194 THE MAGAZINE OF HORTICULTURE. 



REVIEWS. 



A Complete Manual for the Cultivation of the Strawberry^ 

 ivith a description of the best varieties ; also, notices of the 

 Raspberry, Blackberry, Cranberry, Currant, Gooseberry 

 ajid Grape; with Directioyis for their Cultivation, and 

 the selection of the best varieties, "^d Revised Edition. 

 By R. G. Pardee. 1 vol., 12mo. pp. 157. C. M. Saxton 

 & Co. New York. 1856. 



This is a new and revised edition of this little manual, 

 which has been before the public three or four years, and 

 well supplies a place much needed by those in want of ele- 

 mentary information upon the growth of the fruits of which it 

 treats. The author has made many alterations, and some 

 additions, bringing it down to the present time. 



We have little to add to our previous notice of the volume. 

 We only regret that the author has not revised his list of straw- 

 berries to correspond with their present standing ; availing 

 himself of the two years' experience, which had proved the 

 inferiority of some that he classed high. To place McAvoy's 

 Superior first, and admit McAvoy's Extra Red at all, is to 

 mislead the public in the selection of suitable varieties for 

 their gardens. 



We trust that Mr. Pardee, should the public call for another 

 edition, will render his Manual free from any such errors. 

 Saving these defects, the work will be found a useful com- 

 panion to all cultivators of the smaller fruits. 



The American Grape Growers'* Guide, ifiiended specially 

 for the American Climate, 4*c. By William Chorlton. 

 1 vol., l2mo. pp. 171. C. M. Saxton &, Co. New York. 

 1856. 



The progress of the grape culture, which we have already 

 referred to on another page, is best evinced by the call for 

 a new edition of Mr. Chorlton's practical volume, now some- 



