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as  well,  with  their  allies,  the  Chionodoxas.  The  Daffodil,  too,  is 
not  forgotten,  and  I  have  a  representative  collection  of  the 
various  types  and  forms,  although  I  do  not  profess  to  grow  the 
‘Lord  Roberts’s  ’  or  others  of  the  highest  price.  There  are,  how¬ 
ever.  upwards  of  one  hundred  species  and  varieties — quite 
enough,  indeed,  for  any  garden. 
“The  lower  illustration  on  page  558  shows  N.  poeticus  and 
some  Squills  in  a  corner  of  the  garden  which  pleases  most  folks. 
Then  there  are  Tulips  galore,  consisting  of  species,  Darwin 
Tulips,  English  Tulips,  Parrot  Tulips,  ‘  Cottage  Garden  ’  Tulips, 
and  early  Tulips.  I  like  these  in  clumps  among  the  border 
flowers.  Irises  also  bulk  largely,  from  the  earliest  bulbous 
»pecies,  the  English  and  Spanish,  the  Bearded  and  the  Beardless, 
the  Japanese  and  the  Oncocyclus  Irises.  The  last  are  in  a 
frame  on  the  roof  of  a  low  portion  of  my  garden  study,  and  are 
almost  directly  above  where  I  am  writing  now.  Colchicums  and 
Snowflakes  are  also  favourites  of  mine,  and  of  these  there  are 
good  collections  of  the  species.  Liliums,  too,  are  favourites,  and 
there  is  a  gradual  addition  to  their  numbers  from  year  to  year. 
Gladioli  are  also  among  my  loves. 
“  To  attempt  to  tell  of  the  Alpine  flowers  would  be  tedious, 
for  there  are  Dianthi,  Androsaoes,  Saxifrages,  Sedums,  Cam¬ 
panulas,  and  a  good  representation  of  the  best  hardy  rock  plants. 
If  one  can  be  said  to  have  any  special  likings  for  the  denizens  of 
the  rockeries  they  may,  perhaps,  be  said  to  be  the  Campanulas 
and  the  spring  Phloxes,  though  one  is  doubtful  if  it  is  safe  to  pick 
out  these  for  special  mention. 
“  Of  border  flowers  what  can  one  say  P  Pinks  are  favourites, 
from  old  associations  as  well  as  because  of  their  own  beauty  and 
fragrance,  though  one  likes,  too,  the  taller  Campanulas,  the 
Delphiniums,  the  Phloxes,  the  CEnotheras,  Kniphofias,  and  many 
more.  Then  there  are  the  shrubs  and  trees.  Space  is  too 
limited  for  many  of  either,  but  there  are  some  of  each.  Roses 
are  among  my  favourites,  although  I  grow  only  some  sixty 
species  and  varieties.  I  like  the  species,  but  I  have  a  good  deal 
of  special  liking  for  the  Hybrid  Teas  and  Noisettes,  which  are  so 
useful  for  their  continuous  blooming. 
“  Small  shrubs  are  prized,  and  among  these  I  like  the  dwarf 
Azaleas  {of  the  Rhododendron  section),  and  such  things  as  Olearia 
stellata,  shown  in  the  upper  illustration  on  page  558,  from  a 
photograph  taken  by  Mr.  James  Bad  house,  of  York,  when  he 
visited  my  garden.” 
Some  of  Mr.  Arnett's  notes  relating  to  other  illustrations  we 
are  retaining,  but  in  them  he  mentions  the  beautiful  Water 
Lilies,  of  which  he  also  possesses  a  rare  selection.  Then  he  goes 
on  to  say  : — 
“  I  do  not  delight  in  a  formal  garden,  which  has  its  uses  how¬ 
ever,  and  may  well  be  admired  by  others.  I  strive  to  have  a. 
constant  succession  of  flowers,  so  that  my  delight  in  their  pre¬ 
sence  may  never  go  unsatisfied,  though  there  are  times,  of 
course,  when  the  little  greenhouse  has  to  be  one’s  solace  in  its 
Zonals,  its  forced  bulbs,  or  its  curious  Cacti.  There  is  a  flower 
which  is  called  the  1  gift  of  the  gods,’  but  there  are  few  which  are 
not  divine  benefactions  to  those  who  love  their  beauty. — 
S.  Arnott.” 
In  another  issue  we  hope  to  print  an  additional  letter  on  the 
making  of  this  garden,  and  a  description  of  its  site  and  surround¬ 
ing  features. 
Literature. 
The  Book  of  Bulbs.* 
Elsewhere  in  our  pages  this  week  we  publish  a  brief  sketch 
of  the  antecedents  of  the  author  of  “  The  Book  of  Bulbs.”  Within 
the  very  confined  limits  at  his  disposal  Mr.  Arnott  has  condensed 
a  wonderful  choice  of  the  bulbous  and  tuberous  genera,  and  added 
such  descriptions  and  cultural  remarks  as  wTill  enable  those  with  a 
love  for  and  some  knowledge  of  this  class  of  plants  to  grow  a  larger 
assortment  with  hopes  of  success.  No  words  are  wasted  in  idle 
praise ;  the  subject  is  tackled  right  away.  Within  114  pages 
<5in  by  7|in)  he  has  written  of  sixty-eight  genera  of  hardy  bulbs, 
twenty-eight  genera  of  those  that  are  half-hardy,  and  thirty -two 
genera  of  the  greenhouse  and  stove  bulbs — in  all,  128  genera. 
The  three  sections  are  kept  distinct. 
But  bulbs  are  not  alone  included.  There  are  the  plants  with 
corms  (Crocus)  and  with  tubers  (Dahlias),  though  the  author  does 
not  apologise  in  any  way  for  including  these  with  true  bulbs. 
These  handbooks  (this  is  the  fifth  of  the  series)  are  under  the 
general  editorship  of  Dr.  Harry  Roberts,  who  contributes  the 
opening  chapter  and  discusses  the  botany  of  the  subject.  _  The 
preliminary  pages  are  devoted  to  short  chapters  on  “  Bulbs  in  the 
*  “The  Book  of  Bulbs,”  by  8.  Arnott,  Handbooks  of  Practical 
Gardening  Series;  V.  Price  2s.  6d.  nett.  John  Lane,  The  Bodley 
Head.  London  and  New  York. 
Grass,”  “  Arrangements  in  Borders,”  “  Bulbs  for  Cutting,”  and 
“  Propagating  Bulbs,”  each  very  summarily  treated. 
.  If  there  is  any  fault  to  find  with  this  little  book  we  think  it 
lies  in  having  attempted  to  include  too  many  kinds  or  genera 
of  plants.  Of  course,  all  depends  on  the  class  of  readers  the 
book  caters  for ;  but  the  average  gardener  will  find  himself 
wondering  what  sort  of  plants  such  names  as  Belamcandas, 
Lapeyrousias,  Phaedranassas,  Androstephiums,  or  Boussingaultias 
are  attached  to.  As  a  guide  to  those  who  do  love  bulbous  plants 
and  wish  to  extend  their  selection,  the  book  will  furnish  a 
valuable  elementary  help. 
We  are  pleased  to  observe  a  note  relative  to  the  beautiful 
Tecophilaea  cyano-crocus,  which,  however,  seems  hard  to  cul¬ 
tivate  ;  Brunsvigias  are  not  included,  nor  are  the  Hypoxis, 
which  are  easy  enough  to  cultivate  and  have  charming  flowers. 
At  the  same  time  the  book  is  a  useful  one,  and  no  one  need  grudge 
the  two  shillings  and  sixpence  spent,  in  its  purchase. 
“Origin  of  Species.” 
Mr.  John  Murray,  Albemarle  Street,  London,  W.,  has  just 
issued  a  popular  impression  of  the  corrected  copyright  edition 
Mr.  Samuel  Arnott,  J.P. 
(with  the  approval  of  the  author’s  executors)  of  Darwin’s  work 
entitled  “  The  Origin  of  Species,”  at  the  price  of  Is.  net. 
Darwin’s  “Origin  of  Species”  has  now  passed  out  of  copyright. 
It  should,  however,  be  clearly  understood  that  the  edition  v  Inch 
thus  loses  its  legal  protection  is  the  imperfect  edition  which  the 
author  subsequently  revised,  and  which  was  accordingly  super¬ 
seded.  The  complete  and  authorised  edition  will  not  lose  copy¬ 
right  for  some  years.  The  only  complete  editions  authorised  by 
Mr.  Darwin  and  his  representatives  are  those  published  by 
Mr.  Murray. 
- <*#•► - 
Bouquets  for  Politicians. 
“Why,”  asks  the  “Westminster  Gazette,”  “should  not  our 
monotonous  Parliamentary  life  be  diversified  by  such  floral  hues 
as  adorn  the  legislative  chambers  at  Washington?  At  the  meet¬ 
ing  of  Congress  the  scene  must  have  rivalled  C’ovent  Garden  at 
its  best.  Senator  Proctor,  of  Vermont,  found  on  his  desk  a  great 
slipper  tastefully  decorated  with  blossoms  and  greenery.  To 
Senator  Kittredge,  of  South  Dakota,  was  sent  a  floral  harp  of 
such  a  size  that  it  took  two  men  to  bring  it  into  the  Senate 
Chamber.  Mammoth  baskets  filled  with  the  choicest  cut  flowers 
decorated  the  desks  of  others.  We  regret  to  learn,  however,  that 
as  a  rule  the  Senators  who  receive  such  tributes  ‘  seemed  to  be 
only  moderately  impressed  by  them,’  and  had  them  taken  away 
immediatelv  after  prayers.  Who  knows  what  a  mello”  mg  effect 
upon  angry  passions  might  have  been  produced  by  these  mute 
reminders  of  calm  Nature?  ” 
