The Morning Post.—“Thoroughly practical. The book can be highly recommended.”
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.
The Scotsman.—“There are few writers so well qualified to write with authority upon these flowers.”
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., Head Gardener at Aldenham Park.
The Morning Post.—“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.”
Vol. X.—The Book of Climbing Plants. By S. Arnott, F.R.H.S., Author of “The Book of Bulbs.”
The Scotsman.—“This is a concise, practical, and well-informed exposition of skilled knowledge as to the training of creepers, &c.”
Vol. XI.—The Book of Pears and Plums. By the Rev. E. Bartrum, D.D.
The Scotsman.—“The writer knew as much about the growing of Pears and Plums as Dean Hole knows about the cultivation of Roses.”
Vol. XII.—The Books of Herbs. By Lady Rosalind Northcote.