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A B C OF AOBICUXiTUBE. By Mason C. 
Weld, and others. Illustrated. 66 pages. 5x7 
In. Cloth. 50c. 
AOBICUIiTUBE, FIRST FBIBCIFBES OF. By 
Edw. B. Voorhees. 212 pages. 5>4x8 in. Cloth. 
AORICUI.T'U'BE CVCI.OFBDIA OF AMERICA. 
This is unquestionably the most important agri- 
cultural cyclopedic work published in this coun- 
try. The leading experts in the United States 
and Canada, both Investigators and practical 
farmers, contribute to its chapters, which are 
arranged not alphabetically, but topically, each 
subject being treated in its various aspects by 
men especially familiar with it. It contains ad- 
vice for the city man who is seeking a home in 
the country, as well as for the professional farm- 
er. The book is strictly new and up-to-date in 
its methods and advice, thoroughly readable, and 
a standard work of reference. It is profusely 
Illustrated. Edited by L. H. Bailey. Four vol- 
u ’ os So'd only in sets to subscribers. Half 
morocco. $32. Cloth, 7 vo„ $20.00. 
FARMER’S BUSINESS HANDBOOK. Bv Isaac 
P. Roberts. Cloth, 12mo., $1.25. A manual of 
simplified farm accounting, to enable a farmer 
to determine which crops pay the best and which 
are grown at a loss, together with brief advice 
on rural law. 
SOIL MANAGEMENT. By F. H. King. Illus- 
trated. 303 pages. 5x7 in. Cloth. In this volume 
Is presented the principles governing the pro- 
ductive capacity of fields, as influenced by soil 
management. Soil moisture, its relation to plant 
feeding, its conservation, etc. Earth mulches, 
reclamation of swamp lands, and functions of 
lime in soils. The physical features of soils and 
the maintenance of the best physical soil condi- 
tions. Also application and conservation of water 
with special reference to irrigated lands, etc. 
FOUETRY FARMING FROFITABEE. By J. H. 
Sutcliffe. Illustrated. Paper. 12mo., 40c. De- 
scribing in detail the methods that give the best 
results and pointing out the mistakes to be 
avoided. 
DUCKS AND GEESE. Articles by the ablest 
poultry writers and breeders. Illustrated. 9x12 
In. A history of the water fowl industry of 
America. Complete Instructions on the breeding, 
rearing, feeding, housing, marketing and exhibit- 
ing of these profitable fowls. 
TURKEYS AND HOW TO GROW THEM. Ed- 
ited by Herbert Myrick. Illustrated. 154 pages. 
5x7 in. Cloth, $1.00. A treatise on the natural 
history of turkeys; the various breeds, and the 
best methods to insure success in the business 
of turkey growing. 
BEE-KEEFING. By W. B. Webster. Illustrat- 
ed. Paper, 40c. A practical and complete manual 
on the proper management of bees, e.speciallv 
written for beginners and amateurs. 
BEE-KEEFING, QUIMBY’S NEW. By U. C 
Root. Illustrated. 271 pages. 5x7 in. Cloth. 
$1.00. The mysteries of bee-keeping explained. 
Combining the result of 50 years’ experience with 
the latest discoveries and inventions and pre- 
senting the most approved methods, forming a 
complete work. 
INSECTS AND DISEASES. Rv R. W. Doane. 
of Stanford University. With numerous illustra- 
tions. 227 pages. Large. 12mo., $1.50. Brings 
together in untechnical form the most important 
facts that are known about maladies caused by 
minute parasites; and the most important gen- 
eral facts in regard to the structure and life his- 
tory of these parasites. 
PRODUCTIVE VEGETABEE GARDEN. By 
•Jhhn W. Lloyd. 340 pages. 192 illustrations. 
$1.50. This is a practical, up-to-date, complete 
book on the raising of vegetables for profit. Every 
step in the cultivation is thoroughly explained 
and illustrated by the 192 illustrations. It places 
'’osetable growing on a safe and sure basis and 
will enable students, farmers and amateur gar- 
aleners to profitably engage in this work. 
NURSERY MEN’S SUPPLIES 
RAFIA. We carry a large stock on hand at all 
times and can make special prices in bale lots. 
First grade, per lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 10 to 100 
lbs., 18c per lb. Write for price on bale lots. 
GARDEN GEOVES. Ladies’ size. 3 pairs, 25c. 
Men’s size. 3 pairs, 25c. 
TREE EABEES. Copper wired. Per 100. 25c; 
per 1.000. $1.50. 
POT EABEES. Per 100, 25c. 
BAMBOO CANES. 4-ft„ doz., 20c; 100, $1.50. 
5-ft., doz., 25c; 100. $1.75. 
PAPER FEOWER POTS. 2 H -inch, per 100, 
75c; 3>4-inch, per 100, $1.25; 4-inch, per 100, $1.50. 
Postage extra. 
FEOWER TUBS. Each, $1.25 to $3.50. 
POTS, SAUCERS, FANS. We pack these care- 
fully, but will not be responsible for breakage. 
Can only be shipped by express or freight 
RED CEAY FEOWER POTS. 
Size 
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5-in. 
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1.00 
6.25 
3 -in. 
.50 
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1.50 
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SUCCESSFUE FRUIT CUETURE. Bv Sam T 
Maynard. Illustrated. 174 pages. 5x7 in. Cloth. 
$1.00. A practical guide to the cultivation and 
propagation of fruit.s. This book is written from 
the standpoint of the practical fruit grower who 
is striving to make his business profitable by 
growing the best possible and at least cost. It 
is up-to-date in every particular, and covers the 
entire practice of fruit culture. 
THE AMERICAN AFFEE ORCHARD. By F. A. 
Waugh t. Illustrated. 5x7 in. 226 pages. Cloth. 
$1.00. The work is the result of actual experi- 
ence and observation of a practical man. It Is 
what everyone Interested in apples has been look- 
ing for. Of all fruit crops, the apple is not onlv 
the most popular, but it is also the most profit- 
able. In this book chief prominence has been 
given to modern commercial methods as prac- 
ticed in large and up-to-date orchards. At the 
same time, the family orchard is not neglected, 
for special treatment of this subject has been 
given. Methods are discussed, not for their theo- 
retical value, but from the standpoint of cash 
profits. Anyone interested in apples will find 
this a valuable and helpful guide. 
PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING 
By Robert Bridland 
Landscape architect of more than twenty years’ 
experience and national reputation. First prac- 
tical book ever written for people of moderate 
Income. Through its conciseness and ludicity of 
expression, rarely met with in technical or semi- 
technical guides, the reader is encouraged at the 
case with which he can acquire all needful in- 
struction on every detail connected with land- 
scape gardening and as to the embellishment of 
the home grounds. Owners of suburban homes, 
flower and garden lovers, florists and nurserymen, 
park commissioners and civic officials, and stu- 
dents of landscape architecture will find help and 
inspiration within its covers such as no other 
book has ever afforded. 
GARDENERS AND FLORISTS’ ANNUAL 
FOR 1917 
The standard book of reference for all horti- 
culturists. This will follow in its general fea- 
tures and arrangements the style of its two prede- 
cessors. especially the 1916 annual. Among the 
special articles there will be one on Starting in 
the Retail Store Business, with hints as to loca- 
tion, management, etc.; Vegetable Crops for Flor- 
ists; The Alpine House as a Feature; Buying a 
Property — What to Look for and What to Avoid; 
Raising a Stock of Hardy Plants; A Burning 
.Question — The Fuel Supply; Neglected Plants of 
Commercial Value; and How to Make a Idvlng 
from a 100 ft. greenhouse. A review of the work 
for each month of the year will he a new feature, 
together with a section devoted to cultural hints 
for growers in California and the West. This 
1917 issue will also he much more freely illus- 
trated. Price 50c postpaid. 
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