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author may have attempted a little too much in the space he has 
allowed himself, with the result that we often find long paragraphs 
consisting merely of selected lists of varieties with their colours. 
These are not very interesting reading, nor are they put in a form which 
is likely to be very convenient for reference. 
From among the hybrid perpetuals the author selects a few which 
provide a fair number of autumnal blooms. It is curious that he 
omits ' Oscar Cordel ' from his select list, for of all the H.P.s this is 
one of the most certain autumn flowerers. 
The arrangement of the chapters is open to some criticism, for 
those dealing with the different sections are interrupted by the inter- 
polation of a few chapters on subjects such as a year's work in the rose 
garden, and other general subjects, after which chapters on the special 
sections are resumed as if by an afterthought. 
The application of the term " Fairy Roses " to the dwarf poly- 
anthus roses is somewhat to be deprecated, for this name is already 
occupied by the pretty little forms of R. indica known as " Miss 
Lawrence's roses." 
Notwithstanding these slight defects, this little book contains 
a large amount of most useful information in a small space. It is 
well illustrated with numerous photographs, which are generally 
both clear and appropriate, and any who may invest in the purchase 
of a copy will obtain very good value for their shilling. 
" Landscape Gardening as applied to Home Decoration." By 
S. T. Maynard. 2nd edition. 8vo., 396 pp. (Wiley, New York; 
Chapman & Hall, London, 1915.) 6s. 6d. net. 
It is satisfactory to learn that on account of the increase in the 
" Back to the Land " movement a second edition of this useful book 
has been found necessary. Stress is laid upon the importance of 
not merely considering Home Decoration from the owner's aspect 
alone, but embracing with it a consideration of how distant effects 
can be sought for; and if small houses all joined in a co-ordinated 
endeavour to improve and beautify the surroundings, large tracts 
of country and suburbs could be improved. 
Although the student has to be warned that the practical hints 
upon planting apply chiefly to American soil and weather conditions, 
there are many wise suggestions that the English reader can glean 
from Mr. Maynard 's experience. For instance, he advises that an 
analysis of water should be made at two or three different times of 
year, so as to determine whether the supply is affected at one season 
more than at another. Then too his remarks about placing the most 
stately trees at the rear of a corner group or in the centre of isolated 
groups are good. The pictures help considerably to bring enlighten- 
ment before the reader, and to show how at the entrance of grounds or 
at the forkings of paths or roads a good group of trees is helpful in 
making us less conscious of any change of direction. 
