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PETER HENDERSON & CO. NEW YORK.— HORTICULTURAL BOOKS. 



ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS. 



Manual of Gardening. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. The latest and best 

 work by this authoritative author. A practical guide to planning, mak- 

 ing and caring for home grounds, growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, 

 spraying, etc. $2 . 00 or post paid $2 , 20 



How to Make a Flower Garden. A beautifully illustrated book, written 

 by experts, and covering every branch of the subject. Special features 

 are the accounts of actual experiences in different localities and the lists 

 of flowers and shrubs for special purposes, time of flowering and com- 

 plete cultural instructions 1 , 75 



The Flower Garden Beautiful. By F. Schuyler Mathews. Its treat- 

 ment with special regard to the picturesque 50 



A Woman's Hardy Garden. By Mrs. H. R. Ely. Gives in a charming 

 manner a woman's long and successful experience in planting and hand- 

 ling a large garden of hardy plants, shrubs, bulbs, etc 1 . 00 



The Garden Month by Month. Bv M. C. Sedgwick. A book on hardy 

 flowers grouped according to their month of bloom. Concise descrip- 

 tions, situations and culture. Lavishly illustrated 4 . 30 



Plant Culture. By G. W. Oliver, Propagator of the U.S. Dept. of Agricul- 

 ture. A working handbook of everyday practice for all who know flower- 

 ing and ornamental plants in the garden or greenhouse. 193 pages 1 . 50 



Cut Flowers and How to Grow. By M. A. Hunt. The practical cultiva- 

 tion of Roses and other flowers for cut flowers, by an authority 2.00 



Greenhouse Management. By L. R. Taft. The latest and be.st work on 

 forcing roses, carnations and other florirts' flowers, vegetables and fruits 

 under glass ; propagation, diseases and insects 1 . 50 



Greenhouse Construction. By" L. R. Taft. Various styles of greenhouse 

 and plant house structures, also heating, ventilating, etc ... 1 . 50 



HARDY GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING. 



How to Lay Out Surburban Home Grounds. By H. T. Kellaway. Land- 

 scape architect. A new work giving up-to-date information and illus- 

 trated with 3S photographic views and 15 plans and maps 2 . 00 



Landscape Gardening as Applied to Home Decoration. By Prof. Maynard 

 of Mass. Agricultural College. The whole subject is covered, from lay- 

 ing out grounds to trees and shrubs, situations and treatment 1 . 50 



Landscape Gardening. By Parsons. ex-Superintendent of Central Park. 2.00 



Landscape Gardening. By Prof. Waugh, University of Vermont. A 



short treeatise on the principles governing outdoor art 75 



Residential Sites and Environments. By J . F. Johnson. All information 

 for developing residential surroundings; diagrams, suitable plants, trees, 

 shrubs, grouping, culture, etc 2.50 



How to Plan the Home Grounds. By Samuel Parsons. Jr. A valuable 



guide to the amateur in arranging grounds, shrubs, trees, flowers, etc. ... 1 .00 



Rural Improvements. By F. A. Waugh. "The principles of Civic Art ap- 

 plied to rural conditions including village improvement and the better- 

 ment of open country 1 , 50 



CULTURES OF SPECIAL PLANTS. 



Begonia Culture. By B. C. Ravenscroft. (Imported.) Culture direc- 

 tions for both amateurs and professionals. Under glass and open air 50 



Bulb Culture. By Peter Henderson. (See special destripHon.) 50 



Bulbs and Tuberous-Rooted Plants. By C. L. Allen. Descriptions, 



propagation, culture in dwelling, greenhouse and garden 1 .50 



The American Carnation — How to Grow it. By C. W. Ward. .The latest 

 and most comprehensive guide. The results of years of actual experi- 

 ence of America's foremost carnationist. A handsomely illustrated work 3 . 50 



Carnation Culture, American. By L. L. Lamborn. Varieties, classifica- 

 tion, propagation, culture. A practical work 1 .50 



Carnation Culture for Amateurs. An English work, by Ravenscroft. 



Carnations and Picotees of all classes; pot and open-ground culture 40 



Chrysanthemum Culture. By Arthur Herrington. A new book by one 

 of the most experienced and successful private growers in the U. S. 

 Everything is covered from cuttings to exhibiting the flowers 50 



Dahlias. By Georce Gordon, V.M.H. An up-to-date English work 



on the cultivation of the various types 75 



Ferns and How to Grow Them. By Woolson. Treats of the growing of 



ferns both in the garden and indoors 1.10 



Irises. By W. R. Rickatson, M.A. An abridged up-to-date English 



work on various Iris species 75 



Lilies. By H. S. Ad.ims. Classification, peculiarities of varieties and 



culture indoors and in the garden 1.10 



Narcissus, Daffodils, and How to Grow Them. By A. M. Kirby who has 

 made a hobby of their cultivation in garden, grass and greenhouse for 

 years and whose collection of varieties is extensive 1 . 20 



Orchids. By James O'Brien. V.M.H. (Secretary of the Orchid Com- 

 mittee — Royal Horticultural Society). An abridged and up to-date 

 English treatise on orchid cultivation 75 



Pansies, Violas and Violets. By Messrs. Cuthbertson and Pearson. 



An up-to-date English treatise on their cultivation, etc 75 



Peony Manual. By Harrison. Cultivation and propagation 25 



Rhodendrons and Azaleas. By Wm. W.^tson. Curator of the Royal 

 Botanic (gardens, Kerr, England. Propagation and cultural hints for 

 the hardy types 75 



Rose Growing. Commercial. By Eber Holmes. Modern Methods of 



growing the rose for market purposes under glass and outdoors 1 . 50 



Rose, The. By H. B. Ellwanger. Revised edition. Varieties, classifi- 

 cation, characteristics, cultivation, pruning, progation, etc 1 . 25 



Rose, Parsons on the. By S. B. Parsons. Revised edition. Propaga- 

 tion, culture, training, classification and descriptions 1 , 00 



Practical Rose Growing. By W.\lter P. Wright. A new English work on 

 this subject, describing propagation, budding, grafting and pruning all 

 types; selection? for beds, arches, walls, pots, soil and culture; illustrated .75 



Roses, A Book About. By Dean S. Reynolds Hole. 14th edition. 



(Imported.) A reliable English guide to Rose Culture 1 . 25 



Roses, and How to Grow Them, in garden and under glass. B\" Double- 

 day, Page &Co ■ 1.10 



Roses, in Pots, The Cultivation of . By Wm. Paul. (Imported.) 1.00 



Roses and Rose Culture. By Wm. Paul. An English work for amateurs. .50 



Sweet Peas, The Modern Culture of. By Thomas Stevenson, an En- 

 glish authority 75 



Sweet Peas and How to Grow Them. By H. H.Thomas. A new English 



book covering the subject splendidly 60 



Sweet Peas. By W. P. Wright. An authoritative new English book 



description and culture 75 



Violet Culture. (Commerical.) By Prof. Galloway. The subject 

 is fully covered, from suitable houses and varieties, culture, diseases, 

 etc., to marketing the flowers for profit 1.50 



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



treatise giving helpful suggestions on violet growing 25 



CULTURE OF SPECIAL PLANTS— Continued. 



Water Gardening. By Peter Bissett. All water plants described; how 

 to grow in tubs, ponds, etc.; the formation of artificial ponds, utilization 

 of natural propagation, culture, wintering, etc $2.50 



Water Lilies, Aquatics and Their Culture. By Petei* Henderson 50 



PLANT BREEDING, PROPAGATION, PRUNING. 



Plant Breeding, New edition. Bv Prof. L. H. Bailey. The philoso- 

 phy of crossing variation and improvement of plants 1 . 50 



Complete Guide to the Multiplication of Plants. (The Nursery Book.) 



By Prof. Bailey. Full directions for seed, layers, cuttings, grafts, bulbs 1 .50 



The Principles of Plant Culture. By E. S. Goff. Full of practical ideas 



on the science of gro^\'ing, propagation, etc 1 . 50 



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



fruit and ornamental trees and bushes 1 . 50 



The Farm and Garden Rule Book. Bv Prof. L. H. Bailey. Full of use- 

 ful information for fruit growers, truck gardeners, florists and others 2 .00 



VEGETABLE GARDENING AND TRUCK FARMING. 



Making Horticulture Pay. By M. G. Kains. This book shows how 



every farmer may grow fruit and vegetables profitably 1 . 50 



Vegetable Gardening. Bv R. L. Watts. A complete, concise and au- 

 thentic book. It covers every phase of vegetable gardening and is in- 

 \'aluable as a handbook for practical growers 1 . 75 



Vegetable, Garden, The. By Vilmorin and Robinson. An exhaustive 

 work on vegetables for cool and temperate climates; descriptions of 

 types, \-arieties, and cultivation. An authoritative and indispensible 

 reterence book , 4 .50 



Garden Making. By Prof. Bailey l . 50 



Vegetable Gardening. By S. G. Green. Professor of Horticulture, Uni- 

 versity of Wisconsin. A new work. Full of practical information 

 about growing vegetables, for both home use and for marketing 1 .00 



Principles of Vegetable Gardening. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. Soil; its 



treatment, vegetables; management from seeds to marketing and storing 1.50 



How to Make a Vegetable Garden. By Edith Loring Fullerton. A 

 very instructive work by a feminine gardening enthusiast, who writes 

 entertainingly and has illustrated her points with 200 photographic 

 reproductions. Price 2.20 



Success in Market Gardening. By Herbert Rawson, revised and en- 

 larged edition. A new manual for vegetable growers 1.25 



The Forcing Book. By Prof. Bailey. The cultivation of winter vege- 

 tables in glass houses. The best and most complete book on this sub- 

 ject for those who grow for home consumption or for market 1 .25 



Gardening for the South. By P. H. Mell. A new work on growing 

 vegetables and fruits in the South, according to the methods of the most 

 successful southern gardeners. 683 pages. 280 illustrations. 2 . 50 



Southern Gardener's Manual. By Prof. J. S. Newman, cultural in- 

 structions for vegetables and small fruits in Southern States 1 .00 



Truck Farming at the South. Bv Dr. \. Oemler. A guide to raising 



vegetables for Northern markets, culture, packing, etc 1 .00 



CULTURES OF SPECIAL VEGETABLES, 

 (See also under Farm Crops.) 



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, comprehensive 



and auth<jritative book published on the subject : 50 



Cabbages and Cauliflowers for Profit. By J. M. Lupton. A book on 



this subject by a successful grower 30 



Carrots and Mangles. By J.J. H. Gregory. How to raise keep and feed them .30 



Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables. By C. L. Allen. Gives 

 complete instruction from seed time till harvest, including Brussels 

 Sprouts. Kohl Rabi. Kale, etc 50 



Celery Culture. By W. R. Beaitie. A practical guide for beginners and 



a standard reference to those already engaged in growing celery 50 



Cucumber Culture for Amateurs. By W. J. May. An English treatise on 



the growing of foreign cucumbers under glass 50 



Culinary Herbs. By M. G. Kains. The only book devoted to the flavor- 

 ing 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 SO 



Mushrooms, How to Grow Them. By Wm. Falconer. The best and 



most practical American work on growing for home use or for market. ... 1 .00 



Mushroom Culture. By W. Robinson. (Imported.) Englands standard 

 authority on this subject 50 



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

 nected with the crop 50 



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



cultivation, spraying, harvesting, storing, marketing, etc 75 



The Potato. By Grubb and Guilford. A new, complete and authorita- 

 tive work containing every useful fact obtainable both here and abroad. 2.00 



Potato Culture, the A B C of. Bv W. B. Terry. How to grow quantity 



and quality, and other new and ^'aluable information 50 



Sweet Potato Culture. By James Fitz. Full instructions from starting 



the plants to harvesting and storing; the Chinese Yam, etc 50 



The New Rhubarb Culture. By J. E. Morse. A new and complete 



guide to dark forcing and field culture 50 



Squashes. By J. J. H. Gregory. Soil selection and preparation, cul- 

 ture, gathering, winter storing, etc 30 



Tomato Culture. By W. W. Tracy. Contains the latest and most 



complete information on the subject ,50 



Tomato Culture. By Day, Cummins and Root. Culture in field under 



glass and in the South ; for home, for market for canning factories 35- 



INSECTS AND PLANT DISEASES. 



Fumigation Methods. By Prof. Willis G. Johnson. An up-to-date 

 work on the practical application of hydrocyanic acid gas and carbon 

 bisulphid, for the destruction of insects and larvae in orchards, granaries 

 greenhouses, etc. , illustrated 1 . 00' 



Economic Entomology. By Prof. Smith, one of the highest authorities 



Insects easily identified; preventives, machinery, fungous diseases, etc. . . 2.50 



Insects and Insecticides. By Prof. Weed. Tells how to combat insects 



in field, orchard, garden, greenhouse and dwelling 1 .50 



The Spraying of Plants. By Prof. Lodeman. Insects and fungi; liquids 



and powders ; application and apparatus 1 . 50 



Spraying Crops. By Clarence M. Weed. A revised and enlarged edi- 

 tion, telling when and how garden and field crops, fruit and shade trees 

 should be sprayed for their various insect and fungous enemies. . 60- 



