72BOOKS 



ON HORTICUUTURE, AGRICULTURE AND KINDRED SUBJECTS 



The pleasure in g-ardening-, or any other pursuit, is doubled with aid of a g-ood book. 

 Those offered by us are all the latest and brightest opinions on the different subjects. 



"FABM£BS' CYCIiOFSSIA OF XiIVE STOCK." 



A compendium of the science, economics and practice of stock 

 raising, dairying and poultry farming, comprising the origin, anat- 

 omy, physiology, breeding, feeding, diseases, management, marketing 

 and slaughtering of farm stock and the utilization of animal prod- 

 ucts. Many superb illustrations. A very valuable reference book. 

 By Earley Vernon W ilcox, Ph. D., Clarence Beaman Smith, M. S. 

 Color plates and illustrations. 



Cloth, handsome and durable, gold stamping $4.50 



Half Morocco, with cloth sides and leather corners 5.50 



AGKICUXiTUBE AND FABiaiNG-. 



Farmers' Cyclopedia of Agriculture. By Messrs. Wilcox 

 and Smith, Experiment Station Editors in U. S. Dept. of 

 Agriculture. 6000 topics. 700 pages. 500 illustrations. 



Cloth bound : 3.50 



Half Morocco 4.50 



The Book of Alfalfa. P. D. Coburn. This is by far the most 

 authoritative, complete and valuable work on this forage 

 crop ever published 2.00 



Alfalfa. By F. D. Coburn. Its growth, use and feeding value .50 



Book of Wheat (new.) By P. T. Dondlinger. A complete 

 study of everything pertaining to wheat. New, authorita- 

 tive and up-to-date 2.00 



Clovers and How to Grow Them. By Thos. Shaw. The only 

 book published which treats on the growth, cultivation and 

 treatment of clovers in all parts of the U. S. and Canada. . 1.00 



The Book of Corn. By Herbert Myrlck, assisted by special- 

 ists. A complete treatise upon the culture, uses and market- 

 ing of maize 1.50 



Farm Accounts Simplified. By D. H. Otis. A simplified 

 system of farm accounts that requires no posting. Suffi- 

 ciently itemized to determine the cost of production 1.50 



Forage and Fiber Crops in America. By Thos. F. Hunt. 

 Treating fully timothy, Kentucky blue grass, red clover, 

 alfalfa, cowpeas, cotton, etc 1.75 



Farm Grasses of the U. S. By W. J. Spillman, Agrostologist 

 of the U. S. Department of Agriculture 1.00 



How Farmers Cooperate and Double Profits. By C. Poe. 

 A practical guide book to the whole big subject of co- 

 operation. As full of information as an egg is of meat. . . . 1.50 



Tobacco Leaf. By Killebrew and Myrick. Issued 1897. Ap- 

 proved methods of culture, harvesting, curing, packing, sell- 

 ing and manufacturing. Every process in field, barn and 

 factory made plain 2.00 



Ten Acres Enough. A practical experience showing how a 

 very small farm may be made to keep a very large family. . 1.00 



Barn Plans and Outbuildings. Ideas, suggestions, plans for 

 barns, granaries, smoke, ice, poultry, dog, bird houses, etc. ; 



rootpits, etc 1.00 



DAIRYING AND DAIRY FARMING. 



First Lessons in Dairying. By H. E. Van Norman. This 

 book Is ,iust the thing for everyday dairymen and should be 

 in the hands of every farmer in the country 50 



Practical Dairy Bacteriology. By H. W. Conn. The latest, 

 most complete and up-to-date work on the subiect 1.25 



Profitable Dairying. By C. L. Peck. A practical guide to 

 successful dairy management 75 



Business of Dairyi.ng. By C. B. Lane. Meets the needs of 

 the average dairy farmer, and if carefully followed will 

 lead to successful dairying 1.25 



Testing Milk and Milk Products. By L. L. Van Slyke. A 

 handbook for butter-makers, cheese-makers, producers of milk 1.00 



CATTLE, SHEEF, SWINE AND HORSES. 



Management and Feeding of Sheep. By Thomas Shaw. The 

 best book that has yet appeared on this suliject. It is 

 complete in every detail .■ 2.00 



Diseases of Swine. By Dr. R. A. Craig. A concise, practical 

 and popular guide to the prevention and treatment of the 

 diseases of swine • • -75 



Hints to Horsekeepers. By H. W. Herbert. How to breed, 

 buy, break, drive, ride, groom, use, feed and physic 1.50 



Modern House Doctor. Bv G. H. Dadd, M. D., V. S. Preserva- 

 tion and restoration of health, treatment of lameness, etc. 1.00 



POULTRY, FIGEONS, BIRDS AND BEEKEEPING. 



Making Poultry Pay. By Edwin C. Powell. Just Issued. The 

 practical side of poultry keeping, hatching, rearing, market- 

 ing, breeds, etc. 324 pages 1.00 



Poultry Architecture. Bv G. B. Fiske. All about the con- 

 struction of poultrv buildings of all grades, styles and 

 classes; coops; locations, etc. 12.5 pages. Illustrated.... .50 



The American Standard op Perfection. (Adopted by Ameri- 

 can Poultry Assn.) Description of recognized breeds, judges' 

 instructions, etc 2.00 



Poultry Diseases. By B. J. Wortley. The entire subject of 

 health and disease, and common cause of disease 75 



A B C OP Bee Culture. By A. I. Root. A cyclopedia on bees, 

 honey, hives, implements, honey plants, etc 2.50 



Quinsy's New Bee Keeping. By L. C. Root. The mysteries 



explained; 50 years' experience: latest discoveries 1.00 



PESTS— INSECTS, FLANT DISEASES, WEEDS. 



Insects and Insecticides. Bv Prof. Weed. Tells how to 

 combat insects in field, orchard, garden, greenhouse and 

 dwelling • 1-50 



Insects Injurious to Vegetables. By F. H. Chittenden. A 

 ready reference book for truckers, market gardeners, 

 farmers, as well as others who grow vegetables in a small 

 way for home use 1.50 



Fumigation Methods. By W. G. .Johnson. A new and prac- 

 tical treatise upon simple and effective means of extermina- 

 ting insects and vermin in field, orchard, nursery, green- 

 house, mill, granarv, elevator, car, ship, etc 1.00 



Spraying Crops. Why, When and How. By Clarence M. 

 Weed. A revised and enlarged edition, prepared especially 



for the guidance of users of spraying machines, telling 

 when and how garden and field crops, fruit and shade 

 trees ; also vegetables, ornamental plants and flowers should 

 be sprayed for their various insect and fungous enemies. .50 



SOILS AND MANURES. 



Soils. By C. W. Burkett. A complete study of the improve- 

 ment ajid management of the soil, as well as a discussion 

 of the problems of crop growing and crop feeding $1.25 



Farm Manures. By C. E. Thorne. A practical and most 

 valuable work on manures and manuring, covering every 



phase of the subject 1.50 



CULTURE OF VEGETABLES. 



Vegetable Gardening. By I{. L. Watts. A complete, concise 

 and authentic book. It covers every phase of vegetable gar- 

 dening and is invaluable as a handbook for practical 

 growers 1.75 



Home Vegetable Garden. By A. Kruhm. A practical and 

 suggestive guide for the man that wants to raise his own 

 vegetables '. 1.00 



Asparagus. By F. M. Hexamer. A practical treatise on the 

 best methods of raising, cultivating, harvesting, marketing, 

 forcing and canning asparagus 50 



Bean Culture. By Glenn C. Sevey. The only complete, com- 

 prehensive and authoritative book published on the subject .50 



Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Brussels 

 Sprouts, Kohl-Rabi, Kale, etc.). By C. L. Allen. Complete 

 cultural instructions from seed time to harvesting 50 



Celery Culture. By W.. R. Beattie. A practical guide for 

 beginners and a standard reference to those already en- 

 gaged in growing celery 50 



Culinary Herbs. By U. G. Kains. The only book devoted to 

 the flavoring plants of home and business gardens 75 



Melon Culture. By James Troop. This is a practical treatise 

 on the melon which is intended to be of service to the 

 amateur as well as the large commercial grower 50 



Plant Propagation and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 

 A practical book giving directions of the many different 

 modes by which cultivated plants may be propagated and 

 multiplied. Profusely illustrated 1.50 



Mushroom Culture. By B. M. Duggar. The whole subject is 

 treated in detail, minutely and plainly, as only a practical 

 man actively engaged In mushroom growing can handle it. . 1.50 



Onion Culture. By T. Greiner. For the home garden or mar- 

 ket ; new and highly valuable methods are described 50 



Peas and Pea Culture. By Glenn C. Sevey. Facts are tersely 

 stated and readers will find this book an authority on many 

 of the details connected with the crop 50 



The Potato. By Sam'l Fraser, of Cornell Agricultural College. 

 Potato cultivation, spraying, harvesting, storing, market- 

 ing, etc 75 



Sweet Potato Culture. By James Fitz. Full instruction 

 from starting the plants to harvesting and storing ; the 

 Chinese Yam, etc 50 



Sweet Corn Culture. By A. B. Wilkinson. Varieties, methods 

 of culture, commercial growing and processes of drying and 

 canning are completely covered. Will appeal to the small 

 farmer and commercial grower 75 



FRUIT CULTURE. 



American Fruit Cdlturist. By J. J. Thomas. 20th edition ; 

 just revised and enlarged. A handbook of everything per- 

 taining to fruit culture 2.50 



Beginners; Guide to Fruit Growing. By F. A. Waugh. A 

 .simple statement of the practices of propagation, planting, 

 culture, etc 75 



The Nut Culturist. By A. S. Puller. Propagation, cultiva- 

 tion, marketing of nut-bearing trees and shrubs 1.50 



The Apple Orchard (new). By P. A. Waugh. This work 

 serves as a manual for the novice as well as a book of refer- 

 ence for all those of more experience. Every detail connected 

 with the successful cultivation of the apple is explained. . .75 



Grape Growing and Wine Making, American. By Prof. G. 

 Husmann. Revised. Garden and vineyard management from 

 planting to harvesting, both in the East, West and Cali- 

 fornia ; all about making wine 1.50 



Grape Growers' Guide (under glass). By Wm. Chorlton. 

 Cultivation suited to America in warm and cold graperies, 

 construction, heating 75 



American Peach Orchard. By Waugh. The best work on 

 growing peaches for profit or home use 1.00 



Plums and Plum Culture. By Prof. Waugh. A new and 

 complete manual on all known varieties of plums 1.50 



Strawberry Culturist. Bv A. S. Puller. Field, garden, forc- 

 ing and pot culture ; hybridizing, varieties, etc 25 



FLORICULTURE . 



Greenhouse Construction. By L. R. Taft. A complete trea- 

 tise on greenhouse structures and arrangements of the 

 various forms and styles of plant houses ; for professional 

 florists as well as amateurs. 100 illustrations. 210 pages. 

 5x7 inches ■ '1.50 



Greenhouse Management. By L. R. Taft. This book forms 

 an almost indispensable companion volume to "Greenhouse 

 Construction." Over 100 excellent illustrations. 210 pages. 

 5x7 inches. Cloth 1-50 



The Window Flower Garden. Bv Julius J. Heinrich. The 

 author is a practical florist, and this enterprising volume 

 embodies his personal experience in window gardening during 

 a long period. Illustrated. 123 pages. 5x7 inches. Cloth.. .50 



Parsons on the Rose. Bv Samuel B. Parsons. A treatise on 

 the propagation, culture and history of the rose. New and 

 revised edition. A simple garden classification has been 

 adopted, and the leading varieties under each class enumer- 

 ated and described. Illustrated. 211 pages. 5x7 inches. Cloth 1.00 



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