| + + — | N. Y. Times. 10: 604. S. 16, ‘05. 730w. |
“It brings out facts not before known, though it is far from being an ideal biography.”
| + + — | Outlook. 80: 695. Jl. 15, ‘05. 330w. |
[*] “His own observations are marked not only by the warm personal affection which Schubert invariably inspires in his admirers, but by excellent taste and sound critical judgment.”
| + + | Spec. 95: 763. N. 11, ‘05. 310w. |
Duncan, Frances. Mary’s garden and how it grew. [†]$1.25. Century.
Mary is typically the child enthusiast, while her instructor, the kind Herr Trummel, “gardener, horticulturist, retired florist, and above all, Switzer,” teaches her the simple forms of practical, scientific gardening. Aside from the tale of good comradeship existing between the gray haired gardener and the little “Liebchen,” the book is a practical handbook of instruction for all garden makers. It covers the possibilities for the different months, showing what may be accomplished in winter as well as in the favorable summer time. The illustrations by Lee Woodward Zeigler are suggestively good.
“Miss Duncan’s little book, with its helpful illustrations, will do the best sort of missionary work. Her knowledge of her subject is intimate and her teaching technically sound; her graceful English....”
| + + | Critic. 46: 287. Mr. ‘05. 160w. |
Duncan, Norman. [Dr. Grenfell’s parish, the deep sea fishermen.] [**]$1. Revell.