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is followed by the popular name, if there be one. The Natural 

 Order of each genus is given, and the geographical distribution 

 of each tree or shrub in the wild state is indicated. The date of 

 introduction of the trees into English cultivation is included, and 

 the height and girth at five feet from the ground are also given. 



The trees have all recently been re-measured and their 

 .identification has been verified. A leaden label of the most 

 approved type has been attached to each tree. A reference 

 letter indicates the locality in which each specimen is to be found. 



Special interest attaches to these gardens, which date, as 

 botanical gardens, from the sixteenth century ; but it may be 

 hoped that other owners will follow the excellent example set at 

 Syon House. The correct labelling of the specimens in a durable 

 manner is a matter of first importance, and a list of them such 

 as that before us would add greatly to the interest and value 

 of any collection. 



Hoiv to Kno2v the Trees. By Henry Irving. With Frontispiece 

 in colour and many Illustrations, i8o pp. Price 3s. 6d. net. 

 Cassell & Co. 



In his introduction the author expresses the hope that his 

 "notes, descriptive and photographic, will serve as aids to those 

 who desire a closer acquaintance with our common trees ; ability 

 to distinguish one kind from another at any season ; some 

 knowledge of the individual character and habit ; and added to 

 these, the attainment of a sympathetic regard for them through 

 grateful appreciation of their gentle companionship and generous 

 service." This little book should prove useful to teachers of 

 nature knowledge, and to all lovers of trees. 



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Diseases 0/ the Sweet Chestnut} By E. Henry, Professor at the 

 French School of Forestry. 



In the north-eastern region of the United States the sweet 

 chestnut is now being attacked by a fungus which, from the 

 rapidity with which it is propagated and the extent of the 

 damage it causes, surpasses anything of a like nature 

 previously experienced. 



Dr W. A. Murrill, of the Botanic Garden, New York, has 



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