PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE— BOOKS. 



DAIRYING AND DAIRY FARMING.— Continued. 



^Principles of Modern Dairy Practice. American edition by F. W. VVoll, 

 Professor of Agricultural Chemistry, University of Wisconsin. Bacteria 

 and their relations to new methods of dairying, from the udder to butter 



and cheese S2 . 00 



Cheese Making. By Van Slyke & Publow. A new book on the __^ 

 subject of cheese making according to the most modern method 1 . 75 



SOILS AND MANURES. 



Soils. By C. W. Burkett. The most complete and popular work of the 



kind ever published 1 . 25 



The Soil. By F. H. King. Professor Agricultural Physics, University of 

 Wisconsin. Its nature, composition, functions, relations to plant life and 

 principles of management; a distinct advance on the subject 1 . 50 



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



work on manures and manuring, covering every phase of the subject. 1.50 



First Principles of Soil Fertility. By A. Vivian. A comprehensive 



treatise on the methods of maintaining the fertility of the soil 1 , 00 



The Fertility of the Land. By Prof. Roberts, Director Cornell Agricul- 

 tural Experiment Station. A valuable book to every tiller of the soil; 

 the philosophy of controlling and increasing fertility through manage- 

 ment of soil, water, rotation ] . 50 



Fertilizers and Crops. By L. L. Van Slyke. This new book is a timely 

 presentation of facts not only giving practical methods for using fer- 

 tilizers in crop growing but placing special emphasis on the reasons 

 underlying their use, etc 2.50 



Fertilizers. By Prof. E. B. Voorhees. of N. J. Agricultural Experiment 

 Station. A new and valuable contribution to the subject; the under- 

 lying principles of soils and fertilizing; the requirements of important 

 crops, and the best fertilizers to use for them 1 . 25 



Farming with Green Manures. By Dr. C. Harlan. The advantage of 



soiling and green manuring; details of practice and effects 1.00 



Soil Management. By F. H. King. Treating on the productive capacity 

 of fields soil moisture and its conservation, earth mulches, reclamation 

 of swamp lands, development and maintenance of best physical soil 

 conditions, etc., etc 1 . 50 



BUILDINGS AND CONVENIENCES. 



Barn Plans and Outbuildings. Ideas, suggestions, plans for barns, granaries, 



smoke, ice, poultry, dog. bird houses, etc. ; rootpits 1 . GO 



Farm Machinery and Farm Motors. By Davidson & Chase. The only 



book on the subject. Indispensable m present day farming 2.00 



Handy Farm Devices and How to Make Them. By R. Cobleigh. How to 



make labor saving devices needed on the farm or about the buildings. . 1 . 50 



Farm Conveniences. What to do and how to do it in all departments of 



farm labor- home-made aids to farm work. 200 engravings 1 . GO 



Fences, Gates and Bridges. A much-needed and valuable work. The de- 

 scriptions are abundantly illustrated. The book also contains a synop- 

 sis of the fence laws of the different states. Over lOG engravings 50 



PESTS— INSECTS, PLANT DISEASES, WEEDS. 



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



Insects easily identified; preventatives, machinery, fungous diseases, etc. 2. 50 



Insect Pests of Farm, Garden and Orchard. By E. D. Sanderson, 

 Dean of the W. Va. College of Agriculture. The latest most complete, 

 thorough and up-to-date work on this subject 3 .00 



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



in iield, 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. Why, When and How. By Clarence M. Weed. A re- 

 vised and enlarged edition, prepared especially for the guidance of users 

 of spraying machinery, telling when and how garden and field crops, 

 fruit and shade trees, also vegetables, ornamental plants and flowers 

 should be sprayed for their various insects and fungous enemies; illustrated . 50 



Weeds of the Farm and Garden. By L. H. Pammel. This book contains 

 practical suggestions for the treatment of weeds, which should make it of 

 special value to the farmer, landowner, gardener, etc 1 .50 



Fumigation Methods. By W. G. Johnson. Practical treatise upon 

 simple and effective means of exterminating insects and vermin in 

 field, orchard, nursery, greenhouse, mill, granary, elevator, car. ship, etc. 1 . 00 



Weeds and How to Eradicate Them. By Prof. Thos. Shaw 50 



FARM ANIMALS, LIVE STOCK, ETC. 



Animal Breeding. By Prof. Thos. Shaw. This new book is the most 



complete and comprehensive work ever published on the subject. ... 1.50 



Farmers' Cyclopedia of Live Stock. By Wilcox & Smith. The most 

 comprehensive and finest illustrated work on Animal Husbandry pub- 

 lished. It is new, authoritative, exhaustive, practical, and adapted to 

 all sections. Indispensable to every breeder and stock fancier. 768 

 pages, colored illustrations, etc. Cloth bound, $4.50; half morocco. . 5.50 



The Farmers' Veterinarian. By C. W. Burkett. A practical treatise. 

 Containing advice on the cause and treatment of disease, the common 

 ailments, and the care and management of live stock when sick 1.50 



Feeds and Feeding. By Prof. W. A. Henry. An up-to-date hand- 

 book 'or stock raisers; the acknowledged standard work on this subject. 2. 25 



American Angora Goats. By G. E. Allen. How easily raised, and prom- 



is'ng results 25 



Profitable Stock Raising. By C. A. Shamel. This book abounds in 

 helpfu' suggestions and valuable information on methods of feeding, 

 bre ?di ng and care of farm animals 1 . 50 



First Principles of Feeding Farm Animals. By C. W. Burkett. This 

 book discusses the fundamental and first principles of feeding the animals 

 of the farm 1 . 50 



Management and Feeding of Sheep. By Thomas Shaw The most com- 

 plete work on sheep for American farmers; breeds, breeding, manage- 

 ment and diseases 2 .00 



Swine in America. By F. D. Coburn. Every phase of hog raising is con- 

 s'dered from a practical standpoint. The book is worth much to anyone 

 inierested in raising hogs whether on a large or small scale 2.50 



Home Pork Making. By A. W. Fulton. A complete guide in raising, 

 slaughtering, curing, preserving and storing pork, from scalding vat to 

 the table, including many recipes for cooking and serving 50 



DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION. 



Engineering for Land Drainage. By Charles G. Elliott. Drainage En- 

 gineer. A manual for laying out and constructing drains for the im- 

 provement of agricultural lands $2.00 



Farm Drainage. By H. F. French. The principles, processes and elfects 

 of draining land with stones, wood, plows, open ditches and especially 

 with tiles, including rainfall tables. 384 pages, 100 illustrations 1.00 



Irrigation and Drainage. By Prof. F. H. King. The close relationship 

 existing between the handling of soil water and soil culture, and the im- 

 portant effect, are clearly set forth with a presentation of methods secur- 

 ing most favorable physical conditions of soil for most profitable re- 

 sults. Illustrated. 500 pages 1.50 



Draining for Health and Profit. By Geo. E. Waring. Plain directions, 



farm drainage; also sanitary district drainage; complete and practical 1.00 



Tile Drainage. By W. J. Chamberlain. The experien^-e of forty years by 



a practical agriculturist who has laid 15 miles of tiles .50 



Irrigation Farming. By Lute Wilcox. The application of water in the 



production of crops, appliances, principles, and advantages . 2.00 



BEES, POULTRY, PIGEONS AND BIRDS. 



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



hives, implements, honey plants, etc 2 . 00 



Poultry Feeding and Fattening. Improved methods of feeding and 



marketing all kinds of poultry; caponizing, etc , 50 



Making Poultry Pay. By Edwin C. Powell. The practical side of 



poultry keeping, hatching, rearing, marketing, breeds, etc. 324 pages. 1.00 



Squabs for Profit. By Rice and Cox. This is the most complete and ex- 

 haustive work of the kind ever published on squab-raising 50 



Money in Broilers and Squabs. By IVI. K. Boyer, and pointers by practical 

 men; special chapter on turkey and guinea broilers, green ducklings 

 and geese. Hints on running the incubator and brooder .50 



The New Egg Farm. By H H. Sfoddard. A practical, reliable manual 

 upon the production of eg';s and poultry on a large scale for market. 

 Everything is told from the choice of breeds for diiferent climates, the 

 incubator, brooder, brooder cellars laying house, run yards, to manage- 

 ment, feeding and marketing. 331 pages, 15U illustrations 1 .00 



Poultry Architecture. By G. U. F^iske. All about the construction of 

 poultry buildings of all grades, styles and classes; coops; locations, 

 etc. 125 pages. Illustrated 50 



Farm Poultry. By G. C. Watson. Des ribes everything connected with 

 the poultry industry for the farmer and amateur; breeds, buildings, incu- 

 bating, brooding, feeding, etc. Illustrated. 341 pages 1.50 



The American Standard of Perfection. (Adopted by American Poultry 



Assn.) Descriptions of recognized breeds, judges' instructions, etc. .. 2.00 



Poultry Craft. By J. H. Robinson, A complete work for beginners as 



well as the experienced 1 . 50 



Poultry Diseases. Ey E. J. Whortley. (New book). Hygienic require- 

 ments; specific diseases and treatment 50 



Pocket-Money Poultry. Bv Myra V. Norys. Especially written for 



women 50 



Capons for Profit. By T. Greiner. How to make and manage; plain 



instructions for beginners 50 



Turkeys and How to Grow Them. By Herbert Myrick, and Essays from 



Practical Growers. History, breeds, successful management, etc.... 1.00 



Duck Culture. By Jas. Rankin. Natural and artificial 75 



American Bird Fancier. By IHessrs. Browne and Walker. A complete 



manual on breeding and rearing song and domestic birds 50 



Pigeon-Keeping for Amateurs. By J. C. Lyell. A complete guide. ... 1.00 



Successful Pigeon Raising. By F. B. Price. Jr. A comprehensive guide 



to making the squab industry profitable. Illustrated from photographs. .50 



Methods of Attracting Birds. IBy G. H. Trafton. In addition to the pleas- 

 ure of having birds, about their value as protectors of garden and field 

 crops, trees, etc. from insect depredations is appreciated more and more 

 each year. This book tells which birds to attract and how to do it. . . 1.25 



BOOKS ON VARIOUS TOPICS. 



Vegetable Cookery and Meat Substitutes. By Mrs. Rorer. The latest 



book by this celebrated writer and teacher of cooking 1.65 



Canning and Preserving. By Mrs. Rorer. How to can fruits and vege- 

 tables, make preserves, marmalades, fruit butter; dry fruits and herbs. . .75 



Left-Overs Made Palatable. By Isabel Gordon Curtis, of the New Eng- 

 land Cooking School. A manual of practical economy in cooking odds 

 and ends of food into appetizing dishes. Every receipt tested by experts . 1 . 00 



New Salads. By Mrs. Rorer. Salads for dinners, luncheons, suppers, 



receptions, odd salads, Ceylon salads, etc 80 



Mrs. Rorer's New Cook Book. By the principal of the Philadelphia 



Cooking School; full of choice and reliable receipts 2.20 



The Century Cook Book. A new book compiled with great care and illus- 

 trated with 150 photographic reproductions of dishes, cooking imple- 

 ments, etc. 600 pages 2.00 



Practical Cooking and Serving. By Janet Mackenzie Hill, of the Boston 

 Cooking School. The most practical, up-to-date and comprehensive 

 work of this kind ever published. It contains a " liberal education " in 

 the selection, cooking and serving of food; it is for the novice and expert 

 alike, and the two hundred colored and half-tone illustrations (including 

 pictures of utensils, tables for every sort of meal, decorations for festal 

 occasions, dishes ready for serving, etc.) are absolutely invaluable to 

 everv housekeeper 2 . 00 



Farmers' Manual of Law. By H. E. Willis. This book not only tells 

 farmers how to settle their legal wrongs, but it tells them how not to 

 commit any legal wrongs. The most complete book on the subject. . 2.00 



The Language of Flowers. By J. Ingraham. Includes floral poetry. .. .50 



Basket Making. Plain instructions for making reed and raphia baskets; 



shows various processes and designs; over 100 illustrations 25 



Distillation of Alcohol from Farm Products. By F. B. Wright. A prac- 

 tical handbook on the manufacture of alcohol and de-naturing for in- 

 dustrial purposes, including the Government regulations and formulas. 1 .00 



Rural Hygiene. By I. W. Brewer, M.D. An indispensable handbook of 

 sanitation for unscientific residents of ruiral dstricts. Cisterns, sewage 

 disposal, water supply, milk, malaria, flies, manure, contagious diseases 

 rats, etc.. etc 1 ,25 



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