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AMERICAN AG-RIGULTURIST 
[May, 
Ormigc JmUl € 0 ., Jlgricultural Mook, Publishers^ 41 Park Row^ JVew~Pork. 
Flax Culture.. 
50 
A new and very valuable worh, consisting of full directions, from selec¬ 
tion of ground and seed to preparation and marketing of crop, as given 
by a number of experienced growers. 8vo, paper. 
Flowers. 
30 
75 
American Eose Culturist, (including the Dahlia,)... 
Being a Practical Treatise on the Propagation, Cultivation, and Man¬ 
agement of THE EOSE, to which are added full directions for the treat¬ 
ment of the Dahlia. In neat paper covers. 12mo, 96 pp. 
Breck’s Hew Book of - ■■■■ -Entirely new. Illustrated, 1 
In which are described the various Hardy Herbaceous Flowers, An¬ 
nuals, Shrubby Plants, and Evergreen Trees, with Directions for their 
Cultivation. By Joseph Bbeck, Seedsman and Florist, former editor of 
Kew-Eiujland Farmer, and Horticultural Begister. Cloth, 12mo, 895 pp. 
Bnist’s American Flower-Garden Directory,.1 50 
Containing Practical Directions for the Culture of Plants in the Flower- 
Garden, Hot-House, Green-House, Eooms or Parlor-Windows, FOE 
EVEEY MONTH IN THE YEAE ; with descriptions of most desirable 
plants, soils, transplanting, erecting a Hot-House, a Green-House, lay¬ 
ing out a Flower-Garden, etc., etc. By Eobert Buist, a practical Nur¬ 
seryman and Seed-Grower of Philadelphia. Cloth, 12mo, 342 pp. 
Fruits. 
Chorlton’s Grape-Grower’s Guide,. 75 
Intended Especially fob tub American Climate ; being a Practical 
Treatise, with Engravings, on the Cultivation of the Grape-Vine in each 
Department of Hot-House, Cold Grapery, etc.; with Plans for the 
Construction and Heating. By Wm. Choblton. Cloth, 12mo, 204 pp. 
Cole’s American Fruit Book,....— 75 
Containing Directions for Eaising, Propagating, and Managing Fruit- 
Trees, Shrubs, and Plants, with descriptions of the best varieties of 
fruit, etc. 18mo, 288 pp. 
Elliott’s Western Fruit-Grower’s Guide,.. 1 50 
The previous Edition of this Work was Thoroughly Eevised ; embrac¬ 
ing all the new and valuable Fruits, with the latest improvements in 
their Cultivation ; especially adapted to the wants of Western Fruit- 
Growers ; full Illustrations. By F. R. Elliott, of Ohio. Cloth, 12mo, 
508 pp. 
Field’s Pear Culture,.1 25 
The Pear Garden ; a Treatise on the Propagation and Cultivation of 
the Pear Tree, with instructions for Management from the Seedling to 
the Bearing Tree. By Thom.as W. Field. Illustrations. Cloth, 12mo, 
286 pp. 
Fuller’s Grape Culturist,.... 1 50 
This is the latest and most practical work issued on the Culture of the 
Hardy Grapes, with full directions for all departments of Propagation, 
culture, etc., with one hundred and five excellent engravings, illustrat¬ 
ing the various operations of Planting, Training, Grafting, etc. By 
Andrew S. Fuller, Practical Horticulturist. Cloth, 12mo, 262 pp. 
Fuller’s Illustrated Strawberry Culturist,.. paper, so 
A new, practical little work, meeting with universal favor. It gives a full 
list of varieties, down to the latest valuable seedlings. Paper, 12mo, 48 pp. 
My Vineyard at Lakeview,.. — 1 25 
An account of the failures and successes of a Western grape-grower. 
The work is in the pleasing form of a narrative, and describes the 
methods practiced at the West in a clear and easily understood man¬ 
ner. 12mo. 
Pardee on Strawberry Culture,. 75 
A Manual for the Cultivation of the Strawberry ; with a Description 
of the Best Varieties. Also, Notes on the Ea.spberry, Blackberry, Cur¬ 
rant, Gooseberry, and Grape. By R. G. Pardee. Cloth, 12mo, 157 pp. 
The Miniature Fruit Garden,. 1 00 
By Thomas Rivers. This is a little treatise by the veteran English 
promologist; it is a clear and minute account of the methods followed 
in the garden culture of all kinds of dwarf fruit trees. Carefully re¬ 
printed from the thirteenth London edition, with all the illustrations. 
12mo. Pp. 132. Cloth, with beveled boards. 
Gardening. 
Buist’s Family Kitchen-Gardener,.1 00 
An excellent Practical work, Containing Plain and Accurate Descrip¬ 
tions of all the Different Species and Varieties of Culinary Vegetables, 
with their Botanical, English, French, and German Names, alphabetic- 
ally arranged; with full Directions for the Best Mode of Cultivating 
. them in the Garden or under Glass. By Robert Buist. Cloth, 12mo, 
216 pp. 
Cobbett’s American Gardener,. 75 
A Treatise on the Laying Out and Management of Gardens. By Wil¬ 
liam CoBBETT. Though an old work, it is one which will find a place 
in every considerable library, as the production of a remarkable man. 
While it is marked by the author’s peculiarities, it is so full of plain 
common-sense, that it is worthy of being kept in print. Cloth, 12mo, 
230 pp. 
Schenck’s Gardener’s Text-Book,. 
Directions for the forming and management of the Kitchen Garden, the 
culture and use of Vegetables, Fruits, and Medicinal Herbs. Cloth, 
ISmo, 306 pp. 
Green and Hot-Houses. 
Leuchars’ How to Build Hot-Houses,. 1 
GREEN-HOUSES, GRAPERIES, etc., etc., and how to Ventilate them. 
Illustrated with numerous engravings. By Robert B. Leuchars, Gar¬ 
den Architect. This is the only work published in this country, spe¬ 
cially devoted to this subject. Cloth, 12mo, 366 pp. 
Hedges, Etc. 
Warder’s Hedges and Evergreens,.1 
This is the only book wholly devoted to the cultivation, pruning, and 
management of plants suitable for American hedging, especially the 
Macliira, or OSAGE ORANGE ; illustrated with engravings of plants, 
implements, and processes ; to which is added a Treatise on, Evergreens, 
their varieties, propagation, culture, etc. By J. A. Warder. 12mo, 291 pp. 
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50 
Hogs. 
Youatt and Martin on the Hog,..—..1 00 
A treatise on the breeds, management, and medical treatment of 
Swine, with directions for salting pork and .curing bacon and hams. 
By Wm. Youatt, V.S., and W. C. L. Martin. American edition, edited 
by Ambrose Stevens. Illustrated with engravings. Cloth, 12mo, 231pp. 
Hop 
Culture,.(A-.,,) 
Practical Details fully given, from the Selection and Preparation of 
the Soil, Setting and Cultivation of the Plants, to Picking, Drying, 
Pressing, and Marketing the Crop. Plain Directions by Ten Experi¬ 
enced Cultivators. Illustrated with over forty engravings. Edited 
by Prof. George Thurbeb, Editor of the American Agriculturist, 
8vo, paper. 
40 
Horses. 
Herbert’s Hints to Horse-Keepers, ...1 75 
This is the best practical work on the Horse prepared in this country. 
A Complete Manual for Horsemen, embracing : How to Breed a 
Horse ; How to Buy a Horse ; How to Break a Horse ; How to Use a 
Horse ; How to Feed a Horse ; How to Physic a Horse (Allopathy or 
Homoeopathy ;) How to Groom a Horse ; How to Drive a Horse; How 
to Ride a Horse, etc., and Chapters on Mules and Ponies, etc. By 
the late Henra'William Herbert (Frank Forester.) Beautifully Il¬ 
lustrated throughout. Cloth, 12mo, 425 pp. 
Dadd’s Modern Horse-Doctor,.1 50 
Containing Practical Observations on the Causes, Nature, and 
Treatment of Diseases and Lameness of Horses ; embracing the most 
recent and approved Methods, according to an enlightened system of 
Veterinary Practice, for Preservation and Restoration of Health. Illus¬ 
trated. By Geo. H. Dadd, M.D., Veterinary Surgeon. Cloth, 12mo, 
432 pp. 
Dadd’s Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse,.3 
A very large Octavo, containing Twenty full-page Anatomical 
Illustrations ; with Instructions in Dissection, and mode of making 
Anatomical Preparations, and a Glossary of Veterinary Technical¬ 
ities, Toxicological Chart, and Dictionary of Veterinary Science. 
50 
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