‘HOW 10 INCREASE PLANTS 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
A comprehensive book on the propaga- 
tion -of plants and presents all of the 
“methods followed by the commercial 
propagator especially written for the ama- 
teur who wishes to increase his own plants. 
Cover seeds, cuttings, bulbs and tuberous- 
rooted plants, layers and divisions grafting, 
budding, inarching, fruitstocks, annuals, 
; 1erbaceous perennials, orchids, ferns and 
‘roses. Also has a tree, shrub, climber 
_and general propagalne list. 288 pages, 
128 illustrations. $3.00 
FLOWER GARDEN 
FOR THE AMATEUR 
Flower Arrangement For Everyone. By. 
Dorothy Biddle and Dorothea Bloom. A beau- 
| .tifully illustrated guide to arrangements for 
a homes, churches, shows, etc. Takes all the 
_ Inystery out of this fascinating art—makes 
it simple and easy even for the novice—yet- 
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instructions for every phase, from selection of 
‘4 _ the eee to placing the completed arrange- 
fie: s 
peericnced arrangers. An accurate guide for 
beginners, also useful for women, men and 
teen-agers. Easy-to-follow directions. Numer- 
_ ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND 
FLOWERS 
_ Henderson’ s Handbook of Plants and 
_ General Horticulture. By Peter Hender- 
— son. The standard American dictionary of 
_ plants, a complete work on cultivated plant 
life. Everything is arranged alphabetically 
- and very complete descriptions are given, 
- with full cultural instructions for everything 
of importance. Truly American Gardener’s 
_ Dictionary. 526 pages. Profusely illustrated 3.50 
e Garden Encyclopedia. Answers every 
Bearden question in simple, non-technical 
Th he Complete Book of Garden Magic. 
Solves every garden probiem. Graphically 
= to show every phase of each 
operation described..............--02-e00- 3.50 
Beintcrncton Floriculture. By Fritz Bahr. Full 
Seinformation and advice on growing the vari- 
ous florist flowers. 646 pase 308 illustrations “6.00 
Plants and Flowers in the Home. By Ken-. 
_ neth Post. Associate Professor “of Floricul- 
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formation to aid flower lovers. Illustrated, 
P erennials Preferred. By Helen Van Pelt wit.” 
Pinocitative books on every gardening topic 
Books delivered transportation paid im U. S. A. and Possessions. 
“How to Beautify and Im- 
prove your Home Ground” 
By Henry B. Aul 
For anyone who has a home 
and a bit of ground about it and 
who wants a garden—not just 
a yard. Tells what to do; pro- 
vides plans, sketches, arrange- 
ments, plantings, etc. Profusely 
illustrated and full of out-of- the- 
ordinary ideas. $3.50. 
pages illustrated. Price, $2.95. 
ous photographs and centerpieces........ 1.50 
language. 1,300 pages, 750 illustrations..... 5.00 
_ Son. The ABC’sof culture..............-..- 3.00 
Ses3a4  ehbere SIAL o#y ETRY 
FAVORITE FLOWERS 
iN COLOR 
The most beautiful colorful flower 
book ever created. 800 living flowers 
shown in full natural color photograph. 
The most beautiful and complete collec- 
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put into one volume. Originally planned 
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you now get—in this one vqlume—the 
complete text and illustrations of all five 
books: flowering shrubs, roses, mixed 
borders, bulbs, and rock gardens. 300 
color plates showing 800 flowers, plus 
640 pages. Price, $4.95. 
THE TRICK OF GROWING HOUSE 
PLANTS IN EVERY WINDOW 
By Sophia Naumburg 
Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judge. Unique,time- 
saving Color-Key shows at a glance which plants to grow 
in your North, South, East and West windows. Concise 
readable information on Selection, Culture and Propaga- 
tion including ‘‘How to Keep Your Gift Plants Healthy” 
and ‘‘How to Make Your African Violets Bloom.” ‘Pro- 
fusely illustrated, with uwarecprcot cover and modern plastic 
binding. Price, $2.00 
IRIS FOR EVERY GARDEN 
dney B. Mitchell 
The first Fosie a sae in twenty years—aside from a 
horticultural manual. Written for the general gardener 
as well as the specialist, it tells how to grow ‘‘the finest ~ 
Everything that goes into the mak- hardy perennial” in any climate in the United States, ee 
ing of a well-planned flower garden has how to have a succession of iris bloom from 3 to 12 & RIS 
been included in this delightful volume. months, depending on climate. Included are chapters f FOR 
Packed with practical, useful informa- of Irises From Bulbs, Crested, Beardless and Bearded pS EVERY Gu 
| 4 Pp Irises. Breeding and Raising from Seed, Planning the STONEY 8 MuTeHeEL, 
Fame * tion, it tells exactly what you want Iris Garden, and a fascinating discussion of little 5 
to know about flowers, how to grow known species from all over the world. Dr. Mitchell 
them, and which varieties to chose. - had the largest amateur iris collection on the con- 
The author is a leading authority on tinent. A book to inform the amateur and please the 
garden planning and flower culture. 160 specialist. Size 544 x 844. Approximately 224 pages. 
Twenty-five species and varieties in au color. 12 
pages how-to drawing and plans. $3.00 
Subjects of Especial Interest to Home Gardeners 
Henderson’s Garden Guide and Record. Greenhouses—Their Construction and 
Treats concisely vegetable and flower garden- Equipment. By W. J. Wright. (Revised.) 
ing. It contains understandable articles on all Deals with construction of greenhouses, con- 
gardening topics. It is of convenient pocket servatories, hot beds, cold frames, etc. Simply 
size, 5 x 8 inches, containing 88 a) of Bae written instructions, illustrated........... $2.50 
including index. Also 12 pages, one for eac 
month for aidiarysnenmrnee sea aetiaemices $.50 HARDY GARDENING AND 
1001 Garden Questions Answered. By A. C. LANDSCAPING 
Hottes. The well arranged index guides the 
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Better Lawns. By Howard B. Sprague. An 
internationally known expert tells you how 
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SSO Pages ein ie ci tieee- $ illustrated. Includes a guide for identifying 
different grasses by leaf and stem.......... 2.00 
How to Landscape Your Grounds. By 
FLOWERS IN COL OUR Loyal R. Johnson. Guides you step by step in 
’ the planting of your home grounds. Planting 
Edited and witha plans; select lists of trees, shrubs and vines. 
Foreword by A complete guide for construction and plant- 
J. F. Ch. Dix and ing, 232 beds. 147 illustrations. Beautifully 
Walter Roozen illustrated erin Sao e ce mace oe tee 3.50 
Roof Gardening. By Ida Nellen. The author 
An_ illustrated volume, scien- writes of her experiences in growing a per- 
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flowering plants. One glance at the mag- 21 feet with 6-in. deep beds and boxes. 
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There are three main sections—bulbs, Horticulture. By Prof.L. H. Bailey. Freshly 
shrubs and dahlias, roses, and other flow- written in the light of the most recent re- 
. . - d . search and experience, largely by experts in 
Oe Each section contains an introduction their various specialties. It is published in 
pointing out the Pe pS es planting three volumes, sold only in complete sets. . .37.50 
locations and soil types for that group. 
There are 120 full-page color plates. 165 SHRUBS, VINES, TREES AND 
pages. Price, $6.00. FORESTRY, ETC. 
Gardening With Shrubs and Small 
Flowering Trees. By Mary Deputy Lam- 
Greenhouse Gardening for Everyone. By son. A famous landscape architect tells the 
Ernest D. Chabot. For the amateur, hobby- small-home owner how to beautify his place 
ist or serious gardener. Step-by-Step instruc- with shrubs and flowering trees. Directions 
tions in simple, non-technical language. for planting, prunning and feeds eee 3.00 
Everything about all greenhouses from 2 x 4 Climbers and Ground Covers. By Alfred 
cold frame to small or large heated green- C. Hottes.. Deals solely with vines. The list 
house. Many photographs, line drawings. discussed is surprisingly large. 250 pages. 80 
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