Several journals have already taken notice of this curious piece of book making. Out of 132 pages, 118 are old matter, being merely the plates of an old volume (Flowers for the Parlor and Garden, by E. S. Rand, Jr.), and republished with only a few additional pages as a new volume, with a new title. We need merely repeat here, that the entire book trade have expressed in the most severe denunciatory terms, their disapprobation of such a scandalous course, alike injurious to author and publisher. The book has been severely criticised by The Agriculturist, Hearth and Home, and is to be still more severely handled by other journals, who have it in hand, for scathing notices. It is a most unfortunate thing for Mr. Rand, if he is responsible for its re-issue; and again, if not responsible, his authority and control as to the copyright, was sufficient to prevent its appearance. Among New York book publishers, it is considered a dodge, to attempt to gain some advantage from the popularity of Window Gardening, and "shove " this book upon unsuspecting persons.

We do not express any opinion ourselves, but merely report what we have heard said, only adding that we have not told one-half. Were it a new book by Mr. Rand, none would be more cordial toward it than ourselves.