LIST OP RURAL BOOKS. 



Gardening for Profit. 



Bv Pktkr Henderson. The standard work on 

 market and family gardening - . The successful ex- 

 perience of the author for more than thirty years, 

 and his willingness to tell, us he does in this work, 

 the secret of his success for the benefit of others, 

 enables him to give most valuable information. 

 The book is profusely illustrated. Cloth, 12mo. 2.50 



Truck Forming' at the South. 



By A. Okmler. A work giving the experience of 

 a successful grower of vegetables or "garden 

 truck" for northern markets. Essential to a ny one 

 who contemplates entering this profitable field of 

 agriculture. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo. 2.00 



Cauliflowers and How to Grow Them. 



By Francis Brill. This work contains plain, 

 practical and explicit directions in minute details 

 for the cultivation and management of the crop, 

 from the sowing of the seed to the marketing of 

 the product. .30 



Cabb^ees; How to Grow Them. 



By Jas. J. H. Gregory. A practical treatise on 

 cabbage culture; giving full details on every point, 

 including keeping and marketing the crop. Paper, 

 12mo. .40 



Celery for Profit. 



By T. Greiner. The celery industry has re- 

 cently very greatly increased and this delicious 

 vegetable is now found on nearly every table. 

 The newer improved methods of culture are de- 

 scribed in this volume. .30 



Practical Floriculture. 



By Peter Henderson. A guide to the suc- 

 cessful preparation" and cultivation of Florists' 

 plants. The work is not for florists and gardeners 

 only, but the amateur's wants are constantlv kept 

 in mind. It also comprises a very complete 

 treatise on the cultivation of flowers under glass, 

 or in the open air, suited to those who grow flow- 

 ers for pleasure, as well as those who make them 

 a matter of trade. Beautifullv illustrated. New 

 and enlarged edition. Cloth, 12mo 2.00 



Cross and Self Fertilization.... $2 00 



Livingston on Tomatoes 1.00« 



The Spraying of plants 1.25 



Success in Market Gardening 



By W. W. Rawson. A vegetable jrro- 

 ual. Illustrated. Written by one of V 

 cessf ul market gardeners in New En' 



The Rose— Tts Cultivation, Var 



By H. B. Ellwanger. Direct' 

 ing — for planting, pruning, pre r 

 ment of diseases and insect c 

 valuable for its classificatk 

 descriptive list of nine 

 varieties. Cloth, 16mo. 



Insects and Insectic' 



By Clarence M. W ento- 

 tomology and zoology, .. jllege of 

 Agriculture. A practical^ jingnoxi- 

 ous insects and methods oi g their in- 

 juries; 334 pages, with many u joiis. Cloth] 

 l2mo. 2.00 



Tile Drainage. 



By W. I. Chamberlain. The book embraces 

 everything connected with the subject, and was 

 written by the author while he was engaged i' 

 the work "of digging the ditches and laying the 

 tiles. .40 



The Beautiful Flower Garden. 



By F. Schuyler Matthews. Its treatment 

 with special regard for the picturesque. Written 

 and embellished with numerous illustrations 

 With notes on practical floriculture by A. H. 

 Fewkes, 191 pp., illustrated. Paper, 12mo. .50 



Feathered Pets. 



A new illustrated book on Canaries, Parrots and 

 other birds; 140 pp., paper cover. .25 



Farmers' Book on Grasses. 



By Dr. D. G. Phares. One of the best books 

 written on grasses for our Southern climate. It 

 should be in the hands of every farmer who takes 

 any interest in the cultivation of grasses. Copies 

 for sale at publisher's prices, paper cover. 50 cents ; 

 postage paid. 



Profits of Poultry. 



Useful and ornamental Breeds 

 able management. Illustrated. 



Asparagus Culture. 

 Best methods, etc. 



and their profit- 

 1.5f 



VEGETABLE PLANTS. 



During the proper season, we will have all varieties of vegetable plants on hand suitable for ou' 

 climate, and will be prepared to fill orders at the shortest notice, providing the weather permits. 



Artichoke plants, genuine Globe 25c. per doz. $1 50 per 100. $12 00 per 1000. 



Cabbage plants of all seasonable varieties 10 " 60 " 4 50 " 



Cauliflower, « «• ... 2 " 1 00 " 7 50 



Leeks, leading varieties in " 40 " s 50 



Celery plants, leading varieties ... 15 " 75 " 6 50 



Egg Plants, New Orleans Market 20 " 1 50 " 10 00 



Pepper plants, all varieties 20 " 1 00 " 7 50 



Tomato plants, leading varieties 15 " 75 " 6 50 " 



Beet plants, leading varieties 10 " 40 «■ 3 50 



Lettuce plants, leading varieties 10 " 40 " 3 50 



Kohlrabi, White Vienna 10 " 40 " 350 « 



Creole and Bermuda Onion Plants 10 " 40 " 3 50 



I'.russels Sprouts 20 " 1 00 " 7 fiO '• 



Sweet Potato slips, all varietes in season... 25 " 2 50 



FRENCH MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



How TO CULTIVATE Mushrooms.— Mushrooms may bv thrown almost anv 

 where and at any season of the year, so long as the oonidtions required are 

 reasonably considered. During the Summer months they mav be grown out of 

 film doors and an abundant supply secured at a trifling expense. The locations 

 Should in all cases, be rather dry than damp, and a uniform temperature as 

 nearly 75 degrees as possible is of primary importance. Full directions etc 

 accompany every pound. Price 60c. per pound. ' 



CHIVES OR GERMAN SCHNITTLAUCH. 

 One of the finest and most delicate of the entire Onion family. Much nion 

 delicate in flavor than Shallots or Pearl Leek. The Tops, the only part used 

 arc used for seasoning Salads, Dream Cheese, etc. This plant is of an cas\ \ 

 cultnre, hut requires partly shade during the summer and high soil. Price 15c 

 per bunch. ' 



RHUBARB, OR THE CELEBRATED PIE PLANT.— Strong roots 15c. each ; .fl.50 per dn^Pn f 

 HORSE RADISH SETS. -15c. per dozen. v uozen. 



