Vol. XL — The Book of Pears and Plums. By the Rev. 



E. Bartrum, D.D. 



The Scotsman.—'' The writer knew as much about the growing of Pears and Plums as 

 Dean Hole knows about the cultivation of Roses." 



Vol. XII. — The Books of Herbs. By Lady Rosalind 



NORTHCOTE. 



Vol. XIII.— The Book of the Wild Garden. By s. w. 



FiTZHERBERT. 



Tkt Scotsman says—" Mr. Fitzherbert indicates very clearly how the most satisfactory 

 results may be brought about, and how the most charming effects may be produced. 

 The volume has a number of very beautiful illustrations." 



Vol. XIV. — The Book of the Honey-Bee. By Charles 

 Harrison. 



This book will be of great assistance to the beginner as showing the practical side of 

 bee-keeping. The handbook 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 George 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 suitable 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 bv the 

 results of his own personal experience. " It is to be hoped," he says in his introduction 

 "that the information may help the lover of Daffodils, not only to grow good flowers* 

 but also to maintain his collection at a high standard, and generally to hold his own witli 

 other Daffodil people." 



Vol. XVIL — The Book of the Lily. By w. Goldring. 



a description of, and a practical guide to, the cultivation of all the lilies usually found 

 in British gardens. 



Vol. XVIIL — The Book of Topiary. By Charles H. 

 Curtis and W. Gibson, Head Gardener at Levens Flail. 



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 Garden- 

 ing. By Mrs. F. A. Bardswell. 



a handbook for those lovers of flowers who are compelled to live in a 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 most suitable plants to grow under the various adverse 

 conditions which town gardens afford. 



Vol. XX. — The Book of Rarer Vegetables. By George 

 Wythes, V.M.H., Head Gardener to the Duke of Northumber- 

 land, and Harry Roberts. 



This work deals with a number of vegetables possessing choice flavour, that are little 

 grown in modem gardens. Not only does the book explain the best methods of culti- 

 vation, but also describes the ways in which the several vegetables should be cooked 

 and dressed for the table. 



Vol. XXL— 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. By 



Charles Thonger. 



A practical handbook to the selection, construction, and arrangement of the various 

 buildings, trellises, pergolas, arches, seats, sundials, fountains, and other structures 

 which necessity or taste may suggest as additions to our garden ornaments. 



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