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Greenhouse Construction. 



By Prof. i^. 11. Tiift. A comploto ircatisp nn ffreenhnuse 

 structures and iirranBonnnts of th»' various forms and 

 styles of plant houses for i)rofessional florists as well 

 as amateurs. All the best and most approved structures 

 are so fully and clearly described that anyone who desire^ 

 to build a greenhouse will have no dimculty in deter- 

 mininp the kind best suited to his purpose. The modern 

 and most succesntul methods of heating and ventilatinK 

 are fully treated upon. Special chapters are devoted 

 to houses used for the growInK of one kind of plants 

 exrlusively. The construction of hotbeds and frames 

 receives ar>propriate attention. Over one hundred excel- 

 lent illustrations, specially engraved for this Wf>rk, make 

 every point (lejir to the reader and add considerably to 

 the artistic ai'perranc! of the book, rioth, IL'mo. J1.50 



Greenhouse Management. 



l{y L. K. T.ift. 'Ihis book forms an altnost Indispensa- 

 ble comjinnion volume to (Jreenhouse ('<mstriiction. In 

 It the author kIv-h the results of his many years" expe- 

 rience, together v.lth that of the most successful florists 

 and gardeners, tn the management of growing plants 

 under glass. So minute and i>ractical are the various 

 systems and methotls of growing and forcing roses, vio- 

 lets, carnations, and all the most Important florists" 

 plants, as well iis fruits and vegetables described, that 

 by a careful stu<ly of this work and the following of Its 

 teachings, failure is almost impossible. Illustrated. 

 Clolh. IL'mo $1.60 



Bulbs and Tuberous-Rooted Plants. 



Hy f. L. AlI'Mi. A coiMol. te treatise on the history, 

 description, methods of propagation and full directions 

 for the successful culture of bulbs in the garden, dwel- 

 ling and greenhouse. As generally treated, bulbs are an 

 expen.sive luxury, while when properly managed, th»y ]^ 



afford the greatest imount of pleasure at (he least coat. "} 



The author of this book has for many years made bulb 

 growing a specialty, and is a recognized authority on 

 their cultivation and management. The illustrations 

 which embellish this work have been drawn from nature, 

 and have b«en engraved esi>ecially for this book. The 

 cultural directions are plainly stated, practical and to 

 the point. ri,,th. 12mo $1.50 



Irrig:atlon Farming:. 



l^y Lute Wilcox. A handbook for the practical applica- 

 tion of water In the prf)ducllon of crops. A complete 

 treatise on v.ater supply, canal construction, reservoirs 

 and ponds, Tupes for irrigation j)urposes, flumes and 

 their structure, methods of applying water, irrigation of 

 field crops, the n-'irdin. the orchard and vineyard; wind- 

 mills and pumps, appliances and contrivances. Profuse- 

 ly, handsomely illustrated. Cloth, 12iAo. . . $1.50 



