Breck's New Book of Flowers. 



BY JOSEPH BRECK, 



PRACTICAL HORTICULTURIST. 



BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED. 



This work, while preserving scientific accuracy, is written in a familiar 

 style, and with the enthusiasm of a life-long lover of flowers. 



The lessons of a practical acquaintance with the subject are plainly 

 given, and though the author is never dry, his teachings are full of 



PRACTICAL COMMON SENSE. 



ALL DEPARTMENTS OF OUT-DOOR GARDENING 



are treated, and the work really condenses into one volume what is in 

 many cases distributed through several treatises on Bulbs, Annuals, Roses, etc. 



SSulhs. The cultivation of bulbs, whether indoors or in the open 

 ground, is clearly described, and such instructions are given as will insure 

 success with these favorite plants. 



Annuals. All the finer annuals are described, and the peculiar 

 treatment necessary for each given in full. 



Herbaceous Perennials. This justly favorite class of plants 

 is given here more at length than in any work with which we are acquainted. 



Bedding Plants. The treatment of the popular kinds of bed- 

 ding plants is given, together with that of Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, and 

 such as usually fall under the head of florist's flowers. 



Flowering Shrubs. A separate section is devoted to the hardy 

 flowering shrubs, including a very full chapter upon the Rose. 



We have no work which is so safe a guide to the novice in gardening, 

 or that imparts the necessary information in a style so free from techni- 

 calities. Not the least interesting part of the work is the author's personal 

 experience, as he tells not only how he succeeded, but the mistakes he 

 committed. Thus far it is 



"THE BOOK OF FLOWERS." 

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