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RfifiK^ 0N HORTICULTURE, AGRICULTURE AND KINDRED SUBJECTS. 



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GENERAL FRUIT AND NUT CULTURE. E 



Apple Culture. Field >»te« on. By Pbof. Bailey. Practical and valuable in- 

 struction from plan tint: to harvesting 



California Fruit* and How U tron Them. By E. J. WlCKSON, Methods and ex- 

 perience of grow* rs ; \ irieties For certain districts, etc 



The Principle* of Fruit Grow ing. By PBOF. Bailey. A new work and one of the 

 most valuable on t be subject, science and practice. 



American Fruit Cult Mr 1st. By .1 J. THOMAS. 20th edition . just revised and en- 

 larged, a band book of everj thing 1 pertaining to fruit culture 



The Fruit Garden. By }'. Barky. A standard work on fruit culture by an experi- 

 enced author and nurseryman 



,The Practical Fruit Grower. By C. T. Maynard. Just what the beginner needs 

 and the successful man practices 



Bush Fruit*. By Prof. Card, of K. I. Agricultural College. A new work. Cultiva- 

 tion, van- ' rat ion. etc.. etc 



Small Fruit CulturUt. By a. s. Fuller. Rewritten, enlarged and np to date ; 

 propagation, culture, van ties, marketing, etc 



The Orchard House. By J. R. Pearson. The English method of growing 



in glass houses. « Construction and management 



The Nut Culturi-t. By A S. Fuller, Propagation, cultivation, marketing of nut- 

 bearing trees and shrubs 



Nut* tor Profit. By J. R. Parry. Germination, budding, grafting, cultivation, 

 harvesting, marketing, receipts for preparation and sen Uttg 



SOILS, HANURES, DRAINAGE, IRRIGATION. 



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Cider Maker's Handbook. By J. M. IteoWBBlDGB. Making and keeping!!! perfec. 



tion. baaed on scientific tacts 



Cranberry Culture. By J. J. White. Location, preparation, planting, manage- 

 ment, picking, keeping, etc.. etc. 



Cape Cod Cranberries. By Jab. Webb. A valuable handbook bya successful cul- 

 tivator 



Florida Fruits and Hon to Kni-e Them. By H. HjJtcoVBT. Cultivation, man- 

 agement, marketing of all fruits adapted to semi-tropical r<;ri"ns of the r. s. ; 

 evaporating fruits and how t-> use them 



Grape Cultu r(-t. By a. S. Fvurk. One of the best works on cultivation and man- 

 agement of hardy grapes 



Grape Growing and Wine Making. Vuitrii mi. Bj l'»"K. li. Ht'SMvXN Revised. 

 Garden and vineyard management from planting to harvesting, both in the 

 East. West and California ; afl about making wine 



Grape Grower's Guide (under gin—.. By wjl i hobltok. Cultivation suited to 

 Lmerics in warm and cold graperies, construction, heating 



Peach Culture. By HON. J. A. Fultoh. Revised. The best work on growing 

 I »eaehes for profit or home use 



I*cur Culture for Profit. By P. T. QuiNN « Soils, preparation, planting, manage- 

 ment, harvesting, marketing 



Quince Culture. By w . w. Mkkh. Revised and enlarged. Varieties, propagation, 

 cultivation, diseases, insects and remedies. 



Strawberry Culturlst. By a. s. Filler. Field, garden, forcing and pot culture ; 

 hybridizing, varieties, etc. .... - 



Strawberry Culture. The A It C or. By T. B. Tekky. Tin- latest on this subject 

 and by an experienced grower 



SHADE TREES, FORESTRY AND TIMBER. 



Trees for Street and Shade. By Mk«k\ Powell and M« Mi lean. From nursery to 

 permanent location ; w hat. when- and how to plant trees for city streets 



Practical Forestry. By A. s. FULLER. Varieties, propagation, planting and culti- 

 vation of both evergreen and deciduous 



Forest Planting. By H. >". .Uk« -w*w. LL 1>. Restoration, maintenance and care of 

 wood and timber lands on plains and mountains 



Elements of Forestry. By F. D. Hough. Ph.lt., Chief of Forestry Division, l". S. 

 Department of Agriculture. Planting and care for both profit and ornament ; 

 creation and care *>f woodlands, etc 



Lumber and Log Book. By .T. L. s< hihnkb. New Edition. Quick computation of 

 measurement, weijrht. etc, of Lumber in all forms, etc... 



51 Rple Sugar and the Sugar Hudi. By Pbof. COOK. How to make maple sugar ; 

 new apparatus, etc 



AGRICULTURE AND FARM CROPS. 



How the Farm Pays. By Hrkdebsox and Cbozxkb. {Sec description* page 7.) . ... $2.00 



American Farm Book. By K. I* and L. F. Ali.kn. Revised. A compendium of 



farming in all its details 2."< [ 



Our Farming. By Terry. The experience «.f 2u years' successful, u|>-to-date farm- 

 ing valuable for reference ; no farmer should be without it 2.00 



A Handbook for Farmer- and Dairymen. By F. W. WOLL, Professor of Agricul- 

 tural Chemistry, University of Wisconsin. A bo<>k of reference, of great value, 

 facts, tables, formulas, receipts, cultivation of crops, feeding animals, etc l.oO 



First Principles of Agriculture. By E. B. VOOBHKES. A new work, treating on 



elementary principles of scientific farm practice— from soils to crops and animals. 1.00 



Book of the" Farm. By Ge". E. WaBBJNG. .Ik. Buying, leasing, fences, buildings, 



implements, drainage. BUbsoillng, rotation, etc.. etc 2.00 



How Crops Grow. By Prof. Samukl JoHNSOK. Agricultural plants, composition, 

 development, requirements, tables of analysis, etc., indispensable to fanners who 

 want to understand the *■ whys and wherefores." 1.50 



How Crops Feed. By Pbof. Samuel Johnson. Scientific facta of atmosphere and 



soil as related to nutrition of plants. etc 1.50 



Practical Farm Chemistry. By T. Gbetxeb. A handbook of profitable crop feeding. 1.00 



Broom Corn and Brooms. By Editors of "Americas Agriculturist." Raising 



broom corn and making brooms on large or small scale 50 



Corn Culture (Indian). By C. S. Plumb. Director Indiana Experiment Station. 



Practical as well as scientific instructions, covering all details 1.00 



Flax Culture. By several experienced growers. Selecting and preparing ground ; 



culture, harvesting and marketing 30 



Grasses and Forage Plants. By Chas. I*. Flint. New Edition. Varieties, nutri- 

 tive values, culture, curing, management grass land, etc 2.00 



Grasses and Clovers. Field Root-. Foruge and Fodder Plants. By Prof. 



Thos. Shaw. Food values, cultivation, etc 50 



Grasses of North America. By PBOF. W. J. Beal. Descriptions, structure, develop- 

 ment, direct ions for cultivation under varied conditions j in 2 vols 7.50 



The Hop. By H. Mybick. Every detail from preparing the soil to curing and selling 



the crops j insects ; also uses and manufacture of hops 1.50 



Peanut Plant. It» Cultivation and I'se*. By B. W. Jones, Instructs the begin- 

 ner how to raise good crops 50 



Sugar Industry. American. By H. Mykk k. A practical handbook on the produc- 

 tion of sugar beets and sugar cane, and the manufacture of sugar 1.50 



Sugar Beet, The, By L. S. Ware. Varieties, soils, tillage, harvesting ; the industry 



in Europe, etc 4.00 



Sugar Beet Seed. By L. S. Wake. Full details — practical and scientific— how to 



grow best seed. Secrets of European growers 1.50 



A Book on Slluge. The latest work on this subject by F. W. "Woll, Prof. Agricul- 

 tural Chemistry, University of Wisconsin 1.00 



Silage. Ensilage and SIIoh. By Manly Miles. Practical treatise on ensilage of 



fodder, corn, etc 50 



Sorghum. By Peter Collier, Ph. I). Culture and manufacture as a source of 



sugar, syrup and fodder 3.00 



Tobacco Culture. Full practical details by fourteen experienced growers in differ- 

 ent sections of the country 25 



Tobacco Leaf. By Killebrew and Myrick. Issued 1*97. Approved methods of *■» 



culture, harvesting, curing, packing, selling and manufacturing. Every process 

 in field, barn and factory made plain 2.00 



Wheat Culture. By I>. S. CUBTIBS. How to double the yield, varieties, improved 



machinery, etc 50 



The Soli. By F. H. Kino, Professor Agricultural Physics, University of Wisconsin. 

 Its nature, composition, functions, relations to plant life and principles oJ i 

 aire i nen t ; a distirn-t advance on the subject $0.75- 



The Fertility of the Lund. By Pbof. Roberts, Director Cornell Agricultural Ex- 

 periment Station. A valuable book to every tiller of the soil ; the philosophy of 

 controlling and increasing fertility through management of soil, water, rotation 



Fertilizers. By Prof. E. B. Voobhees, of N. J. Agricultural Experiment station, a 

 new and valuable contribution to the subject : the underlying principles of soils 

 and fertilizing; the requirements of important crops, and the best fertilisers to 



Use lor llieiu l.OU 



Talk- on Manures. By JOSEPH Harris, M. s. Familiar talks on the whole subject 



of manures and fertilizers 1.50 



\ Treatise on Manures. By Db. a. B. GRIFFITHS. (Imported.) A handbook on 

 manuring, fertilizers and fertilizing subjects - 



Farming with Green Manure*. Bj DR. C. Harlan. The advantage of soiling and 



green manuring . details of practice and effects 1. 00 



Tile Drainnire. By W. .1. Cb \mberi.ain. The experience of forty years by a practi- 

 cal agriculturist who has laid 15 miles of tiles :'••"> 



Land Draining. By Manly Miles, a handbook of principles, practice and con- 

 traction of tile drains ; what errors to avoid 1.00 



Irrigation Farming. By Lute Wilcox. The application of water in the produc- 

 tion of crops, appliances, principles and advantages 



Irrigation for Farm, Curdcn and Orchard. By Henry Stewart. Methods and 



management to secure water for critical periods l.'K> 



DAIRYING AND DAIRY FARMING. 



Principles of Modern Dairy Practice. American edition by F. W Woll. Pro- 

 i- ssor Agricultural Chemistry, University of Wisconsin. Bacteria and their rela- 

 tions to new methods of dairying, from the udder to butter and cheese $2.00 



Dairying for Profit; or. the Poor Man'- Cow. By Mrs. M. E. Jones. Judge of 

 Dairy Products at the World's Pair, Chicago, 1893. should be in the hands of 

 •■very one ha% ing anything to do with dairying. Cloth &• 



A K C In Cheese Making. By .J. H. Monrao. Home cheese making ; Chedder, 



French cream, Neufchatel and skim milk cheese .... 50 



Dairyman*"* Manual. By HENRI STEWABT. A trustworthy handbook, covering 



the entire Subject, with latest approved methods, 2.00 



FARH ANIMALS AND LIVE STOCK. 



Feeds and Feeding. By Prof. W. A. Henby. A new and up-to-date handbook for 



-rock rais.-r-: the acknowledged standard work on this subject. $2.00 



Manual of Cuttle Feeding. By H. P. Armsby. Chemist. Connecticut Experiment 



station. Laws of nutrition; feeding stuffs and feeding 1.75 



Horses, Cattle. Sheep and Su Inc. By GEO. W. Curtis. History, description, merits 



of different breeds ; hints on selection and management ; methods of breeders 8.00 



Farmers* Veterinary Adviser. By Pbof. Jan. Law. Prevention of disease in domes- 

 tic animals as well as remedies and treatment 3,i»* 



Allen's American Cattle. By Lewis F. Allen A standard authority. History of 



breeds, breeding, management and improvement 8.5-1 



Cuttle; their Management in Ileal th and Disease. By Geo. Arm at age. A guide 



for the tanner and breeder; dlsea-es- and treatment 1.00 



Shepherd's Manual. By Henry STEWABT. A valuable treatise on sheep for Ameri- 

 can farmers; breeds, breeding, management and diseases 1.00 



S\. ine Husbandry. By F. 1>. COBUBN. Revised and enlarged edition. Breeding. 



rearing, management, disease-, prevent ion. treatment L50 



Harris on the Pis:- By J< >s. HARRIS, Various breeds discussed ; management, etc.. .. 1.00 

 Horse Hreedlng. By J. H. Sahdees. The principles of heredity, selection, breeding. 



management ; treatment of diseases peculiar to breeding 1.50 



The Family llorwe. By G. A. Martin. Stabling, care, feeding, working, driving... 1.00 



The Saddle Jlor»e. Riding, training and feats under saddle 1.00 



II ou to Handle and Educate \ Iclons Horses, By O. R. Gleason 50 



Scientific Horseshoeing. By Pbof. Wm. Russell. Enlarged edition of 1895. Level- * 



ing and balancing action , curing diseases, etc 4.00 



Modern Horse Doctor. Bj G. 11. I> \i>i>, M !>., V.s. Preservation and restoration of 



health : treatment of lameness, etc 



If Hey on the Mule. By H u:\ky Riley. Feeding, training, uses, etc l.ou 



Dug* of Great Britain. America and Other Countries. Breeding, training. 



management, diseases, noted dogs, best bunting grounds, etc 1.50 



Practical Rabbit-Keeper. By < vrir t lus. Species, raising for pleasure or profit ; 



courts, warrens, hutches, fencing, etc 1.60 



POULTRY, BIRDS AND BEES. 



The A II C of Poultry Culture. Embodies the results of years of experience, and 



is thoroughly practical SO.iS 



The Art of Poultry Breeding. By .T. H. Davis. Invaluable to the amateur on the 



science of outcrossing in breeding, etc 2"> 



Profits In Poultry and Profitable Management. The experience of practical 



men in all departments ; useful and ornamental breeds l.On 



Practical Poultry Keeper. By L. Wright. A complete and standard guide for 



domestic use, market and exhibition 8.00 



The American standard of Perfection. (Adopted by American Poultry Assn.) 



Descriptions of recognized breed-, judges 1 instructions, etc 1.00 



An Egg Farm. By H. H. SrODDAKD. Management of poultry in large numbers ,60 



Five Hundred Qne-iion- and Answers In Poultry Raising. Also feed, care. 



disea. es, eggs, incubation, buildings, etc 25 



Capons for Profit. By T. Greiner. Flow to make and manage ; plain instructions 



for beginners SO 



Turkeys and How to Grow Them. By Herbert Myrkk, and Essays from Prac- 

 tical Growers. History, breeds, successful management, etc 1.00 



Duck Culture. By Jab. Rankin. Natural and artificial 50 



Lou- Cost Poultry Houses. By .1. W. Harrow. Plans and specifications f Or $25 to 



SluO buildings; other conveniences 2-"> 



Incubators and their Management. By J. H. Si t cliff S5 



Diseases of Cage Birds. By W. T. green. Causes, symptoms, treatment 40 



Pigeon- Keeping for Amateurs. By J. C. Lyell. A complete guide 1.00 



A R C of Bee Culture. By A. I. Root. A cyclopaedia on bees, honey, hives, imple- 

 ments; honey plants, etc L25 



Qulnby*s N'ew Ree-Keeplng. By L. C. Root. The mysteries explained; 50 years' 



experience; latest discoveries and inventions 1.00 



household books. 



Canning and Preserving, By Mrs. ROBKB. How to can fruits and vegetables. 



make preserves, marmalades, fruit butter; dry fruits and herbs. $0.4m 



Fruits and How to I'se Them. By Mrs. Poolr Nearly 700 receipts for preparing 



various fruits in various forms and how to use them LOO 



Canning and Preserving Fruits and Vegetables. By Ermentine V 



fruit pastes, syrups, evaporating fruits, etc "£■'•> 



New Salad*. By Mrs. Robeb, Salads for dinners, luncheons, suppers, receptions, 



odd salads, Ceylon salads, etc 



The Century Cook Rook. A new book compiled with great care and illustrated 



v. ith 150 photographic reproductions of dishes, cooking implements, etc, 800 



The National Cook Book. By M kBION Haul IND and C. T. HEBBICK 1.50 



American Dainties and How to Prepare Them. By an American lady * 



Common Sense In the Household. A manual oi practical housewifery L&0 



Everybody's Paint Rook. All about polishing, painting, staining, kals*>mining, . 



renovating furniture, etc L«0 



American Girl's Handy Rook. How to amuse yourself and others. 2.00 



The Language of Flowers. By J. Incraham. Includes floral poetry, Small ed.. 



50c. ; cloth, $1.00 gilt. 1.50 



