xx AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS October, 1912 
Important New Books for the Country Home 
Furnishing the Home of Good Taste. 
By Lucy Abbot Throop 
Miss Throop, who is an interior decorator practising in New York, has writ- 
ten what is undoubtedly the most valuable and concise survey of the period styles 
of decoration—styles that have furnished the basis for most of the present day ideas 
regarding furniture and furnishing. After completing this interesting survey of the 
past, Miss Throop takes up in great detail the home of to-day with particular 
emphasis on the country home and shows how either period styles or other modern 
adaptations may be consistently carried out. All the details of furniture, hangings, 
rugs and so on, even to the porch equipment, are thoroughly and entertainingly 
discussed, with an abundance of pictures. $2.00 net, postage 20c. 
A Book of Distinctive Interiors. 
Edited by William A. Vollmer 
== It is a dificult matter to carry out a thoroughly consistent scheme of interior 
decoration and furnishing without practical and helpful suggestions in the way of photographs of other 
successful homes. Inthis book, with its hundreds of illustrations which have been chosen by reason of the 
good taste and skill displayed in their furnishing and decoration, there are chapters on all the rooms 
of the house—living-room, dining-room, kitchen, nursery and so on. $1.00 net, postage 1¢c. 
The Furniture Designs of Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. 
With Introduction by Arthur Hayden. 
A magnificent reprint of the original books of furniture designs—books that were issued by their 
famous authors when at the height of their power and prestige, and which in the original editions are now 
almost priceless. ‘The work is available in a Library Edition of three volumes, one devoted to each of the 
three masters, at $6 net (postage 30c.) or $16.50 net for three volumes, boxed (expressage 50c.) besides 
which the three books are combined in a single large volume at $15 net (expressage 50c. ) 
A Book of House Plans. 
By W. H. Butterfield and H.W. Tuttle. 
The authors are two practising New York architects who have prepared a series of designs for homes 
of character costing $3,000 to $6,000. These designs are illustrated by perspective views and floor plans 
with interior perspectives, and in some cases photographs of designs that have already been built. Full 
working drawings and specifications of each of the designs shown, may be purchased from the author. 
$2.00 net, postage 20c. 
Gardening Indoors and Under Glass. 
By F. F. Rockwell 
A book that makes clear the secrets of prolonging the joys and rewards of home gardening through 
these months of the year that are usually considered barren. The choice, care and propagation of all house 
plants, the construction and management of hotbeds and coldframes, and the possibilities of a small green- 
house are all thoroughly discussed. Besides enabling us to have fresh vegetables and flowers out of season, § 
Mr. Rockwell’s book helps us to get the earliest start inthe garden. Illustrated. $1.20 net, postage 10c. } 
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain. 
By Arthur Hayden 
A volume on the famous ware made at the Royal Copenhagen Factory, porcelain that is not only fam- | 
ous all over the world, but has set a new style in porcelain decoration which is being followed at most of 
1 the Continental factories. It may be truly said that this is one of the most sumptuous books ever produced 
Fon the subject of porcelain. Illustrated in full color and fine half-tone. Send for prospectus. $15.00 net, | 
expressage 50. 
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Making a Bulb Garden. By Grace Tabor. It is possible Making a Garden with Hotbed and Coldframe. By { 
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months, The secret lies in choosing the right bulbs for each volume and the care and management of the hotbed and coldframe 
particular location. thoroughly covered. 
Making a Fireplace. By Henry H. Saylor. AM well con- 
structed fireplace should not smoke and it should be made a dis- 
tinctive feature of the room. There is a right way to construct a 
fireplace and it is not difficult. 
Mlustrated. Each 50c. net, postage Sc. 
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