Learn to Know and Grow 
Our Native Flowers and Ferns 
Three Invaluable Books That Will Teach You 
I am sure of my ground In suggesting the following “Field Books” to my friends 
and customers, hundreds of whom have asked me to recommend books that will 
help them in identifying the wild flowers and give directions for their culture. 
These Ix)oks have the backing of eminent naturalists and scientists and of thousands 
of nature-lovers the country over. Their simplicity and directness of vision is 
amazing and their information is sure. 
Their companionship opens vistas that bring a new and lasting pleasure to you 
—in your walks afield or in the woods; or in the delightful work of de\ eloping and 
embellishing the natural loeauty of your home surroundings. They are built to 
fit your pocket. 
Field Book of American Trees and Shrubs 
By F. SCHUYLER MATHEWS 
480 pa^es; 16 color plates, 3 paj^cs of half tones, 51 line drawings, 50 crayon drawings, 
43 maps, by the author. In semi-flexible cloth, S3.50. In leatherette, S5. 
This book contains a concise description of the character and color of sj)ecics 
throughout the United States, together with maps showing their general distri¬ 
bution. As a sure and simple means of identifying the shrubs and trees and 
becoming familiar with their distinctive characteristics, it has no superior. 
Field Book of American Wild Flowers 
By F. SCHUYLER MATHEWS 
610 pages; 24 color plates, and over 300 other illustrations from studies from nature by 
the author. In semi-flexibic cloth, S3.50; in leatherette, S5. 
.Mr. Mathews’ Field Book of American Wild Flowers has been a recognized 
authority for many years. It has helped thousands of nature-loxers to learn the 
names and habits of the dainty flowering plants they encounter in their visits to 
the woods and meadows. The references to tlie insects assisting in tlie fertilization 
of the different species and \arieties give the volume additional interest. 
Field Book of Wild Flower Culture 
By HERBERT DURAND 
In preparation. Ready in spring 1922 
4^/4 X 7 inches. Uniform with “Mathews’ Field Books.” About 400 pages. Profusely 
illustrated with color plates, half-tones and line drawings. In semi-flexible clotli, S3.5(); 
in leatherette, S5. 
The cultural requirements of American wild flowers and lerns iiavc ncxer before 
been presented in book form. This volume is issued in res]X)nsc to a widespread 
and insistent demand. The author is a naturalist of distinction. His statements 
are leased upon actual experience, gained during a lifetime of devoted stud.y and 
successful experiment. Avoiding technical language, he tells how to plant and 
grow successfully the conspicuously beautiful wild flowers and ferns of the eastern 
states and makes practical suggestions lor their tasteful use in naturalistic plantings 
of every kind and character. 
I will mail any of these three books to your address, on receipt of price stated. 
EDWARD GILLETT 
Fern and Flower Farm 
SOUTHWICK ' MASS. 
286 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK CITY 1324 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. PA 
