“A book from Mrs. Wright’s pen is always welcome, for her really reliable information about gardens is sure to be interwoven with the thread of a story which, however slight, has both interest and charm.” Mary K. Ford.
+ + Bookm. 23: 631. Ag. ’06. 770w.
“Somewhat is lacking of the freshness and spontaneity of Barbara’s first appearance.”
+ – Dial. 41: 70. Ag. 1, ’06. 500w. + Ind. 60: 1379. Je. 7, ’06. 100w.
“Her book is an intensely practical one.”
+ Lit. D. 33: 357. S. 15, ’06. 260w. + + N. Y. Times. 11: 389. Je. 16, ’06. 1770w. + Putnam’s. 1: 110. O. ’06. 340w.
“Those who read Barbara’s earlier book and perhaps wished for more specific guidance on many subjects should not fall to consult this new and attractive epitome of garden knowledge.”
+ R. of Rs. 34: 127. Jl. ’06. 90w.
“We have also quiet humor in the way of putting things, and some pleasant sketches of character.”
+ Sat. R. 102: 337. S. 15, ’06. 210w. + Spec. 97: 99. Jl. 21, ’06. 70w.