CONTENTS. 



CHAPIER I. 

 How to Become a Florist 9 



CHAPTER II. 

 Tbe Prices of Nursery and Greenhouse Products Abroad and at 



Home-.. - 15 



CHAPTER III. 

 The Profits of Floriculture 19 



CHAPTER IV. 

 Aspect and Soil 22 



CHAPTER V. 

 The Preparation for New, and the Renovation of Old, Lawns 24 



CHAPTER VI. 

 Laying out the Flower Garden 36 



CHAPTER VII. 

 Designs for Ornamental Grounds and Flower Gardens 31 



CHAPTER VIII. 

 Planting of Flower Beds 46 



CHAPTER IX. 

 Soils for Potting 54 



CHAPTER X. 

 Temperature and Moisture 57 



CHAPTER XI. 

 The Potting of Plants 63 



CHAPTER XII. 

 Drainage in Pots 68 



CHAPTER XIII. 

 Expert Garden Workmen..- __.. 69 



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