‘s “PICTURESQUE GARDENS” = 
= By CHARLES HENDERSON. 
_ 160 pages, 9%4 x 12 inches; 340 photographic illustrations. Price, $2.50, post-paid. 
HIS unique new book mirrors the charms of the prettiest parks, lawns and gardens of Europe and America. The pictur- 
esque, the natural and the gardenesque adornments are reflected in over three hundred magnificent photographic illus= 
trations from nature—many of these views are 5 x 7 inches, some larger, few smaller; they are groupec and printed in a 
most artistic manner on heavy-coated paper, with just enough text matter to describe the view and name the plants, vines, trees 
and shrubs needed to produce a similar effect or design. 
There are in this country many lawns, gardens and grounds which the owners would improve and embellish, but they 
do not know exactly what they want, what would look well nor how to go about it, and it is for the benefit of such that we 
have prepared this book, for, although there are countless works of exhaustive precept on landscaping and gardening, there have 
WEA opt 8 ae s been none issued so rich with illustrations of example. In it we force no particu- 
Your" Picturesque Gardens’ is a very suggestive | lar styles or fashions, but describe and picture such a great variety of lawn and 
and useful book,and I am glad to have it in our library ‘ A ; 
here.’”’ SAMUEL B. GREEN, Y garden creations that some fruitful suggestions must be found adaptable to the 
Prof. of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin. \ environment of every home, whether pretentious or modest. 
a Those who are fond of improving and embellishing their gardens, lawns and 
“T have spent much delightful time with your book, grounds, or who are planning new ones, will get many valuable ideas from this 
* Picturesque Gardens,’ and the longer I look the better beautiful book 
I likeit; so full of suggestions that help one in planning - 
improvements in our ornamental gardens.” The Range of Henderson’s ‘‘ PICTU RESQUE GARDENS %s 
WM.H.GATES, 135 State Street, Auburn, N.Y. 
—_-— FLOWER GARDENS AND BEDDING.—Geometrical bedding and bedding designs—Formal gardens 
“Your book, ‘Picturesque Gardens,’ is beautiful, ad- —Sunken and terrace garden—Gay parterres—Walled gardens—French, italian, English and 
mirably edited " GhG credit to you a) every way ry? Japanese gardens—American gardens. (city, villa and suburban)—Topiary and old-tashioned 
! A.B. FARQUHAR, York iPa gardens—Subtropical gardens—Aquatic gardens—Rosariums, ferneries, rockeries—Herbaceous 
ei an om ay p : borders—Flower-iringed paths, ete. 
LAWN VIEWS.—Lawn gardens—Park lawns—Shady nooks—Vista and landseape—Avenues, walks 
‘“*T have derived agreat amount of pleasure and useful and drives—Terraces, steps and balustrades—Vases and statuary—Sun dials—Fountains— 
tnformation from your ‘ Picturesque Gardens.’ "’ Entrance gateways——Ornamental and flowering trees, shrubs and plants, specimen or grouped— 
WM. HAYWARD, Nebraska City, Neb. Ponds, lakes, streams, cascades, bridges. 2 
UNIQUE AND ARTISTIC EFFECTS WITH PLANTS, VINES AND TREES.—Verdure arches and 
i ; 5 festoons—Rose bowers and arches—Screens and fancy hedges—Old trees, etc., embowered with 
‘I find Henderson’s ‘ Picturesque Gardens’ an ex- vines—Vine-clothed rocks and banks—Vine-covered arbors, piazzas, windows, columns arcades, 
tremely interesting and helpful work.” peragolas, summer houses, ete.—Garden rests and retreats—Seats of stone, rustic, ete., old- 
CARLETON R. BALL, Asst. Agrostologist, fashioned and modern—Floral clocks—The Maze—Veranda decoration and decorative plants in 
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. + tubs, ete., and numerous garden adornments. 
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Hnew book, “ Picturesque Gardens,” * ern etn one besatuln garacas” Price, $2.50, post-paid. 
