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GARDENING FOR PROFIT HOW THE FARM PAYS. 
PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE. GARDEN AND FARM TOPICS. 
NEW HANDBOOK OF PLANTS. 
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THE FOLLOWING BOOKS, WRITTEN BY PETER HENDERSON, ARE THE ACKNOWLEDGED AUTHORITIES AND 
TEXT BOOKS ON THE SUBJECTS OF WHICH THEY TREAT. 
Henderson's New Handbook of Plants and General Hortisulture. 
A NEW AND REVISED EDITION, WITH ABOUT 800 ILLUSTRATIONS. 
GARDENING FOR PLEASURE. 
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HIS new edition rewritten and enlarged in 1889 comprises about fifty per cent. more genera than the former one, and 
embraces the botanical name (accentuated according to the latest authorities), derivation, natural order, etc., together with a short history of 
the different genera, and concise instructions for their propagation and culture. A valuable feature of the book is the great care that has been 
given to ybtain all the leading local or common English names, together with a comprehensive glossary of Botanical and Technical terms. Plain 
instructions are also given for the cultivation of the principal vegetables, fruits and flowers—both for the Amateur, Florist and Market Gardener—with 
very full instructions on forcing Tomatoes, Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawberries, etc., together with comprehensive practical directions about 
soils, manures, roads, lawns, draining, implements, greenhouse buildings, heating by steam and hot water, propagation by seeds and cuttings, window 
gardening shrubs, trees, etc. In short, everything relating to general horticulture is given in alphabetical order, to make it a complete book of 
reference. Price, $2.40, or by mail, post-paid, $2.60. (kKketail price, $4.00. 
Practical Floriculture. New Epiriov. Written particu- 
larly for Commercial Florist, but equally as valuable for the Amateur. 
Fully illustrated; 325 pages. This work teaches how flowers and 
plants can best be ‘‘ grown for profit.” It is admitted to be the lead- 
ing authority on the subject. Contents: 
How to become a Florist—The Profits of Floriculture—Aspect and Soil—The Pre- 
paration for New and the Renovation of Old Lawns—Laying out the Flower Garden— 
Desigus for Ornamental Grounds and Flower Gardens—Planting of Flower Beds— 
Soils for Potting —Temperature and Moisture—The Potting of Plants—Drainage in 
Pots—Cold Frames for Winter Protection -Construction of Hot-Beds—Greenhouse 
Structures—Glass, Glazing and Shadiag— Modes of Heating—Propagation of Plants by 
Seeds—Propagation of Plants by Cuttings—Propa ‘ating Roses by Grafting and Bud- 
ding—Greenhouse plants most in demand in Spring—Cold Frame Plants most sold in 
Spring—Plants most in demand for Window Decoration in Winter— Culture of Winter 
Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers—Rose Growing in Winter—Bulbs for Winter Flowers 
—Plants used tor Decoration of Rooms—Construction of Bouquets, etc.—Hanging 
Baskets——Parlor and Winter Gardening—Formation of Rockwork and Plants for Rocks 
—What flowers will Grow in the Shade—Succession Crops inthe Greenhouse—Packing 
Plants—Plants by Mail—Insects and Diseases affecting Plants—Mildew—Diary of 
Operations for the Year—The Culture of Grape Vines under Glass. Price, 9Oc., 
or by mail, post-paid, 98c. (Retail price, $1.50.) 
Gardening for Pleasure. New Epition. Tells how to 
grow Flowers, Vegetables and small Fruits in the Garden or Green- 
house; also treats fully on Window and House Plants. It was speci- 
ally written for amateurs—contains 404 pages, and is fully illustrated. 
Price, $1.20, or by mail, post-paid, $1.30. (Retail price $2 00.) 
How The Farm Pays. By Messrs. Henderson & Crozier. 
An acknowledged authority for Farmers Gives all the latest Methods 
of growing Grass, Grain, Root Crops, Fruits, etc., and all about 
Stock, Farm Machinery, ete. Price, $1.50, or by mail, post-paid, 
$1.63. (Retail price, $2.50.) 
Gardening For Profit. New Epition. A new, revised and 
greatly enlarged edition of this popular work. This book gives in 
detail our 25 years experience in Market Gardening, and a revised list 
of varieties in vegetables recommended for market culture. Written 
particularly for the Market Gardener, but is equally as valuable for the 
Private Gardener. Fully illus:rated; 375 pages. Contents: 
The forcing of all important Vegetablesand Fruits under Glass—The Men Fitted for 
the Busincss—The Amvunt of Capital Required and Working Force per Acre—Profits 
of Market Gardening—Location, Situation and Laying-out—Soils, Drainage and Prep- 
aration—Manures—T he Uses and Management of Cold Frames—Protecting Cloth in 
lieu uf Sashes—Spring Rausing of Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lettuce—Formation and 
Management of Hot-beds—Forcing Pits or Greenhouses—Wide Greenhouses for Vege- 
table Crops—Forcing Straw berries—Seeds and Seed Raising—How, When and Whera 
to Sow Seeds--Transplanting— Vegetables, their Varieties and Cultivation—When to 
Sow and Plant in the Southern States—Packing of Vegetables for Shipping—Preserva- 
tion of Vegetables in Winter—Insects—Culture of Small Fruits—Monthly Calender of 
Operations. Price, $1.20, or by mail, post-paid, $1.30. (Retail price, $2.00.) 
Garden and Farm ‘Topics. Contains essays on some 
special Greenhouse, Vegetables and Bulb, Fruit and Farm Crops. 
Fully illustrated; 244 pages. Price, 60c., or by mail, post-paid, 65c. 
(Retail price, $1.00.) 
Henderson's Bulb Culture. Price, 15c., post-paid. 
(Retail price, 25c.) 
Cultnre of Water Lilies and Aquatics. Price, 
I5c., post-paid. (Retail price, 25c,) 
Injurious Insects and Plant Diseases with 
Remedies. Gives the latest preventatives and treatments from 
practical tests and experiments, including the latest apparatus for 
applying fluid and powder insecticides. It gives all in plain concise 
manner. Price, 15c., post-paid. (Retail price, 25c, 
