Announcement of Important 

 Horticultural Books. 



In addition to the volumes extending the Rural 

 Science Series, as given on a previous page, the fol- 

 lowing important works are in preparation: 



THE EVOLUTION OF OUR NATIVE FRUITS. A com- 



panion volume to " The Survival of the Unlike," and written 

 on the same original lines, by PROFESSOR L. H. BAILEY. It 

 will be copiously illustrated, and is now on the press. 



A TEXT BOOK OF AGRICULTURE FOR SCHOOL USE. 



Designed to supply a practical and efficient statement of the 

 Elements of Agricultural Science. By PROFESSOR L. H. 

 BAILEY. 



ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN HORTICULTURE. To 



be published in three large illustrated volumes, dated 1900. 

 This work will be the first comprehensive and adequate pre- 

 sentation of American horticulture in its widest sense, and 

 under the editorial supervision of Professor Bailey will con- 

 tain signed articles by eminent specialists on various topics, 

 arranged alphabetically. The illustrations may be expected 

 to excel in beauty and accuracy any found in horticultural 

 literature to-day; they are being now prepared by artists of 

 ability, upon a consistent plan. The typography and binding 

 will be likewise of high grade, befitting a work of inter- 

 national importance. 



8^* Inquiry is solicited concerning terms of publication, etc., 

 of this work. Address 



THE MACMILLAN COMPANY 



66 Fifth Ave. 



NEW YORK. 



