POPULAR GARDENING BOOKS 



WE RECOMMEND 



irrnjE HA\'E had it in mind that thousands of our customers would welcome 

 IaJ our endorsement of a few of the best gardening books, the possession of one 



or more of which would enable them to add largely to their pleasure and 



profit. Accordingly, on these pages we have listed a chosen few. Together they 

 furnish a splendid encyclopedia, containing all the information necessary in con- 

 nection with every phase of garden work that the amateur, skilled or unskilled, 

 may require to be posted on from time to time through the varying seasons of 

 the year. 



We give short descriptions of each one, and a careful reading will convince 

 you we do not err in claiming them to be the best obtainable at the price. 



Each one was written by at least one horticultural expert, then carefully edited 

 by other practical men. Garden Guide, for instance, undoubtedly the most 

 popular, complete and valuable of all the garden books on the market, is the re- 

 sult of the labors of many experts, each one notable in his own special field. 



GARDEN GUIDE 



Fourth edition; 384 pages; over 

 275 teaching illus. Beautiful cover 

 in four colors. 

 Price, postpaid: 



Paper, $1.10; Cloth, $1.65. 

 In less than five years this book 

 has been reprinted four times, con- 

 siderably added to each time until 

 now, in its fourth edition, with its 

 many new chapters, we consider it 

 unapproachable from any point of 

 view. 



GARDEN GUIDE covers every 

 step from the spading up of the 

 garden to the Winter preserva- 

 tion of the crops. 



Here is a brief synopsis of its 

 contents: Diagrams showing the 

 correct location for the dwelling 

 house; numerous planting plans for 

 the home ground surroundings and 

 the fruit, flower and vegetable 

 gardens. 

 Lawns and Grass Plots: How to make them and how to keep them in good order, fully 

 explained. Tells all about Hedges and Fences. Discusses Trees, Evergreens and Shrubs for your 

 lawn and landscape. Tells how to grow Roses, Hardy Perennials, Annuals and Biennials; how to 

 make a Rock Garden, etc. A special chapter is devoted to "Every-body's Favorites," that is, 

 those flowers we all delight in. Other chapters cover Bulbs and Tuberous Rooted Plants, Hardy 

 Garden Ferns, Garden Furniture, Window Boxes and Porch Plants. The two extensive chapters 

 on the Vegetable and Fruit Garden alone are worth more than the price of the entire book. Prun- 

 ing, Plant Propagation, Transplanting, Fertilizers, Insect Pests and Diseases of plants are ex- 

 haustively treated and illustrated. There are chapters on Lawn and Garden Weeds, Greenhouse 

 and Hotbed Frames, Garden Tools, Animal Life in the Garden, Birds in the Garden; Canning 

 Fruits and \'egetables for Winter. 



It may be seen from the foregoing brief resume, which is not at all complete in detail, that 

 GARDEN GUIDE covers every detail any one can conjure up. Its study makes gardening a 

 joy. In such a comprehensive work it is difficult to point out one feature more valuable than 

 another. We can and do recommend it highly; we know of none better. 



Attractive home ground surroundings 



Wm. Henry Maule, Inc. 



Seedsmen 

 21st and Arch Streets 



Philadelphia, Pa. 



