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MISCELLANEOUS 
Audubon Bird Guide. (Eastern Land Birds). 
Devoted to quick and accurate identifica- 
tion of the 275 species that inhabit this 
area. 48 full color pages illustrating 400 
different bird plumages................. 3.00 
BIRDS OF AMERICA 
The Greatest Book on Birds 
Ever Published 
The fascinating lives of the birds re- 
vealed in a treasury of delightful stories. 
A magnificent library volume containing the 
whole story of bird life. 844 x 1114 inches by 
15g inches thick, weight 7 pounds. Rich 
two-color binding of green and tan buck- 
ram. 1,000 pictures. Nearly 1,000 pages. 
1l-pages ‘inifull’ color eran eee 5.95 
Make Your Own Merry Christmas. By 
Anne: Werisner oii. re tics sete oe 2.00 
Garden Flowers in Color. Shows all the 
commonly grown garden flowers in natural 
colors. 400 flower pictures in color. Brief 
cultural directions are directly opposite the 
illustrated flower. 320 pages. 400 photo- 
graphs in color, 6 x 9 inches........... 2.95 
TAYLOR’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF 
GARDENING - Norman Taylor, Editor 
A revision of Norman 
Taylor Dictionary  re- 
issued under the title of 
Taylor’s Encyclopedia of 
Gardening. Has _ been 
completely revised and 
rechecked and has been 
expanded by over one 
thousand entries. Espe- 
cially important are new 
sections devoted to such 
subjects as soilless gar- 
dens, plant hormones, 
garden tours (listing all 
gardens open to the 
public) pest control, stor- 
age and deep freezing of 
vegetables. Price,$5.00. 
The Southern Garden Book. By Louise and 
Donald Hastings. A complete guide to south- 
ern planting by two nationally fameus ex- 
DOTEG sa oie otare desta rarevae ater Wroclh se ee eae 4.95 
PLANT BREEDING, PROPAGA- 
TION, PRUNING 
porateuce of Plants. By M.G. Kains 
and L. M. McQuesten. A complete guide for 
professional and amateur growers of plants 
y seeds, layers, grafting and budding, with 
chapters on nursery and erecnhouse 
Management.........2-.-.s see eeeeeeees 4.00 
cutting, eractinies CLC ec seeicnaienes oe 5.00 
Pruning of Trees and Shrubs. By Ephraim 
Porter Felt, D. S. C. Gives in concise form 
and non-technical language the important 
matters relating to the pruning of orna- 
mental, fruit and nut trees, vines and 
shrubs. Profusely illustrated. 256 pages.. 2.50 
The Pruning Manual. By L. H. Bailey. 
How and when to prune trees, shrubs, and 
vines. 381 illustrations. 400 pages........ 4.00_ 
CULTURES OF SPECIAL PLANTS 
The African ‘Violet. By Helen Van Pelt 
Wilson. A beautiful book covering every as- 
pect of culture. 26 full pages of illustration. 
Atnew color. charting, .0.).ice. cosines 2.75 
Annual Flowers. By Dorothy H. Jenkins. 
(Fully described on page 22.)............ 2.75 
meet Bulbs. By F. F. Rockwell. (See page 
Book of Perennials. By A.C. Hottes. For the 
amateur and professional. Full details of 
care and culture. 280 pages............. 2.75 
Begonias, Tuberous-Rooted. By George 
Otten. The culture, propagation, hybridiza- 
tion and treatment of an easy-to-grow . 
and attractive plant of many uses...... 2.00 
Bulbs for Beauty. By Charles H. Mueller. 
A story of bulbs from the first spring crocus 
to the last autumn lily. Covers culture and 
use. Profusely illustrated.............. 3.00 
Chrysanthemums, Hardy. By Alex Gane 
mings, Jr.-Chrysanthemum culture thor- 
oughly explained. 184 pages. Profusely illus- 
trated ne ec eee slats ates cine e coe 2.50 
'Dahlias—What Is Known About Them. 
By Margan T. Riley. One of the most com- 
prehensive books on Dahlias ever published. 
245, pages, illustrated. <0. f 000... 50.005. 2.50 
Gladiolus. By F. F. Rockwell. Tells how to 
plant, fertilize, cultivate, grow from seeds 
or bulblets: harvest, cure, handle cut 
flowers sae ae ee eee leas eee 1,75 
Garden Lilies. By Alan and Esther Mac- 
Neil. Easy-to-follow instructions for suc- 
cessful lily culture. (See page 41.) One col- 
or plate and 32 pages half-tones.......... 4.00 
Orchid Culture, American. By Prof: E. A. 
White. A comprehensive outline. Discusses: 
Sources of plants; houses and equipment, 
propagation, general culture, hybridiza- 
tion. 278 pages, 14 color plates, 136 illus- 
tratlons erie eo oe eens 6.00 
Lilies for Every Garden. By Isabella Pres- 
ton. A delightful study of Garden Lilies and 
their use with other flowers. Illustrated, 160 
PAROS I. ive eters etre creo 2.00 
VEGETABLE AND MARKET 
GARDENING 
The Food Garden. By Lawrence and Edna 
Blair. A must if you grow vegetables! Ex- 
plains culture, insect control, harvesting. 
20 double-page line drawings............ 2.49 
The Vegetable Growing Business. By R. 
L. Waits and Gilbert S. Watts. An authorita- 
tive guide for successful market gardening. 
Profusely illustrated; about 600 pages.... 4.00 
CULTURES OF SPECIAL VEGETABLES 
Asparagus Production. By H.C. Thomp- 
son. A complete guide, written by an out- 
standing authority... s seeteoenicnee 1.50 
Herbs: How to Grow Them and Use . 
Them. By Helen- Nodes Webster. Early 
Periods and Designs of the Herb Garden, 
Colonial Gardens, A Garden of Native 
Herbs, General Horticultural Directions for 
Herb Gardens, Drying and Curing Herbs, 
Cooking with Herbs: 2 ee eee 2.50 
Onion Growing. By Donald Comin. Produc- 
tion from to storage and marketing. 
Also deals with chives, shallots, leek and 
MATIC errata alee aideretce ata ele ee 2.00 
The Tomato. By P. Work. A practical guide 
to growing, soil management, field culture, 
enemies, marketing. oo. 50 655). 1.50 
‘FRUIT CULTURE 
Dwarf Fruit Trees. By J. B. Lucas. Written 
for the home owner, but practical enough 
for the commercial grower. Based on the 
author’s wide experience. 136 pages, 22 
Ulustrations ie cinerea seal eatee ts 3.00 
Fruits For The Home Garden. By W. P. 
Hedrick. Treats on soil, climate, grafting, 
pruning, spraying, fertilizing, controlling 
orchard pests, varieties to plant, picking 
and storage. 16 illustrations, 171 pages.. 3.50 
Wine Makers’ Manual. By Peyton Boswell. 
A guide for the home wine maker and the 
small winery. (Ilustrated)..:............. 2.00 
Grapes and Wines From Home Vine- 
yards. By W. P. Hedrick. Like to make 
your own wine? Here’s the guide. Dr. Hed- 
rick tells how excellent wines can be made : 
intithephomess. css pieeiseieiace sion 4.00 
CANNING, PRESERVING AND 
QUICK FREEZING 
Quick Freezing and Family Food Garden- 
ing. By Gordon Morrison. 200 pages— 
scores of photographs—drawings, tables, 
charts and diagrams. .2%. 0. 3. -ia sen ee 2.75 
Home Canning For Victory. Pickling, pre- 
serving, dehydrating. By Anne Pierce. A 
study of Government approved methods, 
LOGI pages rac, otiacicireicieiisty pajeiejsieheisieietegeints 1.50 
All books are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. A. and Possessions. 
Easy Preserving For Victory. By Demetria 
N. Taylor. Complete information on equip- 
ment and methods for pacannlng fruits, vege- _ 
tables, meats, fish, poultry, jellies, jams, 
“pickles, etc. 68 beautiful colored labels.. .25 
Pressure Cooking. By Ida Bailey Allen. An 
authoritative book on highspeed caoking 
by a outstanding expert. 750 recipes and 
menus. Over 400 pages................-- 2.50 | 
GR CUERURE AND FARM CROPS) 
mm Farmer’s Cyclopedia of Agri- 
pepe By Early Vernon Wilcox. A com- 
pendium of farm science and practice on 
field, garden, fruit and orchard crops; care, 
breeding, feeding and diseases of farm aoe 
mals. Profusely illustrated. 700 pees 
Five Acres and Independence. MU. G. 
Kains. A practical guide to the selection 
and management of the small farm...... 2.50 ) 
Farming. By Gustave E. Larson and Walter 
Magnes Teller. How to select a farm; essen- 
tials of truck gardening, fruit raising, etc. 3.45 } 
jo FERTILIZERS SOILS, MANURES 
Dirt—Farming and Gardening With 
ig Seba ByILE Rodale. iNegitalicy subject, 
interestingly discussed. 256 pages....... 3.09 
ils and Fertilizers for Greenhouse and 
rden. By Alex Laurie and D. C. Kip- 
linger. A must for greenhouse operators, 
commercial growers and ‘‘advanced’’ ama- 
teurs. 19 illustrations, 120 pages........ 2.50 
Artificial Manures. By A. B. Beaumont. All 
tyes, including cover crops and green sap 
epatWateiovclalainkeleterte ie letelnucretehelr 00 |) 
Handbook of Fertilizers. By A. F. Gustaf- | 
son. Treats source, character and com- 
Position of fertilizers. (Revised edition)... 2.00) 
Gardening With Peatmoss. The most suc- 
cessful methods for use with all vegetables, 
fruiteN shrubs 22 oi So coe ser omen one 1.50 |) 
INSECTS, PLANT DISEASES, ETC. 
Diseases and Pests of Ornamental Plants, 
By Bernard O. Dodge and Harold W. 
Rickett. Information about the many differ- 
ent enemies of ornamental plant culture. 
-A very useful compendium. 638 pages, 200 
illustrations ya iccee sie rareietetete neato enter ole 6.00 || 
The Insect Guide. By Ralph B. ‘Swain, Ph.D. | 
Orders and Major Families of North ~— | 
American Insects (1948). Here is full in- 
formation about the structure, development 
and classification of each group of insects, | 
expertly cross-referenced. 330 full-color and | 
124 black and white illustrations........ 3.00 | 
Pest Control In The Home Garden. By. 
Louis Pyenson. Identify and control plant 
pests. 111 illustrations, 190 pages........ 2.75 
Spraying Crops. By Clarence W. Weed. To 
guide users of spraying machinery. Telling i) 
when and how garden and field crops, fruit | 
and shade trees, vegetables, ornamental | 
plants and flowers should be sprayed for | 
their various insects arid fungus enemies.. 1.25 | 
Weeds. By W. C. Muenscher. Complete in- | 
formation on noxious weeds. Profusely 
illustrat: | 
Weeds of Lawn and Garden. By Jokn M. | 
Fogg, Jr. An authoritative handling of a | 
vital subject. 215 pages, illustrated...... 2.50 | 
AUDELS GUIDES 
Soil Management, Guide No. 1—Working, 
Fertilizing, Irrigating, Draining the 
Soil. Origin of the soil, object of tilling, soil 
life, structure, soil moisture, plant food in 
CoN BiG Tee as eee abe cgs dating saeo ops oMnOO D 1.50 
Good Vegetables, Guide No. 3Good j 
Vegetables and Market Gardening. 
Gardening for profit, preparation of soll, 
seed selection, succession, double cropping, 
transplanting, insects and diseases, green- 
houses, hotbeds and coldframes, etc....... 1.50 | 
Fine Fruit, Guide No. 3—Fine Fruit 
Culture, Cash Crops. Propagation of 
plants, type of cuttings, cutting and plant- 
ing season, grafting, budding, etc........ 1.50 
Beautiful Flowers, Guide Noe. 4— : 
Beautiful Flowers, Successful Cultiva- 
tion, Propagation. i soil for 
flowers, sowing seed, hotbeds, ace, 
treatment of insects and diseases, etc..... 1.50 
