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THE HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER. 



ICONOGRAPHY 



-OF- 



INDIAN AZALEAS, 



Containing plates and descriptions of some of tlie best old 

 and new varieties, 



BY AUGUST VAN GEERT. 



With the assistance of the principal Horticulturists and 

 Amateurs, and translated by Th. Moore, Jr. 



This splendidly illustrated work should be in the hands of 

 every practical gardener and lover of plants. 



To nurserymen and florists it is a valuable vade mecum to 

 resort to. The jilates will prove most useful iu the office 

 and will no doubt help and increase the sale of this popular 

 class of plants. 



The amateur will find it an interesting book to consult for 

 the formation of his collection. Besides it is a splendid 

 volume for the library or drawing room. 



Quarto, thirty-six splendid colored plates and 81 pp. text. 

 Price t7.50, mailed post free. Address 



CHAS. H. MAROT, SU Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 



BACK VOLUMES 



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 for 90 cents. Returned to you bound, postage free. 

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CHAS. H. MAROT, 

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HOW TO HUNT AND TRAP. 



By |. B. Batty, Hunter and Taxidermist. 



Coniaining full instructions for hunting the Buffalo, Elk, Moose- 

 Deer, Antelope, Bear, Fox, Jrouse, Quail, tieese, Ducks, Wood* 

 cock. Snipe, etc., etc. Also, the localities where game abounds- 

 In trapping, tells you all about steel traps; how to make home- 

 made traps, and how to irap the Bear, Wolf, Wolverine, Fox, Lynx, 

 Badger, Otter, Beaver, Fisher, Martin, Mink, etc., Birds of Prey 

 poisoning carnivorous animals, with full directions for preparing 

 pelts for market, etc. Fully illustrated. 223 pages. i2mo cloth. 

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CHAS. H. MAROT, 814 Chestnut St., Phila. 



HAl-BOOK OF PLAITS, 



BY PETER HENDERSON. 



A conclBe, yet comprehensive Dictionary of Plants* 

 Asa book oI'refereu**e it will take the place for all practical 

 purposes, of the expensive and voluminous European 

 works of this kind. Has been written with special view to 

 the wantB of the climate of the United States, both in 

 matters of propagation and culture. lustrucliouB for cul- 

 ture of many important plants, such as the Kose. have been 

 given at length. Scope of work embraces botanical name, 

 derivation, Linnfean and natural orders 01 all leading 

 genera of ornamental or useful plants up to present 

 time. All Important species and varieties with brief in- 

 structions for propagation and culture A valuable 

 feature to amateurs is all known local or common 

 names. Arrau^f-ment ot book is alphabetical, and any 

 plan! Clin he quickly referred to uudpi scientiilc or com- 

 mon name. Index is added where important plants or 

 moileit (if culture can he referred to at once. Also compre- 

 hensive glossary of botanical and technical terms, with 

 general horticultural terms and practices, of great value 

 to the experienced horticulturist. Octave 400 pages, fine 

 paper, handsomely bound in cloth. Sent by mail, postage paid, 

 on receiptof price, 83.00. Address 



CHAS. H. MAROT, 814 Chestnut St., PhUa. 



Orchid Grower's Manual 



BY BBNJ. F. WILLIAMS, F. R, H. S. 



Containing descriptions of 930 Species and Varieties ol 

 Orchidaceous Plants with notices oftimes of flowering, 

 approved modes of treatment and practical instructions on general 

 culture. Remarks on heat, moisture, soil, seasons of growth and 

 rest suited to the several species. 



FIFTH EDITION ENLARGED WITH COLORED FRONTISPIECE, 



and numerous beautiful illustrations, 336 PACES l2mO 

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AMATEUR'S ROSE BOOK. 



By Shirley Hibberd. 



CompriBing the cultivation of the Rose iu the open ground 

 and under glass; the formation of the Rosarium; the charac- 

 ters of Wild and Garden Roses ; the pre[.aration of the flowers 

 for exhibition ; the raising of new ffarieties ; and the work of 

 the Rose Garden in every season of the year. Illustrated with 

 colored plates and wood engravings. 272 pages cloth, 12mo. 

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Address, CHAS. H. MAROT, 814 Che8tnutSt.,Phlla. 



IVIe[ncl('s Strawberry Culturist 



(OUT OF ritlNT. ) 



A few more copies left at 50 cents. Mailed, post paid on 

 receipt of price. 



CHAS. H. MAROT, 8H ClicstnutSt., Phila. 



Chiefly such as are Caused by Fungi, by Washington Q. 

 Smith, F.L.S., M.A.I. Member of the Scientific Commit- 

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 drawn and engraved by the author. 16 mo, 353 pages, cloth, 

 price 81.50, by mail post-paid. Address, 



CH.\S. H. MAROT, 814 Chestnut St., Phila. 



MiiMflfHi 



BY. K. WAIUSOTON, F. C. S. 



A most valuable Work, which should be in the Hands of 

 farmers, Garileners and Tillers of the soil generally. It 

 presents the relations of Chemistry to Agriculture in amos. 

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ROSE GARD&iN. 



BY VVM. PAUL. 



ARHANGBI> IN TWO DIVISIONS. 



Division i. — Embracing the History of the Rose, the formation 

 of the Rosarium, and a detailed account of the various practices 

 adopted in a succps^ful cultiv.ition of this popular flower. 



Division 2.— Containing an arrangement in Natural Groups of 

 the most esteemed varieties of Rnscs recognized and cultivated in 

 the various Rose Gardens, English and Foreign, with full descript- 

 ions and remarks on their origin and mode of culture, 



lUustrated with Thirteen magnificent Colored Plates ot various 

 Roses drawn to life, and with numerous engravings on wood. 



Royal 8vo. Cloth. 328 pp. cloth, heavy p.ipcr and handsome 

 type Price, «7 00, mailed post-paid on receipt of price. 



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