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Another advantage is the moderate price of the book as compared with 

 many others of the same size, most of them oontaining much less 

 practical information. All the trees, shrubs, hardy and tender plants, 

 fruits, flowers, and vegetables that the amateur may be ambitious to 

 cultivate are dealt with fully, and a table of daily operations for the 

 whole year is given. The book is beautifully illustrated, well printed, 

 and possesses a good index. 



" Encyclopsedia of Gardening." By W. P. Wright. 8vo. 323 pp. 

 (Dent, London, 1911.) Is. 



It is marvellous how such a book, entailing the vast amount of 

 work it did, could be published at a shilling. It embraces all the 

 flowers, fruits, vegetables, ferns, palms, trees, and shrubs in general 

 cultivation, with a guide to their culture, and with the names of the 

 best species and varieties. The book is of a handy pocket size, nicely 

 printed, and in strict alphabetical order. 



''The Pocket Gardener." By H. H. Thomas. 16mo. 298 pp. 

 (Gassell, London, 1911.) Is. Qd. 



This is really an encyclopaedia, with all plants arranged in alpha 

 betical order, with brief cultural notes, names of the most popular 

 varieties, and common names. A very handy little book. 



" Gardens Shown to the Children." By Janet Harvey Kelman 

 and Olive Allen. Described by J. A. Henderson. Svo. 100 pp. (Jack, 

 London, 1911.) 2s. net. 



As children are now taking such a healthy interest in gardens and 

 gardening, from the poorest class upwards, this little book will be a 

 welcome one. It is written in such a clear style that even the dullest 

 cannot fail to grasp the information given. The illustrations or 

 pictures are in colour and admirably done, the printing is excellent, 

 and a capital index completes the work. 



" The Garden of a Commuter's Wife." By The Gardener. Svo. 

 354 pp. (Macmillan, New York and London, 1911.) 6s. net. 



An entertaining book, written in a racy style, of life in America, 

 including servant troubles, as well as matters on outdoor pursuits, 

 beautifully printed, but short of a good index. 



" Farm and Garden Eule-Book. " By L. H. Bailey. Svo. 587 pp. 

 (Macmillan, New York and London, 1911.) 8s. M. net. 



All Professor Bailey's works are full of sound practical knowledge, 

 and this is one of his best. Although written for American readers, 

 it contains a vast amount of information on farm and garden operations 

 that is applicable to this country. The chapter on manures, and the 

 formulas for various crops and the estimated yield of produce from the 

 acre is most rehable, and will be of great assistance to farmers and 

 gardeners who cultivate their land well. One point the author is 



