Henderson’s Selected List of Garden and Farm Books 
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS 
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 descriptions are given, with full cultural instructions for 
everything of importance. There is sufficient matter given on all gar- 
dening subjects to allow this book to be termed The American Gardener’s 
Dictionary. 526 pages, profusely illustrated...........-..........-- $ 
America’s Garden Book. By Louise and James Bush-Brown. Not only 
does this book give detailed, workable information on the culture of 
the desirable types and species of flowers, plants, shrubs, vines, vegetables, 
and trees but it gives invaluable data on a host of plant material, such as 
time of bloom, color, fragrance, soil and shade conditions, and practical 
The Garden Dictionary. Edited by Norman Taylor. Complete de- 
scriptions 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 814 by 
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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. Written for 
the climate, soils, seasons and methods of all parts of the United States. 
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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. Itis published 
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in three large volumes, sold only in complete sets..................-- 15.00. 
The Book of Garden Magic. A beautifulloose leaf manual. Complete in- 
structions for the home garden. It solves every garden .problem—in 
advance. Every question pertaining to the average garden is not only 
answered and explained, but is also thoroughly illustrated by skillfully 
drawn instructions. All garden problems disappear as you glance at 
the clear, concise answers. Hundreds of illustrations and actual photo- 
graphs graphically imprint the ‘“‘way to do*it’’ upon your mind. No 
tedious study. You simply remember what you see..............-..-- 
The Garden Notebook. By Alfred Putz. 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 todo and how. 212 pages................ 
Gardening for Pleasure. By Peter Henderson. Its scope embraces direc- 
tions 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 
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Henderson’s Garden Guide and Record. It treats concisely about 
‘vegetable and flower gardening. It contains understandable articles 
on all gardening topics. It is of convenient pocket size, 5 x 8% inches, 
containing 64 pages of text, including index. Also 12 pages, one for each 
month, for.aidiaryeaee reer sey ts oe ss oserenae ) EOD Fis iene 
Commercial Floriculture. By Fritz Bahr. Fourth Edition—Revised, 
enlarged, brought thoroughly up to date. Full information and advice 
on growing the various-florist flowers, together with new subjects as 
cloth houses, sash houses, electrical heating of hotbeds, sterilization 
of soils, effects of gas on plants, artificial light in the greenhouse, tim- 
ing greenhouse crops, common plant enemies and theircontrol,ete. Part 
I embraces The Retail Grower’s Methods, while Part II consists of a 
Cultural Manual for Retail Growers in which explicit’ cultural direc- 
“tions are given covering well over 500 plants of commercial val ¢ to 
the grower. 646 pages, 308 
Success with House Plants. By Jane Leslie Kift. Practical and com- 
plete; especially formphesamatenuteeces | sess sce casts te eee mentees 
1001 Garden Questions Answered. By A.C. Hottes. The well arranged 
index guides the seeker without delay to the direct answer to his ques- 
tion, whether it be, ““How deep shall I plant my Lilies?’’—‘‘Why do 
Peonies often fail to bloom?” and.soonand soforth. The clever drawings 
in this book save hundreds of words. 330 pages.................... 
The Window Garden. ‘ By Bessie Raymond Buxton. A practical manual on 
soils, propagation, potting, watering and general care of house plants. 
The author has really grown-all the plants she has written about and 
illustrated in this volume. 160 pages..............1¢...0...---00002- 
Greenhouses—Their Construction and Equipment. By W.J. Wright. 
An up-to-date treatise on the construction of greenhouses. The most 
complete work onithelsnbyectee erent hos aoe ca eee eee 
HARDY GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING 
Design of Small Properties. By M.E. Bottomley. 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, 
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vines and flowers with cultural directions 
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................0...... Tene 
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............ 
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....,...............-.0---00-- 
Rock Gardens. ByF.F. Rockwell. Where and how to make rock gardens. 
It tells how to go about it to do the work yourself... -................ 
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, illustrated with numerous photographic reproductions of her own 
roof garden. 116 pages 
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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 
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Evergreens for the Small Place. By F. F. Rockwell. It tells the uses, 
characteristics and types of small or dwarf evergreens, planting, trans- 
plantings andseeneralicane sees secioiai ors son oieichclic) oleeraeicee ie leicheteseleicis wie ceercie 1 
Our Shade Trees. By E. P.Felf. 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 
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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.......... 
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...................... 
The Book of Shrubs. By Alfred Carl Hottes. It givesa 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 exposition of propaga- 
tion by seeds, cuttings, grafting and division. Over 190 illustrations. 
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. BOTANIES, WILD FLOWERS, ETC. 
Wildflowers. By Homer D. House. When you wish to identify a wild 
flower, simply turn to this book and leaf through the pages until you can 
find your flower. If you know its common or botanical name you can 
locate it by theindex: The picture in the book will identify it beyond the 
shadow of a doubt. This beautiful book measures 9% x 1134 inches and 
is bound in cloth. There are 340 pages of text, 22 pages of index, a total 
of 364 color plates, a number of half-tones and 20 line drawings showing 
the botanical structure of wild flowers and plants.................... 
Garden Flowers in Color. This is the only book which shows all’the 
commonly grown garden flowers in natural colors. 400 flower pictures 
are here in full color. There is a picture on every page, and the brief 
cultural directions are directly opposite the illustrated flower. 320 pages, 
400 photographs in color, 6x 9% inches. ......-.............-022--05- 
Botany, Field, Forest and Garden. By Dr. Asa Gray. Revised by 
Prof. L. H. Bailey. A simple guide for gardeners and amateurs to study 
structures and names of commoner Eastern plants................... 
How to Arrange Flowers. By Dorothy Biddle. Tells the story of flower 
arrangement in plain, direct language that any amateur can grasp. It 
contains 14 photographs and 37 drawings especially made to show actual 
arrangements made with flowers easily obtainable. 
The Art of Floral Designing. By William Cleaver Harry. Complete 
instructions on making up floral designs from the frame to the finished 
piece. 190 pages; 84 
PLANT BREEDING, PROPAGATION, PRUNING 
Propagation of Plants. By M.G. Kains-andL. M. McQuesten. A com- 
plete guide for Professional and Amateur growers of plants by seeds, 
layers, grafting and budding, with chapters on nursery and greenhouse 
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Plant Breeding. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. The philosophy of crossing, 
variation and improvement of plants..:...............00......0-.-6 
Complete Guide to the Multiplication of Plants. (The Nursery 
Manual.) By. Prof. Bailey. Full directions from seed, layers, cutting, 
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Plant Propagation for the Garden. By Dr. David C. Fairburn. The 
various methods of propagation—cutting, grafting, budding, layering, 
dividing, etc., are very thoroughly handled, and include directions for 
trees, shrubs, annuals, herbaceous perennials, vines and houseplants. 
This ‘book is a complete guide to this type of garden development. 
Illustrated with a halftone frontispiece and many line drawings. 115 pages. 
Principles and Practice of Pruning. By Kains. Prepared to 
meet the needs of practical and amateur growers. 
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CULTURES OF SPECIAL PLANTS 
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, 
profuselyillustrated ok Gece ecu Stee as tr a Tenia eae ona 
he 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. Profusely 
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Book of Bulbs. By F. F. Rockwell. The beginner will find the book just 
what he needs, while even the most expert grower will benefit from 
its pages. Well written and easy toread..............2-.---550+---- 
Book of Annuals. By A.C. Hottes. A reliable guide through the season 
of annual bloom. Full details of care and culture. 200 pages...... 
Book of Perennials. By A.C. Hottes. For the amateur and profes- 
sional. Full details of care and culture. 
Begonias Tuberous-Rooted. By George Otten. The culture, pro- 
pagation, hybridization and treatment of an easy to grow and attrac- 
tive plantaofisManyAc uses ierccisrsisrsoie oie Bienes ee ede een ainl ns: Suaresoe chosen 
Chrysanthemum and Its Culture. By E. A. While. A practical 
treatise on the successful culture both in the home garden and in green- 
houses. Plainly put and adequately illustrated...................-.. 
Chrysanthemum Culture. By Arthur Herrington. A successful private 
grower. 
Dahlias. By F. F. Rockwell. Learn how to plant and grow them, what 
fertilizers to use, how to control pests, how to harvest and store the tubers, 
grow for exhibition, and how to propagate.......-..-....-..+-.-----. 
Dahlia Culture, Modern. By W. H. Waite. For the person who wants 
to grow better dahlias, by a man whois doingit...................-.. 
The Book of the Delphinium. By J. F. Leeming. This book is the 
result of many years’ practical experience and experiment in the culti- 
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Garden Lilies. By I. Preston. The mission of this book is to teach the 
amateur the art of growing garden lilies.....................-.....-4 
Gladiolus. By F.F. Rockwell. It tells how to plant, fertilize, and culti- 
vate; how to grow from seed or bulblets; how to harvest and cure; how to 
handle for cut flowers. ..... PR aT eee Fars TEA Sn ETN eens Dae oem ca 
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