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NATURE NOTES 
The Principles of Horticulture : A Series of Practical Scientific Lessons. By 
Wilfred Mark Webb. inches x inches. 136 pages and 75 illustra- 
tions. Blackie and Son. Price 2s. 
This book sets forth clearly and very attractively the principles underlying the 
study of horticulture. It is arranged in a series of practical lessons which should 
THE CHIEF 
PARTS OF 
A TYPICAL 
GREEM 
PLANT 
AND THEIR 
FUNCTIONS. 
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Fii;ure 23. — .An Annotated Diagram ok IIerh Bennet. 
(From “ The Principles of Horticulture,” by the courtesy of Messrs. Blackie 
and Son.) 
be of great value to all — whether amateurs or professionals — who take any interest 
in plant life. 
The lessons are based upon the student’s own observations and experiments, 
and can be carried out without the aid of a microscope or other expensive 
apparatus, although further instructions are given for the beneSt of those who 
