^JpT is now many years since the late Mr 
first edition of Rustic Adornments , with a view to disseminating 
some useful suggestions for the embellishment of the home and 
its surroundings. Several editions have appeared since, and each has 
been modified somewhat to keep the work abreast with the ever-changing 
fashion of the day. But this notwithstanding, and in consequence of 
some years having elapsed since the publication of the last edition, it has 
been necessary, in preparing the present one, to thoroughly revise the 
original matter, and bring many of the chapters up to date. New 
chapters have been introduced, in which floral decorations for interiors, 
table decorations, plant propagation for amateurs, and the Alpine garden 
are severally dealt with. 
Shirley Hibberd issued the 
In carrying out the revision, we have been careful to preserve as 
much as possible of Mr. Hibberd’s charming style, and also such 
of his views as were applicable to home and garden embellishment of 
to-day. New illustrations have been freely added, and every pains 
taken to render the work as complete as possible, and thus make it 
adapted to the requirements of the home and the garden in both 
town and country. 
T. W. S. 
