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Henderson's Selected List of Garden and Farm Books 



Gardening for Pleasure 



By PETER HENDERSON 



Its scope embraces directions for the culture and propagation of Flowers, 

 Vegetables and Fruits. It exhaustively treats on the Vegetables, Flowers, 

 Fruits, Greenhouse, Grapery, Window Garden, Lawn, the Water Garden, etc. 



404 pages, fully illustrated, price, $2.00. 



Henderson's Bulb Culture 



Gives up-to-date methods of treatment for all kinds of Hardy and Tender, 

 Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn Flowering Bulbs, Tubers, Corns, etc. — 

 Bulbs for Gardens and Lawns — Soils and Preparation — Time and Depth to 

 Plant — Treatment after Flowering — Bulbs in the House and Greenhouse — 

 Forcing — Flowering Bulbs in Glasses of Water, etc. 



Revised and enlarged edition, 68 pages, profusely illustrated, price 75c. 



The Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatics 



By PETER HENDERSON 



Gives the latest methods of growing Water Lilies and other Ornamental 

 plants, both in natural and artificial ponds, pools, tanks, etc. 



Revised and enlarged edition, profusely illustrated, price 60c. 



Henderson's Garden Guide and Record 



It treats concisely about vegetable and flower gardening. It contains under- 

 standable articles on all gardening topics. 



It is of convenient pocket size, 5 x 8}4 inches, containing 64 pages of text, 

 including index. Also 12 pages, one for each month, for a diary. 



Price, 35c. 



Special Offer of Henderson's Books 



If ordered at one time, we will supplv the full set of seven Books offered above 

 for $10.00. (Separately, they would cost $11.70.) This set of Books forms a 

 complete Horticultural Library. 



Henderson's Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture 



By PETER HENDERSON 



The standard American dictionary of plants, a complete work on cultivated 

 plant life. Everything is arranged alphabetically and very complete descrip- 

 tions are given, with full cultural instructions for everything of importance. 

 There is sufficient matter given on all gardening subjects to allow this book to 

 be termed The American Gardener's Dictionary. 



526 pages, profusely illustrated, price, $3.50. 



Henderson's "Picturesque Gardens" 



By CHARLES HENDERSON 



This unique new book mirrors the charms of the prettiest parks, lawns and 

 gardens of Europe and America. Over three hundred illustrations from 

 nature — just enough text matter to describe the view and name the plants, 

 vines, trees and shrubs needed to produce a similar effect or design. Those 

 who are fond of improving their gardens and lawns will get many valuable ideas 

 from this beautiful book. 



167 pages, 9 % x 12 inches, 340 photographic illustrations, price, "De 

 Luxe" Edition, handsomely bound in cloth, $2.50. 



Popular Edition, heavy levant paper cover, $1.25. 



Practical Floriculture 



By PETER HENDERSON 



If you wish to become a Florist, you should procure this book. We have 

 numbers of letters from people who actually knew nothing of the florists' busi- 

 ness, but who followed the instructions in this work and now are "full-fledged 

 florists." Although written for the florist, it is equally valuable to the amateur. 



325 pages, fully illustrated, price, $2.00. 



ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS 



The Garden Dictionary. Edited by Norman Taylor. This book covers 

 all phases of gardening in the United States and Southern Canada, pro- 

 viding in a convenient single volumn the answers to almost every con- 

 ceivable garden question. The object of this dictionary is to give the 

 reader instant access to clear, concise, accurate information. Complete 

 descriptions and details on exactly how to grow all the commonly culti- 

 vated plants in the country — flowers, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, trees, 

 and vines. Contains 502 text illustrations, 20 full-color illustrations, 

 7,785 named species, 473 cultural and special articles, 896 pages S l A by 

 10% in 57.50 



The Garden Encyclopedia. A complete garden encyclopedia. Answers 

 every question about your garden that you are likely to face, in simple, 

 non-technical language. In convenient alphabetical arrangement that 

 enables you to turn instantly to just the facts you want. Every point 

 that puzzles you is explained briefly, clearly, authoritatively in this 

 one book. Written for the climate, soils, seasons and methods of all 

 parts of the United States. 1,300 pages, 750 illustrations 4.00 



Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. Freshly written 

 in the light of the most recent research and experience, largely by experts 

 in their various specialties, all edited by Prof. L.H.Bailey. It is published 

 in three large volumes, sold only in complete sets 15.00 



The Farm and Garden Rule Book. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. Full of 

 useful information for farmers, fruit growers, truck gardeners, florists 

 and others -. 3.00 



The Garden Notebook. By Alfred Pulz. Illustrated handbook of home 

 gardening for each week of the year. Includes houseplants and every 

 operation of the small home garden — soils, insects, fertilizers, bulbs, 

 seedlings, cuttings, pruning, lawns, borders and rock gardens. 52 work- 

 ing drawings show just what to do and how. 212 pages 1.50 



Gardening in the South. By Geo. R. Briggs. For the Upper and Middle 

 South. It discusses in a practical way the planting of Shrubs and Roses, 

 lawns used in the South; landscape designing; the flower and vegetable 

 garden; the propagation of plants; shade trees, the control of insects and 

 diseases; the orchard, and a monthly garden calendar. 91 illustrations. 

 232 pages 2.00 



Around the Year in the Garden. By F. F. Rockwell. A seasonable 

 guide and reminder for work with vegetables, fruits and flowers under 

 glass for each month of the year 3.00 



Commercial Floriculture. By Friiz Bohr. Fourth Edition — Revised, 

 enlarged, brought thoroughly up to date. Full information and advice 

 on every advancement that has been made in recent years, particularly 

 in growing the various florist flowers, together with a full discussion of such 

 new subjects as cloth houses, sash houses, electrical heating of hotbeds, 

 sterilization of soils, effects of gas on plants, artificial light in the green- 

 house, timing greenhouse crops, common plant enemies and their control, 

 etc. Part I embraces The Retail Grower's Methods, while Part II con- 

 sists of a Cultural Manual for Retail Growers in which explicit cultural 

 directions are given covering well over 500 plants of commercial value to 

 the grower. 646 pages, 308 illustrations 5.50 



Success with House Plants. By Jane Leslie Kifl. Practical and com- 

 plete; especially for the amateur 75 



1001 Garden Questions Answered. By A. C. Hottes. Its purpose is 

 to solve your garden perplexities. The well arranged index guides the 

 seeker without delay to the direct answer to his question, whether it be, 

 "How deep shall I plant my Lilies?" — "Why do Peonies often fail to 

 bloom?" and so on and so forth. The clever drawings in this book save 

 hundreds of words. 330 pages 2.00 



The Window Garden. By Bessie Raymond Buxton. A practical manual on 

 soils, propagation, potting, watering and general x:are of house plants. 

 The author has really grown all the plants she has written about and 

 illustrated in this volume. 160 pages 1.50 



Greenhouses — Their Construction and Equipment. By W.J. Wright. 

 An up-to-date treatise on the construction of greenhouses. The most 

 complete work on the subject 2.00 



HARDY GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING 



Art of Home Landscape. By M. E. Boltomley. Covers theories, 

 actual practices and also presents landscaping in good taste. Well 

 illustrated $3.50 



Design of Small Properties. By M.E. Boltomley. 265 pages. More than 

 50 examples of layouts for the general development of small city and 

 country homes are presented. Gives descriptive lists of trees, shrubs, 

 vines and flowers with cultural directions ". . . . r 2.50 



Landscaping the Small Home. By Edward W. Olver. For the owner of 

 the average city or suburban lot, ranging from 40 x 120 feet to 75 x 150 

 feet, teaching him how to plan and execute a planting economically and 

 correctly. 160 pages. 90 illustrations 1.00 



Formal Design in Landscape Architecture. By Frank A. Waugh. 

 This book is simple, direct and of immediate value in the daily work 

 of the amateur gardener, the professional landscape architect, and every 

 one concerned in the making of parks and gardens. Profusely illustrated. 

 Cloth. 260 pages 3.50 



The Lawn. By L. S. Dickinson. A very complete and practical treatise 

 containing latest and best knowledge on the making and upkeep of 

 lawns. The directions, if followed, will enable anyone to establish a 

 lawn on any kind of soil where grass can be made to grow 1.25 



Lawns. By F. F. Rockwell. Full of suggestions on laying out the lawn, 

 grading, fertilizing, planting, care after planting, weed and pest control, 

 and remaking and repairing old lawns 1.25 



Rock Gardens. By S. F. Hamblin. (New.) A complete treatise on the 

 making of rock gardens. Selection of plants, culture and propagation. . 1.25 



Rock Gardens. By F.F. Rockwell. Where and how to make rock gardens. 

 It tells how to go about it to do the work yourself 1.25 



Roof Gardening. By Ida Mellen. The "author of this book has been 

 giving expression to her interest in practical gardening for several years 

 by maintaining a permanent garden of annual and perennial flowering 

 plants on an extension roof, 15 ft. by 21 ft., and in 6-in.-deep beds and 

 boxes. How she did it Miss Mellen tells in her book, illustrated with 

 numerous photographic reproductions of her own roof garden. 1 16 pages. 1.00 



SHRUBS, TREES AND FORESTRY 



Hardy Evergreen. By f. A. Schrepfer. A practical handbook on the 

 planting and management of all hardy evergreens, exclusive of the 

 broad-leaved species 1.25 



Evergreens for the Small Place. By F. F. Rockwell. It tells the uses, 

 characteristics and types of small or dwarf evergreens, planting, trans- ' 

 planting and general care 1.25 



Our Northern Shrubs and How to Identify Them. By Harriet L. 

 Keeler. Describes all shrubs from the Atlantic to the Mississippi and 

 their decorative application. 205 illustrations 3.00 



Our Shade Trees. By E. P. Felt. A simply written text book and guide 

 for Tree Owners — Field Workers — Tree Wardens — City Foresters — 

 Superintendents of Estates and those engaged in Planting and Care of 

 Shade Trees 2.00 



Shrubs. By F. F. Rockwell. Full of information on the best ways to im- 

 prove the beauty and value of your home with shrubs. Tells what to 

 select for different combinations and effects, and how to plant, water, 

 mulch, prune and care for shrubs. 49 illustrations. 76 pages 1.25 



Hardy Shrubs. By Frank A. Waugh. Shrubs for everybody and every- 

 where. What shrubs to plant; where to plant them; when to plant 

 them; how to plant; how to prune and cultivate 1.25 



The Book of Shrubs. By Alfred Carl Hottes. It gives a complete descrip- 

 tion of each species and shows by ready means of identification, how and 

 when to prune and spray. It gives lists of shrubs with various character- 

 istics and for many uses. It develops a thorough expositon of propaga- 

 tion bv seeds, cuttings, grafting and division. Over 190 illustrations. 

 448 pages 3.00 



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