Wild Fruits of the Country-side. Figured and Described by F.
Edward Hulme. (Hutchinson and Co. 12s. &I. net.)—This is a charming book, copiously illustrated with very attractive drawings. These, as well as the 'letterpress, are Mr. Hulme's work. "Wild fruits," it should be understood, is a compre- hensive phrase, taking in much more than " fruits " in the re- stricted sense of the word. Chap. 1 deals with the growths with which we are familiar as fruits, commonly so called. The black- thorn and hawthorn, privet, wild rose, hazel, nightshade (a doubt- ful, or worse than doubtful, growth). bryony, sloe, yew, straw- berry, and other berries are to be found under this heading. Chap. 2 introduces us to what are commonly called forest trees. Many of these have fruit of a sort. The elm and birch belong tc the not numerous exceptions. Then in chap. 3 we have what may be briefly called the moor berries,—cranberries, blackberries, whortleberries, S:e. This is a very pleasing and interesting volume.
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