GARDEN BOOKS FOR THE FLOWER LOVER 
Desirable as Giits for all Occasions 
THE PLANTERS' GUIDE 
Qur own publication intended to supply authentic, pertinent, information of value to Amateur Gardeners on 
subjects of everyday garden interest. Concise, to-the-point. Tells every step—leaves nothing to the imagination. 
You can’t afford to be without it. Not a story book.10c 
The Planters’ Guide, Bulletins No. 1 and 2.the three for 25c postpaid 
TWO NEW BULLETINS OF POPULAR INTEREST 
This series will supply to the Home Gardener, much information hitherto not available through any source. 
Published by the Hybridist who originated many of the varieties. 
Bulletin No. 1 (Oct. 1935) “The Zinnia.’’ An 18-page, profusely illustrated booklet, replete with the informa¬ 
tion every gardener is eager to know about this popular flower.10c 
Bulletin No. 2 (Feb. 1936) “The Aster.” This booklet promises to be equally as valuable and interesting as 
No. 1. Every gardener should have it...10c 
FOUR NEW BOOKS 
WILD FLOWERS. (New) By Homer D. House 
This book created a furore when published at a price of $7.50. 626 pages with complete text and 364 color 
illustrations of wild flowers in natural size. 200 half-page plates and 164 full page ones. Scientifically accu¬ 
rate descriptions of plants.$3.95 
HARDY CALIFORNIANS. (New) By Lester Rowntree 
Author is well-known authority on California flowers. The greatly admired plants of California are pre¬ 
sented in this book in text and pictures. 100 large photographs .$3.50 
ROSES OF THE WORLD IN COLOR. (New) By J. Horace McFarland 
The book of the day. 296 pages—an illustration on almost every one, and the majority of them in natural 
color—depicted with an accuracy hitherto thought impossible. Right up to the minute with the 1936-37 intro¬ 
ductions. The text is by one of the Nation’s foremost Rosarians .$3.75 
GARDEN FLOWERS IN COLOR. By G. A. Stevens 
For the first time, a large collection of the most popular garden flowers is reproduced in large, full-color 
photographs, alphabetically arranged and accompanied by brief descriptions and cultural notes. 310 pages. 
400 color illustrations. (Formerly $3.75).$1.98 
AZALEAS AND CAMELLIAS. By H. H. Hume 
Every point explained. 98 pages, 14 illus. $1.50 
FROM A SUNSET GARDEN. By Sydney B. Mitchell. 
A new book, not a revision of Gardening in Califor¬ 
nia. 337 pages, 9 illus.$2.00 
GARDEN CINDERELLAS (Lilies) By Helen M. Fox 
The standard authority on the subject. Not a story 
book. 269 pages, 51 illus.$5.00 
GARDENING IN CALIFORNIA. By Sydney B. Mitchell 
The Amateur’s Garden Bible, indispensable to Pa- 
cific Coast Gardeners. 323 pages, 28 photographs..$2.50 
HORTUS. By L. H. and Ethel Z. Bailey. 
Easy to use, accurate, and non-technical, this great, 
concise dictionary of gardening, comes closer than any 
other single volume to answering every question about 
gardening. Common names are used throughout. 755 
pages, 35 illus. Formerly $10.00.$5.00 
HOW TO ARRANGE FLOWERS By Dorothy Biddle 
This book tells and shows exactly how to make the 
most of the flowers you have. 98 pages, 14 photo¬ 
graphs, 37 drawings.$1.00 
HOW TO GROW DELPHINIUMS. By Leon H. Leonian 
Tells completely and directly how to grow them suc¬ 
cessfully. 100 pages, 10 full page drawings.$1.00 
1001 GARDEN QUESTIONS ANSWERED. 
By Alfred C. Hottes. 
A unique guide book of garden operations answered 
thoroughly and in an easily understood manner cover¬ 
ing over 1000 questions on flowers, fruits, trees, shrubs, 
lawns, etc. 328 pages. Well illustrated.$2.00 
Space does not permit a full description 
All About Flowering Bulbs—T. A. Weston. 186 pages, 
65 full-page halftones, 8 color plates.$2.00 
Birds of the Wild (How to Make Your Home Their 
Home)—Frank C. Pellett. 128 pages, 74 halftones. 
$1.75 
Color and Succession of Bloom in the Flower Border— 
Ortloff and Raymore. 232 pages, 6 photographs, 10 
line drawings, color chart.$2.50 
Color in My Garden—Louise Beebe Wilder. 410 pages, 
24 paintings in full color. (Formerly $10.00).$5.00 
Garden Guide (Amateur Gardener’s Handbook) (Sixth 
Edition) written by 28 experts, each a recognized 
authority. 576 pages, 300 illus. 100,000 copies sold. 
$2.00 
Gardener’s Handbook—L. H. Bailey. As easy to use as 
it is satisfactory. 292 pages, 66 drawings.$3.00 
How Plants Get Their Names—L. H. Bailey. Pro¬ 
nouncing key and definitions. 209 pages.$2.25 
HOW TO GROW ROSES. By Robert Pyle and others. 
Every step in successful rose culture is made clear 
in this “how to do it” book. 138 illustrations (45 in 
color) 211 pages.$2.00 
PLANT PROPAGATION. By Alfred C. Hottes 
The increase of plants is one of the most fascinating 
miracles one can possibly perform. This book settles 
your doubts. 238 pages, 136 illus.$2.00 
ROCK GARDEN PRIMER. By Archie Thornton 
Clever drawings explain the proper method of plac¬ 
ing rocks, planting pools, wall rockeries, etc. 152 
pages, 4 color plates, 70 illus.$2.00 
THE HOME GARDEN HANDBOOKS. By F. F. Rockwell 
A series of pocket-size books, now nine in number 
that it is a pleasure to recommend because each vol¬ 
ume covers its ground so well and concisely, in about 
90 pages with from 30 to 70 illustrations. The titles are: 
Rock Gardens Gladiolus Evergreens 
Dahlias Roses Shrubs 
Irises Peonies Lawns 
Strong cloth binding. Price.$1.25 ea. 
THE ROCK GARDEN. By Louise Beebe Wilder. 
Tells just how to plan and build the rock garden, 
suggests and describes the best plants for various uses 
and situations. 224 pages. 27 photographs.$1.50 
STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTICULTURE. 
By L. H. Bailey 
A special edition in three volumes. The one univer¬ 
sal and invaluable authority on every horticultural 
question .$15.00 
of the following very desirable numbers: 
Gardening with Herbs (For Flavor and Fragrance)—- 
Helen Morgenthau Fox. Mrs. Fox is conceded to be 
the American Herb Authority. 334 pages, 12 illus. 
(Formerly $3.50). New low price.$2.50 
Manual of Gardening—L. H. Bailey. Full of valuable 
information. 539 pages, 350 illus.$3.00 
Rock Garden and Alpine Plants—Henry Correvon. 542 
kinds discussed. 560 pages, 33 illustrations.$3.00 
The Fragrant Path—Louise Beebe Wilder. Deals with 
sweet-scented flowers and leaves. 407 pages.$3.00 
The Pruning Manual—L. H. Bailey. The authority on 
the subject. 400 pages, 381 illus.$2.50 
The Rose Manual—J. H. Nicolas. A complete Rose 
Encyclopedia for the Amateur. 335 pages, 17 photo¬ 
graphs, 4 drawings, 4 color charts.$2.50 
30 Herbs Will Make an Herb Garden—Helen Lyman. 
Their culture and use. 31 pages......25c 
Western Wild Flowers and Their Stories—Charles 
Francis Saunders. 320 pages, 57 photographs.$3.00 
