The Pilot—"Every point is carefully dealt with, and the book should prove extremely useful to scientific gardeners."
The Daily Mail—"The admirable chapter contributed by Dr Harry Roberts on the Cookery of Asparagus."
The Speaker—"The work of a specialist. Mr Ilott gives us—for a matter of half-a-crown—the ripe experience of a life-time well illustrated."
The Gardeners' Chronicle—"The author is eminently qualified for the task he has undertaken.... In a careful, thorough manner the cultivator is instructed in every operation involved in the cultivation of the plant."
Gardening Illustrated—"The author has handled his subject in a thoroughly practical manner, and is to be congratulated on having compressed so much valuable matter into so small a compass."
The Scotsman—"Most serviceable.... The letterpress is beautifully and usefully illustrated, while the get-up of the book generally is very tasteful."
The World—"This very useful series should by no means be missed from the library of the sincere gardener."
The Daily Chronicle—"The Book."
The Morning Post—"Particularly sound advice.... The information throughout is treated in a simple and intelligible manner."
The Garden—"Very plain and practical. Many useful illustrations from photographs and sketches are dispersed throughout the book. The best kinds of Asparagus for decorative purposes are described by Dr Roberts, who gives also many interesting details concerning the history and cookery of these vegetables. Altogether a very readable book."