PETER HENDERSON'S WORKS. 



Practical Floriculture. — By peter Henderson. 



New Edition. Written particularly for the Commercial Florist, 

 but equally valuable for the Amateur, This work teaches how 

 flowers and plants can best be " grown for profit. " It is admitted 

 to be the leading authority on this subject. Fully illustrated, 

 325 pages. Price, $i.5o, post-paid. Some of the contents : 



How to become a Florist — The Profits of Floriculture — Aspect and Soil — The Preparation for New 

 and the Renovation of Old Lawns — Laying out the Flower Garden — Designs for Ornamental Grounds 

 and Flower Gardens — Planting of Flower Beds — Soils for Potting — Temperature and Moisture — The 

 Potting of Plants — Drainage in Pots — Cold Frames for Winter Protection — Construction of Hot-beds — 

 Green-house Structures — Glass, Glazing and Shading — Modes of Healing — Propagation of Plants by 

 Seeds — ^Propagation of Plants by Cuttings — Propagating Roses by Grafting and Budding — Green-house 

 Plants most in demand in Spring — Cold Frame Plants most sold in Spring — Plants most in demand for 

 Window Decoration in Winter — Culture of Winter Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers — Rose Growing in 

 Winter — Bulbs for Winter Flowers — Plants used for Decoration of Rooms — Construction of Bouquets, 

 etc. — Hanging Baskets— Parlor or Window Gardening — Formation of Rock-work and Plants for Rocks — 

 What Flowers will grow in the Shade — Succession Crops in the Green-house — Packing Plants— Plants 

 by Mail — Insects and Diseases Affecting Plants — Mildew — Diary of Operations for the Year — The 

 Culture of Grape Vines under Glass. 



How THE Farm Pays. — By Messrs. Crozier and Hen- 

 derson. An acknowledged authority for Farmers. Gives all 

 of the Latest Methods of Growing Grass, Grain, Root Crops, 

 Fruits, etc., and all about Stock, Farm Machinery, etc., etc. 

 Price, $2.5o, post-paid. Some of the contents : 



Training for the Business of Farming — ^Agricultural College Education — Selection of Soils — Farm 

 Roads — Draining — Manures and the Modes of Application — Special Fertilizers — Green ' Manuring — 

 Fertilizing by Feeding — Plowing — Harrowing — Cultivating and Rolling Land — Use of the Feet in 

 Sowing and Planting — Rotation of Crops — Crops for Soiling and Fodder — Soiling Crops — ^Abortion in 

 Cows and its Causes — Grass and its Management — Varieties of Grasses — Mixed Grasses for Pasture 

 and Hay- Cutting and Curing of Hay — Clover Hay — Ensilage — Ensilage compared with Roots — Live 

 Stock of the Farm— Cows for the Dairy — Feed and Care for Milk and Butter — ^Young Cattle and their 

 Care — Management of the Dairy — Farm Houses —Sheep — Swine— P'arm Buildings — Fences — Rearing 

 and Keeping Poultry — Pests of the Farm and the Remedies — Farm Machinery — Implements and Tools 



Farm Culture of Vegetables and Fruits — Cabbage — Celery— ;Sweet Corn — Cucumbers for Pickles — 



Melons as a Market Crop — Onions— Culture of Principal Small Fruit Crops— Strawberries — Blackberries 

 —Raspberries —Currants — Gooseberries— Grapes— Orchard Fruits, etc. 



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