The I. W. Scott Company, Pittsburgh , Pa 
BOOKS FOR BETTER GARDENS 191 
TATE have endeavored 
’ * on this page to give a 
list of Farm and Garden 
Books that will be read 
with interest and profit by 
the majority of the read¬ 
ers of our Catalogue. 
There are, however, hun¬ 
dreds of others, just as 
readable and of equal 
value, which we do not 
have the space even to 
name. We will be glad to 
secure for our readers any 
book now in print on any 
particular subject. Just 
give us the subject and we 
will tell you what is avail¬ 
able and the price. Any 
of the books sent postpaid. 
1001 GARDEN QUESTIONS ANSWERED. By Alfred C. Hottes. A guide¬ 
book to daily operations, covering the flower-, fruit-, and vegetable-garden. 
A wealth of garden facts which hundreds of men have spent their lives in 
obtaining will be found in this book. Cloth, $2. 
GARDEN GUIDE. A most complete book for the amateur. Written by 
28 authors, it has the advantage of specialized and authentic information 
on each subject. Covers the entire place from landscaping through the 
finished garden, both fruit, vegetable, and flower. Chapters on soils, fertil¬ 
izers, diseases, insects, propagation, transplanting, pruning, winter protec¬ 
tion, etc. 576 pages; over 300 illustrations. Cloth, $2.50. 
LAWNS. By F. F. Rockwell. You will find use for this information year after 
year, for it shows both how to start a lawn right and how to keep it smooth 
and velvety thereafter. Full of suggestions on laying out the lawn, grading, 
fertilizing, planting, care after planting, weed and pest control, and remaking 
and repairing old lawns. 87 pages; 39 illustrations. Si.25. 
THE LAWN. By L. S. Dickinson. Gives the latest and best knowledge on the 
making and upkeep of lawns. Simple, practical directions that everyone 
may follow. 128 pages; illustrated. Si.25. 
SHRUBS. By F. F. Rockwell. Brief but complete and usable information 
on the best ways to improve the beauty and value of your home with shrubs. 
Tells what to select for different combinations and effects, and how to plant, 
water, mulch, prune, and care for shrubs. 76 pages; 49 illustrations. $1.25. 
THE BOOK OF SHRUBS. By Alfred C. Hottes. The most complete and 
informative book on the care and cultivation of shrubs for the amateur. 
446 pages; 187 illustrations. Cloth, $3. 
THE BOOK OF BULBS. By F. F. Rockwell. Here is the “last word” on 
bulbs and how to grow them in the garden. Pictures and text show and tell 
just how to make the most from bulbs in your garden, both outdoors and 
inside the home. Includes peonies, dahlias, irises, gladiolus, etc., as well as 
tulips, narcissus, hyacinths, and other true bulbs. Interesting and practical. 
264 pages; 187 illustrations. $2. 
ALL ABOUT FLOWERING BULBS. By T. A. Weston. Complete informa¬ 
tion on care and culture of bulbs of all seasons and some information on bulbs 
that may be brought in the house. 186 pages; 8 full-page color-plates; 6s 
full-page half-tones. Cloth, $2. 
MODERN DAHLIA CULTURE. By W. H. Waite. Written to meet the 
needs of the novice and to interest and inform the expert. 134 pages; 
6 full-page color-plates and 24 half-tones. Cloth binding, $1.50. 
DAHLIAS. By F. F. Rockwell. All dahlia-lovers will profit from this inter¬ 
esting and helpful book. It describes the various types and tells their uses, 
how to plant and grow them, the fertilizers to use, how to control pests, how 
to harvest and store, grow for exhibition, and how to propagate and hy¬ 
bridize. 80 pages; 65 illustrations. Si.25. 
GLADIOLUS. By F. F. Rockwell. Tells howto plant, fertilize, and cultivate; 
how to grow from seed or bulblets; how to harvest and cure; how to handle 
for cut-flowers; and every other detail needed for success with this popular 
flower. 79 pages; 45 illustrations. $1.25. 
ROSES. By F. F. Rockwell. This book has a new classification of roses which 
makes it easy for every home-garden owner to pick the kinds that will succeed. 
It includes brief and helpful directions on rose-care and culture, planting, 
propagation, and pest-control. 86 pages; illustrated. $1.25. 
HOW TO GROW ROSES. By Pyle, McFarland, and Stevens. Makes every 
step in the culture and care of roses so clear that any grower can understand 
it and succeed with them. A completely re-written edition of America’s 
most popular rose book. 211 pages; 138 illustrations, including 45 varieties 
illustrated in color. $2. 
CLIMBING ROSES. By G. A. Stevens. Tells what climbing roses are, how 
they may easily be grown, used, and made to succeed. With a description of 
all the climbing roses known. A companion volume to “How to Grow Roses.” 
32 color-plates and 32 half-tone illustrations. Cloth, $2. 
THE BOOK OF ANNUALS. By Alfred C. Hottes. A reliable guide from the 
seed throughout the season of annual bloom. Revised edition, 180 pages; 
158 illustrations. Cloth, $1.50. 
PERENNIAL GARDENS. By H. S. Ortloff. Following the simple directions 
in this book insures a perennial garden crowded with bloom, in which the 
colors make a perfectly blended picture. First come plans, showing how to 
locate and lay out the garden; then clear directions for preparing the soil, 
fertilizing, planting, cultivating, transplanting and propagation. 90 pages; 
18 illustrations. $1.25. 
THE BOOK OF PERENNIALS. By Alfred C. Hottes. Devoted to the 
general principles of growing, using, selecting, and propagating perennials, 
followed by a number of comprehensive lists of perennials suited for different 
locations and purposes. 280 pages; over 100 illustrations. Cloth, $2. 
PEONIES. By F. F. Rockwell. Tells all about peonies, where and how to 
grow them, how to select varieties, their planting, care, cultivation, propa¬ 
gation, and protection. It illustrates and describes fully the various types 
and their uses. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. $1.25. 
SUCCESS WITH HOUSE PLANTS. By Kift and Hedenberg. Of unusual 
appeal to the amateur wishing understandable but complete and definite 
information on all plants that can be raised with success in the house. 78 
pages; 29 illustrations. 75 cts. 
WATER GARDENS AND GOLDFISH. By R. V. Sawyer and E. H. Perkins. 
Two related subjects presented in the same book. Full cultural information, 
from growing Waterlilies in a tub to a regular-sized pool, and the care and 
breeding of goldfish. 272 pages; 100 illustrations. Cloth, $2. 
ROCK-GARDEN PRIMER. By Archie Thornton. The feature of this book 
is the wealth of information on construction of different types of rockeries. 
152 pages; 4 color-plates and 70 other illustrations. Leatherette, $2. 
EVERGREENS FOR THE SMALL PLACE. By F. F. Rockwell. All the 
information you need to make the best use of evergreens is in this handy 
book, written by one who is himself a home-owner and a garden-maker. It 
tells the uses, characteristics, and types of dwarf evergreens, and details of 
their planting, transplanting, and general care. 84 pp.; 67 illustrations. $1.25.. 
ROCK-GARDENS. By F. F. Rockwell. Shows just how you can build a 
rock-garden yourself, on a small or large scale, and at little expense. De¬ 
scribes the types of rock-gardens; tells what soils, climates, and locations are: 
best; how to construct; and what to plant for the effect you want. Let this 
practical book demonstrate the fascination of this form of gardening and 
guide you to success. 86 pages; 31 illustrations. $1.25. 
LANDSCAPING THE SMALL HOME. By Edward W. Olver. Written 
especially for the owner of a small home and giving him full information as to 
beautifying his own place. 160 pages; 90 illustrations. Cloth, $2. 
ADVENTURES IN A SUBURBAN GARDEN. By Louise Beebe Wilder.. 
Contains a gold mine of practical information about the uses and behavior 
of over 500 new and old varieties of plants by one of America’s best gardeners. 
Bulbs, roses, annuals, perennials, alpines, wildlings, color schemes, and 
care of the garden are all included. 265 pages; 19 illustrations. $3.50. 
THE OUTDOOR LIVING-ROOM. By L. W. Ramsey and C. H. Lawrence. 
This book will help you make a beautiful outdoor living-room, around either 
a new home or one already planted. Helpful illustrations and clear text 
take you through every operation from start to finish. 139 pages; 98 illus¬ 
trations. $2.50. 
THE GARDEN NOTEBOOK. By Alfred Putz. Illustrated handbook of 
home-gardening for each week of the year. Includes culture of house-plants 
and every operation of the small home-garden—soils, insects, fertilizers, 
bulbs, seedlings, cuttings, pruning, lawns, borders, and rock-gardens. 52: 
working drawings show just what to do, and how. 212 pages. $1.50. 
PLANT PROPAGATION. By Alfred C. Hottes. Written especially for 
the amateur and amplified by helpful illustrations and diagrams. Easily 
understood by the amateur but covers propagation by all the approved 
commercial methods. 238 pages; 136 illustrations. Cloth, $2. 
AROUND THE YEAR IN THE GARDEN. By F. F. Rockwell. This splen¬ 
did book, written by one of America’s best-known practical gardeners, is: 
unique in its usefulness. It starts with preparations for the season’s work 
in January and outlines a balanced program for the garden through every 
week in the year. Bound to bring you success. 350 pages; 88 illustrations.S2.50.. 
GARDENER’S HANDBOOK. By L. H. Bailey. This book comprises brief 
notes for the amateur on the raising of vegetables and fruits and the growing 
of many kinds of annuals and perennials in the home-grounds, on porches, 
and in windows. Arranged alphabetically. $3. 
PRACTICAL VEGETABLE CULTURE. By Albert E. Wilkinson. Covers 
all phases of vegetable culture, from sowing the seed to reaping the harvest, 
and is useful for both amateur and professional. 308 pages; 13s illus. $2. 
MANUAL OF GARDENING. By L. H. Bailey. A guide for planting and 
landscaping the home-grounds. Tells how to make the most of natural 
features; how to drain, cultivate, and fertilize the soil; how to sow, propa¬ 
gate, transplant, prune, and graft the different fruits, vegetables, and flowers. 
Lists of varieties for different purposes. 539 pages; 350 illustrations. S3. 
GARDEN FLOWERS IN COLOR. By G. A. Stevens. This is the only book 
which shows all the commonly grown garden flowers in natural colors. It 
is invaluable for identifying plants you have admired, for planning your 
garden color scheme, for selecting the right plants for bed and border com¬ 
binations, and for consultation at seed-catalogue time. It has 400 flower 
pictures in full color. There is a picture on every page, and the brief cultural 
directions are directly opposite the illustrated flower. 320 pages; 400 photo¬ 
graphs in color. J3.75. 
