BETIEWS. 



PART II. 



REVIEWS AND EXTRACTS. 



REVIEWS. 

 A Treatise on (he Artificial Growth of Cucumbers and Melons, 



conjointly with that of Asparagus, Mushrooms, Rhubarb, 2$c. 

 Comprehending Observations on the Methods now in use for the Growth of 

 Cucumbers, with a full Explanation of an Improved Mode of Culture, 

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 not only is success rendered certain, even in the most adverse season, and 

 Fruit of the finest appearance produced, but Asparagus, Mushrooms, 

 Rhubarb, &c. are at the same time produced, of excellent quality, and 

 with the greatest possible celerity; to which are added, brief observations 

 on the Growth of Early Potatoes. With three plans of a Hot-bed. 



By Mr. John Smith, nearly 20 years Gardener to Dykes 



Alexander, Esq., Ipswich.— 12mo. pp. 58. Price 7s. 6d. bds. 



We noticed this publication, and made an extract from it, in our December 



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the subjects treated upon, the remarks and instructions are plain, sensible, 



and excellent. If the directions be followed, there will be no disappointment, 



The Irish Farmer's and Gardeners Magazine, and Register of 

 Rural Affairs. Conducted by Martin Doyle, Author of 

 " Hints to small Fanners," " Practical Gardening," &c, and 

 Edmund Murphy, late Acting Secretary to the Horticultural 

 and Arboricultural Societies for Ireland. No. I., November, 

 pp. 56. Price Is. (To be continued Monthly.)— Curry and 

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That Horticulture lias not made greater progress in Ireland, is not for want 

 of a suitable soil or climate, such advantages being ample for the successful 

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