168 THE GARDEN MAGAZINE NovemBeR, 1906 
Here is one of the most fascinat- 
ing nature books it has ever gm 
been our good fortune to pub- 
lish : 
The Tree Book || The Frog Book 
By JULIA E. ROGERS 
The easiest and the pleasantest 
way to know the trees is through 
By MARY C. DICKERSON 
““This is the most valuable, accurate F A aoe 5 Sas 1 ay 
anvdivelaboratenmboolameccn published 7 rogs an toads ave een comparative y neg Eve 100 te ott 
IATACTICATORAO LET ATCO tree ee NL OLYOEE ture study, but this book contains a wealth of original 
Herald. observation and pioneer work that is a reai contribution 
to science. It is an ideal volume in the nature series we 
have long been issuing—a work of reference which 1s 
The 350 beautiful photographic illustra- authoritative and complete, yet full of vital interest and 
tions show bud, blossom. full leaf, fruit and as readable as ‘‘ nature fiction.”’ 
wood of all the important species. 16 plates 
in color. Net, $4.00 ( Postage, 34c.) 16 plates in color and nearly 300 black and white photographs from life by the 
author. Net, $4.00 ( Postage, 40c.) 
DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY  iénscee New York City 
A Complete Manual of House Building in the Country 
[Ow and where to build his house is a problem that confronts nearly every 
American at some time during his life. To the satisfactory answering of this 
important question this volume seeks to contribute. 
The Country House 
By CHAS. EDW. HOOPER 
The problems involved in the building of a house are many... 
This volume gives special advice on the site, planning and building of 
the house; on its outside finish, the style of doors, windows and fire- 
places; on plumbing, heating, lighting and ventilation, water supply 
and drainage, and the style, size and equipment of every room. A 
chapter of specimen contracts and specifications is added. 
CONTENTS: 
I. The selection of a Site VIII. Plumbing. 
II. Planning the House. 1X. Heating, Lighting and Ventilation. 
III. Building the House. X. Th: Kitchen and Service. Duiuing-room . 
IV. Outside Finish XI. Hills and Stairways. 
V. Doors and Doorways. Hardware. XII. Living Rooms. 
VI. Windows and Window Motives, including XIII. Water Supp'v and Dra‘nage. 
Bays and Balconies. XIV. Stables and Ontbuildin s. 
Gard-ns and Garden Miscellany. 
VII. Fireplaces and Fireproofing. XV. a 
XVI. Contract and Specifications. 
380 illustrations of photographs and plans, net $3.00. Postage 30 cents. 
CouNTEY LIFE THE WorLb's WoRK 2 THE GARDEN 
‘IN AMERICA FarMING MAGAZINE 
DOUBLEDAY. PAGE & Co. NEw YorK. 
