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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
January 7, 1905. 
Reviews of Books. 
A New Vegetable Book.* 
Vegetables form an indispensable article of food for the 
sustenance of the human race, and, consequently, it is, or 
should be, the ambition of every owner of a garden in the 
suburbs and country to try and grow as many thereof as he 
possibly can, because they are so very much sweeter, fresher, 
nicer, and often cheaper than those obtained in a limp, half- 
shrivelled condition from the market stall or the greengrocer s 
shop. But to grow vegetables well knowledge and experience 
are necessary. Some possess both, but there are thousands of 
others who do not, and so the necessity for a reliable guide 
to successful culture becomes apparent. Such a guide, we 
are pleased to announce, has just been published by Messrs. 
W. H. and L. Collingridge, 148 and 149, Aldersgate Street, 
London, E.C., under the title of “ Vegetables and Their Cul¬ 
tivation.” The author, whose name is a guarantee of the 
soundness and excellence of the contents, is Mr T. W. Sanders, 
F.L.S., the well-known practical and scientific horticultural 
expert and lecturer, and editor of “ Amateur Gardening ” and 
“The Profitable Farm and Garden.” 
The contents embrace every phase of vegetable cultivation, 
and appeal by their fulness, thoroughness and lucidity alike 
to the professional, amateur, and student gardener. The 
reader is instructed in the art of laying-out a vegetable garden 
on the most approved plan ; told all about the practical and 
scientific properties, management, and uses of soils and 
manures; given very full descriptions of many known pests 
and diseases, with remedies for their eradication and preven¬ 
tion ; supplied with the fullest details about the botanical and 
foreign names of each vegetable, its history, uses, and culture, 
including forcing, retarding, seed-saving, gathering, varieties, 
and when to sow to ensure a crop on a given date. Moreover, 
a special chapter is devoted to the important subject of birds, 
animals, and insects which modern experience has shown to 
be friends of the gardener. Useful tables, specially compiled 
for the work, and containing unique and valuable information, 
as well as an excellent calendar of work for every month in 
the year, also a comprehensive index, are also supplied. 
The volume contains 140 illustrations, specially prepared for 
the work, eight full-page photo-plates, and five coloured plates 
of insect pests. The pages number 464, and the book is 
attractively bound in cloth, thus making a very, handsome 
volume suitable for presentation. 
Those who wish to make themselves acquainted with the 
latest phases of the art and craft of vegetable cultivation 
should not lose an opportunity of procuring a copy of this im¬ 
portant and highly valuable work, and closely studying and 
digesting its unique contents. 
Pigs for Profit. 
This is one of a series of practical shilling handbooks pub¬ 
lished at the office of “ The Profitable Farm and Garden,” 148, 
Aldersgate Street, London, and intended for the instruction of 
all who want up-to-date information on rural industries con¬ 
nected with the land. The present volume deals with the 
various phases of pig-keeping in a. clear, forcible, and practical 
manner, and aims at showing the best way to go to work to 
make the pig a: profitable animal, whether reared for sale in a 
young state, fattened as porkers, or fed to yield bacon. The 
author, who, the editor tells us, is a pigkeeper with a life-long 
experience, commences the volume with a brief history of the 
pig, then describes the merits and demerits of the various 
breeds ; the best forms of sties and how to build them ; man¬ 
agement of breeding sows and boars; rearing young pigs j 
feeding and fattening for porkers and baconers : killing, dress¬ 
ing - , and curing the carcase ; and, finally, concludes with a 
* Vegetables and their Cultivation. By T. W. Sanders. F.L.S An up-to-date 
practical, and scientific treatise on the History and Cultivation of Culinary 
^ eeetables, Saladings, and Herbs for Home Use and Exhibition, the Formation of 
the Vegetable Garden, Soils and Manures, Eradication of Pests, etc. 464 pages, 41 
illustrations, eight photo plates, and five coloured plates of Insect Pests. Crown 
Svo cloth. Price 5 s. net: bv post, packed in box, 5s. tid. London: W. H. and 
Collingridge 148 and 149, Aldersgate Street. 
chapter dealing with the ailments of the pig. The informa¬ 
tion is conveyed in a lucid, breezy style, which compels the 
reader to peruse the volume with interest from beginning to 
end. The author does not hesitate to fully express his opinion 
about the faulty methods of pig management on many farms 
and small holdings, and what lie has to say with regard to 
selection of breeds, feeding, management, and ailments gen¬ 
erally, is so plainly set forth, and so manifestly the reflex of 
ripe experience, that the merest tyro in pig-keeping could not 
fail to grasp its purport. The volume is fully illustrated with 
typical specimens of the various breeds, and with plans, etc., 
of piggeries. No one who keeps pigs should fail to study this 
excellent, practical, and up-to-date manual on pig-keeping for 
profit.__ 
Hurst & Son’s Clover and Grass Seed Circular. 
January 2nd, 1905. 
The following notes respecting the past year’s Clover and 
Grass seed crops are based upon the most reliable information 
received from our correspondents: — 
English Red Clover.—The splendid weather during the sum¬ 
mer and early autumn has produced a good crop of useful quali¬ 
ties. Considerable quantities have been exported to the Con¬ 
tinent, and we expect that this demand will continue for the 
class of seed they require all through our present season, and, 
in our opinion, this will have considerable effect on keeping 
values at their present level. 
Single Cut Cowgrass is a large crop of well-saved seed ; purple 
samples not very plentiful, but pale qualities are in full supply ; 
prices open moderate. 
Foreign Red Clover.—On the Continent the extreme drought 
during June, July, and August caused an almost total failure 
of the crops in Germany, Austria, and Russia, while from the 
same cause France has only a medium crop of useful seed, which 
has already been sold to Germany and Austria at fairly high 
figures. The crops in Canada and America are short, and these 
countries will have little for export. The quality of most of 
the American seed is very poor indeed, while that from Canada 
is good, but prices are rather high. We have large supplies 
of Chilian red, but in many parts our country merchants are 
afraid to use this, owing to the presence of dodder. When care¬ 
fully cleaned, results during past seasons have proved satis¬ 
factory. There has been a total absence of speculative buying 
during the autumn, and we are of opinion that, owing to this, 
buyers will be able to satisfy their requirements on reasonable 
terms. 
White Clover.-- The crop of this article, both here and in 
Germany and Austria, is the best we have had for years, both 
as regards quality and quantity. Prices have opened on a very 
reasonable level. 
Alsike.—Tire crop in Canada and America is much shorter 
than last season, consisting mostly of medium to fine qualities. 
A fair crop of very useful quality has been saved in England. 
Some very fine qualities have also been saved in Germany and 
Austria, which take the place of the superfine quality we usually 
obtain from Canada. Prices promise to rule higher than during 
last season. 
Trefoil.—The English crop is short, but of very fine quality. 
French and Belgian crops are much under average, quality is 
fairly good ; prices, however, are almost as high as our home 
seed. 
Lucerne.—An average crop of ordinary quality has been pro¬ 
duced in Provence, and prices have opened at a low level. The 
crop in America has again failed. 
Sainfoin (Giant and Common).—The crops of these varieties 
in England and France are both much under average. 
Italian Ryegrass.—A moderate crop in England, of very fine 
quality. In Ireland a good crop has been produced, but, owing 
to rains, quality is rather dark. France has an average crop 
of very fine quality. This article is cheaper than last season. 
Perennial Ryegrass.--An average crop of medium quality, 
the natural weight per bushel being lighter than usual. 
Natural Grasses.—Cocksfoot, a moderate crop. Timothy, 
Meadow Fescue very plentiful, and cheaper than last season. 
Tall Fescue and Poa Nemoralis are plentiful, and lower in 
price than usual. 
White Mustard.—A good crop of useful quality. 
Rape.—A moderate crojo of good quality in England, also in 
Holland. 
Spring Tares:—A moderate crop of very good quality. 
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