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" Every Woman's Flower Garden." By Mary Hampden. 8vo. 

 353 PP- (Jenkins, London, 1915.) 5s. net. 



A well-printed, well-illustrated, and well-written book for women 

 possessing a garden. Although we do not admire the designs of beds 

 and borders in all cases, that is a matter of taste, and many would 

 no doubt praise what we consider somewhat objectionable. As ladies 

 are now amongst the principal supporters of gardening in this country, 

 this book will appeal to them, and they will be able to glean many 

 useful ideas from it that may be adapted to their own gardens. The 

 process of deep digging and liberal manuring, thus giving greater root 

 room with ample plant food, is ably dealt with by the authoress, and 

 we specially commend this chapter to readers, as it is the foundation 

 of success. 



" My Villa Garden." By S. Graveson. 8vo. 124 pp. (Headley, 

 London, 1915.) 2s. 6d. net. 



This is a most attractive and useful book, beautifully illustrated, 

 boldly printed, full of information, and written in a charming style. 

 The author evidently knows what he is writing about, as proved by the 

 excellent plants and bulbs named in the book, which, unfortunately, is 

 not indexed. We were very glad to see reference to the alpine house ; 

 when we remember what a host of gems can be grown to perfection 

 without fire heat, it is very strange that more people do not have 

 the delight of such a house. 



" The Book of Hardy Flowers." By H. H. Thomas. 8vo. 

 492 pp. (Cassell, London, 1915.) 12s. 6d. net. 



A very useful book, arranged in alphabetical order, and in most cases 

 giving the botanical and the common name, which many will consider 

 a boon. The best methods of culture, and the most suitable soils 

 and positions, are given for each kind of plant. We notice the word 

 " kinds " is used in some instances instead of " varieties," and the 

 word Chile is spelt Chili ; however, these are small matters that may 

 be corrected in a future edition. The whole book is admirably written, 

 with excellent illustrations, especially the smaller ones, which are 

 remarkably clear. All classes of plants are clearly described, including 

 alpine, herbaceous, biennial, annual, bog, aquatic, and bulbous plants, 

 with instructions as to propagation &c. There are about 30 coloured 

 plates, and a great number of half-tone illustrations and sketches, 

 and the book finishes with a list of popular names, with the botanical 

 name opposite. 



" The Principles of Fruit-growing." By L. H. Bailey. 8vo. 

 432 pp. (Macmillan, London and New York, 1915.) 7s. 6d. net. 



There are few books on horticulture that run into the twentieth 

 edition in less than twenty years, the first edition having been published 

 in 1897. Since then much fresh knowledge has come to the aid of 



