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Flowers and Gardens of Japan. Painted by Ella Du-Cane, and

Described by Florence Du-Cane. (A. and C. Black. 20s. net.) —The • publishers make a welcome addition to their " Series of Beautiful Books." Much in Japanese horticulture is inapplicable to this country. They transplant, for instance, in the spring because they are sure of rain in May and June. On the other hand, there is much that may be learnt. To take the instance of the chrysanthemum, what an improvement may be seen! This book is attractive to look at, interesting to read, and, as we have suggested, useful as a treasury of information.