REVIEWS OF BOOKS 



lovely efifects obtainable from following out a natural method of planting, 

 grouping, and selecting the best trees for parks and woodlands, and doing 

 away with the ugly and artificial appearance one sees so very often in 

 large places. Mr. Robinson's trenchant remarks on " Garden Design 

 and Writings upon it " we strongly commend to all who intend remodel- 

 ling or making a new garden, and also the next chapter on " So-called 

 Styles and some Common Mistakes." All who admire the truly artistic 

 and beautiful will be in full accord with Mr. Robinson. The chapters on 

 Trees and Shrubs, and Chmbers, and their artistic use, are such as are 

 much needed at the present time, when so many things are put in 

 positions quite unsuitable. The chapters on Wood and Coverts are full of 

 sound advice, and from an economical, ornamental, or game-preserving 

 point of view should appeal to all estate owners. The chapters on 

 Herbaceous, Alpine, Bog, Water, Lawns, Orchards, &c. are all of the 

 highest value, and equally as interesting as the other portions of the 

 book ; but, without exception, we can strongly advise all lovers of 

 gardening to ''read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest " the whole of the 

 contents of this beautifully " got-up " book. 



" Another Hardy Garden Book." By Helena Rutherfurd Ely. 

 8vo. 243 pp. (Macmillan, New York and London.) 75. 6d. net. 



This book is beautifully got up ; the printing and illustrations are 

 excellent. The book contains a great deal of very interesting reading ; but, 

 as it is all matter relating to horticulture in America, a good deal cf the 

 advice and practice would not be suitable for Britain. Again, we are 

 afraid most planters would be disappointed if they expected their trees 

 to make such rapid growth as those mentioned by the author. At the 

 same time there is much to be learned frcm this book on the artistic 

 grouping of plants, trees, and also the arranging of cut flowers. The 

 plan of having bold clumps in the garden of one kind of variety, and 

 only one kind or variety in a vase of cut flowers, is strongly advocated ; 

 happily this style of arrangement is now popular in this country. A 

 useful addition to the now almost numberless books on gardening. 



" The Book of Cut Flowers." By R. P. Brotherston. 8vo. 299 pp. 

 (Foulis, London.) 3s. Qd. net. 



In describing this book the author adds to the title " A Complete 

 Guide to the Preparing, x4.rranging, and Preserving of Flowers for 

 Decorative Purposes." A title well deserved, as it is the best work we 

 have seen on the subject, and one that was much needed. How very, 

 very often we have been asked if we could name and recommend a 

 book on the arrangement of flowers, and had to reply we could not do so ! 

 In this work a mass of interesting and valuable information is given on 

 all kinds of floral decorations in the best taste, and we strongly 

 recommend it to all who have anything to do with floral arrangements. 



" The Book of the Winter Garden." By D. S. Fish. 8vo. 107 pp. 

 (Lane, London.) 2s. Gd. net. 



A most interesting book dealing with a very important subject, viz. 

 the supply of cut flowers and ornamental plants through the winter 



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