PETER HENDERSON & CO.— BOOKS. 



BOOKS 



ON HORTICULTURE, AGRICULTURE AND KINDRED SUBJECTS. 



_ DELIVERED FREE IN THE UNITED STATES. 



GENERAL FRUIT AND NUT CULTURE. Each. 



The Principle* of Fruit Growing. By Prof. Bailey. A new work and one of the 



most valuable on the subject, science and practice $1.25 



American Fruit Culturlst. By J. J. Thomas. 20th edition ; juat revised and en- 

 larged. A handbook of everything pertaining to fruit culture 2.60 



The Fruit harden. By P. Barry. A standard work on fruit culture by an experi- 

 enced author and nurseryman 1.50 



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



and the successful man practices 50 



Fruit Harvesting, storing and Marketing. By Prof. Waugh. A new and prac- 

 tical guide to the lucking, sorting, packing, storing, shipping and marketing of 

 fruit 1.00 



Bush Fruits. By Prof. Card, of R. I. Agricultural College. A new work. Cultiva- 

 tion, varieties, diseases, insects, evaporation, etc., etc 1.50 



Small Fruit CiiltuHst. By A. S. Fuller. Re-written, enlarged and up to date ; 



propagati'm, culture, varieties, marketing, etc 1.50 



California Fruits ami How to Grow Them. By E. J. Wickson. Methods and ex- 

 perience <>f growers ; varieties for certain districts, etc 2.50 



Florida Fruits and How to Raise Them. By H. Harcourt. Cultivation, man- 

 agement, marketing of all fruits adapted to semi-tropical regions of the U. S. ; 

 evaporating fruits and how to use them 1.25 



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



in glass houses. Construction and management 50 



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

 bearing trees and shrubs 1.50 



Nuts for Profit. By J. R. Parry. Germination, budding, grafting, cultivation, 



harvesting, marketing, receipts for preparation and serving 1.00 



cultures of special fruits. 



Apple Culture, Field Notes on. By Prof. Bailey. Practical and valuable in- 

 struction from planting to harvesting 



Cider Mnkern* Handbook. By J. M. Trowbridge. Making and keeping in perfec- 

 tion, based on scientific facts 



Cr»iiberry Culture. By J. J. White. Location, preparation, planting, manage- 

 ment, picking, keeping, etc., etc 



Cope Cod Cranberries. By Jas. Webb. A valuable handbook by a successful cul- 

 tivator ... 



Grupc Culturlst. By A. S. Fuller. One of the best works on cultivation and man- 

 agement of hardy grapes 



Grape Trolnlne, American. By Prof. Bailey, a new book, illustrating and de- 

 scribing all practical systems in detail 



Grape Growing and Wine Making. American. By Prof. G. Husmann. Revised. 

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

 East, West and California ; all about making wine 



Grape Grower's Guide (under glass.) By Wm. Chorlton. Cultivation suited to 

 America in warm and cold graperies, construction, heating 



Peach Culture. By Hon. J. A. Fulton. Revised. The best work on growing peaches 

 for profit or home use 



Pear Culture for Profit. By P. T. QuiNN. Soils, preparation, planting, manage- 

 ment, harvesting, marketing 



Plums and Plum Culture. By Prof. Waugh. A new and complete manual 

 on all known varieties of plums 



Quince Culture. By W. W. Meech. Revised and enlarged. Varieties, propagation, 

 cultivation, diseases, inserts and remedies 



Strnnberry Culturlst. By A. S. FULLER. Field, garden, forcing and pot culture ; 

 hybridizing, varieties, etc 



Strawberry Culture, The A B C of. By T.B.TERRY. The latest on this subject 

 and by an experienced grower 



SHADE TREES, FORESTRY AND TIMBER. 



Trees for Street and Shade. By Messrs. Powell and McMillan From nursery 

 to permanent location ; what, where and how to plant trees for city streets 



Practical Forestry. By A. S. v uli.f.r. Varieties, propagation, planting and cul- 

 tivation of both evergreen and deciduous 



Elements of Forestry. By F. D. Hough, Ph.D., Chief of Forestry Division,' U.S. 

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

 creation and care of woodlands, etc 



Hedges, Windbreaks, Shelters and Live Fences. By E. P. Powell. The plant- 

 ing, growth and management for country and suburban homes 



Lumber and Log Rook. By J. L. Scribner. New Edition. Quick computation of 

 measurement, weight, etc., of lumber in all forms, etc 



Maple Sugar and Sugar Bush. By Prof. Cook. How to make maple sugar ; 

 new apparatus, etc 



AGRICULTURE AND FARM CROPS. 



now the Farm Pays. By Messrs. Henderson & Crozier. (See description, page 7.) 



American Farm Book. By R L. and L. F. Allen. Revised. A compendium of 

 farming in all its details 



Our running. By Terry. The experience of 20 years' successful, up-to-date farm- 

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



A Handbook for Farmers and Dairymen. By F. W. Woll, Professor of Agri- 

 cultural Chemistry, University of Wisconsin. A book of reference of great 

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



Principles of Agriculture. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. The elementary and underly- 

 ing principles ; soils, preparation and care ; seeds, plants, crops, pastures, etc 



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

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



Book of the Farm. By Geo. E. Warring, Jr. Buying, leasing, fences, buildings, 

 implements drainage, subsoiling, rotation, etc., etc 



How Crops Grow. By Prof. Samuel Johnson. Agricultural plants, composition, 

 development, requirements, tables of analysis, etc. ; indispensable to farmers 

 who want to understand the "whys and wherefores" 



Practical Farm Chemistry. By T. Greiner. Ahandbook of profitable crop feeding. 



Alfalfa. By F. D. Coburn. Its growth, use and feeding value 



Broom Corn and Brooms, By Editors of "American Agriculturist." Raising 

 broom corn and making hrooms on large or small scale 



Corn Culture In. Man i. By C. S. Plumb, Director Indiana Experiment Station. 

 Practical as well as scientific instructions, covering all details 



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

 cultur-. harvesting and marketing 



Forage Plants other than Grasses. By Prof. Thomas Shaw. How to cultivate, 

 harvest and use them ; practical and reliable 



Ginseng. Its culture, harvesting and marketing 



trusses and Forage Plants. By Chas. L. Flint. New edition. Varieties, nutri- 

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



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

 ment, directions for cultivation under varied conditions ; in 2 vols 



Hemp. By S. S. Boyce. A practical treatise on its culture for seed and fibre and the 

 various operations 



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

 the crops ; insects ; also uses and manufactures of hops 



Peanut Plunt. Its Cultivation and Uses. By B. W. Jones. Instructs the begin- 

 ner how to raise good crops 



Sugar Industry, American. By H. Myrick. A practical handbook on the produc- 

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



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

 in Europe, etc 



A Book on Silage. The latest work on this subject, by F. W. Woll, Prof. Agrieul- 

 tural Chemistry, University of Wisconsin 



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

 fodder, corn, etc 



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

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Tobacco Leaf. By Killebrew and Myrick. Issued 1897. Approved methods of 

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

 in field, barn and factory made plain $2.00 



Wheat Culture. By D. S. Curtiss. How to double the yield, varieties, improved 



machinery, etc 50- 



SOILS, MANURES, DRAINAGE, IRRIGATION. 



The Soil. By F. H. King, Professor Agricultural Physics, University of Wisconsin. 

 Its nature, composition, functions, relations to plant lite and principles of man- 

 agement ; a distinct advance on the subject $1.00 



The Fertility of the Lund. By Prof. ROBERTS, Director Cornell Agricultural Ex- 

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

 controllingand increasing fertility through management of soil, water, rotation. . 1.26 



Fertilizer*. By Prof. E. B. Voorhees, of N. J. Agricultural ExperimentStation. A 

 new and valuable contribution to the subject; the underlying principles of soil9 

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

 use for them 1.00 



Talks on Manure-. By Joseph Harris, M.S. Familiar talks on the whole subject 



of manures and fertilizers 1.60 



Farming with <Jreeii Manures. By Dr. C. Harlan. The advantage of soiling and 



green manuring; details of practice and elfects 1.00 



Tile Drainage. By W. J. Chamberlain. The experience of forty years by a practi- 

 cal agriculturist who has laid 15 miles of tiles 35 



Lund Draining. By Manly Miles. A handbook of principles, practice and con- 

 struction 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 1.60 



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



management to secure water for critical periods 1,00 



DAIRYING AND DAIRY FARMING. 



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

 fessor 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's Cow. By Mrs. M. E. Jones, Judge of 

 Dairy Products at the World's Fair, Chicago, 1893. Should be in the hands of 

 everyone having anything to do with dairying. Cloth 60 



ABC In Cheese Making. By J. H. Monrap Home cheese making; Chedder, 



French cream, NVuiehntel and skim milk cheese 60 



Butter and Butter Making. By W, F. Hazard. Producing and marketing 26 



Dairyman's Manual. By Henry Stewart. A trustworthy handbook, covering 



the entire subject with' latest approved methods 2.00 



FARM ANIMALS AND LIVE STOCK. 



Animal Breeding. By Prof. Thos. Shaw. This new book is the most complete 



and romprebensive work ever published on the subject of which it treats $1.50 



Feeds nnd Feeding. By Prof. W. A. Henry. A new and up-to-date handbook 



for stock raisers; the acknowledged standard work on this subject 2.00 



Horses, Cuttle. Sheep and Swine. By Geo. W. Curtis. History, description, merits 



of different breeds; hints on selection and management; methods of breeders. .. 2.00 



Farmer** Veterinary Adviser, By Prof. Jas. Law. Prevention of disease in do- 

 mestic animals as well as remedies and treatment 3.00 



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



breeds, breeding, management and improvement 2.50 



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

 can farmers; breeds/breeding, management and diseases 1.00 



Swine Husbandry. By F. D. Coburn. Revised and enlarged edition. Breeding, 



rearing, management, diseases, prevention, treatment 1.50 



Harris on the Pig. By Jos. Harris. Various breeds discussed; management, etc... 1.00 



Horse Breeding. By J. H. Sanders. The principles of heredity, selection, breeding, 



management; treatment of diseases peculiar to breeding 1.50 



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



The Saddle Horse. Riding, training and feats under saddle 1.00 



How to Handle and Educate Vicious Horses. By O. R. Gleason 60 



Scientific Horseshoeing. By Prof. Wm, Russell. Enlarged edition of 1895. Level- 

 ing and balancing action; curing diseases, etc 4.00 



Modern Hoi-mc Doctor. By G. H. Dadd, M. D., V. S. Preservation and restoration 



of health: treatment of lameness, etc 1.60 



Dogs of Great Britain, America and Other Countries. Breeding, training, 



management, diseases, noted dogs, best hunting grounds, etc 1.60 



Practical Rabbit-Keeper. By Cupiculus. Species, raising for pleasure or profit; 



courts, warrens, hutches, fencing, etc 1.60 



POULTRY, BIRDS AND BEES. 



Broilers for Profit. By M. K. BoYER. A practical guide to successful broiler 



raising for market $0.60 



Poultry Craft. By J. H. Robinson. A new and complete work for beginners as well 



as the experienced 2.00 



DIseaNes of Poultry. By Dr. D. E. Salmon. Hygienic requirements; specific 



diseases and treatment 60 



Pocket-Money Poultry. By Myra V. Norys. Especially written for women 60 



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



science of outcrossing in breeding, etc 25 



Profits In Poultry uud Profitable Management. The experience of practical 



men in all departments; useful and ornamental breeds 1.00 



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



domestic use, market and exhibition 2.00 



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



Descriptions of recognized breeds, judges' instructions, etc 1.00 



An Egg Farm. By H.H.Stoddard. Management of poultry in large numbers 1.00 



Five Hundred Questions and Answers In Poultry Raising. Also feed, care, 



diseases, eggs, incubation, buildings, etc 26 



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



for beginners 30 



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

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



Duck Culture. By Jas. Rankin. Natural and artificial 60 



Low-Cost Poultry Houses. By J. W. Darrow. Plans and specifications for $26 to 



$100 buildings; other conveniences 25 



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

 plements, honey plants, etc 1.26 



Qulnby'sNew Bee-Keeping. By L. C. Root. The mys eries explained; 60 years' 



experience ; latest discoveries and inventions 1.00 



HOUSEHOLD BOOKS. 



canning and Preserving. By Mrs. Rorer. How to can fruits and vegetables, 



make preserves, marmalades, fruit butter; dry fruits and herbs $0.60 



Canning and Preserving Fruits and Vegetables. By Ermentine Young. Also 



fruit pastes, syrups, evaporating fruits, etc 25 



New Salads. By Mrs. Rorer. Salads for dinners, luncheons, suppers, receptions, 



odd salads, Ceylon salads, etc 50 



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



with 150 photographic reproductions of dishes, cooking implements, etc., 6U0 pages. 2.00 

 Mrw. Rorer'sCook Book. By the Principal of the Philadelphia Cooking School; 



full of choice and reliable receipts . 1.76 



The Sal ion a! Cook Book. By Marion Harland and C. T. Herrick 1.50 



American Dainties and How to Prepare Them. By an American lady 40 



Common Sense in the Household. A manual of practical housewifery 1.60 



Everybody's Paint Book. All about polishing, painting, staining, kalsomining; 



renovating furniture, etc 1.00 



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



The Language of Flowers. By J. I ng rah am. Includes floral poetry. Small ed , 



60c; cloth, gl.OO gilt, 1.50 



