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In order to get a satisfactory understanding of the periodic variation of the orbital period in the binary system HS Herculis, the study of this problem is resumed. Using recently observed primary and secondary minima, it is evident that after 1955 ( E > -2000) the corresponding 0 -C diagram reflects the effect of apsidal motion. Any assumption on the presence of a third body is rejected, at least as long as the current aspect of the 0 -C diagram is concerned. For the interpretation of the sinusoidal period variation of the semi-detached system SW Cygni, 130 primary minima were compiled from the literature. Though it is considered as very likely that this variation of the period is primarily caused by apsidal motion, the hypothesis of a third body is analysed too. Further precise photometric and spectroscopic observations are recommended.

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From a preliminary analysis of observed minima of the eclipsing binary HS Herculis, a new apsidal period is postulated. A general possible error in Oapsidal period is emphasized.