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BY PETER HENDERSON. 



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The Following; Books, written by Peter Henderson, are 

 the Acknowledged Authorities and Text Books on the 

 Subjects of which they Treat. J* 



Henderson's New Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture. 



A NEW AND REVISED EDITION, WITH ABOUT 800 ILLUSTRATIONS. 



r I HIS new edition rewritten and enlarged in 1889 comprises about fifty per cent more genera than the former one, and 

 JL. embraces the botanical name (accentuated according to the latest authorities,) derivation, natural order, etc., together with a short 

 history of the different genera, and concise instructions for their propagation and culture. A valuable feature of the book is the 

 great care that has been given to obtain all the leading' local or common English names, together with a comprehensive glossary of Bo- 

 tanical and Technical terms. Plain instructions are also given for the cultivation of the principal vegetables, fruits and flowers — both for 

 the Amateur, Florist and Market Gardener — with very full instruction on forcing Tomatoes, Grapes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Strawber- 

 ries, etc., together with comprehensive practical directions about soils, manures, roads, lawns, draining, implements, greenhouse build- 

 ings, heating by steam and hot water, propagation by seeds and cuttings, window gardening, shrubs, trees, etc. In short, everything re- 

 lating to general horticulture is given in alphabetical order, to make it a complete book of reference. Price $4.00, postpaid. 

 We also offer it as a premium on an order amounting to $40.00. For conditions see page 4. 



Practical Floriculture. New edition, written par 



ticularly for the Commercial Florist, but equally as valuable for 

 the Amateur. Fully illustrated; 325 pages. This work teaches 

 how flowers and plants can best be "grown for profit." It is ad- 

 mitted to be the leading authority on the subject. Contents : 



How to become a Florist— The Profits of Floriculture — Aspect and Soil — 

 The preparation for New and the Renovation of Old Lawns — Laying out 

 the Hower Garden — Designs for Ornamental Grounds and Flower Gardens 

 — Planting of Flower Beds — Soils for Potting — Temperature and Moisture— 

 The Potting of Plants— Drainage in Pots— Cold Frames for Winter Protec- 

 tion—Construction of Hot Beds — Greenhouse Structures— Glass, Glazing and 

 Shading — Modes of Heating — Propagation of Plants by Seeds — Propagation 

 of Plants by Cuttings— Propagation Roses by Grafting and Budding— Green- 

 house Plants most in demand in Spring — Cold Frame Plants most sold in 

 Spring — Plants most in demand for Window Decorations in Winter — Culture 

 of Winter Flowering Plants for Cut Flowers— Rose Growing in Winter- 

 Bulbs for Winter Flowers — Plants used for Decoration of Rooms— Con- 

 struction of Bouquets, etc. — Hanging Baskets — Parlor or Window Garden- 

 ing — Formation of Rockwork and Plants for Rocks — What Flowers will 

 grow in the Shade — Succession Crops in the Greenhouse — Packing Plants — 

 Plants by Mail — Insects and Disease Affecting Plants — Mildew — Diary of 

 Operations for the Year — The Culture of Grape Vines under Glass. Price, 

 3> 1 .50 post-paid- We also offer it as a premium on an order amount- 

 ing to $15.00. For conditions see page 4. 



Gardening for Pleasure. New edition. Teiis how 



to grow Flowers, Vegetables and small Fruits in the Garden and 

 Greenhouse; also treats fully on Window and House Plants. It 

 was specially written for amateurs — contains 404 pages, and is 

 fully illustrated. Price, $2.00, post-paid. We also offer it as a 

 premium on orders amounting to $20 00. For conditions see 

 page 4. 



HOW the Farm Pays. By Messrs. Henderson and Cra- 

 zier. An acknowledged authority for Farmers. Gives all the 

 latest methods of growing Grass, Grain, Root Crops, Fruits, 

 etc., and all about Stock, Farm Machinery, etc. Price, $2.50, 

 post-paid. We also offer it as a premium on an order amount- 

 ing to I25.00. For conditions see page 4. 



Gardening for Profit. New Edition. A new, revised 



and greatly enlarged edition of this popular work. This book 

 gives in detail our 25 years' experience in Market Gardening , 

 and a revised list of varieties in vegetables recommended for 

 market culture. Written particularly for the Market Gardener, 

 but is equally as valuable for the Private Gardener. Fully 

 illustrated; 375 pages. Contents : 



The Forcing of all important Vegetables and Fruits under Glass — The 

 Men Fitted for the Business — The Amount of Capital Required and Work- 

 ing Force per Acre — Profits of Market Gardening— Location, Situation and 

 Laying out— Soils, Drainage and Preparation— Manures— The Uses and 

 Management of Cold Frames— Protecting Cloth in lieu of Sashes— Spring 

 Raising of Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lettuce — Formation and Management 

 of Hot-Beds — Forcing Pits or Greenhouses— Wide Greenhouses for Vege- 

 table Crops — Forcing Strawberries — Seeds and Seed Raising — How, When, 

 and Where to Sow Seeds — Transplanting — Vegetables, their Varieties and 

 Cultivation — When to Sow and Plant in the Southern States— Packing of 

 Vegetables for Shipping — Preservation of Vegetables in Winter— Insects — 

 Culture of Small Fruits — Monthly Calender of Operations. Price, $2.00 

 post-paid. We also offer it as a premium on an order amounting to 

 $90.00. For conditions see page 4, 



Garden and Farm Topics, contains essays on some 



special Greenhouse, Vegetable and Bulb, Fruit and Farm 



Crops. Fully illustrated ; 244 pages. Price, $1.00, post-paid. 



We also offer it as a premium on an order amounting to $10.00 



For conditions see page 4. 

 Henderson's Bulb Culture. Price, 25 cents, post-paid. 

 Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatics. Price, 25 



cents, post paid. 



Condensed Vegetable and Flower Seed Cult- 

 ure. A pamphlet of 8 pages, 10 cents, post-paid. 



Injurious Insects and Plant Diseases with 

 Remedies. Gives the latest preventatives and treatments 

 from practical tests and experiments, including the latest ap- 

 paratus for applying fluid and powder insecticides. It gives all 

 in plain concise manner. Price, 25 cents, post paid. 



QPp/-»i a 1 ApCpn Tne set °f ten books, described above, carriage prepaid, for $10.00. 

 DrCCIAL UrrcK' If purchased separately would cost $18.85. We also offer this Set of 

 10 books as a premium on an order amounting to $1 00.00. For conditions, see page 4. 



