Practical Handbooks, Published at 170, Strand, W.C. 



Arboriculture for Amateurs: 



Being Instructions for the Planting and Cultivation of Trees for Ornament 

 or Use, and selections and descriptions of those suited to special requirements as to 

 Soil, Situation, &c. By WILLIAM H. ABLETT (Author of " English Trees and 

 Tree Planting," &c.). 



In cloth gilt, price 2s. 6d., by post, 2s. 8d. 



Cucumber Culture for Amateurs: 



Including also Melons, Vegetable Marrows, and Gourds. Illustrate^. By W. J. 

 MAY (Author of " Vine Culture for Amateurs," " Greenhouse Management for 

 Amateurs"). 



In paper, price IB., by post, la. Id. 



SPOXTS AND PASTIMES. 



Country Pocket Book and Diary (1881) : 



Heference and Registration. Full of facts and forms of the greatest value 

 interest to Country Gentlemen and Sportsmen. Contents: Diaries and 

 mation on Shooting, Fishing. Hunting, Athletics, Football, Bicycling, 

 sing. Racing, Dogs, f oultr> Exhibitions, Rowing. Swimming, Meteorology, 

 et, Parliamentary Papers, &c., &c., with Pockets, Pencil, &c., complete. 



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Prices: In russia leather, 5s. 6d.; roan, 8s. 6d.; postage. 2d. 



l ,'s Pocket Book and Diary (1880-81) : 



For Reference and Registration. Full of facts and forms of interest to Bicyclists. 

 Price, roan, 2s. 6d., postage, 2d. 



Bicycles and Tricycles of the Year 1880 : 



Being a Chronicle of the New Inventions and Improvements for the present 

 Season, and forming a Permanent Record of the progress in the manufacture of 

 Bicycles and Tricycles. Designed also to assist intending purchasers in the choice 

 of a machine. Illustrated. By HARRY HEWITT GRIFFIN. 

 In paper, price Is., by (post, Is. Id. 



The Bicyclist's Guide to Machines and Makers : 



Shewing at a glance the construction and price of every machine in the market. 

 By ROBERT EDWARD PHILLIPS, D.B.C., C.S.B.C., B.T.C. 

 Price 6d., by post, 6id. 



Practical Trapping : 



Being some Papers on Traps and Trapping for Vermin, with a chapter on general 

 bird trapping and snaring. By W. CARNEGIE (" Moorman"). 

 Price Is., by post, is. Id. 



Practical Fisherman : 



Dealing with the Natural History, the Legendary Lore, the Capture of British 

 Freshwater Fish, and Tackle and Tackle Making. Beautifully illustrated. By 

 J. H. KEENE. 



In cloth gilt, gilt edges, price 10s. 6d., by post, Us. ; also in 16 monthly parts, 

 price 6d., by post 6jd. 



Notes on Game and Game Shooting : 



Miscellaneous observations on Birds and Animals, and on the Sport they afford 

 for the Gun in Great Britain, including Grouse, Partridges, Pheasants, Hares, 

 Rabbits, Quails, Woodcocks, Snipe, and Rooks. By J. MANLEY, M.A. (Author of 

 " Notes on Fish and Fishing"). Illustrated with Sporting Sketches by J. TEMPLE. 

 In cloth gilt, 400 pp., price 7s. 6d., by post 7s. lOd. 



Practical Boat Sailing for Amateurs: 



Containing Particulars of the most Suitable Sailing Boats and Yachts for Amateurs, 

 and Instructions for their Proper Handling, &c. Illustrated with numerous Dia- 

 grams. By G. CHRISTOPHER DAVIES (Author of " The Swan and her Crew," &c.). 

 In cloth gilt, price 5s., by post 5s. Sd. 



