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planting a garden, though brief, is very much to the point. The volume 

 is well printed and illustrated. 



"Gardening in the North." By S. Arnott and R. P. Brotherston. 

 8vo., 272 pp. (Cassell, London, 1909.) 2s. net ; cloth, 2s. 6d. net. 



Although this book is written for gardeners in the north, much of the 

 information is equally suitable for those in the south. Stress is laid on 

 the climatic conditions of the north, but there they never get the hot 

 drying periods in summer experienced in the south ; at the same time this 

 book should prove an acquisition to the young gardener in any part of the 

 kingdom, as it is crammed with really sound practical information on almost 

 every phase of horticulture. The information on plants that will thrive in 

 the immediate neighbourhood of smoky towns, will be valuable for those 

 who do their gardening under such unfavourable conditions, and the lists of 

 plants, fruits, and vegetables, and the calendar of operations are excellent. 



" Grape Culture up-to-date." By Alexander Kirk. 8vo., 75 pp. 

 (Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1909.) 7s. 6d. net. 



In this latest publication on grape culture we have the experience of one 

 of the most successful growers and exhibitors in the country, and many 

 will welcome his book. He describes in a minute manner how his success 

 has been attained, and we especially advise young gardeners to read, 

 mark, learn, and inwardly digest all the sound practical instruction and in- 

 formation given by Mr. Kirk. We believe that grape culture in private 

 gardens does not reach such a high standard as it used to do. There are 

 of course exceptions, but a gardener who can place large bunches with large 

 berries well coloured and of fine flavour on his employer's table will find 

 himself appreciated, and should he need a situation he will gain points in 

 the final selection of a gardener. Practically everything the grape grower 

 under glass may wish to learn is given in this book, the capital illustra- 

 tions being a great aid to the inquirer. The construction of vineries, 

 drainage, compost, planting, pruning, thinning of the berries, forcing, 

 watering, feeding, ventilation, renovating, storing, diseases, pests, &c, are 

 only a few of the items admirably dealt with. 



" The National Rose Society's Handbook on Pruning Roses, 1909." 

 New and Revised Edition. Compiled by a Committee of the Society. (Mr. 

 E. Mawley, Rosebank, Berkhamsted, 1909.) 2s. 6d. 



This little book supplies a long-felt want, as all rose growers fre- 

 quently feel in doubt how various kinds ought to be pruned, and in this 

 book they get the instruction required. The information on early autumn 

 thinning of growths we particularly commend to all growers, as it improves 

 the productive power, and also the appearance of the plants, amazingly. 

 The errors made in pruning are pointed out very clearly. The book closes 

 with an excellent alphabetical list of varieties. 



"Thirty-nine Articles on Gardening." By Emmeline Crocker, F.L.S. 

 8vo., 159 pp. (Dulau, London, 1908.) 5s. net. 



This will prove an interesting book to amateurs and. professional 

 gardeners, as the style is pleasing, and the information on plants growing 



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