By B. S. Williams, London. Published by the author.

One of the best proofs that orchid growing has taken deep hold on the flower loving community, is the appearance of a sixth edition of a large and beautiful work like this, containing as it does 660 pages, and illustrations of 136 species, besides numerous drawings and sketches of orchid houses and matters pertaining to orchid culture. It gives the whole history of the different orchids under culture, where they come from and how they ought to be grown. This method of treatment gives the work an interest to one who may not have an orchid. It will indeed be an excellent work to give to friends when a nice present is desirable, while as an aid to the orchid grower it is invaluable.