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Garden and Farm Books — Con tinu ed 



BOTANIES, WILD FLOWERS, ETC 



Garden Flower* in Color. This is the only book which shows all 

 the commonly grown garden flowers in natural colors. 400 flower 

 pictures are here in full color. There is a picture on every page, 

 and thebrief cultural directions are directly opposite the illustrated 

 flower. 320 pages, 400 photographs in color. 6 x 9\i inches $3.75 



Botany, Field, Forest and Garden. By Dr. Asa Gray. Revised by 

 Pro/. L. H. Bailey. A simple guide for gardeners and amateurs to 

 study structures and names of commoner Eastern plants 2.00 



How to Know Wild Flowers. By Mrs. Dana. A guide to haunts and 

 habits; their identification easy for amateurs. Fully illustrated 3.00 



Messages of Flowers. By George H. 0' Neill. Contains the complete 

 flower language; mythological stories of the flowers, briefly told; re- 

 plete with floral information; handsomely cloth bound, 144 pages. . 1.00 

 PLANT BREEDING, PROPAGATION, PRUNING 



Plant Breeding. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. The philosophy of crossing, 



variation and improvement of plants 3.25 



Complete Guide to the Multiplication of Plants. (The Nursery 

 Manual.) By Prof. Bailey: Full directions from seed, layers, 

 cutting, grafting, etc ■ - - 2.50 



Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By 

 if. G. Kains. A standard work for nurserymen. Containing 

 directions for propagation of fruits, vegetables, plants, etc. Also 

 chapters on germination, seed testing, grafting, budding, nursery 

 management and the laws affecting nursery stock 2.25 



Principles and Practice of Pruning. By M. G. Kains. Prepared 

 to meet the needs of practical and amateur growers. Lavishly illus- 

 trated by 300 photographs 2.50 



The Pruning Manual. By Prof. Bailey. Where, how and when to 

 prune fruit and ornamental trees and bushes 2.50 



CULTURES OF SPECIAL PLANTS 



Book of Bulbs. By F.F. Rockwell. The beginner will find the book just 

 what he needs, while even the most expert grower will benefit from 

 its pages. Well written and easy to read 



Spring Flowering Bulb*. By C. L. Thayer. Covers time and 

 methods of planting, culture, uses and other details for making a 

 bulb garden 



All About Flowering Bulbs. By T. A. Weston. Contains all the 

 home gardener requires, regarding hardy bulbs for spring fiowerines, 

 tender varieties for summer flowering and greenhouse culture . . - 



Book of Annuals. By A. C. Holies. A reliable guide through the 

 season of annual bloom 



Book of Perennials. By A. C. Holies. Fcr the amateur and pro- 

 fessional. 



The Cactus Book. By A. D. Houghton. Complete information on 

 cactus growing for the amateur. 18 photographs 



Chrysanthemum and Its Culture. By E. A. White. A practical 

 treatise on the successful culture both in the home garden and in 

 greenhouses. Plainly put and adequately illustrated 



Chrysanthemum Culture. By Arthur Herringlon. A successful 

 private grower. Everything is covered from planting to exhibiting. 



Dahlias. By F. F. Rockwell. Learn how to plant and grow them, 

 what fertilizers to use. how to control pests, how to harvest and 

 store the tubers, grow for exhibition, and how to propagate 



Dahlia Culture, Modern. By W. H. Waiie. For the person who 

 wants to grow better dahlias, by a man who is doing it 



The -Dahlia. By Lawrence K. Peacock. The book covers eveiv 

 essential of dahlia history. Illustrated. 128 pages. - 5x7)4 inches. 



The Book of the Delphinium. By J. F. Leeming. This book is the 

 result of many years' practical experience and experiment - in the 

 cultivation of Delphiniums. The author is an enthusiastic gardener 

 who has specialized in these beautiful plants and has. inconsequence, 

 many useful hints and tips to pass on to fellow growers. 75 pages . 



Garden Lilies. By /. Preston. The mission of this book is to teach 

 the amateur the art of growing garden lilies 



Gladiolus, The. By A. C. Beat. Prepared to meet the needs of 

 practical and amateur growers. The instruction if followed win en- 

 able anyone to grow this plant successfully 



Gladiolus. By F. F. Rockwell. It tells how to plant, fertilize, and 

 cultivate; how to grow from seed or bulblets; how to harvest and 

 cure; how to handle for cut floweis : 



Iris, The. By /. C. Wister. This book presents in a clear and con- 

 vincing manner the simple requirements of this flower 



Irises. By F. F. Rockwell. Describes German, Japanese, Siberian, 

 English, Dutch and other types; soils and fertilizers; how to plant; 

 and what care is necessary. 54 illustrations. 80 pages 



Lilac Culture. By /. C. Wister. (New.) The subject is presented 

 from the point of view of the average gardener 



Orchid Culture, American. By Prof. E. A. While. Orchid Cul- 

 ture, Sources of Orchid Plants. Orchid Houses and Their Equip- 

 ment, Propagation, General Culture, Hybridization, Marketing. 

 Orchids for Beginners, The Orchid Growing Industry. The Orchid 

 and Its Species. 227 pages, 66 halftones, 8 full page color plates 



Peonies. By F. F. Rockwell. Here he discusses the modern uses of the 

 peony, suggests the proper types and varieties for various locations 

 — not neglecting the new fragrant sorts — and tells just how to care 

 for and propagate them 



Roses. By F. F. Rockwell. This book has a new classification of 

 roses which makes it easy for every home garden owner to pick the 

 kinds that will succeed. It includes brief and helpful directions on 

 rose culture, planting, propagation. Illustrated. 86 pages 



Roses and Their Culture. By S. C. Hubbard. A new and practical 

 guide on the propagation, culture and history of the rose. No rose 

 grower, either experienced or beginner, can afford to be without it . . 



Rose Growing, Commercial. By Eber Holmes. Modern methods 

 of growing the rose for market purposes under glass and outdoors. . 

 The Rose in America. By J. Horace McFarland. 232 pages. Beau- 

 tifully illustrated in color and sepia, this new and enlarged edition 

 will have an important place on every rose fancier's book shelf . . . . 

 Violets, How to Make Money Growing. By G. Saltford. A popular 

 treatise giving helpful suggestions on violet "growing 



Practical Violet Culture. By N. Coon. A new book on growing 

 and marketing violets for profit 



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VEGETABLE AND MARKET GARDENING 



Practical Vegetable Culture. By Albert E. Wilkinson. In its 308 

 pages all phases of vegetable culture are covered from sowing the 

 seed to reaping the harvest; there are innumerable garden plans of 

 all kinds and of all sizes; greenhouses, hotbeds, coldframes. home 

 vegetable storage, control of pests and diseases, etc $2.00 



The Home Vegetable Garden.. By E. M. Freeman. A book which 

 shows how to grow fresh, crisp vegetables in your own garden and 

 cut down on the grocer's bills. Full of practical details for laying 

 out the garden, planting, and growing vegetables successfully. 

 8 illustrations, 214 pages 1.7S 



Vegetable Gardening. By R. L. Waits. A complete, concise and au- 

 thentic book. It covers every phase of vegetable gardening 2.50 



Principles of Vegetable Gardening. By Professor L. H. Bailev. 

 Soils: their treatment; vegetables; management from seeds to mar- 

 keting and storing. 4.00 



Productive Vegetable Growing. By J. W.Lloyd. The principles of 



raising vegetables for profit 3.©0 



Vegetable Forcing. By R. L. Watts. Exceedingly valuable to all 

 practical growers whether producing for commercial purposes or for 

 the home table 2.50 



The Garden Book. By V. H. Davis. Every crop of the garden is 



discussed and the "how" of raising it explained 1.25 



Subtropical Vegetable Gardening. By P. H. Rolfs. Information 

 foi the commercial gardener in warm, semi-tropical regions. Covers 

 soils, fertilizers, rotations, seeding, planting, cultivating, pests, and 

 marketing, 38 illustrations, 327 pages 2.50 



Starting Early Vegetables and Flowering Plants Under Glass. 

 By C. H. Nissley. Including the details of construction and heating 

 as well as the operation of small greenhouses, sash houses, hot beds 

 and cold frames, etc Profusely illustrated. For amateur and 

 commercial grower 3.00 



CULTURES _OF SPECIAL VEGETABLES 



Asparagus. By F. M. Hexamer. The best methods of raising, culti- 

 vating, harvesting, marketing, forcing and canning asparagus 1.10 



Bean Culture. By Glenn S. Sevey. The only complete, comprehen- 

 sive and authoritative book published on the subject 1.10 



Cauliflower and Broccoli Culture. By A. G. B. Boquet. Covers 

 fully soil and climatic requirements, soil management, plant growing, 

 pest control, marketing, yields, values, production costs, varieties 

 and seed growing 1.25 



The Herb Garden. By Frances Bardswell. Every detail of herb 

 gardening is covered in these pages; making of the garden; annual, 

 biennial and perennial pot-herbs, aromatic herbs, the mints, bitter 

 herbs, bulbous plaDts; gathering, drying and storing; color in the 

 herb garden; fragrance; wild herbs for physic, and other herbs of 

 interest. 16 color illustrations. 189 pages 3.00 



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

 in detail, minutely and plainly, by a practical man actively engaged 

 in growing mushrooms 2.00 



Mushrooms, How to Grow Them. By Wm. Falconer. A practical 

 work on growing for home use or for market 1.75 



Muskmelon Production. By J. W. Loyd. Brings together the more 

 important facts regarding the culture and handling of muskmelons 

 as carried on commercially in the United States at the present time . . 1 .25 



Onion Culture. By T. Greiner. For the home garden or market; 

 new and highly valuable methods are described 1.10 



Potato Production. By L. E. Nixon. Covers every phase of cultiva- 

 tion, harvesting, shipping, storing and marketing. A real guide for 

 growers where profits are a first consideration 1.25 



Sweet Potato Production and Handling. By H. C. Thompson. 

 This book contains lots of sound practical advice for the grower .... 1 .25 



Practical Tomato Culture. By Frank C. Pellett and Melviti A. 

 Pellelt. The home and market gardener as well will find this book 

 most informative, covering every detail connected with the subject 

 from planting the seed to picking, packing and selling the crop. 

 Stalking and pruning, insects and diseases, and its numerous recipes 

 for canning and otherwise converting this appetizing vegetable into 

 catsup, chili sauce, soup, etc 164 pages. Illustrated 1.50 



GENERAL FRUIT AND NUT CULTURE 



American Fruits. By Samuel Fraser. It outlines what to do and 

 tells why and when. It is of equal value to the amateur as well as 

 commercial fruit grower. No other book covers the subject as 

 thoroughly and practically ■ 4.75 



Bush Fruit Production. By R. A. Van Meter. The fruits con- 

 sidered are raspberries, blackberries, dewberries, gooseberries, cur- 

 rants and blueberries. Planting, pruning and training. Pests and 

 their control, etc 1.25 



Productive Small Fruits. By F. C. Sears. A discussion of the growing, 

 harvesting and marketing of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, 

 currants, gooseberries and grapes 3.00 



The Principle of Fruit Growing. By Prof. Bailey. One of the most 

 valuable on the subject, science and practice 2.50 



Ornamental Dwarf Fruit Trees. By Eberhard Abjornson. A book 

 whereby alluring dreams of picking delicious Apples and luscious 

 Pears from one's own trees can be made to come true. How to 

 Train and Grow Them in the Home Garden. Illustrated with 

 twenty-five helpful drawings " - - 1.50 



Successful Fruit Culture. By Prof. S. T. Maynard. The cultivation 

 and propagation of fruit from the standpoint of profit- It covers the 

 whole subject from the varieties to soil. Marketing, storage, etc . . 1.75 



American Fruit Culturist. By J. J. Thomas. 20th edition. A hand- 

 book of everything pertaining to fruit culture 3.50 



California Fruits and How to Grow Them. By E. J. Wickson. 

 Methods and experience of growers, varieties for certain districts, etc 4.00 



Beginner's Guide to Fruit Growing. By F. A. Wapgh. The ele- 

 mentary practice of propagation, planting, culture, etc 1.25 



Nut Growing. By R. T. Morris. A treatise on propagation, planting 

 and cultivation of nut bearing trees and shrubs 2.50 



Pecan Growing. By Stuckey and Kyle. A practical manual of the 

 most up-to-date methods and practices of pecan growers 3.00 



All books are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. A. and Possessions. 



