(1) Battersea Park as a Centre for Nature Study (2) How to Know the Trees (3) Rosenkrankheiten und Rosenjeinde

Abstract

THE pursuit of natural history observations on the part of children in towns can be in many ways more profitably directed in parks than in the open country, at any rate until such time as the children learn how and what to note. Proximity to the schools, the aggregation of many features within a small area, and opportunities for repeated visits all favour the systematic use of advantages offered by the London public parks. The chief opportunities for study in Battersea Park (1) are provided by the birds, both wild and cage-bound, insects, wild flowers, and trees. These themes are well elaborated by Mr. Johnson with a knowledge arising out of intimate acquaintance. In addition, there are chapters on history, geography, and set subjects for rambles, while other facts are collated in the outline calendar, and a map serves for general purposes, as well as for indicating the positions of the large trees. The volume represents an effective triple cooperation of an observant author, a well-guided educational council, and an interested publisher.

(1) Battersea Park as a Centre for Nature Study.

By W. Johnson. Pp. 128 + map. (Published under the direction of the Battersea and Wandsworth Educational Council.) (London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1910.) Price 1s. net.

(2) How to Know the Trees.

By H. Irving. Pp. vi + 179. (London: Cassell and Co., Ltd., 1910.) Price 3s. 6d. net.

(3) Rosenkrankheiten und Rosenfeinde.

By Dr. K. Laubert Dr. M. Schwartz. Pp. vi + 59. (Jena: Gustav Fischer, 1910.) Price 1 mark.