells, D. A. — Cciiitinued. The acclimatization of the alpaca and the llama — Productiveness of fowls — Ciirinji rancid butter — Changes in eggs — Salt for fattening swine — Adul- teration of milk with boras— Substitute for gutta-percha — Sawdust as a bedding and as manure — Treatment of peach trees — Charcoal as a remedy fur diseased pearh trees— New Canadian dye — How the Chinese make dwarf trees — Sorghum red — Irou as tonic in horticulture — An ingenious method of killing slugs — Benzine for plants — To treat potatoes and pre- vent rot — Storing potatoes — Preservation of potatoes — Keep house plants clean — Preservation of grapes and other fruit. Wendell, Herman. Report on pomology for the State of New York. Ag. Ept. 1849, pp. 445-451. Wendell, T., Jr. [Eeport ou farm crops, etc., in Connecticut.J Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 162, 163. 'Wentworth, C. C. Country road bridges. Eoad Inq. Bui. ]S"o. 11, pp. 48-51. 1895. WeutTATorth, George T. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in New Hampshire.] Ag. Ept. 1851. pp. 146-148. Weutz, Alexander. [Eeport on farm crojis, etc., in New Jersey.] A^-. E^^t., 1851, pn. 232-234. West, Robert A. Fresh aud salt water aquaria. Ag. Eei)t. 1864, pp. 446-470, illus. ■Weston, Eusebius. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 24S-253. [Iveport on farm crops, etc., in Maine.] Ag. Rpt. 1852, pp. ]24-1.jO. ■Wetherell, Leauder. The ice trade. Ag. Ept. 1863, pp. 439-449, illus. Wetherill, Charles M. Eeport on the chemical analysis of grapes. Unnum. rpt., p. 6. 1802. Eeport of the Chemist of the Department of Agriculture. As Ept. 1862, pp. 508-54(1. Chemical analysis of grape juice— Sorghum and impheo— Examinaiion of the, juice of the cane— Table of analyses of sorghum and imT)hee canes- Examination of sorghum aud imphee sirup— Table of sirup analyses- Examination of sugars— Table of analyses of sugars— Results of the analyses of sorghum and imphee— The sugar- The sirup- Green bastard sirup— The cane aud juice— The uses of the new sugar canes— On the manulacture of sorghum aud imphee sirup and sugar— Nature of beet- root juice— Nature of sugar-cane juice— Nature of sorghum and imphee juice— The chemistry of the sugar manufacture in general. Wheaton, George W. Cultivation of fruit in northern Iowa. Mo. Ept. 1868, pp. 321, 322. Wheeler, B. J. Meteorological observations at East Montpelier, Vermont le- Ept. 1851, pp. 61.5-622. ' ^ ^' W^heeler, H. J. Eeport on potash. Ohem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 17-25. 1894. On the necessity of tests for acidity on uplands or naturally wpll drained soils. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 45-48. 1896. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 289 Wheeler, H. J., and B. L. Hartwell. The use of ammoninm nitrate in tlie determination of phosphoric acid. Ohem.BuI. No. 35, pp. 53, 54. 1S!)2. Wheeler, H. J., and A. L. Wiuton. Eeport on potash. Cheai. Bnl. No. 47, pp. 14-23. 1896. Wheeler, William M. Note on the oviposition and embryonic development of XijihidiHm ensifenim. I. L., vol. 2, pp. S^li-lii*,";. 1S90. Whidden, Edgar. [Eeport on the commerce of St. Stephen, New Brun.'<\vi( k.l For Mkts. Bui. No. 4, p. 57. 181)5. White, C. A. Artesian wells upon the arid plains of the West. Ag'. But. 1881, pp. 26-27. ' White, C. A., and Samuel Aughey. Artesian wells upon the Great Plains; being the report of a geo- logical commission appointed to examine a portion of the Great Plains east of the Rocky Mountain-^, and report upon the locali- ties deemed most favorable for making experimental borings. Unnum. rpt., pp. 1-33, illus. 1882. White, Daniel L. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Florida. | Ag. Rpt. 1849, p. 147. White, H. C. The manuring of cotton. O. E. S. Bnl. No. 33, pp. 109-196. 1896. What should be taught in our colleges of agriculture ? O. E. S. Bui. No. 41, pp. 75-80. 1897. White, J. W. [Address on road improvement. I Road In(|. Bui. No. 10, pp. 42, 43. 1894. Whitney, Milton. Soil features that should be recognized in all plat work. O. E. S. Bui. No. 7, p. 91. 1892. Some physical proj^erties of soils in their relation to moisture and crop distribution. W. i;. Bui. No. 4, pp. 90, illus. 1892. Rich soils of South Garolina. Stat. Misc. Ept. No. 6, pp. 77-89. 1893. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Agricultural Soils. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 199-201. Soils in their relations to crop production. Y. B. 1894, pp. 129-164, illus. Truck lauds of the Atlantic seaboard — Some essential factors of successful truck farmiug — Constituents of typical truck soils — Truck soils of Florida and South Carolina — Truck lauds of Eastern Nortli Carolina — Truck soils of Virginia — Truck soils of Maryland — Tobacco soils of Connecticut and Pennsylvania — Adaptation of soils to varieties of tobacco — Tobacco soils of the Connecticut valley — Tobacco soils of Pennsylvania — Conditions in soils of the arid region — Arid and humid regions compared — Depth of soil moisture — Hot winds — Benefit of understanding soil conditions — Sub- soiling. Instructions for taking sam^jles of soil for moisture determinations. Soils Circ. Nj. 2, pp. 3. 1894. 21713— No. 4 19 290 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Whitney, Milton — Continued. A record of the amount of water contaiued in soils during the moutli of May, 1895. Soils Bui. No. 1, pp. 16, illus. 1895. A record of the amount of water contaiued in soils during the month of June, 1895. Soils Bui. No. 2, pp. 10, illus. 1895. A record of the amount of water contained in soils during the mouth of July, 189."). Soils Bui. Xo. 3, pp. 23, illus. 1895. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Agricultural Soil.s. Ag. E^jt. 1895, pp. 179-181'. Eeasons for cultivating the soil. Y. B. 1895, pp. 123-130. Climatology and soils. O. E. S. Bui. Xo. 33, pp. 143-168. 1896. [Eemarks before the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists.] Uhem. Bui. No. 47, pp. 60, 61. 1896. Methods of the mechanical analysis of soil.s and of the determina- tion of the amount of moisture in soils in the field. Soils Bui. No. 4, pp. 24. illus. 1896. Texture of some important soil formations. Soils Bui. No. 5. pp. 22, illus. 1896. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Agricultural Soils. Ag. Ept. 1896,-pp. 2.'i9-242. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Soils. Ag. Ept. 1897, pi). 153-157. Methods of curing tobacco. F. B. No. 60, pp. 16. 1897. Tobacco soils of the United States : A ])reliuiinary report upon the soils of the principal tobacco districts. Soils Bui. No. 11, pp. 47, illus. 1898. Whitney, Milton, and Lyman J. Biiggs. An electrical method of determining the temperature of soils. Soils Bui. No. 7, i)p. 15. 1897. Whitney, Milton, and Ralph S. Hosmer. A record of tlie amount of water contaiued in soils during the crop season of 1890. Soils Bui. No. 9, pp. 23, illus. 189 Whitney, M., and C. F. Marvin. Instructions for the use of maximum and miuimum thermometers. W. B. Circ. G, pp. .s. Whitney, Milton, and Thos. H. Means. An electrical metliod of determining the soluble salt content of soils with some results of iuvestigatious on the effect of water and soluble salts on the electricarresistauce of soils. Soils. Bui. No. 8, pp. 30, illus. 1897. Whitney, Milton, Frank D. Gardner, and Lyman J. Briggs. An electrical method of determining the moisture coutent of arable soils. Soils Bui. No. 6, pp. 20, illus. 1897. Whitten, J. S. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Ept. 1847, pp. 386, 38/. Whitten, J. L. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Georgia.] Ag. Ept. 1848, pp. 499- 502. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 291 Whittle, C. L. The forces which operate to destroy roads, with notes on road stones and problems therewith connected, lload Giro. i^o. H'J n li illus. 1897. ' i • > Wiborii, Gresham. [Keport on farm crops, etc., in Massacliuserts.l Ag. ]ii,t 1850 pp. 4L'9-432. ' [Keport on farm crops, etc., in New York. I A"-. Hut. 1852 nn 20'J-214. Wickson, E. A. Dairying in California. I!. A. I. Bui. No. 14, pp. ;!1, illu.s. 1890. ■Widmani, Otto. History of the house sparrow {Pn.sser doiiivxiicus) and the Iiluropean tree sparrow {1>. munUtiiux) at St. Louis, Missouri. O. and M. Bui. No. 1 . pp. 191-194. 1889. Wiechmann, F. G. Analyses of su.uars. Chem. Bui. No. 1.3, pt. 0. pp. 6C9, 670. 1892. Analyses of molasses and sirups. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 705 700. 1892. ' '■ Analyses of honeys. Chem. Bui. No. 13, pt. 6, pp. 770-778. 1892. Wier, D. E. The native plums : How to fruit them— Thev are practically curculio proof. Ent. Bui. No, 14, pp. 39-52. 1880. Wight, Eben. [Eejiort of the Massachusetts Pomological Committee. As. lipt. 1850, pp. 329-332. Wight, R. Allan. Root fungus of New Zealand. Jour. Mycol., vol. 5, pp. 199, 200. 1889. The New Zealand Katipo. I. L., vol. 2, i)p. 134-130. 1889. The Australian ladybird in New Zealand. I. L., vol. 2, jjp. 146, 147. 1889. The Vedalia in New Zealand — Recent increase of Icerya. I. L., vol. 2, p. 384. 1890. The Phylloxeia in New Zealand. I. L., vol. 2, pp. ;;84, 385. 1890. The potato tuber moth (Lita soluiidht). 1. L., vol. 5. pp. 103, 164. 1893. lecnjd 2)urch<(.si and Viddlia airdinaUs in New Zealand. I. L., vol. 0, pp. 194, 195. 1893. Wilder, Marshall P. On the fertilizers for fruit trees. Ag. Ept. 1854, pp. 108, 109. The production from seed of new varieties of fruits adapted to particular localities and to general cultivation. Ag. Ept. 1854, pp. 220-229. The American Pomological Society. Ag. Ept. 1870, pj). 149-153. A report of its history ami iiioi;ress. 292 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Wilder, Marshall P., et al. Paris Exposition report. Ag. Ept. 1867, pp. 163-17J:. Culture and product of the vine— Culture of the vinr in Europe— Produc- tion of white and red wines — Manufacture of wine — \'arietie,s — Treatment of wme — Vine districts of Switzerland and Germany. Culture and products of the vine. Mo. Rpt. 18C8, pp. 140-156. A report to the United States Commissioner at the Universal Exposition of Paris iu 1SB7. Wiley, H. W. Experiments with sorghnm cane, 1883. Ag. Ept. ISS.3, pp. 423-111. The true rehitions of science to the industries and arts. Misc. Spl. Ept. ^^. 2, pp. 32-12. 1883. Diffusion: Its application to sugar cane, and record of experi- ments with sorghum in 1883. Cheni. Bui. No. 2, pp. 36, illus. 1884. The Northern sugar industry. A record of its progress during the season of 1883. Chem. Bui. No. 3, pp. 118, illus. and charts. 1884. Report of the Chemist. Ag. lipt. 1884, pp. 19-122. The Northern sugar industry in 1883 — Importance of meteorological condi- tions for the sugar industry — Seed — Sorghnm — ^Our own experience in Indiana — Loss of sugar m bagasse — Theory of diffusion — Historical — Dif- fusion applied to tropical cane — Analysis of molasses — Experiiuents in Guadaloupe — Diftusion of hagasse — Diffusion applied to bagasse — Diifusion applied to sorghum — Milk and butter — Report of the Assistant Chemist. Report of the Chemist. Ag. Rpt. 1885, pp. 109-1S2. Homy and its ailulterations — Kumys — Report on the Ottawa experiments — Work on the cereals — Soil analyses. The sugar industry of the United States : Introduction ; I, cane sugar; II, beet sugar; III, sorghum sugar; IV, maple sugar. Chem. Bui. No. 5, pp. 224, illus. 1885. Experiments with diffusion and carbonation at Ottawa, Kansas, campaign of 1885. Chem. Bui. No. 6, pp. 20. 1885. Methods and machinery for the application of diffusion to the extraction of sugar from sugar cane and sorghum, and for the use of lime and carbonic and sulphurous acids in purifying the diffusion juices. Ciiem. Bui. No. 8, pp. ^5, illus. 1886. Report of the Chemist. Ag. Rpt. 1886, pp. 277-358. Dairy products — Adulteration of spices and condiments, by Clifford Rich- ardson—Experiment in the manufacture of sugar from sorghum — Celery cultivated at Kalamazoo, Michigan, liy Frank Little — Analyses of apples, by Edgar Richards — Examination of meat, by A. E. Kuorr. Record of experiments at Fort Scott, Kansas, in the manufacture of sugar from sorghum and sugar cane in 1SS6. Chem. Bui. No. 14, pp. 64. 1887. Report of the Chief of the Chemical Division. Ag. Rpt. 1888, pp. 221-304. ' Organization'and equipment of the Division— Miscellaneous analyses — Sweet cassava (Jatropha manikot)— hard and its adulterations — Proiierties of pure lard— Properties of lard adulterants— Preparation of cotton oil- Properties of adulterated lards— Experiments in the manufacture of sugar — Points to be considered in building a factory— Progress of diffu- sion with sugar cane — Comparisons of total solids determined by saccha- rometcr and direct drying— Summary— Abstract irom the report of H. A. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 293 Wiley, H. W.— Continued. Huglies— Abstrajt from the report of \V. (J, Stnbl)S-Report of Hubert ^.(Isou— Abstract of report of E. \V. Dendng— Abstract of report of E. A de fec'hwemitz— Abstrart of the report of A. A. Deuton an.l C. A. Crauir,- ton, Sterling Experiment station. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. i;;,")-190. Analyses of fertilizers— Production of lie.'t sugar— Ciiltivatioi. of s.in-ar beets— Manufacture of sugar beets— Experiments in the ]uo(lu<'tion of l>eet sugar at Medicine Lodge, Kansas- Production of sorghum eu"a,r— Manu- facturing experiments— Food adulteration— Charact.a- and constitution of baking powders— Aeration of bread -( 'hemical aerating agents- Consump- tion ot balling powders— b'ecent iuvestigatious— Adulteration— Classilica- tiou of baking powders— The "alum question "— Caiuparisou of the diifer- eut classes of powders in resj.eet to tlu-ir relative aerating stren-th and the amount of residue left by each— " Domestic baking powders"— Reim- lation of the sale of baking powders— Intiuenee of food, animal idiosyn- eracy, and breed on the nposition of butter— Composition of butters sent by Prof (i. E. Morrow from the Chicago dairy shov,', December, 1889— The food value of sorghum seed — Analysis of wheat and barley. Lard and lard adulterations. Ohem. Bui. No. 13, i)t. 4 pn 403- 5.54, illus. 1889. Record of experiments conducted by the Oonniiissiouer of Agri- culture on the manufacture of sugar from sorghum at Rio Grande, Kew Jersey; Keiiner, Louisiana; Conway Springs, Douglas, and Sterliug, Kansas. Chem. Bui. No. !-'(», pp. 1()2. 1889. Record of experiments iu the production of sugar in 1889 at Cedar Falls, Iowa; Rio Grande, New Jersey; Morrisville, Virginia; Kenuer, Louisiana; College Station, Maryland; and Couway Springs, Attica, iAIedicine Lodge, Ness City, Liberal, Arkalon, Meade, Minneola, and Sterling, Kansas. Chem. BuL No. 26, pp. 112. 1890. The sugar-beet industry. Culture of the sugar beet and manufac- ture of beet sugar. Chem. Bui. No. 27, pp. 262. 1890. Notes on methods of sugar analysis. Chem. Bui. No. 28, pp. 129- 1 1. 1890. Record of experiments with sorghum iu 1890. Chem. Bui. No. 29, pp. 125. 1890. Report of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 133-192. Studies on the separation of sugar from sorghum juices — The composition of the bodies precipitated by alcohol from sorghum sirups — Cheniieiil control of sorghum-sugar factories — Attica — Operations- of the Topeka factory — Conway springs — Results at Eort Scott — Operations at Medicine Lodge — DifSculty of making sorghum sugar iu small quantities — Culture experi- ments at Sterling — Experiments with sorghum near College Park, Mary- land — Experiments at the Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station, Starkville, Mississippi — Experiments witWsugar beets— Status of the man- ufacturing industry of beet sugar in the United States — Analytical data collected from various localities where beets were growu from seed fur- nished by the Department — Character of beets delivered to the Grand Island factory — Experiments with sugar beets at Medicine Lodge — Produc- tion of seeds — Selection of "mothers" — Meteorological conilitions. Report of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1891, pp. 143-190. The use of alcohol in the manufacture of sugar from sorghum— Jlanufaetur- ing part^Culture experiments with .sorghum at Sterling — Experiments with sugar beets — Yield of beets per ton — Percentage of yield of sugar in beets in Europe compared with the results obtained at Schuyler — Growth of sugar beets in different parts of the country — Systems of taxation and bounty — Germany — France — Austria-Hungary — Russia — Holland and Bel- gium — Sweden — Denmark — Italy — Canada — United States laws in regard 294 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Wiley, H. W. — Continued. to sugar — The muck lands of the Florida peninsula — The constitution of the muck soils — Natural phosphate deposits— Use of Ijiisic; slag as afertilizer — A promising butter" adulterant — Meat preservatives — Salt — Sulphurous acid — Boric ;icid — Benzoii- acidr— Salicylic acid (Ortho-hydroxy-benzoic acid) — Saccharin (Benzoyl sulphuric iniide) — Hydronaphthol — Tea, coftee, and cocoa preparations and their adulteration — Tea — General classifica- tion — Coffee adulterations of coffees — Cocoa and cocoa preparations. The food value of maize. Ummm. rpt., pp. IT-L'l. 1891. Culture of tlie sugar beet. F. B. Xo. .S, pp. 24, illus. 1891. Esperiiuents with sugar beets in 1890. Chem. Bui. Xo. 30, pp. 79. 1891. lieport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1892, pp. 12.3-1.52. Black pepsin — Banana meal — Food adulteration — Adulteration of honey — Ex])eriments with sugar beets — The production of seeds — Culture work — Yield — Cost of the production of one acre of beets — General distribution of seed by the Department — Experiments with sorghum — Tests of varie- ties — Experiments in molasses making — Experiments at Medicine Lodge, Kansas — Seed-selection work at Medicine Lodge — Experiments in the cul- ture of sugar cane — Miscellaneous work. Experiments with sugar beets in 1891. Chem. Bui. Xo. 33, pp. 90. 1892. Eecord of experimeuts with sorghum in 1891. Chem. Bui. Xo. 34, pp. 132. 1892. "With the collaboration uf Dr. G. L. Spencer, Mr. A.A.Denton, and Mr. Wibray .J. Thompson." Nostrums for increasing the yield of butter. F. B. Xo. 12, f)p. 16. 1893. Experiments with sugar beets in 1892. Chem. Bui. Xo. 30, pp. 71. 1893. "AViththe collaboration of Dr. Walter Maxwell, assistant in charge of the Schuyler station." Eecord of experiinents with sorghum in 1S92. Chem. Bui. Xo. 37, pp. 100. 1893. " With the collaboration of Messrs. A. A. Denton, Glen O'Brien. C. I. Hinnian, Wibray .J. Thompson, J. L. Fuelling, and Oma Carr," Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1893, pp. 169-198. Work of the di\ision at the World's Fair — Arrangement of the laboratory apparatus and fixtures — Practical tests and analyses — Beer analyses for jury of awards — Experiments with sugar beets — Sugar- Ijeet seed dis- tributed—Sugar-beet analyses at the World's Fair — Unsatisfactory results of experiments — A limited distribution of high-grade seeds — Experiments at Schuyler, Nebr. — The selection of mother beets — Siloing sugar beets — Results — Increased weight of siloed beets — Analyses for determining sugar content — The production of seed— Yield aud quality of seed— Cost of pro- ducing beet seeds— Experiments in beet culture— Analytical data— The growth of beets at different altitudes- Unfavorable climatic conditions of Nebraska — Special experiments — General considerations — Experiments in the improvement of sorghum as a sugar-producing plant — An insect visita- tion — Temperature aud rainfall — Cultural work — Comparison of different varieties of canes — Selection of seed canes — The future of the sorghum industry — The disposal of left-over seed heads — Experiments at Runny- mede, Fla.— Capability of pine lands fur growth of cane — Cane grown on sandy soils— Cane-growing in the muck soils— Cassava as a rotation crop — Tobacco culture— Prospects— Wood analyses— Tannin and tanning mate- rials-Resins in pine trees — Analyses — Food adulteration- Added preserva- tives — The use of copper and zinc — Vessels used — Food value and digestibility of canned goods— Purposes of the investigation — Protests of packers — Miscellaneous work. INDEX TO AUTHORS. 295 Wiley, H. W, — Contiuueil. Mineral phospbates as fertilizers. Y. T!. 18!)4, pp. 177-192, illus. Apatites— C'oprolites— Phosphate rock— Constiturnts of phosphate rock- Direct application of phosphates— Cost i.f phosphatir, fertilizer to the farmer- What is meant by " available phosphoric acid"— Suprrphosphate, or acid phosphate— Phosphate ns basii^ slag— Adulteration of basic-sla;,' phosiihates— Phosphates in marls— Kules for the application of phosphatic fertilizers. Experimects with sugar beets in 1893. Gbem. Bui. No. .39, dd. r,<.). 1891. " With the collaboration of Dr. Walter .Maxwell, assistant in oharne of the Schnyler station." Eecord of experiments with sorghum in 1893. Ohem. Bui. No. 40, pp. 40. 1894. "With the eollaboratlon of Messrs. Oma Carr and 0. 1. Hinmau." Sweet cassava: Its culture, properties, and uses. Ghem. Bui. No. 44, pp. IG, illus. 1894. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Cliemistry. Ag. Ept. 1894, pp. 151-155. Eeport of the Chemist. Ag. Ept. 1887, pp. lsl-300. Preliminary notes — Composition of American beers, wines, and ciders, and substances used in their adulteration, by C.A. Crampton — Experiments with sorghum at Fort Scott, Magnus. Swenson— Abstract of report ou sorghum, by E. B. Cowgill — Experiments with sorghum at Elo Grande, N. J., by H. A. Hughes — Experiments with cane at Lawrence, La. — Brown coal and wood char in the tiltration of cane sirups, by W. .J. Thompson — Certain plants of economic value as food for man and stock in Texas and New Mexico, by Clltt'ord Richardson — Miiacellaneous work of the division. Soil ferments important in agriculture. Y. B. 1895, pp. 69-102, illus. Vitality of the soil — Solution of soil particles — Decay of rooks at high alti- tudes — Translation of mineral matters in plants — Kinds of organisms — The> nitryfying ferments — Formation of ammonia — Production of nitrous acid — Conversion of nitrous into nitric acid — Conditions favoring nitriti- cation — Influence of position — EHect of temperature — Action of light — Benefit of aeration — l.'tility of tillage — Necessity for lime — ."deeding the soil with nitrifying organisms — Numbers and kinds of nitrifying organ- isms — Ferments oxidizing free nitrogen — Ferments inimical to agricul- ture — Pathogenic ferments— Use of sewage as fertilizers — The storage of nitrates — Genesis of guano — Impregnation of soils with nitrates — Proper- ties of nitrate of soda — Decomposition of sodium nitrate — Need of sodium nitrate- Consumption of sodium nitrate — Value of Chile saltpeter— Meth- ods of preserving nitrates in the soil — Absorption of nitrates by plants- Fallow fields — The supply of raw material for the action of ferments- Contributions from the ocean — Relation of different crops to fermentative activity — The relation of humus to soil ferments — Determination of the activity of soil ferments — Precautions in sampling — The culture solution — Noting the progress of nitrification — Representation of the data obtained — Preparation of pure cultures — Summary. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Chemistry. Ag. Ept. 1895, pp. 14.5-14S. Number and kinds of samples received for analysis — Work done for other divisions and other departments of the Government — Investigation of food adulteration— Work for the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists — Investigation of soils — Miscellaneous work — Official advertising — Investi- gations for coming year. Analyses of cereals collected at the World's Columbian Exposition and comparisons with other data. Chem. Bui. No. 45, pp. 57. 1895. 296 U. S DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. Wiley, H. W.— Contiiiiii.Ml. Potash and its function iu agriculture. Y. B. 1896, pp. 107-136. Origin of potasli — Loss of potasli during weathering — Percentage of potash in feldspars — Distribution of the potash in the soil — Relative solubility of particles of different degrees of fineness — Relation ol potash to other mineral ingredients iu siltsof different magnitude — Distribution of potash iu the soil and subsoil — Relative activity of different solvents for potash — Percentage of potash removed from soils by v\'eak organic acids — Amonut of potash iu one acre— Quantity of potash veithdrawu from the soil by the more important crops— Relative (jnantities of potash iu kernels and straw — Available potash— Origin of potash deposit — Quantity of potash salts used annually — Methods of jireparing high-grade salts — Changes in potash deposits— Composition of the principal salts — Manufactured compounds- Other sonrees of jjotash — Formula for potash fertilizers — Kind of soil re( [uiriug potn sh fertil i zers -Conditions necessary to secure the best results in the use of potash fertilizers — Lime as an adjunc.t of jiotash — Effects of poor drainage— The best kinds of potash fertilizer — Injurious salts — Pres- ervation of stall manure— The proper time and method of applyingpotash fertilizers — Indirect effects of potash salts — Conservation of soil moisture — Influence on decomposition of minerals — Protectiou.againstfrost— Retarda- tion of nitrification— Potash salts as insecticides and fungicides — Summary. Eeport of the Chief of the Division of Chemistry. Ai;. Ept. 1896, pp. U-U. "Analytical work — Chaincter of tlie work — Jliscellaneous iuvestigiitions — Cooperation wifh official agricultural chemists — Progress of the work — Publications — Recommendations. Zific in evaporated apples. Chem. Bnl. No. 18, pp. 38. 1896. The mechanical aualysis of basic phosphatic slags. Chem. Bui. No. 49, pp. 7.S-S0. '1897. The sugar beet: Culture, seed development, manufacture, and statistics. F. B. No. 5l2, pp. 48, illus. 1S97. liei^ort of the Chief of the Division of Chemistry. Ag. Ei)t, 1S97, pp. 1-5. Study of typical soils — Study of foods— (Cooperation of the Association of Oliieial Agricultural Chemists — Miseellaneous — Proposed work for the coming year. Wiley, John M. [Eeport on the commerce of Bordeaux, France.] For. Mkts. Bui. No. 3, pp. 40-42. 1895. Cotton and cotton-seed oil — Agricultural implements — Cereals — Domestic animals — Liquors and dairy products — Fruite — Suggestions. Wilkinsor, John. Coufitry roads and road laws. Ag. Ept. 18GS, iip. 34S-366, illus. The nuacadamized or broken stone road — The gravel and other road beds — Plank roads— The longitudinal graile for a road— Stones on earth and gravel roads — Water for teams — \Vater bars— Shell roads— Road gutters — Cimutry road engineering — Width between fences — Shade for roads—- Existing road laws— Proposed system— Cost of roads and expenses of repairs — Bridges. Willard, X. A. Americafi dairying: Its rise, progress, and national importauce. Ag. Ept. 1865, pp. 431-455. Commencement of cheese dairying as a specialty — Its history, etc. — Progress of the factory system in the State of New York, and capital invested in the business — Cost of manufacturing cheese in families, etc. — Advantages of the factory system — Objections to the factory system — The organization, Bi'lection of factory sites, etc.— Faetoiy site—Cost of manufacture at the factory — Delivering the milk— 'f'reatinent nf the evening milk — Proxi- mate acidity of millc for iine cheese- Application of sour whey — Size of INDEX TO AUTHORS. 297 Willard, X, A.— Contiuurd. cLeeat)— Cost of producing milk in old districts— Old districts uiif:ivor- ably aHected— A foreign market now demanded— PeriJiaucncy of tho sys- tem— Butter factories— Dairy products of the United States— Amount' of biitter and cheese m.ide iu 1^60 and 1850— Imports of cheese and butter. English and Amcricau dairying: Tlieir points of difference and comparative merits. Ag. Kpt. 1S6G, pp. 358-381. The cheese districts of England — Somerset and its system of farmiun — De- scription of stock- Quantity (jf cheese, etc.— Wiltshire— The whi'te lias and dairy district— Manner of making Wilts cliei'se- Tlie cheese market at Chippenham— Gloucestershire— (.'heeso apjiaratus and mode of Single Gloa- ter cheese manufacture — Clieddar cheese making- Cheshire cheese mak- ing — Appearance and comparative merits of American cheese .abroad — Styles of cheese demanded— Color — Defects iu American cheese— Had flavor, etc. — The prospects of the Englisli market — Weekly exports of cheese from New York to Liverpool and to Kugland. Willeocks, 'W. The Nile. W. B. Bui. Xo. 2, pt. 1, pp. 121-142, charts. 1894. V/illemot, C. On the destruction of noxious insects by means of the I'ynihrum u-iUemoti duchartre. Ag. IJpt. 1861, pp. 223-231. Botanical characteristics of the pyrethrum of Caucasus — Culture and gath- ering — Pulverization — Principal insects destroyed by meaiTs of the powder of pyrethrum — Method of ajjplication of the powder of pyrethrum. Willet, J. E. The cotton worm. Got. Insects, pp. 3r)8-301. 1897. Williams, C. B. Estimation of phosphoric acid in soils by double precijiitatiou with molybdic solution and titration of the aiunionium phosphomolyb- date with standard alakli. Chem. Bui. No. 47, pp. S2, 83. 1896. Williams, C. B., and B. W. Kilgore. Comparison of results by old and new methods for citrate insoluble phosphoric acid. Ohem. Bui. No. 43, pp. 108, 109. 1894. Williams, H. C. Nut trees in Virginia. Ag. Ept. 1856, p. 450. Native grapes of Texas. Aj;. li^it. ISGO, p. 499. Williams, H. C. Temperatures injurious to food products iu storage and during transportation, and methods of protection from the same. AV. B. Bui. No. 13, pp. 20. 1896. Williams, James. [Eeport on farm crop.s, etc., iu Alabama.] Ag. Ept. 1851, pp. 329-332. [Eeport on farm crops, etc., in Alabama.] Ag. Ept. 1852, pp. 73, 74. Williams, James H. [Eemarks on cottou iu Australia.] Ag. Ept. IS.jG, pp. 298-300. William, S. Wells. {Eemarks on iutroductiou of plants from China.] Ag. Ept. 1850, pp. 450-453. Notices of Chinese agriculture and its principal products. Ag. Ept. 1860, pp. 467-476. 298 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Williams, Thomas A. Timothy in the prairie region. Y. B. 1896, pp. 147-154, illus. General remarks— Seeding— After-treatment of timotliy meatlo-w— Growing timothy for seed— The quantity of Western -grown timothy hay. The renewing of wornont native prairie pastures. Agros. Circ. No. 4, pp. 4, illus. 1890. Grasses and forage plants of the Dakotas. Agros. Bui. No. G, pp. 47. 1897. Sorghum as a forage crop. P. B. No. 50, pp. 20. 1897, The soy bean as a forage crop. F. B. No. 58, pp. 19, illus. 1897. ■Williams, W. Bronchitis. S. Ex. Doc. No. 5, pp. 40-75. 1880. Williams, W. L. Infectious abortion of mares. 6th and 7th Epts. B. A. I., pp. 449-450. 1891. Willis, George J. [Report of the commerce of Port Stanley and St. Thomas, Ontario.] For. aikts. Bui. No. 4, p. 39. 1895. Williston, S. W. An Australian parasite of IcerijapHrchaHi. I. L„ vol. 1, pp. I'l, 22, illus. 1888. Notes on the genus Lestophonus. I. L., vol. 1, pp. .328-3.31, illus. 1889. Belvosia: A study. I. L., vol. 5, pp. 238-240, illus. 1893. List of Diptera of the Death Valley Exnedition. N. A. Pauna No. 7, pp. 253-259. 1893. Willits, Edwin. Industrial education. Misc. Spl. Rpt. No. 9, pp. 55-65. 1885. Special report of the Assistant Secretary. Ag. Ept. 1889, pp. 46-48. Textile fiber production. Remarks on resolutions providing for cooperation between the United States Department of Agriculture and the agricultural experiment stations in raising and testing fiber plants. O. E. S. Misc. Bui. No. 2, pp. 124, 125. 1890. Special report of the Assistant Secretary. Ag. Ept. 1890, pp. 59-73, The scientific work of tlie Department in its relation to practical agricul- ture — The Department of Agricnltnrt — Scientific work of the Depart- ment — The experimental — The remedi."il — (icneral scientific work. Special report of the Assistant Secretary. Ag. Rpt. 1892, pp. 67-84. Duties of the Assistant Secretary — General review of the work for the last four years — Division of Botany — Division of Entomology — Division of Orni- thology and Jl.ammalogy — Division of A'egetable Pathology— Division of Forestry — Division of Pomology — Divisions of Chemistry and Microscopy and the Oflice of Experiment Stations — Office of Fiber Investigations — Artesian wells and irrigation — Conclusion. Rei)ort of the Assistant Secretary. Ag. Rpt. 1891, pp. 65-81. Cooperation of the Department of Agriculture with the educational forces in the Uniteil States relating to agriculture — The general field — Forces fostered wholly or in part by the General Government — The forces sus- tained in whole or in part by tlie States — Organizations of a voluntary INDEX TO AUTHOI-iS. 299 Willits, Edwin — Ooiitinred. cliavacter — The press and tlic litpn.ture especially devoted tn .■i^ricnlliire — Cooperation of the forccH — Matters general to the whole I'oiintry — What the" Department ran better perform than any other ajicncy — \Vhat the Department should not do except incidentally. [Address before the Association of Oflicial Agricultural Chemists.] Ghem. Bui. No. 35, pp. 98-100. IsOl'. Special report of the Assistant Secrctarj'. Ag. Ept. 189;>, ]>]>. r):;^86. The AVorld's Columbian Exposition — Origin of the Exposition — Character and control of the Kscpositiou — The (•overnment Exhibit — Hoard of nian- agement for (Government Exl libit: Its members, its powers, and its work — .Si'Ope of the Government Exhibit — Exhibit of the United States l.)i-|iart- ment of Agriculture at the World's Columbian Exjinsition — Eunds allotted to the Department — Nature of the Department's exhibit — I'uuctiims of the Department — The cereal collection — Collections of tobacco and wool — The cot ton exhibit — Work of the special agents — Desirability of comprehensive monographs — The (lis|)osition of Government exhiliits — Practical sngges- tious — Acknowledgments — Exhibit of the Weather Ijurcau — Exhibit of the Bnrean of Animal Industry — Exhibit of the Bnrcau of Chemistry — Exhibit of the Division of Entomology — Exhibit of the Division of Orni- thology and Mammalogy — Exhibit of the Division of Botany — Exhibit of the Division of "\ egetable Pathology — Exhibit of the Division of Pomol- ogy — Exhibit of the Division of Forestry — The Cooperative Exhibit of the Office of Experiment Station and of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations — Exhibit of tlie OlBce of Fiber Investigations— Exhibit of the Division of Illustrations — Exhibits of other Divisions. 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