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the culture of plants. ... It is very short but contains a great deal of information 

 which will be serviceable to those who are contemplating further experiment." 



THE BRITISH PRVir GROWER.—" It is a valuable work and should be read 

 by everyone who possesses a forcing-house, pit, or frame." 



rHE GLASGOfT HERALD.— "The hook tcMs all about the forcing-house, its 

 cost, construction, and management; explains in detail how to treat the tomato, 

 lettuce, cucumber and oth^r suij:,able vegetables; shows how the attacks o£ 

 fungoid diseases and insect enemies ate. to be warded off and dealt with; and 

 gives some hints on the important questions of profit and loss. Mr. Bailey is an 

 admirable writer,— clear, exact and sinjple—and no reader can mistake hi& 

 instructions. The numerous illustrations add greatly to the value of the book, 

 and alike in type, size and stylei it is admirably adapted for the readers to whom 

 it specially appeals." 



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The Survival of the Unlike : A Collection of 



Evolution Essays Suggested by the Study of Domestic Plants. 

 By L. H. Bailey. 



The guardian,—" Thoroughly scientific and very learned, but the learning 

 and the science are brought before the reader in such clear and simple language 

 that there is not a dull chapter in the book, nor one from which even unscientific 

 "readers may not learn something and learn it very pleasantly." 



THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.— " 'Will be read with profit and enjoyment 

 by all lovers of plants." 



THE SCOTSMAN. — " Mr. Bailey Writes in a style that is precise and clear, as 

 well as vivid and vigorous, and his essays will be read with pleasure and profit^" 



Crown 8vo. Price js. 6d. net. 



Sketch of the Evolution of our Native Fruits 



By L. H. Bailey. 



Globe Svo. Price 45. net. 



The Nursery-Book : A complete Guide to the 



Multiplication of Plants. By L. H. Bailey. Third Edition, 



THE GLASGOW HP.R AID.— " It is a capital book, well written, well illustrated 

 and packed full of useful practical information. . . , All who are interested in 

 garderiing should buy this book." 



THE GUARDIAN. — "The book is well done; it is of a handy size and well 

 printed ; the lessons are clear and arrangedln good order ; and the many wood- 

 cuts really illustrate the lessons and are very helpful; and where a book is 

 wanted describing the many ways in which plants can be increased it can bqti 

 thoroughly recommended," 



The SCOTSMAN.—" It is an admirable book and a new edition should prove 

 welcome." 



Globe Svo. Price 4s. net. 



Garden-Making : Suggestions for the Utilizing 



of Home Grounds. By L. H. Bailey. Aided by L. R.Taft, 

 Professor of Horticulture in the Agricultural College of 

 Michigan ; F. A. Waugh, Professor of Horticulture in the 

 University of Vermont; and Ernest Walker, Assistant in 

 Horticulture and Entomology in Clemson CoUeg'e, South 

 Carolina. 



