Agr 7–1170.
A book of good counsel particularly for those who own large estates. The reader is told how to beautify his grounds, and the treatment of both forests and flower gardens is considered in detail. A plant dictionary is appended.
“The author has a final chapter defending his use of common English names of plants and trees; and here we must differ with him.” Edith Granger.
| + − | Dial. 42: 367. Je. 16, ’97. 550w. |
“This book is most valuable in England, as it is written for that climate, but his careful list of trees with directions where each should be planted, his list of shrubs, and the true love of nature that runs thru the book will make it one that owners of woodlands or large estates will enjoy and find useful in spite of the mustard and pepper with which it is highly seasoned.”
| + | Ind. 62: 500. F. 28, ’07. 420w. |
“Mr. Robinson is an attractive writer, who knows how to put sound advice in a telling form.... The only trouble with his books is the marked tendency to repetition.”
| + − | Nation. 84: 208. F. 28, ’07. 250w. | |
| + | N. Y. Times. 12: 410. Je. 22, ’07. 160w. | |
| Outlook. 86: 119. My. 18, ’07. 40w. |
“Undoubtedly the best modern book of reference for flower gardens.”