Vol. XIL.—THE BOOK OF PEARS AND PLUMS. By 
the Rev. E. Barrrum, D.D. 
“The writer knew as much about the growing of Pears and Plums as 
Dean Hole knows about the cultivation of Roses.” The Scotsman. 
Vol. XIIL.—THE BOOK OF HERBS. By Lapy RosALInpD 
NorRTHCOTE. 
Vol. XIIIL—THE BOOK OF THE WILD GARDEN. By 
S..W. FitzHERBERT. 
Vol. XIV.—THE BOOK OF THE HONEY-BEE. By 
Cuar_Les Harrison. . 
This book will be of great assistance to the beginner as showing the 
practical side of bee-keeping. It contains numerous illustrations which 
will be of interest to experienced bee-keepers as well as to the novice. 
Vol. XV.—THE BOOK OF SHRUBS. By Georce GorDON, 
V.M.H., Editor of The Gardener's Magazine. 
A special feature of this book lies in the distinction which it makes 
between shrubs and trees peculiarly suited to garden cultivation, and 
those appropriate to the park and woodland. The author desires to 
encourage the culture of shrubs in gardens, and indicates those most suit- 
able for various purposes and situations. 
Vol. XVI.—THE BOOK OF THE DAFFODIL. By the 
Rev. S. EuGENE Bourne. 
The author supplies valuable information on the cultivation of daffodils 
gained by the results of his own personal experience. 
Vol. XVII.—THE BOOK OF THE LILY. By W. Gotprine. 
A description of, and a practical guide to, the cultivation of all the lilies 
usually to be found in British gardens. 
Vol. XVIIIL.—THE BOOK OF TOPIARY. By CHARLES 
H. Curtis and W. Grsson, Head Gardener at Levens Hall. 
A textbook of the topiary art, together with some account and famous 
examples of the application of that art. 
Vol. XIX.—THE BOOK OF TOWN AND WINDOW 
GARDENING. By Mrs F. A. BARDSWELL. 
A handbook for those lovers of flowers who are compelled to live ina 
town. The book should be helpful even to those who are quite ignorant 
in the art of growing plants, and advice is given as to the plants most 
suitable to the various adverse conditions which town gardens afford. 
Vol. XX.—THE BOOK OF RARER VEGETABLES. By 
GrorceE Wytues, V.M.H., Head Gardener to the Duke of North- 
umberland, and Harry Roserts. 
This work deals with a number of vegetables possessing choice flavour, 
that are little grown in modern gardens. Not only does the book explain 
the best methods of cultivation, but also describes the ways in which the 
several vegetables should be cooked and dressed for the table. 
Vol. XXI.—THE BOOK OF THE IRIS. 
A practical guide to the cultivation of the Iris, and also a description of 
and key to all the garden species and varieties. The book will interest 
equally the botanical student, the practical gardener, and the lover of 
beautiful flowers. 
Vol. XXII.—THE BOOK OF GARDEN FURNITURE. 
A practical handbook to the selection, construction, and arrangement of 
the various buildings, trellises, pergolas, arches, seats, sundials, fountains, 
and other structures. 
Vol. XXIII.—THE BOOK OF THE CARNATION. By 
C. P. BRoTHERSTON and Martin R. SmituH. 
Vol. XXIV. THE BOOK OF THE SCENTED GARDEN. 
By F. W. BurBipGE. 
Vol. XXV. THE BOOK OF GARDEN DESIGN. By 
CuarLes THONGER. 
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