Vol. I.—THE BOOK OF ASPARAGUS. With sections on Celery, Salsify,
Scorzonera, and Seakale; and a chapter on their cooking and
preparation for the table. By CHARLES ILOTT, F.R.H.S., Lecturer on
Horticulture to the Cornwall County Council.
“The work of a specialist. Mr Ilott gives us—for a matter of
half-a-crown—the ripe experience of a life-time.” _The Speaker._
Vol. II.—THE BOOK OF THE GREENHOUSE. By J. C. TALLACK, F.R.H.S., Head
Gardener at Shipley Hall.
“A serviceable handbook for the practical gardener, written with
exceptional knowledge of horticultural work.” _The Outlook._
Vol. III.—THE BOOK OF THE GRAPE. With a chapter on the History and
Decorative Value of the Vines. By H. W. WARD, F.R.H.S., late Head
Gardener at Longford Castle.
“A mine of useful information.” _The St James’s Gazette._
Vol. IV.—THE BOOK OF OLD-FASHIONED FLOWERS. By HARRY ROBERTS, Author
of “The Chronicle of a Cornish Garden.”
“All who wish for a real old-fashioned garden should certainly study
this most excellent and practical book.” _The Bookman._
Vol. V.—THE BOOK OF BULBS. By S. ARNOTT, F.R.H.S., of Carsethorne,
near Dumfries. Together with an introductory chapter on the Botany
of Bulbs by the Editor.
“Skilled and instructive. It notably enriches the series in which it
appears.” _The Scotsman._
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.
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