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AMERICAS’ AGRICULTURIST. 
[October, 
Books are First. 
Ia the estimation of intelligent people, 
everywhere, good books are to be reckoned 
as second not even to silver or gold. We 
place them first in the list of valuable arti¬ 
cles to which we call attention. Here, 
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SEE HOW 
Fruit Growers, Farmers, 
Stock Raisers, Housekeepers, 
Gardeners, Sportsmen, 
Florists, Architects, 
3 Any one may obtain Books Free 
[for himself or family, and how a 
Valuable Library may be secured 
by Societies or Associations, by 
Farmers 
Clubs, or any others,^ 
and in fact anybody, can find some book to 
suit individual tastes and wants. And, 
whether obtained by purchase or as a Pre¬ 
mium for subscriptions, a treasure is always 
secured when one becomes the owner of a 
really good book. 
As the mind directs and employs the 
hands, aid and food for the mind is more 
important than any other of the various 
labor-performing and labor-saving devices. 
Whatever one’s occupation may be, the in¬ 
telligent man will succeed better than the 
ignorant, whether it be in running a farm 
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For one to improve his own occupation, 
whether by diminishing the labor or cost of 
production, or facilitating its operations, it is 
of the first importance that he know what 
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talent has been expended in re-inventing de¬ 
vices, and in doing over that which had 
already been accomplished. Much time and 
thought would have been saved could these 
persons have had some book at hand which 
would show the present state of the depart¬ 
ment of industiy in which they were en¬ 
gaged. 
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thus be made happier and more useful, we 
say: Do not fail to secure good books 
when such an opportunity as this is offered. 
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Some of the Best Books. 
USEFUL TO 
FARMERS, GARDENERS, ETC. 
Gardening for Young and Old.— By Joseph 
Harris. The author, who some years ago became so 
well and favorably known through his “ Walks and Talks 
on the Farm,” has here prepared a work which will be of 
interest and value to the young as well as to the old far¬ 
mers and gardeners. New edition. Cloth. $1.25. 
The Soil of the Farm .—A Hand-book of the 
Processes included in the Management aud Cultivation 
of the Soil. By John Scott and J. C. Morton. New 
edition. A most useful work. Cloth. $1.00. 
Truck Farming at the South— By Dr. a. 
Oemler, of Georgia. Any one who is interested in, or 
contemplates engaging in the growing of Vegetables, or 
” garden truck” at the South, for Northern markets, will 
find this plain record of the successful experience of one 
who has long been in that field, an invaluable help. A 
new work. Illustrated. Cloth. $1.50. 
Colorado as an Agricultural State.— its 
Farms, Fields, and Agricultural Lands. By William E. 
Pabor, Associate Editor of the “ Colorado Farmer.” 
Of great interest to all who would know the agricultural 
resources of this State, the growth of which has been 
hitherto unparalleled. Illustrated. Recently published. 
Cloth. $1.50. 
Harris’s Talks on Manures.— By Joseph 
Harris. This already standard work has been revised 
and enlarged by Mr. Harris, and the new edition contains 
a chapter especially written for it by Sir John Bennett 
Lawes, of Rothamsted Farm. Cloth. $1.75. 
New American Farm Book .—Originally by 
R. L. Allen. New, revised, and enlarged edition, by L. 
F. Allen. There is no other work, of equal value to 
this, upon the subjects of which it treats. The old work 
stood in the front rank, and the revised and enlarged edi¬ 
tion more than maintains its advanced place. Cloth. $2.50. 
Treat’s Injurious Insects of the Farm 
and Garden .—By Mart Treat. —One of the most 
important needs of the tiller of the soil is a knowledge of 
insect pests to vegetation. In this work, which is made 
more valuable by its abundant illustrations, Mrs. Treat 
gives the results of her own observations, and also most 
valuable selections from other sources. Cloth. $2.00. 
The Chemistry of the Farm.— By r.war- 
ington, F.C.S.—In this valuable little work the informa¬ 
tion concerning Chemistry and its relations to Agricul¬ 
ture, which many would be glad to have, but have not 
time to obtain, is given in a most clear and concise form. 
Cloth. $1.00. 
Sweet Potato Culture— By Jas. Fitz, Author 
of ” Southern Apple and Peach Culturist.”—The Sweet 
Potato is no longer a rare thing in any but the northern¬ 
most localities, being successfully cultivated in many 
places further north than Virginia. This little book sup¬ 
plies the want, not before met, of a guide to its culture. 
Paper cover. 40 cents. 
Gardening for Pleasure— ciotb. $ 1 . 50 . 
Gardening for Profit.— cioth. $ 1 . 50 . 
By Peter Henderson. Two books, which, in their 
later and revised editions, maintain their place, as always 
heretofore, in advance of any other books upon the sub¬ 
jects of which they treat. Their titles indicate the 
classes for whom they are intended. 
Elements of Agriculture.— By geo e. war¬ 
ing, Jr.— This is one of the works which no Farmer’s 
son, whether his books be few or many, should fail to 
own and read. It will make him a better and more suc¬ 
cessful farmer. Cloth. $1.00. 
Silos and Ensilage. —The Preservation of Fod¬ 
der Corn and other Green Fodder Crops. Edited by 
Dr. George Thurber. All of value that could be 
presented of recent information upon this subject, has 
been collected by Dr. Thurber in this little book. Fully 
Hlustraled. Ciotb. 50 cents. 
FRUITS AND FLOWERS. 
Barry’s Fruit Garden.— By p. Barry.— This 
book, in its earliest editions, has always been regarded 
as standard authority. The author has had more than 
thirty years’ practical experience at the head of one of 
the largest nurseries in this country. New Edition, 
thoroughly revised by the author. Cloth. $2.50. 
Small Fruit Culturist.— By a. s. fuller.— 
Always, since its first issue, a standard authority, and 
now, having been revised and enlarged by the author, it 
holds the same advanced place. New edition. Fully 
illustrated. Cloth. $1.50. 
American Grape Growing and Wine 
Making. —By George Hussmann, Professor of Horti¬ 
culture in the University of Missouri.—We have in this 
book not only the experience of Prof. Hussmann, who 
ranks as one of the highest in authority on Grape Grow¬ 
ing and Wine Making, hut also contributions from others 
of high reputation in the same line. Illustrated. Cloth. 
$1.50. 
Peach Culture. —By Hon. j. Alexander Ful¬ 
ton.— An invaluable work for every one interested in 
Peach Culture. The author, Judge Fulton, is thoroughly 
acquainted with every part of the subject, and has re¬ 
vised and brought the work down to date. Cloth. !$1.50. 
Practical Floriculture. —By Peter Hender¬ 
son. —This work is everywhere acknowledged as one of 
the most valuable and practical which has ever been 
published upon the subject. It is useful for florists 
and gardeners, and for amateurs—for all—and is thor¬ 
ough and complete. Illustrated. Cloth. $1.50. 
Window Flower Garden.— By Julius j. 
Heinrich.— There are many who would gladly make the 
windows of their homes beautiful with flowers. Mr. 
Heinrich, a practical florist, tells them how to do it. 
Seventy illustrations. Cloth. 75 cents. 
Winter Greeneries at Home.— By Rev. e. 
A. Johnson, D.D.—Dr. Johnson gives, in this very ele¬ 
gant little work, the results of his own actual practice in 
winter gardening. Illustrated. Cloth. $1.00. 
Cood Books are Treasures in any Home. 
