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PETEE HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE.— BOOKS. 



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The Following Books, written by Peter Henderson, are 

 the Acknowledged Authorities and Text Books on the 

 Subjects of which they Treat. J* <£ <£• J^ 



Henderson's New Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture. 



A NEW AND REVISED EDITION, WITH ABOUT 800 ILLUSTRATIONS. 



J HIS new edition rewritten and enlarged in 1889 comprises about fifty per cent more genera than the former one, and 

 _X_ embraces the botanical name (accentuated according to the latest authorities.) derivation, natural order, etc., together with a short 

 history of the different genera, and concise instructions for their propagation and culture. A valuable feature of the book is the 

 great care that has been given to obtain all the leading local or common English names, together with a comprehensive glossary of Bo- 

 tanical and Technical terms. Plain instructions are also given for the cultivation of the principal vegetables, fruits and flowers — both for 

 the Amateur, Florist and Market Gardener — with very full instruction on forcing Tomatoes, Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawber- 

 ries, etc., together with comprehensive practical directions about soils, manures, roads, lawns, draining, implements, greenhouse build- 

 ings, heating by steam and hot water, propagation by seeds and cuttings, window gardening, shrubs, trees, etc. In short, everything re- 

 lating to general horticulture is given in alphabetical order, to make it a complete book of reference. Price $4.00, postpaid. 

 We also offer it as a premium on an order amounting to $40.00. For conditions see page 3 



Practical Floriculture, New Edition. Written par- 

 ticularly for the Commercial Florist, but equally as valuable for 

 the Amateur. Fully illustrated; 325 pages. This work teaches 

 how flowers and plants can best be "grown for profit," It is ad- 

 mitted to be the leading authority on the subject. Contents : 



How to become a Florist— The Profits of Floriculture — Aspect and Soil — 

 The preparation for New and the Renovation of Old Lawns — Laying out 

 the Flower Garden — Designs for Ornamental Grounds and FlowerGardens 

 — Planting of Flower Beds — Soils for Potting — Temperature and Moisture — 

 The Potting of Plants — Drainage in Pots — Cold Frames for Winter Protec- 

 tion — Construction of Hot Beds — Greenhouse Structures — Glass, Glazing and 

 Shading — Modes of Heating — Propagation of Plants by Seeds — Propagation 

 of Plants by Cuttings — Propagation Roses by Grafting and Budding— Green- 

 house Plants most in demand in Spring — Cold Frame Plants most sold in 

 Spring — Plants most in demand for Window Decorations in Winter— Culture 

 of Winter Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers— Rose Growing in Winter- 

 Bulbs for Winter Flowers — Plants used for Decoration of Rooms— Con- 

 struction of Bouquets, etc. — Hanging Baskets— Parlor or Window Garden- 

 ing — Formation of Rockwork and Plants for Rocks — What Flowers will 

 grow in the Shade — Succession Crops in the Greenhouse — Packing Plants — 

 Plants by Mail — Insects and Disease Affecting Plants — Mildew — Diary of 

 Operations for the Year — The Culture of Grape Vines under Glass. Price, 

 $ 1 .50 post-paid. We also offer it as a premium on an order amount- 

 ing to $15.00. For conditions see page 3 



Gardening for Pleasure. New edition. Teiis how 



to grow Flowers, Vegetables and small Fruits in the Garden and 

 Greenhouse; also treats fully on Window and House Plants. It 

 was specially written for amateurs — contains 404 pages, and is 

 fully illustrated. Price, $2.00, post-paid. We also offer it as a 

 premium on orders amounting to $20 00. For conditions see 

 page 3 



HOW the Farm Pays. By Messrs. Henderson and Cro- 

 zier. An acknowledged authority for Farmers. Gives all the 

 latest methods of growing Grass, Grain, Root Crops, Fruits, 

 etc., and all about Stock, Farm Machinery, etc. Price, $2.50, 

 post-paid. We also offer it as a premium on an order amount- 

 ing to $25.00. For conditions see page 3 



Gardening for Profit, new edition, a new, revised 



and greatly enlarged edition of this popular work. This book 



gives in detail our 25 years' experience in Market Gardening, 



and a revised list of varieties in vegetables recommended for 



market culture. Written particular^ for the Market Gardener, 



but is equally as valuable for the Private Gardener. Fully 



illustrated; 375 pages. Contents : 



The Forcing of all important Vegetables and Fruits under Glass— The 

 Men Fitted for the Business — The Amount of Capital Required and Work- 

 ing Force per Acre — Profits of Market Gardening— Location, Situation and 

 Laying out — Soils, Drainage and Preparation — Manures — The Uses and 

 Management of Cold Frames— Protecting Cloth in lieu of Sashes— Spring 

 Raising of Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lettuce — Formation and Management 

 of Hot-Beds — Forcing Pits or Greenhouses — Wide Greenhouses for Vege- 

 table Crops — Forcing Strawberries — Seeds and Seed Raising — How, When, 

 and Where to Sow Seeds — Transplanting — Vegetables, their Varieties and 

 Cultivation — When to Sow and Plant in the Southern States— Packing of 

 Vegetables for Shipping — Preservation of Vegetables in Winter— Insects — 

 Culture of Small Fruits — Monthly Calender of Operations. Price, $2.00 

 post-paid. We also offer it as a premium on an order amounting to 

 $30.00. For conditions see page 3 



Garden and Farm Topics, contains essays on some 



special Greenhouse, Vegetable and Bulb, Fruit and Farm 

 Crops. Fully illustrated ; 244 pages. Price, $1.00, post-paid. 

 We also offer it as a premium on an order amounting to $10.00 

 For conditions see page 3 



Henderson's Bulb Culture. Price, 25 cents, post-paid. 



Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatics. Price, 25 

 cents, post paid. 



Condensed "Vegetable and Flower Seed Cult- 

 ure. A pamphlet of 8 pages, 10 cents, post-paid. 



Injurious Insects and Plant Diseases with 

 Remedies. Gives the latest preventatives and treatments 

 from practical tests and experiments, including the latest ap- 

 paratus for applying fluid and powder insecticides. It gives all 

 in plain concise manner. Price, 25 cents, post paid. 



SPECIAL OFFER: 



If orJered at one time, we will supply the full set of t:n book-, offered on this page, carriage prepaid, for $10.00. 1 Separate'}', they 

 would cost $13.85.) This set of books form A complete Library of the Garden, Greenhouse and Farm. 



FOR $10.00 



"We als9 offer this Set of 10 books as a premium on an order amounting: to $100.00. 



For conditions, see page 3. 



