THE HORTICULTURAL ADVERTISER. 



ICONOGRAPHY 



indian"azalea8, 



Containing plates and descriptions of some of the best old 

 and new varieties, 



BY AUGUST VAN OEERT, 



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 nurser>Tnen and florists it is a valuable vade viecum to 

 resort to. I'lie plates will prove most useful in the office 

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

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The amateur will find it an interesting book to consult for 

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

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HOW TO HUNT AND TRAP. 



By |. B. Batty, Hunter and Taxidermist. 



Con' aining full instructions for hunting the Buffalo, Elk, MoosC' 

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AMATEUR'S ROSE BOOK. 



By ShIBLBY HlBBERD. 



Comprising the cuUiTation of the Rose In the open ground 

 and under glass ; the formation of the Konarium ; the charac* 

 ters of Wild and Garden Roses; the preparation of the flowers 

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

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

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HAl-BOOK OF PLANTS. 



BY PETER HENDERSON. 



A concise, yet oomprehensive Dictionary of Plants* 

 Asa book of reference 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 wants of the climate of thn United States, both in 

 Qiatt*trs of propagation and culture. iDstructions for cul- 

 ture of many important plants, such aa the Rose, have been 

 given at length. Scope of work embraces botanical name, 

 derivation, Linniean and natural orders of 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. Arrangement ol book is alphabetical, and any 

 plant can be quickly referred to under scientific or com- 

 mon name. Index is added where important plants or 

 modes of culture can be referred to at once. Also compre- 

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Orchid Grower's Manual 



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



Containing descriptions of 030 Species and Varieties o* 

 Orchidaceous Plants with notices of times of flowcHngt 

 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, 

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

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TheCHEMISTRfoftheFARM 



BY. R. WARINGTON, P. C. S. 



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

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ROSE GARDEN. 



BY WM. PAUL. 



ARRANGED 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 successful cultivation of this popular flower. 



Division 3. — Containing an arrangement in Natural Groups of 

 the most esteemed varieties of Roses recognized and cultivated in 

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

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Illustrated with Thirteen magnificent Colored Plates of various 

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