The book of garden design

by Charles Thonger

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.