The book in question is a detailed study of vegetable crops, with a focus on the Brassica genus. It is well-illustrated with drawings and photographs and includes an excellent index. However, the botanical information is not always accurate, such as the depiction of the siliqua of wild cabbage in Figure 1. Despite these inaccuracies, the book is valuable for practical use by commercial growers and gardeners. The book is based on lectures given to students at the University of Minnesota, covering twenty-three chapters, including a review of botany, plant classification, and the culture of grain crops. The book is written from an American perspective, with references to American conditions and omitting non-American literature. While it is useful for American agricultural students and farmers, it is of limited value to students in other countries. The book is compared to "Strukturbericht," with the author claiming that the loose-leaf format allows for easier access to data. The book is well-written but has some awkward phrases and formatting issues. The author has not addressed the recent change in unit of measurement, which may cause confusion. The book is a valuable resource for X-ray crystallographers and is expected to be useful in the future.The book in question is a detailed study of vegetable crops, with a focus on the Brassica genus. It is well-illustrated with drawings and photographs and includes an excellent index. However, the botanical information is not always accurate, such as the depiction of the siliqua of wild cabbage in Figure 1. Despite these inaccuracies, the book is valuable for practical use by commercial growers and gardeners. The book is based on lectures given to students at the University of Minnesota, covering twenty-three chapters, including a review of botany, plant classification, and the culture of grain crops. The book is written from an American perspective, with references to American conditions and omitting non-American literature. While it is useful for American agricultural students and farmers, it is of limited value to students in other countries. The book is compared to "Strukturbericht," with the author claiming that the loose-leaf format allows for easier access to data. The book is well-written but has some awkward phrases and formatting issues. The author has not addressed the recent change in unit of measurement, which may cause confusion. The book is a valuable resource for X-ray crystallographers and is expected to be useful in the future.