PROPAGATION AND PRUNING 



B Propagation of Plants. By M.G. Kains and L. M. McQueslen. A com- 

 te guide for Professional and Amateur growers of plants by seeds, layers 

 if ting and budding, with chapters on nursery and greenhouse .manage- 

 fnt $4.00 



How To Increase Plants. By Alfred C. Holies. All amateurs have an 

 ense desire to multiply desirable plants. In this book the whole subject 

 covered, whether seeds, buds, bulbs, grafts or cuttings are discussed. 

 8 pages. 136 illustrations 3.00 



Complete Guide to the Multiplication of Plants. (The Nursery 

 anual.) By Prof. Bailey. Full directions from seed, layers, cutting, 

 if ting, etc , 4.00 



Pruning of Trees and Shrubs. By Ephraim Porter Felt, D. S. C. Gives 

 concise form and non-technical language the important matters relat- 

 ! to the pruning of ornamental, fruit and nut trees, vines and shrubs, 

 ofusely illustrated. 256 pages. 2. SO 



The Pruning Manual. By L. H. Bailey. How and when to prune 

 ■es, shrubs, and vines. Explains the physical structure of plants, their 

 bits of growth, methods of flower and fruit bearing and how pruning can 



fitted intelligently to these. 381 illustrations. 400 pages 4.00 



CULTURE OF SPECIAL PLANTS 



f Annual Flowers. By Dorothy H. Jenkins. Flowers for the garden 

 d home. Covers all your favorites — marigolds, petunias, zinnias, asters, 

 feet peas, daisies — and many others 2.75 



Book of Bulbs. By F.F. Rockwell. The beginner will find the book 

 st what he needs, while even the most expert grower will benefit from 

 pages. Well written and easy to read 4.00 



The African Violet. By Helen Van Pelt Wilson. A beautiful and 

 3hly instructive book covering every cultural aspect of this favorite 

 use plant. 26 full pages of illustrations 2.75 



: Perennials Preferred. By Helen Van Pell Wilson. The ABC's of 

 lture. Covers iris, peony and poppy; phlox, delphinium and daylily; 

 ter, chrysanthemum and Christmas rose 3.00 



Book of Perennials. By Alfred C. Hottees. Among amateur gardeners 

 lere is a decided preference for perennial plants, largely because they re- 

 lire but little care and so generously reward even that little. For those 

 siring a continuous show of color from early spring to early frost in their 

 irdens, this book will be extremely valuable, discussing over 125 separate 

 ecies individually, with their culture and requirments. 280 pages. 103 

 ustrations '. 2.75 



Begonias, Tuberous-Rooted. By George Olten. The culture, propa- 

 tion, hybridization and treatment of an easy-to-grow and attractive 

 ant of many uses 2.00 



I' Bulbs for Beauty. By Charles H. Mueller. A story of bulbs from the 

 st spring crocus to the last autumn lily is told with the clarity of a fifth 

 ader and the fascination of a novel. Covers culture and use. Profusely 

 ustrated 3.00 



J Chrysanthemums, Hardy. By Alex Cummings, Jr. Chrysanthemum 

 ilture thoroughly explained with special emphasis on Korean Hybrid 

 oup. Chapters include: History, Species, Types and Varieties, culture, 

 seases and insects, propagation, breeding. 184 pages Profusely, il- 

 (strated 275 



> Dahlias — What Is Known About Them. By Morgan T. Riley. One 

 the most comprehensive books on Dahlias ever published. Answers 

 ery question likely to be asked the amateur or professional grower of 

 is popular fall flower. 245 pages, illustrated 2.50 



I Gladiolus. By F.F. Rockwell. Tells how to plant, fertilize, cultivate, 



ow from seeds or bulblets; harvest, cure, handle cut flowers 1.75 



' Garden Lilies. By Alan and Esther MacNeil. Easy-to-follow in- 

 ructions for successful lily culture. Describes type of soil (an important 

 ctor) method of planting and cultivation; natural hazards, pests and 

 sfeases, with most approved control recommendations. Comprehensive 

 lit of garden lilies with descriptions and cultural information of each, 

 me color plate and 32 pages half-tones 4.00 



i GERANIUMS (Pelargoniums). For Windows and Gardens. 



y Helen Von Pell Wilson. This book will delight geranium enthusiasts 

 ■erywhere. Whether you tend the plant in a window garden in cold New 

 ngland , or grow it as shrub and ground cover in mild California, you will 

 ijoy this account of the many species and varieties, their culture and 

 se • 3.50 



1 Lilies For Every Garden. By Isabella Preston. A delightful study of 

 arden Lilies and their use with other flowers. Includes: Where to plant, 

 lltivation, propagation, hybridization, varieties, insect and pest control, 

 anting in pots, etc , 2.00 



) Iris For Every Garden. By Sydney B. Mitchell. The first book on 

 is in twenty years — aside from a horticultural manual. Written for 

 le general gardener as well as the specialist, it tells how to grow in any 

 imate in the United States, how to have a succession of Iris bloom from 

 to 12 months, depending on climate. Included are chapters of Irises 

 om Bulbs, Crested, Beardless and Bearded Irises. Breeding and Rais- 

 ig from Seed. A book to inform the amateur and please the specialist. 

 ize 5}4 x 8 \i. Approximately 224 pages. Twenty-five species and varic- 

 es in full color. 12 pages how-to drawing and plans. 3.00 



2 Orchid Culture, American. By Prof. E. A . White. A comprehensive 

 itline of Orchid culture. Discusses: Sources of plants; houses and equip- 

 ent, propagation, general culture, hybridization; Orchids for beginners. 



"8 pages, 14 color plates, 136 illustrations 6.00 



1 How to Grow Roses. By Robert Pyle. Every step in the successful grow- 

 g of roses is made clear. It gives practical advice on how to use roses in 

 le garden, how to locate the beds, prepare the ground, plant, care for in 

 immer, fight pests, protect in winter, prune, and select tvpes and varic- 

 es. 138 illustrations (45 in color). 211 pages 2.50 



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VEGETABLE AND MARKET GARDENING 



7756 The Vegetable Growing Business, rfy R. L. Waits and Gilbert S. 

 Walts. An authoritative guide for successful market gardening. Pro- 

 fusely illustrated; about 600 pages 4.00 



7757 The Food Garden. By Lawrence and Edna Blair. A must if you grow 

 vegetables! Explains culture, insect control, harvesting. 20 double-page 



line drawings 2.00 



CULTURE OF SPECIAL VEGETABLES 



7758 Asparagus Production. By H. C. Thompson. A complete guide, 

 written by an outstanding authority 1.50 



7759 Herbs: How to Grow Them and Use Them. By Helen Nodes • 

 Webster. Early Periods and Designs of the Herb Garden, Colonial Gar- 

 dens, A Garden of Native Herbs, General Horticultural Directions for 

 Herb Gardens, Drying and Curing Herbs, Cooking with Herbs 2.50 



7760 The Mushroom Handbook. By Louis C. C Krieger. The most 

 complete handbook describing and identifying mushrooms illustrated 

 with 32 color plates and more than 100 illustrations in black and white. 

 There are brief instructions for growing mushrooms, chapters on their life 

 history, and notes on seasonal occurrence and temperature requirements. 



158 illustrations; 512 pages; 5^ x 1% inches 3.00 



7761 Onion Growing. By Domana Comin. Production from seed to stor- 

 age and marketing. Also deals with chives, shallots, leek and garlic 2.00 



7762 The Tomato. By P. Work. A practical guide to growing, soil man- 

 agement," field culture, enemies, marketing 1.50 



FRUIT CULTURE 



7763 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 



7765 Dwarf Fruit Trees. By /. B. Lucas. Written for the home owner, 

 but practical enough for the commercial grower. Based on the author's 

 wide experience. 1 36 pages, 22 illustrations ■. 3.00 



7764 Grapes and Wines From Home Vineyards. By W. P. Hedrick. 

 Like to make your own wine. Here's the guide. Dr. Hedrick tells how 

 excellent wines can be made in the home 4.00 



7766 Wine Makers' Manual. By Peyton Boswell. A guide for the home 

 wine maker and the small winery. (Illustrated) 2.00 



AGRICULTURE AND FARM CROPS 



7767 Modern Farmer's Cyclopedia of Agriculture. By Early Vernon 

 Wilcox. A compendium of farm science and practice on field, garden, 

 fruit and orchard crops; care, breeding, feeding and diseases of farm ani- 

 mals. Profusely illustrated, 700 pages 4.50 



FERTILIZERS, SOILS, MANURES 



7768 Soils and Fertilizers for Greenhouse and Garden. By Alex 

 Laurie and D. C. Kiplinger. A must for greenhouse operators, commercial 

 growers and "advanced" amateurs. 19 illustrations. 120 pages 2.50 



7769 Artificial Manures. By A. B.Beaumont. All types, including cover 

 crops and green manures 2.00 



7770 Handbook of Fertilizers. By A. F. Gustafson. Treats source, char- 

 acter and composition of fertilizers. (Revised edition.) 2.00 



7771 Pay Dirt — Farming and Gardening With Composts. By J. I. 



Rodale. A vital subject, interestingly discussed. 256 pages 3.00 



7772 Gardening With Peatmoss. The most successful methods for use 

 with all vegetables, fruits, shrubs 1.50 



INSECTS, DISEASES, WEEDS 



7773 Pest Control In'The Home Garden. By Louis Pyenson. Identify and 

 control plant pests. Ill illustrations, 1 90 pages 2.75 



7775 Weeds. By W. C. Muenscher. Complete information- on noxious 

 weeds. Profusely illustrated 6.00 



7780 The Insect Guide. By Ralph B. Swain, Ph.D. Orders and Major 

 Families of North American Insects (1948). Here is full information 

 about the structure, development and classification of each group of 

 insects, expertly cross-referenced,. 330 full-color and 1 24 black and white 

 illustrations 3.00 



7784 Weeds of Lawn and Garden. By John M. Fogg, Jr. An authoritative 

 handling of a vital subject. 215 pages, illustrated 2.50 



AUDELS GARDENERS'AND GROWERS' GUIDES 



7776 Soil Management, Guide No. 1 — Working, Fertilizing, Irrigat- 

 ing, Draining the Soil. Origin of the soil, object of tilling, soil life, struc- 

 ture, soil moisture, plant food in soil, chemistry of soil, drainage, benefit 

 of irrigation, overhead irrigation, fertilizers, tables, green crop manures, 

 bacteria's work 1 .50 



7777 Good Vegetables, Guide No. 2 — Good Vegetables and Market 

 Gardening. Gardening for profit, preparation of soil, seed selection, suc- 

 cession, double cropping, transplanting, insects and diseases, greenhouses, 

 hotbeds and coldframes, storing vegetables, planting and seed tables, 

 cultural directions for soil preparation, propagation, planting, cultivat- 

 ing and harvesting each and every vegetable . 1.50 



7778 Fine Fruit. Guide No. 3 — Fine Fruit Culture, Cash Crops. 



Propagation of plants, type of cuttings, cutting and planting season, graft- 

 ing, budding, transplanting, pruning methods, treatment of insects 

 and diseases, tree surgery, cultural directions for growing fruit 1.50 



7779 Beautiful Flowers, Guide No. 4 — Beautiful Flowers, Successful 

 Cultivation, Propagation. Preparing soil for flowers, sowing seed, 

 hotbeds, coldframes, treatment of insects and diseases, transplanting 

 directions for growing all annuals and perennials, roses, climbers, dahlias, 

 gladiolus, shrubs and hedges 1.50 



