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" Garden Flowers as they Grow." By H. E. Corke and H. H. 

 Thomas. 8vo., 197 pp. (Cassell, London, 1913.) 5s. 



In this book the illustrations are from photographs in colour 

 direct from nature by H. E. Corke, and the descriptive text is by H. H. 

 Thomas. Both are well done, but we venture to disagree with the 

 author when he says the Tree Paeon y is hardy. We are well acquainted 

 with several gardens where, in spite of sheltered positions and protec- 

 tion, the young growths are almost every year killed by late frosts, until 

 in two or three years the plants succumb ; fresh plants have been 

 put in repeatedly, always with similar results. The book is beautifully 

 illustrated, written in a pleasing style, andkboldly printed on good 

 paper. 



" Vegetable Growing Made Easy." By O. Thomas and G. Wythes ; 

 and " Cooking of Vegetables." By Mrs. Frances Keyzer. 8vo., 

 185 pp. (" Country Life," London, 1913.) is. net. 



Written by two such w^ll-known authorities as the above, and 

 with such excellent instructions as those of Mrs. Frances Keyzer, 

 on the very important subject of cooking vegetables, this work 

 could not be otherwise than valuable, and the price puts it within 

 the reach of all. Many vegetables admirably grown are often badly 

 cooked or not cooked in the best way, and the reader will find much 

 of interest in this book on the cooking and serving of them. In fact 

 all the information is first-rate. 



" Intensive Culture of Vegetables on the French System." By P. 

 Aquatias. 8vo., 192 pp. (Upcott Gill, London, 1913.) 3s. 6d. net. 



So many exaggerated statements have appeared from time to 

 time on French gardening, and so many persons have rushed into 

 it without sufficient capital or technical skill, that we welcome this 

 book from the pen of a thoroughly practical man. Everyone who 

 feels inclined to risk his capital in such a venture should first read 

 this book. That French gardening will pay, the author proves, but 

 only an enthusiastic and skilful man with capital, who is prepared 

 to devote the whole of his time to the work, will succeed. All 

 one could wish to learn on the matter is very carefully considered, 

 and the information is so clear on every point that we heartily 

 commend the book to all who may be interested in French gardening. 



" Dahlias." By George Gordon, V.M.H. 8vo., 115 pp. (Jack, 

 Edinburgh, 1913.) is. 6d. net. 



Like all the series of these special books dealing with special 

 subjects issued by Messrs. Jack, this volume is very complete and 

 contains everything one could wish to know on the Dahlia. It is 

 well and clearly written, and has an excellent index. 



