“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.