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enough in most seasons. Amongst the many chapters may be men- 

 tioned those on selection of varieties for both inside and out, gathering, 

 storing, pests, and a number on profitable fruit-culture for market. 

 The lists of varieties are not too long and confusing, and a good selec- 

 tion is given of the best exhibition varieties. The work is well and 

 boldly printed, with excellent coloured plates and a capital index. 



" Annual and Biennial Garden Plants." By A. E. Speer, F.E.H.S. 

 Bvo., 256 pp. (John Murray, London, 1911.) 7s. 6d. net. 



The author has dealt with his subjects in a masterly manner, and 

 the book will be valuable, not only for its practical matter, but also 

 for indicating the proper pronunciation of the names. An accent is 

 placed over the syllable that should be emphasized — for instance, 

 Gypsophila, not Gypsophila; also any discarded name is given, as 

 well as the correct botanical name and the common name. The work 

 is copiously illustrated, the print is excellent, the cultural informa- j 

 tion of a highly practical character, and the plants are all carefully j 

 arranged in alphabetical order. As hardy flowers are now so popular in 

 every garden, this book will supply a long-felt want, and, we hope, 

 be the means of these plants being as much grown as they deserve. ; 



The Practical Flower Garden." By Helena Eutherford Ely. j 

 Bvo., 304 pp. (Macmillan, New York and London, 1911.) 8s, 6J.. j 

 net. I 



This beautifully illustrated and well-printed book was written for | 

 American readers, and the illustrations are taken from the authoress's j 

 garden and a " Connecticut garden," and are almost British in appear- 

 ance. A good deal that is written would scarcely apply to gardening 

 in this country, but very much might be done on the lines suggested ; 

 and we like specially the contents dealing with the raising of trees, &c., i 

 from seed and the chapter on " Wild Gardens." Many other inter- i 

 esting topics to the gardener will be found in the book, which is well j 

 indexed. I 



** Histoire des Legumes." By Georges Gibault. Bvo., 402 pp. i 

 (Librairie Horticole, Paris.) 5 fr. j 



Those who have read the interesting essays on the history of ' 

 cultivated vegetables by M. Gibault which have appeared from time; 

 to time in various French journals, must have hoped that these i 

 sketches would in due time appear, enlarged and developed, in book; 

 form. That wish has now been fulfilled, and the work before us pre- j 

 sents a mass of research and detailed information, and will, no doubt, i 

 for many years remain the standard authority on this subject. j 



In his wide knowledge of horticultural history the author stands! 

 second to none, and the judicious blend of literary charm and Gallic | 

 wit prevent any traces of the midnight oil from assaulting the! 

 reader's nostrils. j 



To read any section of this work is to be carried back through thej 



Middle Ages to Eome and Greece in their prime, to Egypt, and toj 



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