STANDARD BOOKS. 5 



Parsons on the Sose. 



Bj Samuel B. Fareocs. a treatise on the propagation, cnltnre, and 

 history of the rose. New and revised edition. In his worli upon the 

 rose, Mr. Parsons has gathered up the curious legends concerning 

 the flower, and gives us an idea of the esteem in which it was held in 

 former times. A simple garden claseilication has been adopted, and 

 the leading varieties under each class enumerated aud briefly- 

 described. The chapters on multiplication, cultivation, and training 

 are very fuU, and the work is altogether one of the most complete 

 before the public. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo 1.00 



Heiniich's Window Flower Garden. 



The anther is a practical florist, and this enterprising volume em- 

 bodies his personal experiences in Window Gardening during a long 

 Seriod. New and enlarged edition. By Julius J. Heinrich. Fully 

 llustrated. Cloth, 13mo 75 



Idantard's Chart of the Age of the Domestic Animals. 



Adopted by the United States Army. Enables one to accurately de- 

 termine the age of horses, cattle, sheep, dogs, and pigs .50 



Fedder's Land Heasnrer for Farmers. 



A convenient Pocket Companion, showing at once the contents of 

 any piece of land, when its length and width are known, up to 1,500 

 feet either way, with various other useful farm tables. Cloth, 18mo: 



.60 



How to Plant and What to Do with the Crops. 



With other valuable hints for the Farm, Garden and Orchard. By 

 Mark W. Johnson, riustrated. Contents : Times for Sowing Seeds : 

 Covering Seeds ; Field Crops ; Garden or Vegetable Seeds, Sweet 

 Berbs, etc.; Tree Seeds ; Flower Seeds ; Fruit Trees; Distances Apart 

 for Fruit Trees and Shrubs ; Profitable Farming ; Green or Manuring 

 Crops ; Soot Crops ; Forage Plants ; What to do with the Crops ; The 

 Botatjon of Crops; Varieties; Paper Covers, post-paid 50 



Yonr Plants. 



I>lain and Practical Directions for the Treatment of Tender and Hardy 

 Plants in the House and in the Garden. By James Sheehan. The 

 above title well describes the character of the work — " Plain and Prac- 

 tical." The author, a commercial florist and gardener, has endeavored, 

 in this work, to answer the many questions asked by his customers, as 

 to the proper treatment of plants. The book shows all through that 

 its author is a practical man, and he writes as one with a large store 

 of ezperience. The work better meets the wants of the amateur who 

 grows a few plants in the window, or has a small flower Garden, than 

 a larger treatise intended for those who cultivate plants upon a moro 

 extended-scale. Price, post-paid, paper covers 40 



Hnsmann's American Orape-Orowing and Wine-Making. 



By George Husmann of Talcoa vineyards, Napa, California. New and 

 enlarged edition. With contributions from well-known gmpe-growers, 

 giving a wide range of experience. The author of this book is a 

 recognized nthority ou the subject. Cloth, 12mo... 1.50 



The Scientific Angler. 



A general and instructive work on Artistic Angling, by the late David 

 Foster. Complied by his 80ns. With an Introductory Chapter and 

 Copious Foot Notes, by William C. Harris, Editor of the "American 

 Angler." Cloth, lamo 1.50 



