The third volume of Gardens Old and New, Edited by
H. Avray Tipping, M.A. (Country Life, 42s. net), contains accounts, amply illustrated, of thirty-four gardens, all more or less famous. The best known among them are Hatfield House, Holland House, Lyme Hall (Cheshire, belonging to Lord Newton), South Wraxall Manor, Wilton House, and Wotton House (near Aylesbury). An introduction, itself fully illustrated, gives particulars of other places. This is a very handsome and interesting volume.—Gardens of this kind are for the few ; but many will find a use for The Perfect Garden, by Walter P. Wright (Grant Richards, 6s.) Mr. Wright gives practical hints on economical management and the culture of all the principal flowers, fruits, and vegetables. As far as we have examined the book, we have found it judicious and practical. Notably so are the observations on suiting your fruits, &c., to your soil.
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