GARDENING FOR PROFIT. 
PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE. 
GARDENING FOR PLEASURE. 
Be ae 
HOW THE FARM PAYS. 
GARDEN AND FARM TOPICS. 
NEW HANDBOOK OF PLANTS. 
THE FOLLOWING BOOKS, WRITTEN BY PETER HENDERSON, ARE THE ACKNOWLEDGED AUTHORITIES AND 
TEXT BOOKS ON THE SUBJECTS OF WHICH THEY TREAT. = 
Henderson’s New Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture. 
A NEW AND REVISED EDITION, WITH ABOUT 800 ILLUSTRATIONS. 
comprehensive glossary of Botanical and Technical terms. 
HIS new edition rewritten and enlarged in 188g comprises about fifty per cent. more genera than the former ~ 
one, and 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. 
of the book, is the great care that has been given to obtain all the leading local or common English names, 
Plain instructions are also given for the cultivation of the principal — 
A valuable feature 
together with a 
vegetables, fruits and flowers—both for the Amateur, Florist and Market Gardener-——with very full instructions on forcing Tomatoes, 
Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawberries, ete., together wi 
lawns, draining, implements, greenhouse buildings, heating by 
gardening shrubs, trees, etc. 
plete book of reference. Price, $4.00, postpaid. 
Practical Floriculture. New Epition. 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 admitted 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 Flower 
Gardens—Planting of Flower Beds—Soils for Potting—Tem perature and 
Moisture—The Potting of Plants—Drainage in Pots—Cold Frames for 
Winter Protection—Construction of Hot-Beds—Greenhouse Structures— 
Glass, Glazing and Shading—Modes of Heating—Propagation of Plants 
by Seeds—Propagation of Plants by Cuttings—Propagating Roses by 
Grafting and Budding—Greenhouse Plauts most in demand in Spring— 
Cold Frame Plants most sold in Spring—Plants most in demand for 
Window Decoration in Winter—Culture of Winter Flowering Plants for 
Cut Flowers—Rose Growing in Winter—Bulbs for Winter Flowers— 
Plants used for Decoration of Rooms—Construction of Bouquets, ete.— 
Hanging Baskets—Parlor or Window Gardening—Formation of Rock- 
work and Plants for Rocks—What Flowers will grow in the Shade—Suc- 
cession Crops in the Greenhouse—Packing Plants—Plants by Mail— 
Insects and Diseases Affecting Plants—Mildew—Diary of Operations for 
the Year—The Culture of Grape Vines under Glass. Price, $1.50 
post-paid. é / 
Gardening for Pleasure. New Epirion. Tells 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. 
How the Farm Pays. By Messrs. Henderson and 
Crozier. An acknowledged authority for Farmers. Gives 
all the Latest Methods of growing Grass, Grain, Root Crops, 
Fruits, etc., and all about Stock, Farm Machinery, ete. 
Price, $2.50, post-paid. 
SPECIAL OFFER.—The set of nine books, described above, carriage prepaid, for $10.00. If pur- 
chased separately would cost $13.75. 
th comprehensive practical directions about soils, manures, roads, 
steam and hot water, propagation by seeds and cuttings, window 
In short, everything relating to general horticulture is given in alphabetical order, to make it a com- 
Gardening for Profit. NEw Epition. A new, revised 
and greatly enlarged edition of this popular work. This book 
gives in detail our 20 years’ experience in A/arket Gardening, 
and a revised list of varieties in vegetables recommended for 
market culture. Written particularly 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 inthe Southern States—Packing of 
Vegetables for Shipping— Preservation of Vegetables in Winter—Insects— 
Culture of Small Fruits—Monthly Calendar of Operations. Price, $2.00, 
post-paid. 
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. 
Henderson's Bulb Culture. Price, 20 cents, post- 
paid. - 
Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatics. Price, 
25 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. 
