20 FEBRUARY 1926, Page 22

Messrs. Benn are publishing a series of selections (together

wit* smite -new material), from the work of -various poets.. These pamphlets are beautifully printecland are -good value for sixpence; if we can speak of value in buying the most precious

mintage of man. Each to his taste, but fr

,we were ankly thrilled, on pulling the selection of Sir Edmund Gosse out or, our greatcoat pocket amidst the racket of the Tube, to come on this, to Herrick :— " Fresh with _all airs of woodland brook! .

And scents of showers,

- Take-to your haunt bf - -- "

This saint of flowers." . —