Book Reviews 
Reviewing Committee 
Mrs. William K. Waldbridge, Chairman Mrs. Henry A. Prince 
Mrs. S. Edson Gage Mrs. Charles H. Stout 
(All books marked (*), whether new or old, are among those con- 
sidered suitable for a permanent library.) 
"^The Practical Book of Outdoor Rose Growing, by Georf^e C. 
Thomas Jr. J. B. Lippincott & Company. Price, $3. 
Back in 1914 it made its first bow, a beautiful and expensive 
" Gift Book," but nevertheless full of practical knowledge and excellent 
advice. 
Since that time much has been accomplished in the Rose World. 
New varieties have sprung into being, new methods of grafting, new 
sprays discovered. In 191 7 Mr. Thomas brought it up to date, and 
again this year a new edition has come out, much enlarged as to 
information, but smaller as to bulk. 
Still charmingly illustrated, its new appearance is as a " Garden 
Edition." The price is commensurate with the demand for something 
good, yet within the limits of the average pocket book, especially when 
something is desired wherewith to buy the rose bushes as well. 
The extra chapter added at the end of the book gives a receipe for 
successfully treating black spot. This alone is worth the price of the 
whole. H. M. S. 
Garden Trees and Shrubs by Walter P. Wright. ' Stokes. Price, $4.80. 
There are many books treating of flowers, of fruits, of vegetables, 
of bulbs, etc., in endless varieties, but this one treats only of those 
trees and shrubs which make the roofs and walls of our gardens. Those 
which give us shade and seclusion, which beautify our lawns and 
parks and which are a never-ending source of interest from January 
to January of every year. 
The first chapters suggest groupings and combinations for different 
times of year. Then come the practical chapters, covering planting, 
moving, pruning, propagating and cultivation of the various species. 
Broad-leaved evergreens, conifers, "climbing shrubs," which we 
in this country erroneously call vines, each have chapters to them- 
selves. The whole is followed by a most valuable Cyclopaedia con- 
taining the names of all the best shurbs and trees, their origin and 
history with detailed description. 
The book is profusely illustrated with many coloured plates, photo- 
graphs and diagrams. H. M. S. 
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