Henderson's Selected List of Garden and Farm Books 



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Gardening for Pleasure 



By PETER HENDERSON 



Its scope embraces directions for the culture and propagation of Flowers, 

 Vegetables and Fruits. It exhaustively treats on the Vegetables, Flowers, 

 Fruits, Greenhouse, Grapery, Window Garden, Lawn, the Water Garden, etc. 



404 pages, fully illustrated, price, $2.00. 



Henderson's Bulb Culture 



Gives up-to-date methods of treatment for all kinds of Hardy and Tender, 

 Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn Flowering Bulbs, Tubers, Corns, etc. — 

 Bulbs for Gardens and Lawns — ^ils and Preparation — Time and Depth to 

 Plant — Treatment after Flowering — Bulbs in the House and Greenhouse — 

 Forcing — Flowering Bulbs in Glasses of Water, etc. 



Revised and enlarged edition, 68 pages, profusely illustrated, price 75c. 



The Cultiire of Water Lilies and Aquatics 



By PETER HENDERSON 



Gives the latest methods of growing Water Lilies and other Ornamental 

 plants, both in natural and artificial ponds, pools, tanks, etc. 



Revised and enlarged edition, profusely illustrated, price 60c. 



Henderson's Garden Guide and Record 



It treats concisely about vegetable and flower gardening. It contains under- 

 standable' articles on all gardening topics. 



It is of convenient pocket size, 5 x 8J^ inches, containing 64 pages of text, 

 including index. Also 12 pages, one for each month, for a diziry. 



Price, 3Sc. 



Special Offer of Henderson's Books 



If ordered at one time, we will supply the full set of seven Books offered above 

 for $10.00. (Separately, they would cost $11.70.) This set of Books forms a 

 complete Library of the Garden, Greenhouse and Farm. 



Henderson's Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture 



By PETER HENDERSON 



The standard American dictionary of plants, a complete work on cultivated 

 plant life. Everything is arranged alphabetically and very complete descrip- 

 uons are given, with full cultural instructions for everything of importance. 

 There is sufficient matter given on all gardening subjects to allow this book to 

 be termed The American Gardener's Dictionary. 



S26 pages, profusely illustrated, price, $3.50. 



Henderson's "Picturesque Gardens" 



By CHARLES HENDERSON 



This unique new book mirrors the charms of the prettiest parks, lawns and 

 gardens of Europe and America. Over three hundred illustrations from 



nature — ^just enough text matter to describe the view and name the plants, 

 vines, trees and shrubs needed to produce a similar effect or design. Tho<;e 

 who are fond of improving their gardens and lawns will get many valuable ideas 

 from this beautiful book. 



167 pages, 9^ x 12 inches, 340 photographic illustrations, price, "De 

 Luxe Edition, handsomely bound in cloth, $2.50. 

 Popular Edition, heavy levant paper cover, $1.25. 



Practical Floriculture 



By PETER HENDERSON 



If you wish to become a Florist, you should procure this book. We have 

 numbers of letters from people who aaually knew nothing of the florists' busi- 

 ness, but who followed the instructions in this work and now are "full-fledged 

 florists." Although written for the florist, it is equally valuable to the amateur. 



325 pages, fully illustrated, price, $2.00. 



General List of Books 



ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS 



Planning and Planting the Home Garden. By Pauline Murray. A 

 popular handbook containing concise and dependable information. De- 

 signed to help the makers of small gardens. 400 illustrations. 320 pages. .$3.50 



The Garden Notebook. By Alfred Pulz. Illustrated handbook of home 

 gardening for each week of the year. Includes houseplants and every 

 operation of the small home garden — soils, insects, fertilizers, • bulbs, 

 seedlings, cuttings, pruning, lawns, borders and rock gardens. 52 work- 

 ing drawings show just what to do and how. 212 pages 1.60 



Book of Gardening. By Leonard Barron. Tells how to prepare soil, 

 plan the garden, care for seeds, bulbs, plants, shrubs, trees and lawns, and 

 build rock gardens and pools. Illustrated. 159 pages 1.00 



Manual of Gardening. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. A practical guide to 

 planning, making and caring for home grounds, growing vegetables, 

 flowers, fruits, spraying, etc 3.00 



Home Flower-Growing. By E. C. Vtdz. It gives up-to-the-minute 

 directions for growing every kind of garden flower with instantaneous 

 reference through an unusually complete index. Also tells how to pre- 

 pare exhibits for a flower show, and how to organize a garden club. 

 151 illustrations. 364 pages 3.50 



Gardening in the South. By Geo. R. Briggs. For the Upper and Middle 

 South. It discusses in a practical way the planting of Shrubs and Roses, 

 lawns used in the South; landscape designing; the flower and vegetable 

 garden; the propagation of plants; shade trees, the control of insects and 

 diseases; the orchard, and a monthly garden calendar. 91 illustrations. 

 232 pages 2.00 



The Gardener. By L. H. Bailey. Simple directions for growing the 

 common fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the garden. A gardening 

 guide, arranged alphabetically for handy reference. 260 pages 2.00 



Bailey's New Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. Freshly written 

 in the light of the most recent research and experience, largely by experts 

 in their various si)ecialtie3, all edited by Prof.L. H. Bailey. It is published 

 in three large volumes, sold only in complete sets, buyer paying transit . . . 25.00 



The Farm and Garden Rule Book. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. Full of 

 useful information for farmers, fruit growers, truck gardeners, florists 

 and others 3.00 



The Culture of Perennials. By Dorothy M. P. Cloud. It gives valuable 

 information clearly, treating on the upkeep and making of perennial 

 gardens, both old and new. Beautifully illustrated, 2.S0 



Around the Year in the Garden. By F. F. Rockwell. A seasonable 

 guide and reminder for work with vegetables, fruits and flowers under 

 glass for each month of the year 2.50 



The Florist Business. By Edward A. White. The plan of this book 

 has been to place emphasis on factors which are of major importance 

 in the production of florist crops and to record recent developments 

 in floricultural research 4.00 



Commercial Floriculture. By Friiz Barr. A practical manual for the 

 retail grower based on the author's experience of half a century. Takes 

 up plants, shrubs, trees and vines in alphabetical order, giving green- 

 house and outdoor culture and care. 327 illustrations. 616 pages S.SO 



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

 Agriculture. A working handbook for all who grow flowering and orna- 

 mental plants in the garden or greenhouee 3.50 



Success with House Plants. By Jane Leslie Kift. Practical and com- 

 plete; especially for the amateur .75 



1001 Garden Questions Answered. By A. C. Hottes. Its purpose is 

 to solve yow garden perplexities. When In trouble, consult "1001". . . 2.00 



Everybody's Garden. By f. A. Waugh. Every home needs a garden, 

 and this is the book that tells how to get it. All the thousands of ques- 

 tions which arise are answered here. Beautifully illustrated , . S.SO 



Greenhouses — ^Their Construction and Equipment. By W.J ■ Wright. 

 An up-to-date treatise on the construction of greenhouses. The moat 

 cofnpl'gtg WOffe 0B the subject ,,.,,.,.,,,.,,,,.,,., 2.00 



HARDY GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING 



Design of Small Properties. By M. E. Bottomley. 265 pages. More than 

 50 examples of layouts for the general development of small city and 

 country homes are presented. Gives descriptive lists of trees, shrubs, 

 vines and flowers with cultural directions $2.50 



The Lawn. By L. S. Dickinson. A very complete and practical treatise 

 containing latest and best knowledge on the making and upkeep of 

 lawns. The directions, if followed, will enable anyone to e.'stablish a 

 lawn on any kind of soil where grass can be made to grow 1.25 



Lawns. By F. F. Rockwell. Full of suggestions on laying out the lawn, 

 grading, fertilizing, planting, care after planting, weed and pest control 

 and remaking and repairing old lawns ' 1,25 



Practical Landscape Gardening. By R. B. Cridland. Planning the 

 location of the house, arrangement and construction of walks and drives, 

 lawns, terraces; how to plant the property; flower garden; architecturai 

 features. Rose gardens, rock gardens, etc 2.50 



Formal Design in Landscape Architecture. By Frank A. Waugh 

 This book is simple, direct and of immediate value in the daily work 

 of the amateur gardener, the professional landscape architect, and every 

 one concerned in the making of parks and gardens. Profusely illustrated. 

 Cloth. 260 pages 3.50 



Rock Gardens. By -S. F. Hamblin. (New.) A complete treatise on the 

 making of rock gardens. Selection of plants, culture and propagation. 1.25 



Rock Gardens. By F.F. Rockwell. Where and how to make rock gardens. 

 It tells how to go about it to do the work yourself 1.2s 



Roof Gardening. By Ida kiellen. The author of this book has been 

 giving expression to her interest in practical gardening for several years 

 by maintaining a permanent garden of annual and perennial flowering 

 plants on an extension roof, 15 ft. by 21 ft., and in 6-in.-deep beds and 

 boxes. How she did it Miss Mellen tells in her book, illustrated with 

 numerousphotographicreproductionsof her own roof garden. 116pagcs. 1.50 



SHRUBS, TREES AND FORESTRY 



Hardy Evergreen. By F. A. Schrepfer. A practical handbook on the 

 planting and management of all hardy evergreens, exclusive of the 

 broad-leaved species 1.25 



Evergreens for the Small Place. By F. F. Rockwell. It tells the uses, 

 characteristics and types of small or dwarf evergreens, planting, trans- 

 planting and general care 1.25 



Our Northern Shrubs and How to Identify Them. By Harriet L. 

 Keeler. Describes all shrubs from the Atlantic to the Mississippi and 

 their decorative application. 205 illustrations 3.00 



The Care of Ornamental Trees. By C. F. Greeves-Car penler . Here 

 is information on all the operations in tree care; transplanting; pruning; 

 types of cavity fillings; with the best methods for cabling and bracing! 

 7 illustrations. 70 pages 1.25 



Our Native Trees and How to Identify Them. By Harriet L. Keeler. 

 350 accurate illustrations, with descriptions of the forest trees of North- 

 eastern America for popular identification, etc 3.00 



Shrubs. By F. F. Rockwell. Full of information on the best ways to im- 

 prove the beauty and value of your home with shrubs. Tells what to 

 select for different combinations and effects, and how to plant, water, 

 mulch, prune and care for shrubs. 49 illustrations. 76 pages '. 1.25 



Hardy Shrubs. By Frank A . Waugh. Shrubs for everybody and every- 

 where. What shrubs to plant; where to plant them; when to plant 

 them; how to plant; how to prune and cultivate 1.25 



The Book of Shrubs. By A. C. Holies. A most complete and informative 

 book with full details on description, care and culture 3.00 



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



