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Highbury,  and  were  received  with  a  warm  welcome  by  Mr.  J.  Deacon. 
The  piece  de  resistance  here  waa  the  splendid  and  huge  collections  of 
hardy,  herbaceous,  and  other  border  plants,  now  in  grand  array  of 
floral  beauty,  and  established,  »s  they  were,  only  three  years  ago.  The 
collections  comprise  two  sections  in  the  planting  arrangement,  the  one 
extending  from  near  the  entrance  lodge,  in  wide  border  style,  down 
the  right-hand  side  of  the  grounds,  with  each  variety  planted  in  large 
masses,  and  the  front  of  t^n  b  >rder  edged  with  Violas,  similarly 
arranged.  This  altogether  aff  >rds  a  most  striking  effect.  The  other 
collection  extends  along  the  lower  portion  of  the  grounds,  with  the 
park-like  fields  beyond.  Here  the  plants  are  arranged  in  the  ordinary 
mixed  stvle.  consequently  affording  room  for  a  greater  variety  of  kinds. 
It  is  sufficient  to  say  that  the  borders  in  question  are  h^ld  in  much 
esteem  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Chamberlain. 
The  new  pergola  and  rock  garden  also  came  in  for  a  share  of 
attention  from  the  visitors.  The  conservatory,  Orchid,  and  other  plant 
houses  were  next  explored  with  lingering  irreresr,  also  the  fruit  houses, 
containing  excellent  crops  of  Grapes,  Peaches,  and  Nectarines,  whilst 
not  less  interesting  was  the  gigantic  stock  of  Chrysanthemum  plants, 
evidencing  the  highest  s  a'e  of  culture.  Heartily  thanking  Mr.  Deacon 
for  his  kii  d  a'tention,  the  visitors,  who  would  fain  have  protracted  their 
visit  at  Highbury,  returned  to  the  Liberal  Club  at  Aoock’s  Green,  where 
a  refreshing  tea  was  in  readiuess,  and  after  the  participation  of  which 
votes  of  thanks  were  acc  rded  Mrs.  Cadbury  and  Mr.  Chamberlain  for 
the  kind  petm  ssion  to  view  their  beautiful  grounds,  also  to  Mr.  Child 
for  the  deep  interest  he  evinced  towards  the  enjoyment  of  the  party, 
while  the  proceedings  closed  with  music  and  songs. — W.  G. 
[This  observant  and  interesting  article  has  been  crowded  out  of  our 
pages  week  after  week  since  the  end  of  August.  It  is  none  the  less 
readable  ou  that  account,  t specially  to  the  Sutton  Coldfield  men,] 
List  of  Boots  for  Gardeners. 
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Royal  Society,  &c.,  and  many  works  on  botany  besides  those  included  in 
the  foregoing  list. 
List  in  the  Central  Lending  Library.  General  Works. 
Arnim,  Countess  von.  Elizabeth  and  her  German  garden.  1899. 
Arnim,  Countess  von.  A  solitary  summer. 
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Cheal,  J.  Practical  fruit  culture.  1892. 
Collins,  Chas.  Greenhouse  and  window  plants  :  primer  for  amateurs.  1895. 
*  These  books  are  lent  for  home  reading. 
