flowers, 119 perennials, 102 kinds of roses, 22 differ¬ 
ent bulbs and 28 vines; grow and preserve winter 
bouquets; grow flowers indoors, with descriptions 
of 58 house plants; plant window boxes; cut, use 
and exhibit flowers; arrange a flower show; and 
organize a garden club. 
Gardener's Handbook 
By L. H. Bailey Probable price $3.00 
469 pages; 66 line drawings; cloth 
Convenient alphabetical arrangement makes this 
handbook as easy to use as it is satisfactory. The 
amateur gardener and homemaker will find practical 
notes on the raising of vegetables and fruits, the 
growing of many ornamental annuals and perennials 
in the home grounds, on the porch, and in window 
boxes. There is also special advice on vines, borders, 
rock-gardens, lawns, and control of insects and 
diseases. 
The Gardener's How Book 
By Chesla C. Sherlock Probable price $3.50 
Illustrated, bound in cloth. 
Do your asters turn yellow? Are you planting 
dahlias at the best time? Do you know how to keep 
a lily pond fresh? These are the kinds of questions 
that Mr. Sherlock answers in this useful book on 
plants and garden flowers. 
Annuals, biennials, perennials and bulbs are in¬ 
cluded in the scope of this book. Every gardener 
will find* succinct information and directions on his 
chosen plants, and will find it given in convenient 
reference form. A complete index makes the finding 
of any topic a simple matter. Special gardens for 
rock plants and water plants, and directions for 
successful growing of house plants are given here. 
You may also consult this book for the essentials of 
greenhouse and cold frame construction, the principles 
of landscaping, and the planting and care of lawns, 
shrubs, and trees. 
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