Painted by ELLA DU CANE

Described by FLORENCE DU CANE

Containing 50 full-page Illustrations in Colour. Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 20s. net (by post 20s. 6d.)

Note.—Japan has often been called the Land of Flowers, and to judge from the beautiful illustrations in this volume, it is aptly named. The artist may be said to have given us a diary of the year’s flowers from the opening of the first plum blossom to the falling of the last maple leaf, and all are depicted in their natural surroundings. The illustrations also include flowering trees amid old temples, charming landscape gardens, flower feasts, and many natural scenes of great beauty. The author, who has spent two floral seasons in the country, not only gives an attractive description of the flowers as they appeal to the eye of the foreigner, but has also collected and reproduced in the book many of the native legends which show that sentiment and tradition play a large part in the feelings with which the Japanese regard their flowers.

“This ‘gardening’ book is one of the most fascinating that has ever been published, and is worthy of its most fascinating title.”—Morning Post.

“A charming volume, one of the most satisfactory of its kind that has appeared for some time.”—Pall Mall Gazette.

“The book has the best account we have seen anywhere of the way in which Japanese gardens, including the landscape garden, are planned, planted, and made effective.”—Outlook.

Painted by ELLA DU CANE

Described by FLORENCE DU CANE

Containing 24 full-page Illustrations in Colour. Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 7s. 6d. net (by post, 7s. 11d.)

Note.—From the title of this volume it will be seen that it is not intended as a guide-book to the island. Its aim is to help those lovers of flowers who are fortunate enough to spend a winter in Madeira to appreciate the very varied vegetation of that flowery land. From the author’s description of the never-ending succession of floral treasures, it would appear to be perpetual summer in that favoured island, while the so-called winter is almost the best time of year to see the gorgeous creepers for which Madeira has long been famous.

The illustrations suggest warmth, sunshine, and flowers, and should tempt many a wanderer to escape from the cold grey skies of an English winter, and spend his time basking in the sun, and enjoying the succession of flowering trees, shrubs, and plants which are gathered together from every part of the New and Old World.

“A charming book.... The coloured illustrations are not only instructive, but gems of their kind.... Should be in every library.”—Garden.

“No one knows better than Miss Du Cane how to paint flowers.”—Standard.

Painted by BEATRICE PARSONS

Described by E. T. COOK

Containing 20 full-page Illustrations in Colour. Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 7s. 6d. net (by post, 7s. 11d.)

Note.—“Gardens of England” does not follow the conventional lines of recent works, but is descriptive of the modern development of the love of picturesque horticulture. All who have a love of the garden and the country in their hearts are aware of and welcome the intense interest that has been slowly asserting itself in this fair land of ours, and this, surely, is of physical advantage to the race. In this book the sketches show the beauty of the modern rose garden when planned with taste, the flood of colour that comes from rambling roses over the pergola, and the brilliancy of the herbaceous border in summer. The text follows the same lines, and, as indicating the character of the book, there are chapters on “Cottage Gardens,” “Rosemary and Lavender,” “The Rose Garden,” and the four seasons in the garden.

“A book of very great value.... Highly deserving of a place in the country-house.... It is instinct with the spirit of the garden, and no one could turn its leaves, or look at the pictures, without obtaining many a hint that could be put to practical purpose.”—Country Life.

“Miss Parson’s pictures are almost fragrant, so truly does she realise the atmosphere of her subjects. The volume is one which the garden lover ... will find full of delight.”—Truth.

Painted and Described by G. FLEMWELL

Containing 20 full-page Illustrations in Colour. Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 7s. 6d. net (by post, 7s. 11d.)

Note.—This is an attempt to present, in word and picture, a broad and general view of the Swiss Alpine flora in its wild home and in the gardens established for it in the Alps. It is an attempt to break away from the mass of specialist literature on the subject, and to depict, not merely something of the floral wonders themselves, but something also of the unique and fascinating atmosphere which surrounds them—something which will appeal both to those who know the Alps and to those who know only of them. To quote from the Preface contributed by Mr. Henry Correvon, one of the greatest living authorities on Alpine plants: “The Alpine flora has never yet been described or offered to the public at the angle at which it is here presented to us. Here, then, is a profoundly original work which lovers of beauty and truth cannot but applaud.”

“Mr. Flemwell’s paintings will at once attract those who open this book, for he has accomplished with singular skill the difficult task of making the Alpine air breathe round Alpine flowers. And lovers of Alpland who do not look for a specialist technical work on the flowers will be pleased with his letterpress, which, though botanical lore is not lacking, studies them from rather a new angle.”—Times.

Painted by MIMA NIXON

Described by UNA SILBERRAD and SOPHIE LYALL

Containing 24 full-page Illustrations in Colour. Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 7s. 6d. net (by post, 7s. 11d.)

Note.—Miss Una Silberrad has had exceptional facilities for studying life in the Bulb Fields in and around Haarlem, which has been the centre of the industry ever since its first introduction, and here sets down for us the quaint customs of the growers, and their manner of life. Miss Sophie Lyall treats of the Hyacinth; her chief authority being St. Simon, a learned Frenchman of the eighteenth century. Garden-lovers will appreciate his enthusiasm, and the loving exactness with which he describes the life of the plant, its treatment, and the environment best suited to its needs.

“Over the pictures in this book it is difficult not to wax enthusiastic, for they are veritable triumphs of colour-printing.”—Globe.

“Her pictures as a whole are as successful as the subject and the letterpress in helping to endow this volume with a unique charm which no flower- or garden-lover can fail to appreciate.”—World.

Containing 16 full-page Illustrations in Colour by GEO. S. ELGOOD, R.I.

Square demy 8vo, cloth, gilt top.

Price 7s. 6d. net (by post, 7s. 11d.)

From the Author’s Introduction to this Edition. “What!” said Lamia, “Another Illustrated Edition!”

“I believe so,” I replied, trying to look as meek as I could, but betraying, I fear, that special kind of hesitation which proceeds less from conscious guilt than from embarrassment.

“Have you consulted Veronica?” she asked. “If you have, I am sure she must have informed you ‘The Garden that I Love’ will soon be as hard to put up with as the Fiscal Question.”

Despite the opinions of Lamia and Veronica the publishers believe that this edition will be welcomed by many who have read the book with pleasure, but have never had an opportunity of seeing the beauty of the Garden itself.

“The illustrations are worthy of the book, which is one of the most charming books about a garden in the language.”—Daily Chronicle.

“This sumptuous edition will enhance the appreciation even of this much appreciated book.”—Aberdeen Free Press.

By R. F. FELTON, F.R.H.S., F.N.C.S. &c.

FLORIST TO KING EDWARD VII AND MANY COURTS OF EUROPE

Containing 26 full-page Illustrations (12 in Colour). Square demy 8vo, cloth. Price 7s. 6d. net (by post, 7s. 11d.)

Note.—It has been felt for some time past that owing to the vast strides which are yearly being made in Floral Decoration in Great Britain that there was need for a book on so highly interesting a subject. The publishers have been fortunate in securing the co-operation of Mr. R. F. Felton to write such a book and to select and supervise the preparation of the illustrations.

As Mr. Felton’s art brings him in touch with the Courts of Europe, he is able to give examples of many important and interesting floral works with which he has been professionally associated.

An important feature of the book is a complete and carefully compiled list of the best varieties of all flowers to grow for cutting and decorative purposes. The work has been largely subscribed by many influential people in this country.

“Flowers play such a large part now in the decorations of the home that the many useful hints given here will prove widely acceptable.”—Evening Standard.

“The Passion for Flowers.—Every phase of the subject has received attention in these pages and the book provides many valuable hints. Especially interesting are the chapters on certain flowers such as Roses, Orchids, Tulips, Lilies and Violets, Sweet Peas, Daffodils, &c.”—Daily Mail.

Painted by T. MOWER MARTIN, R.C.A.

Described by A. R. HOPE MONCRIEFF

Containing 24 full-page Illustrations in Colour. Large crown 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Price 6s. net (by post, 6s. 4d.)

Note.—Kew Gardens contain what seems the completest botanical collection in the world, handicapped as this is by a climate at the antipodes of Eden and by a soil that owes less to Nature than to patient art. Before being given up to public pleasure and instruction, this demesne was a royal country seat, especially favoured by George III in days when it would be almost as rural as now is Osborne or Sandringham. This homely king had two houses here, and began to build a more pretentious palace, a design cut short by his infirmities, but for which Kew might have usurped the place of Windsor. For nearly a century it had a close connection with the Royal Family, as the author illustrates in his story of the village and the gardens, while the artist has found most effective subjects in the rich vegetation gathered into this enclosure and in the relics of its former state.

“Mr. Martin’s drawings add much to the value of this fascinating book.”—T.P.’s Weekly.

“Mr. Martin’s pictures are charming.”—Pall Mall Gazette.