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HENDERSON'S AUTUMN CATALOGUE— 1929- BOOKS 



Books on Gardening Subjects 



Delivered Transportation Paid 

 in U. S. and Possessions. 



(Continued) 



PLANT BREEDING, PROPAGATION, PRUNING 



Plant Breeding. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. The philosophy of crossing, 

 variation and improvement of plants $3.25 



Complete Guide to the Multiplication of Plants. (The Nursery 

 Manual.) By Prof. Bailey. Full directions from seed, layers, cuttings, 

 grafting, etc 2.50 



Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. 

 Kains. A standard work for nurserymen. Containing directions for 

 propagation of fruits, vegetables, plants, etc. Also chapters on germina- 

 tion, seed testing, grafting, budding, nursery management and the 

 laws affecting nursery stock 2.25 



Principles and Practice of Pruning. By M. G. Kains. Prepared to 

 meet the needs of practical and amateur growers. Lavishly illustrated 

 by 300 actual photographs of specimens showing good and bad practice 2.50 



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



prune fruit and ornamental trees and bushes 2.50 



CULTURES OF SPECIAL PLANTS 



Book of Bulbs. By F. F. Rockwell. The beginner will find the book just 

 what he needs, while even the most expert grower will benefit from its 

 pages. Well written and easy to read 3.00 



Bulbs That Bloom in the Spring. By T. A. Weston. Contains all the 

 home gardener requires, regarding bulbs planted in the Fall for Spring 

 display 2.00 



Chrysanthemum Culture. By Arthur Herrincton. A successful 

 private grower. Everything is covered from cutting to exhibiting. . . . 1.10 



Dahlia Culture, Little Book of Modern. By W. H. Waite. For the 

 person who wants to grow better dahlias, by a man who is doing it. . . 1.50 



Garden Lilies. By I. Preston. (New.) The mission of this book Is to 

 teach the amateur the art of growing garden lilies 1.25 



Gladiolus, The. By A. C Beal. (New.) Prepared to meet the needs of 

 practical and amateur growers. The instructions if followed will enable 

 anyone to grow this plant successfully 1.25 



Iris, The. By J. C. Wister. (New.) This book presents in a clear and 

 convincing manner the simple requirements of this flower. Complete 

 and practical 1 .2S 



The Rose in America. By J. Horace McFarland. 232 pages. Beauti- 

 fully illustrated in .color and sepia, this new and enlarged edition will 

 have an important place on every rose fancier's book shelf 3.00 



Peony Manual. By Harrison. Cultivation and propagation 50 



Roses and Their Culture. By S. C. Hubbard. A new and practical 

 guide on the propagation, culture and history of the rose. No rose 

 grower, either experienced or beginner, can afford to be without it ... . 1.25 



Rose Growing, Commercial. By Eber Holmes. Modern methods of 

 growing the rose for market purposes under glass and outdoors 2.00 



Spring Flowering Bulbs. By C. I. Thayer. Covers time and methods 

 of planting, culture, uses and other details for making a satisfactory- 

 bulb garden 1.70 



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

 treatise giving helpful suggestions on violet growing 30 



Practical Violet Culture. By N. Coon. A new book on growing and 

 marketing violets for profit 1 .75 



A Little Book of Annuals. By A. C. Hottes. A reliable guide through 

 the season of annual bloom 1 .50 



A Little Book of Perennials. By A. C. Hottes. For the amateur and 

 professional 1 .50 



A Little Book of Climbing Plants. By A. C. Hottes. The only book 



obtainable combining all climbing plants 1 75 



VEGETABLE AND MARKET GARDENING 



Vegetable Gardening. By R. L. Watts. A complete, concise and 

 authentic book. It covers every phase of vegetable gardening 2.50 



Principles of Vegetable Gardening. By Prof. L. H. Bailey. Soils; 

 their treatment; vegetables; management from seeds to marketing and 

 storing 4.00 



Productive Vegetable Growing. By J. W. Lloyd. The principles of 

 raising vegetables for profit 3.00 



Vegetable Forcing. By R. L. Watts. Exceedingly valuable to ail prac- 

 tical growers whether producing for commercial purposes or for the 

 home table 3. 00 



The Garden Book. By V. H. Davis. Every crop of the garden is dis- 

 cussed and the "how" of raising it explained 1.25 



Starting Early Vegetables and Flowering Plants Under Glass. By 

 C. H. Nissley. Including the details of construction and heating as 

 well as the operation of small greenhouses, sash houses, hot beds and 



cold frames, etc. For amateur and commercial grower 2.50 



GENERAL FRUIT AND NUT CULTURE 



American Fruits. By Samuel Fraser. This new book is a standard 

 work and an authoritative guide. It outlines what to do and tells why 

 and when. It is of equal value to the amateur as well as commercial 

 fruit grower 4.75 



Bush Fruit Production. By R. A. Van Meter. (New.) The fruits 

 considered are raspberries, blackberries, dewberries gooseberries, cur- 

 rants and blueberries. Planting, pruning and training. Pests and their 

 control, etc 1.25 



Modern Fruit Marketing. By B. S. Brown. A complete treatise cov- 

 ering harvesting, packing, storing, transporting and selling of fruit. ... 1.75 



The Principle of Fruit Growing. By Prof. Bailey. One of the most 

 valuable on the subject, science and practice 2.50 



Successful Fruit Culture. By Prof. S. T. Maynard. The cultivation 

 and propagation of fruit from the standpoint of profit. It covers.the 

 whole subject from the varieties to soil. Marketing, storage, etc 1.75 



American Fruit Culturist. By J. J. Thomas. 20th edition. A hand- 

 book of everything pertaining to fruit culture 3.50 



California Fruits and How to Grow Them. By E. J. Wickson. 

 Methods and experience of growers, varieties for certain districts, etc. . 4.00 



The Fruit Garden. By P. Barry. A standard work on fruit culture by 

 an experienced author and nurseryman 2.25 



Beginner's Guide to Fruit Growing. By F. A. Wauch. The ele- 

 mentary practices of propagation, planting, culture, etc 1.25 



Citrus Fruits. By J. E. Coit. An account of the citrus fruit industry 

 showing how oranges, lemons and grapefruit mav be successfully grown, 

 and their culture made to yield a profitable income 3.00 



Nut Growing. By R. T. Morris. A treatise on propagation, planting 

 and cultivation of nut bearing trees and shrubs ... 2.50 



Pecan Growing. By Stuckey and Kyle. A practical manual of the 



most up-to-date methods and practices of pecan growers 



CULTURES OF SPECIAL FRUITS 



The American Apple Orchard. By F. A. Waugh. Every detail for 

 the successful cultivation of apples is thoroughly explained. A book of 

 reference for both the novice and the experienced 



Grape Culturist. By A. S. Fuller. One of the best works on cultivation 

 and management of hardy grapes 



Grape Growing and Wine Making, American. By Prof. G. Hus- 

 mann. Garden and vineyard management from planting to harvesting 

 both in the East, West and California; all about making wine 



Productive Small Fruits. By F. C. Sears. A discussion of the growing, 

 harvesting and marketing of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, 

 currants, gooseberries and grapes 



Quince Culture. By W. W. Meech. Varieties, propagation, cultivation, 

 diseases, insects and remedies 



The Pear and Its Culture. By H. B. Tukey. Discussing such subjects 

 as the new pressure test for determining maturity, the bending of shoots 

 to promote fruitfulness, setting of fruit, trend of the industry, pest 

 control, cultivation, pruning, top working, picking, grading and mar- 

 keting 



The Strawberry. By Samuel Fraser. This is a practical handbook. It 

 tells just what the grower needs to know. Conditions, methods and 

 varieties. No matter where you live you can use this book to advantage 

 DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION 



Engineering for Land Drainage. By C. G. Elliott. A manual for 

 laying out and constructing drains for improving agricultural lands. . . . 



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

 between the handling of soil water and soil culture, and the important 

 effect, with methods securing most favorable physical conditions of soil 

 for most profitable results 



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

 farm drainage; also sanitary district drainage 



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



production of crops; appliances, principles, and advantages 



PESTS— INSECTS. PLANT DISEASES 



Insect Pests of Farm, Garden and Orchard. By Prof. E. D. Sander- 

 son. A most complete and up-to-date work on this subject 



Spraying Crops. By Clarence M. Weed. 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 



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 



Bee Keeping. By E. A. Phillips. A standard modern work on beekeep- 

 ing, the history, habits and management of Bees 



A to Z of Pigeons. By J. W. Williamson. The last word on a highly 

 profitable industry. Suitable for the amateur as well as the pro- 

 fessional 



Canary Birds. By D. L. Burkett. A complete guide for their breeding, 

 rearing and treatment in health and disease. A book for every home 

 where a canary is kept 



Poultry Breeding and Management. By James Dryden. The latest 

 and best book available on poultry raising. Complete in every detail. . 



A Living from Eggs and Poultry. By W. H. Brown. A practical guide 

 for the beginner with a limited amount of capital and experience 



The Mating and Breeding of Poultry. By Lamon and Slocum. Con- 

 taining the latest information on exhibition fowls, breeding pens and 

 farm flocks. It is absolutely original and authentic 



Poultry Feeds and Feeding. By Lamon and Lee. A real guide and 

 manual for the feeding of all kinds of poultry • 



Ducks and Geese. By Lamon and Slocum. Every phase of duck and 

 geese raising is simply discussed. A complete, helpful and practical book 



Turkey Raising. By Lamon and Slocum. This new book explains just 

 how to handle turkews so as to raise them successfully 



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

 exhaustive work of the kind ever published on squab-raising 



Poultry Diseases. By E. J. Wortley. Hygienic requirements; specific 

 diseases and treatment • ■ 



Methods of Attracting Birds. By G. H. Trafton. In addition to the 

 pleasure 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 



COOK BOOKS 



Vegetable Cookery and Meat Substitutes. By Mrs. RoRFR. The 

 latest book by this celebrated writer and teacher of cooking 



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

 vegetables, make preserves, marmalades, fruit butter, etc 



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

 etc 



Blue Book of Cookery. By Isabel Cotton Smith. A cook-book for 

 beginners and adepts. The character of the information given and the 

 wide scope of topics treated in this volume make it not only unique but 

 of outstanding value to beginners as well as to those most accomplished 

 in the direction and operation of households; 2,000 tested recipes, 

 menus for all seasons, vegetarian menus, picnic lunches, afternoon 

 teas, menus for children; 665 pages, indexed. Profusely illustrated. ... 



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

 Cooking School; full of choice and reliable recipes ■ 



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

 illustrated with 150 photographic reproductions of dishes, cooking 

 implements, etc. 600 pages ■ ■ • • ■ • 



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

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

 hensive work of this kind ever published. Is an "education in the 

 selection, cooking and serving of food; for the novice and expert. Illus- 

 trations include pictures of utensils, tables for every sort of meal, 

 decorations for festal occasions, dishes ready for serving •••••• 



The Manufacture of Ice Creams and Ices. By H. Frendsen and E. A. 

 Markham. This book should be of vital interest to all ice cream 

 makers, dairymen and dairy students 



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