STANDARD BOOKS. 



Greenhouse Majiageiiienl. 



By L. R. Taft. This ]x.)ok forms an almost indispensable 

 companion volume to Greenhouse Construction. In it the 

 author gives the results of his many years' experience, together 

 with that of the most successful llorists and gardeners, in the 

 management cf growing plants under glass. So minute and 

 practical are the various systems and methods of growing 

 and forcing roses, violets, carnations, and all the most impor- 

 tant florists' plants, as well as fruits and vegetables described, 

 that l)y a careful study of this work and the following of its 

 teachings, failure is almost impossible. Illustrated. 382 pages. 

 5x7 inches. Cloth. . . . . . . $1.50 



Bulbs and Tuberous-Rooted Plants. 



By C. L. Allen. A complete treatise on the history, 

 description, methods of propagation and full directions for 

 the successfid culture of bulbs in the garden, dwelling and 

 greenhouse. The author cf this book has for many years 

 made bulb growing a specialty, and is a recognized authority 

 on their cultivation and management. The cultural direc- 

 tions are plainly stated, practical and to the point. The 

 illustrations which embellish this work have been drawn 

 from nature and have been engraved especially for this 

 book. 312 pages. 5x7 inches. Cloth. . . . $1.50 



Cabbage, Caulifloiver and Allied Vegetables. 



By C. L. .Allen. A practical treatise on the various 

 types and varieties of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels 

 sprouts, kale, collards and kohl-rabi. An explanation is given 

 of the requirements, conditions, cultivation and general 

 management pertaining to the entire cabbage group. After this 

 each class is treated separately and in detail. The chapter 

 on seed raising is probably the most authoritative treatise on 

 this subject ever published. Insects and fungi attacking this 

 class of vegetables are given due attention. Illustrated. 126 

 pages. 5x7 inches. Cloth. ..... $0.50 



Asparagus. 



Bv F. ]\T. Hex.\mer. This is the first l)ook published in 

 America wdiich is exclusively devoted to the raising of aspara- 

 gus for home use as well as for market. It is a practical 

 and relial)le treatise on the saving of the seed, raising of the 

 plants, selection and preparation of the soil, planting, cultiva- 

 tion, manuring, cutting, bunching, packing, marketing, canning 

 and drying, insect enemies, fungous diseases and every require- 

 ment to successful asparagus culture, special emphasis bein:^ 

 given to the importance of asparagus as a farm and money 

 crop. Illustrated. 174 pages. 5x7 inches. Cloth. $0.50 



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