American Agriculturist, for the farm, garden and household . hypothesis they arebrought forward to sustain.—[Boston Transdript. The work is alike adapted to the wants of the practi-cal agriculturist, and the student of natural history. Theimmense collection of facts which it presents in illustra-tion of the scientific views of the writer, are of singularinterest and value, irrespective of the peculiar theory ofwhich he is the most able and earnest advocate, and inits present form, the original expounder. Mr. Darwins modesty is no less remarkable than hiscandor. He is an example of the humility
American Agriculturist, for the farm, garden and household . hypothesis they arebrought forward to sustain.—[Boston Transdript. The work is alike adapted to the wants of the practi-cal agriculturist, and the student of natural history. Theimmense collection of facts which it presents in illustra-tion of the scientific views of the writer, are of singularinterest and value, irrespective of the peculiar theory ofwhich he is the most able and earnest advocate, and inits present form, the original expounder. Mr. Darwins modesty is no less remarkable than hiscandor. He is an example of the humility which belongsto genuine science, and is the condition of high intel-lectual attainments. The execution of his work is inharmony with the characteristics of his mind. Writtenin a style of eminent simplicity, artlessness, and sincer-ity, free from abstruse reasonings or pedantic refinements,it must prove singularly attractive to the lovers of natureno less than to the scientific student. [New Tor). Tribune. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL WORK. THE BOOK OF JOSIAH HOOPES, Westchester, Pa. Including Propagation, Cultivation, Description of Varieties and their Adaptability to Different Situations. Notices bv the press:A very complete and every way admirable treatise onthe Conifers, or cone-bearing plants, is The Book ofEvergreens, Mr. Hoopes has devoted many years of laborand attention to the beautiful class of trees treated of,and his work, which is copiously illustrated, must atonce become an authority. We shall be glad also, if itinduces any to a closer study of trees, and to a fartherornamentation of their houses with them. [Springfield Republican. The value of this volume consists in its being both alabor of love and of duty. The author, having devoteda life to the study of trees and plants as a practical horti-culturist, records here his views and experiences. has studied all the treatises which bear on hissubject, and availed himself of the assistance of manyscien
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