Part 16

Vol. VI.—THE BOOK OF THE APPLE. By H. H. THOMAS, Assistant Editor of The Garden, late of the Royal Gardens, Windsor. Together with chapters by the Editor on the History and Cooking of the Apple and the Preparation of Cider.

“This is a most useful volume, which every grower, whether for his own use or for the market, should consult.” The Spectator.

Vol. VII.—THE BOOK OF VEGETABLES. By GEORGE WYTHES, V.M.H., Head Gardener to the Duke of Northumberland. Together with chapters on the History and Cookery by the Editor.

“Thoroughly practical. The book can be highly recommended.” The Morning Post.

Vol. VIII.—THE BOOK OF ORCHIDS. By W. H. WHITE, F.R.H.S., Orchid Grower to Sir Trevor Lawrence, President of the Royal Horticultural Society.

“There are few writers so well qualified to write with authority upon these flowers.” The Scotsman.

Vol. IX.—THE BOOK OF THE STRAWBERRY. With chapters on the Raspberry, Blackberry, Loganberry, Japanese Wineberry, and Allied Fruits. By EDWIN BECKETT, F.R.H.S.

“Mr Beckett deals with his subject in a thorough practical manner ... and fully maintains the general excellence shown in the previous volumes of this series.” The Morning Post.

Vol. X.—THE BOOK OF CLIMBING PLANTS. By S. ARNOTT, F.R.H.S., Author of “The Book of Bulbs.”

“This is a concise, practical, and well-informed exposition of skilled knowledge as to the training of creepers, &c.” The Scotsman.

Vol. XI.—THE BOOK OF PEARS AND PLUMS. By the Rev. E. BARTRUM, D.D.

“The writer knew as much about the growing of Pears and Plums as Dean Hole knows about the cultivation of Roses.” The Scotsman.

Vol. XII.—THE BOOK OF HERBS. By LADY ROSALIND NORTHCOTE.

Vol. XIII.—THE BOOK OF THE WILD GARDEN. By S. W. FITZHERBERT.

Vol. XIV.—THE BOOK OF THE HONEY-BEE. By CHARLES HARRISON.

This book will be of great assistance to the beginner as showing the practical side of bee-keeping. It contains numerous illustrations which will be of interest to experienced bee-keepers as well as to the novice.

Vol. XV.—THE BOOK OF SHRUBS. By GEORGE GORDON, V.M.H., Editor of The Gardener’s Magazine.

A special feature of this book lies in the distinction which it makes between shrubs and trees peculiarly suited to garden cultivation, and those appropriate to the park and woodland. The author desires to encourage the culture of shrubs in gardens, and indicates those most suitable for various purposes and situations.

Vol. XVI.—THE BOOK OF THE DAFFODIL. By the Rev. S. EUGENE BOURNE.

The author supplies valuable information on the cultivation of daffodils gained by the results of his own personal experience.

Vol. XVII.—THE BOOK OF THE LILY. By W. GOLDRING.

A description of, and a practical guide to, the cultivation of all the lilies usually to be found in British gardens.

Vol. XVIII.—THE BOOK OF TOPIARY. By CHARLES H. CURTIS and W. GIBSON, Head Gardener at Levens Hall.

A textbook of the topiary art, together with some account and famous examples of the application of that art.

Vol. XIX.—THE BOOK OF TOWN AND WINDOW GARDENING. By Mrs F. A. BARDSWELL.

A handbook for those lovers of flowers who are compelled to live in a town. The book should be helpful even to those who are quite ignorant in the art of growing plants, and advice is given as to the plants most suitable to the various adverse conditions which town gardens afford.

Vol. XX.—THE BOOK OF RARER VEGETABLES. By GEORGE WYTHES, V.M.H., Head Gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, and HARRY ROBERTS.

This work deals with a number of vegetables possessing choice flavour, that are little grown in modern gardens. Not only does the book explain the best methods of cultivation, but also describes the ways in which the several vegetables should be cooked and dressed for the table.