Henderson 's 



Gardener Bookshelf 



Contains the most authoritative books 

 on every gardening topic 



All books are delivered transportation paid in the 

 U. S. A. and Possessions. 



NEW! 7753 How To Build Garden Structures 



By Henry B. Aul, Assistant Horticulture Editor, 

 New York Herald Tribune. Whether you want to 

 build a super-simple three-block outdoor grill a few 

 minutes before meal-time or whether you wish to 

 build a substantial garden kitchen in yearly stages, 

 the plans are here, meticulously drawn, visualized, 

 and explained down to the last detail. Out of his 

 prolific imagination and know-how, Henry Aul has 

 produced the 80 chapters of this comprehensive book 

 on home garden construction. It is a gold mine of 

 ideas for every home owner and gardener. And it 

 tells you just how to carry out those practical ideas. 

 Includes Grills, Fireplaces, Outdoor Kitchens, Lounges, 

 Storage Walls, Garden Walks, Curbings, Pools, Ter- 

 races, Benches, Arbors, Fences, Gateways, Walls, 

 Fountains, etc.! $3.50 



ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS 



7700 Henderson's Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture. 



By Peter Henderson. The standard American dictionary of plants, a com- 

 plete work on cultivated plant life. Everything is arranged alphabetically 

 and very complete descriptions are given, with full cultural instructions 

 for everything of importance. 526 pages. Profusely illustrated 3.50 



7702 "The Weekend Gardener." By Dorothy H . Jenkins. This is the book 

 for you if your time is limited, and you want a fine garden with the least 

 effort and expense 2.75 



7703 The Garden Encyclopedia. Answers every garden question in 

 simple, non-technical language. Handy alphabetical arrangement. Adapted 



to every section of United States. 1.390 pages, 750 illustrations 5.00 



7704 "Learning to Garden." By Olive MasonGunnison. A brand new book 

 written especially for those who are about to begin their first garden. 

 Insures success from the outset. Written in non-technical language that will 

 help you plan and plant your flower or vegetable garden and will keep it 



in a healthy condition all year 'round. 325 pages, 60 illustrations 2.85 



7705 Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. By Prof. L. 

 H. Bailey. Freshly written in the light of the most recent research and ex- 

 perience, largely by experts in their various specialties. It is published in 

 three volumes, sold only in complete sets 37.50 



7706 Taylor's Encylopedia of Gardening. By Xorman Taylor, Editor. 

 This new edition has been completely revised and rechecked. It has been 

 expanded by over one thousand entries with special sections devoted to 

 such subjects as soilless gardens, plant hormones, garden tours (listing all 

 gardens open to the public), pest control, storage and deep freezing. . . . 5.00 



7707 The Complete Book of Garden Magic. Solves every garden prob- 

 lem. Graphically illustrated to show every phase of each operation de- 

 scribed 3.00 



7708 Plants and Flowers in the Home. By Kenneth Post, Associate 

 Professor of Floriculture. Cornell University. Contains plain, practical 

 information to aid flower lovers to grow them successfully. 275 pages. ... . 2.00 



7709 Henderson's Garden Guide and Record. Treats concisely vegetable 

 and flower gardening. It contains understandable articles on all garden- 

 ing topics. It is of convenient pocket size, 5x8 inches, containing 88 pages 



of text, including index. Also 12 pages, one for each month for a diary. . . .50 



7710 Enjoy Your House Plants. By Dorothy M. Jenkins and Helen Van 

 Pell Wilson. A helpful guide telling you how to have fun and success with 

 African Violets, Begonias, Cyclamens,' Gardenias, Geraniums, and Point- 

 settias in the window garden 3.00 



7711 Commercial Floriculture. By Fritz Bahr. Full information and 

 advice on growing various florists flowers. 646 pages, 308 illustrations .... 6.00 



7713 1001 Garden Questions Answered. By A. C. Holies. The well ar- 

 ranged 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. 386 pages 3.00 



7714 10,000 Garden Questions. By F. F. Rockwell. 15 leading experts in 

 the varied phases of gardening give clear and simple answers to actual 

 questions of puzzled gardeners. A complete garden book with 800 dia- 

 grams, illustrations, frost maps, index, 1,488 pages. 4.95 



7716 Greenhouses — Their Construction and Equipment. By W. J. 

 Wright. (Revised.) Deals with construction of greenhouses, conservatories, 

 hotbeds, coldframes, etc. Simply written instructions, illustrated, for 

 amateur or professional. Indispensable to beginner 2.50 



7717 Greenhouse Gardening for Everyone. By Ernest D. Chabol. For 

 the amateur, hobbyist or serious gardener. Step-by-step instructions in 

 simple, non-tecltnical language. Shows you how to develop good soil, water, 

 ventilate and spray. How to force bulbs into mid-winter bloom; grow 

 cut flowers, pot plants for foliage, flower and fruit. Everything about all 

 greenhouses from 2x4 coldframe to small or large heated greenhouse. 

 Insures you maximum production, beauty and joy from your greenhouse. 

 Many photographs, line drawings. Size, 5>/£ x 8 }-£ inches 4.00 



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7718 Design of Small Properties. By M. E. Bottomley. Professor Bottom- 

 ley's style of writing is such that you have the impression he's right be- 

 side you. telling you from his vast store of experience just how to proceed 

 with each step of the way in planning your very own landscape design. 

 He's writing for the owner of small properties — not vast estates. In 174 

 pages he gives a lot of information, together with numerous illustrations . $3.75 



7719 "How to Beautify and Improve Your Home Ground." By Henry 

 B. Aul. Indispensable to anyone who has a home and a bit of garden — 

 not just a yard. Tells what to do; provides plans, sketches, arrangements, 

 plantings, etc. Profusely illustrated and full of out-of-the-ordinary ideas. 3.50 8 j 



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7720 Better Lawns. By Howard B. Sprague. An internationally known ex- 

 pert tells you how to produce the perfect lawn. Based on years of actual 

 practical experience. Profusely illustrated. Includes a guide for identifying 

 different grasses by leaf and stem 2.00 



7721 How to Landscape Your Grounds. By Loyal R. Johnson. Now more 

 than ever before you will appreciate a book which guides you step by step 

 in the planting of your home grounds. No other book offers so much. Plant- 

 ing plan covering practically every section of the country; select lists of 

 trees, shrubs and vines. A complete guide for construction and planting 3.50 

 232 beds, 1 47 illustrations 



SHRUBS, TREES, CLIMBERS 



7723 The Book of Shrubs. By Alfred Carl Holies. It gives a complete de- 

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

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

 acteristics and for many uses. It develops a thorough exposition of propo- 

 gation by seeds, cuttings, grafting and division. Over 190 illustrations. 

 448 pages 4 .00 



7724 Book of Trees. By Alfred Carl Holies. All-around handbook for the 

 tree lover and planter. Chapters on trees important in American history; 

 street, roadside, nut trees, etc. Transplanting, pruning and propagation 

 are fully covered. 448 pages. 200 illustrations 4.00 



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 7772 Climbers and Ground Covers. By Alfred C. Holies. The only single 

 book obtainable which deals solely with viies. The list discussed is 

 surprisingly large and will be especially welcome to those who want 

 something different or unusual to screen an unsightly spot or to furnish 

 shade and beauty. 250 pages, 80 illustrations 3.00 



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7728 Flower Arrangement For Everyone. By Dorothy Biddle and 

 Dorothea Bloom. A beautifully illustrated guide to arrangements for 

 home,s. churches, shows, etc. Takes all the mystery out of this fascinating 

 art — makes it simple and easy even for the novice — yet invaluable to the 

 professional. Step-by-step instructions for every phase, from selection of 

 the subjects to placing the completed arrangement 2.7! 



7729 Flower Arrangement — a Hobby for All. By Matilda Rogers. A gay 

 little book containing tricks and short cuts. A refresher course for experi- 

 enced arrangers. An accurate guide for beginners, also useful for women, 

 men and teen-agers. Easy-to-follow directions. Numerous photographs 

 and centerpieces 1 .50 



7730 Make Your Own Merry Christmas. By Anne Wertsner. Selecting 

 the tree, making wreaths, decorating with candles, designs for artificial 

 trees, hundreds of decorative ideas plus a chapter on favorite recipes .... 2.00 



7726 Garden Flowers in Color. This is the only book which shows all the 

 commonly grown garden flowers in natural colors. 400 flower pictures in 

 color. A picture on every page, and brief cultural directions are directly 

 opposite the illustrated flower. 320 pages, 400 photographs in color, 

 6 x 9)4 inches 2.95: 



7781 Quick Freezing and Family Food Gardening. By Gordon Morrison. 

 200 pages — scores of photographs — drawings, tables, charts and diagrams. 2. 



7782 Audubon Bird Guide. (Eastern Land Birds.) Devoted to quick and 

 accurate identification of the 275 species that inhabit this area. 48 full 

 color pages illustrating 400 different bird plumages 3.00 



7783Birds of America. The greatest book on birds ever published. The 

 fascinating lives of delightful stories. A magnificent library volume con- 

 taining the whole story of bird life. H'/ix \l}4 inches by \% inches thick, 

 weight 7 pounds. Rich two-color binding of green and tan buckram. 1,000 

 pictures. Nearly 1 ,000 pages. 1 1 1 pages in full color 5.95 



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