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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN — Books 



Henderson's Handbook of Plants 

 and General Horticulture 



By PETER HENDERSON, 654 paiies, profusely illustrated, 

 price, $3.50. 



The standard American dictionary of plants, flowering, ornamental, 

 economic, etc., including vegetables and fruits; in fact, a complete work on 

 cultivated plant life. Everything is arranged alphabetically from A aron's 

 Beard to Zogyphyllum : very complete descriptions are given, with full cul- 

 tural instructions for every thing of importance. A full list of popular names 

 and all botanical terms are given; also a glossary of the technical terms 

 used in describing plants. A monthly calendar of operations f or t he green- 

 house and window garden, flower, fruit and kitchen garden, renders it 

 valuable as a book of reference; in short, there is sufficient matter given 

 on all gardening subjects to allow this book to be termed The American 

 Gardener's Dictionary. 



Henderson's "Picturesque Gardens" 



By CHARLES HENDERSON, 160 paiies. 9 x 12 inches. 340 photo- 

 graphic illustrations, price, "De Luxe" Edition, handsomely 

 bound in cloth, $2.50; Popular Edition, heavy levant paper 

 cover, $1.25. 



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

 and gardens of Europe and America. Over three hundred magnifi- 

 cent photographic 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. Those who are fond of 

 improving and embellishing their gardens, lawns and grounds, or who are 

 planting new ones, will get many valuable ideas from this beautiful book. 



Practical Floriculture 



By PETER HENDERSON. 325 pages, fully illustrated, price. $2.00. 

 If vou wish to become a Commercial Florist, then of all books you 

 should procure PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE. We have any number 

 of complimentary letters from people who actually knew nothing of the 

 florists' business, but who followed the instructions in this work and are 

 now "full fledged florists." And although written especially for the 

 Commercial Florist, it is equally valuable to the amateur. 



Henderson's Garden Guide and Record 



PRICE. 25 CENTS. 



It treats concisely about vegetable and flower gardening. It contains 

 understandable articles on Vegetable Culture, Flowers from Seeds, Bulb 

 Culture, Lawns, Preparing the Garden Ground. Fertilizers, Insecticides 

 and Plant Diseases, Canning Vegetables, and many other garden pointers. 



It is of convenient pocket size, 5x8': inches, containing (il pages of 

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



Gardening for Pleasure 



By PETER HENDERSON, 404 pages, fully illustrated, price. $2.00. 



"Was written to meet the wants of those desiring information on garden- 

 ing for private use. Its scope therefore embraces directions for the cul* 

 ture and propagation of Flowers, Vegetables and Fruits. It exhaustively 

 treats on the Vegetable Garden, Flower Garden, Fruit Garden, Green- 

 house, Grapery, Window Garden, Lawn, the Water Garden, etc. 



Gardening for Profit 



By PETER HENDERSON, 375 pages, fully illustrated, price. $2.00. 



If you wish to grow Vegetables for Sale, read 



GARDENING FOR PROFIT. 



The personal success of its author during his long career as a market 

 gardener, and the success of thousands from the time he first made his 

 cultural methods known up to the present day show the popular estima* 

 tion of the value set upon this great work. While written particularly 

 for the Market Gardener and Trucker, yet it is of equal value for large 

 private gardens. 



Henderson's Bulb Culture 



Revised and enlarged edition. 68 pages, profusely illustrated* 

 price, 75c. 



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

 Tender, Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn Flowering Bulbs, Tubers, 

 Corms, etc. — Bulbs for Gardens and Lawns — Design Bedding — Mixed 

 Borders — Naturalizing — Situations. Soils and Preparation — Time and 

 Depth to Plant — Treatment after Flowering — Bulbs for the House and 

 Greenhouse — Forcing — Flowering Bulbs in Glasses of Water, etc. — 

 Keeping Dormant Bulbs- 

 Purposes, etc. 



-Hints on Buying and Selecting for Different 



The Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatics 



By PETER HENDERSON & CO.. revised and enlarged edition, 

 profusely illustrated, price. 60c. 

 This new edition gives the latest methods of growing and flowering 

 Nymphaeas, Nelumbhuns, Victorias. and all other Ornamental Aquatics, 

 hot h in nat ural and artificial ponds, pool«, tanks, etc. ; including suitably 

 situated natural waters — Making Artificial Ponds, etc. 



Special Offer of Henderson's Books 



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

 above, for $12.00. (Separately, they would cost $13.60.) This set of 

 Books forms a complete Library of the Garden. Greenhouse and Farm. 



General List of Books 



ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS 



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 Floriculture. By Eben Rexfoiid. A practical guide to 

 the treatment of flowering and other ornamental plants in the 

 house and garden 1 . 75 



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

 common fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the garden and about the 

 house. An accurate 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 specialties, 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 gar- 

 deners, florists and others 3 . 00 



The Culture of Perennials. By Dorothy M. P. Cloud. No 

 flower lover should be without this work. It gives valuable in- 

 formation clearly, treating on the upkeep and making of perennial 

 gardens, both old and new. Beautifully illustrated 2.50 



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

 charming manner a woman's long and successful experience in 

 handling a large garden of hardy plants, shrubs, bulbs, etc 2.00 



The Practical Flower Garden. By Mrs. H. R. Ely. A new 



book by the author of "A Woman's Hardy Garden" 2.50 



The Seasons in a Flower Garden. By Louise Shelton. In- 

 structs the amateur what to do by seasons 



Commercial Floriculture. By Fritz Barr. A practical manual 

 for the retail grower based on the author's experience of half a cen- 

 turv. Profusely illustrated 



The Garden Month by Month. By M. C. Sedgwick. A book 

 on hardy flowers grouped according to their month of bloom. 

 Concise descriptions, situations and culture. Lavishly illustrated 



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

 Dept. of Agriculture. A working hand-book for all who grow 

 flowering and ornamental plants in the garden or greenhouse. .... 



Principles of Plant Culture. By Phof. E. S. Goff. This book 

 is designed as a simple textbook for beginners in the study of 

 agriculture and horticulture, treating on plant life from seed to 

 flower and fruit, insects, etc 



Gardening for Beginners. By E. T. Cook. An exhaustive 

 English work, describing garden and greenhouse plants, bulbs, 

 shrubs, etc., giving proper situations and treatment. It also 

 gives directions for growing vegetables, fruits, etc., in garden and 

 forcing-house 



Milady's House Plants. By F. E. Palmer. An instructive book on 

 the successful culture of plants in the home 



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

 is to solve your garden perplexities. When in trouble consult" 1001" . 



Greenhouse Management. By L. R. Taft. Forcing roses, 

 carnations and other florists' flowers, vegetables and fruits under 

 glass; propagation, diseases and insects 



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

 greenhouse and plant house structures, also heating, ventilating, etc . 



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