Best Books 



For the Florist 

 and Gardener 



Bulbs and Tuberous-Rooted Plants ^ [Alien This re- 



t_ niarkably aeeurate and 



well-written work still remains the standard authority on Bulb <jl» t CA 



Culture. Cloth, 12mo. 



Parnation Ciiltiir«» CnmrrK^rrial ^ Harrison Diek. The latest, 



v^arnauon v.uuure, ^^ommerciai ,^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^ complete work on 



the Carnation, including an epitome ol the practice of experts in all sections of 

 the countrj'. No grower can invest his money to better advantage than l)y 

 purchasing a copy. Cloth bound, 260 pages, 12mo. fl? 1 CA 

 Copiously illustrated «fl>l.^Vl 



P'Uweanfkckmiim XVi*» A. Herrington. The most comprehensive and 

 ^nrysantnemum, I ne authoritative work on the cultivation ot 

 the Chrysanthemum yet published. It is a practical book in CA^ 

 every way *!5V/i>'« 



Color Standards and Color Nomenclature ^h^^.^f'K'' 



. xviagw ay. An 



authoritative standardization of colors and color names. Adopted by naturalists 

 and others throughout the world. Illustrated with 53 plates containing 1115 

 named colors, arranged according to a system which provides for the easy desig- 

 nation of intermediates, thereby practically increasing the number of color 

 samples to more than 4000. From our own experience with various color guides 

 we claim these colors are standardized to a degree of accuracy not hitherto 

 attained. We recommend Ridgway's for florists, nurserj-men, seedsmen 

 and others interested as the best color guide obtainable. Post- dU Q 1 A 

 paid *1>0.1U 



Design Books — Two New Ones Offered 



FLORAL DESIGNS DE LUXE.— Fifth Edition. Shows the finest assortment 

 of make-up designs for the guidance of the retail florist ever brought together 

 in book form, over 375 in number. Four pages in two-color and four pages in 

 four-color effect have just been added to this great book, making it the most 

 attractive presentation for order getting ever issued. Bound in cloth boards; 

 128 pages in black and white effect, 8 pages in superb color effect, and 32 

 l)lank pages for pasting up additional designs. Size of page <DJO ^A 

 9x 12 in. All superbly printed. Delivery prepaid ^^•%j\J 



HANDY DESIGN BOOK FOR SOLICITORS.— Second Edition. It's a 

 business getter and no mistake. Includes four pages in two-color and four 

 pages in four-color effect, The black and white illustrations are simply superb, 

 covering all subjects necessary in such a book. Thirty-six pages and covei in 

 all. Size 9x12 in. Over S500 spent on the preparation of the color pages 

 alone. Nothing approaching this book has ever been presented; additionally 

 it is arranged so that customer will believe it your own production. Your 

 name and address printed on front cover on orders of twelve copies or over. 

 Price, delivery paid: 12 copies, S4.50; 25 copies, $8.75; 50 copies, $16.50; 100 

 copies, $30.00. Sample copy, 50c. 



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