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THE AMERICAN BOTANIST 



not overlook what keeps them from growing, such as insect 

 and fungous pests and the cold of winter. There is a descrip- 

 tive list of 158 varieties of roses, lists of the best roses for dif- 

 ferent parts of the country, recipes for rose beads, descriptions 

 of rose gardens,, etc. The book has 120 pages and sells for $1. 

 There are several colored plates and many other illustrations 

 of desirable varieties of roses. 



There is nothing especially new in the make-up of "Our 

 Early Wildflowers," by Harriet L. Keeler, but the book, 

 which is a small 16moi, is another of the ''how to know" vol- 

 umes destined tO' have a share in introducing the spring wild- 

 flowers to the novice. The species mentioned, about 130 in 

 all, are arranged according to family and each has the usual 

 description after which follows more or less information of an 

 ecological nature. There are numerous good photographs of 

 the plants described and many line drawings, the work of 

 Mary Keffer. The author has made a curious misapprehen- 

 sion in one of the common names of the adder's tongue, spell- 

 ing it faun lily. As a matter of fact its name is derived from 

 the leaves, which are spotted like the coat of the young deer or 

 fawn. The book is published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New 

 York, at $1.25 net. 



Notice. — This number was issued the first week in June 

 and the next issue \\\\\ appear some time in July. Though 

 late, all the numbers will eventually appear. 



