O&PA R X IVI EIM T . 
SOILS AND MANURES. 
.joils. By C. W Burkktt. A complete study of the improvement and 
management of the soil, as well as a discussion of the problems of crop 
growing and crop feeding^ . $1.25 
The Soil. By Prof. F. H. King. Its nature, composition, functions.’rela-' 
tions to plant life and principles of management; a distinct advance 
on the subject . j qq 
fhe Fertility of the I^nd. By Prof. Roberts. Valuable to every tiller of 
the soil: the philosophy of controlling and increasing fertility through 
management of soil water, rotation. 1 25 
Making Manures: Bommer’s Methods. A comprehensive guide for niakiiig 
manures on the farm. 05 
Talks on Manures. By Joseph Harris, M.S. Familiar talks’on the whole 
subject of manures and fertilizers. 1 5 q 
rertilizers. By Prof. E. B. Voorhees. The underlying principles of soils 
and feitilizing. the requirements of important crops; and the best fer¬ 
tilizers to use for them. ] qq 
Farming with Green Manures. By Dr. C. Harla.v.’ The advantage of 
soiling and green manuring; details of practice and effects . 1 00 
DRAINAGE AND IRRIGATION. 
farm Drainage. By H. F. French. The principles, processes and effects 
of draining land with stones, wood, plows, open ditches and esjiecially 
w'ith tiles, including rainfall tables . j 00 
Irrigation and Drainage. By Prof. F. H. King. The close rciationship 
existing between the handling of soil water and soil culture, and the im¬ 
portant effect, are clearly set forth with a presentation of methods se¬ 
curing most favorable conditions of soil for most profitable crop results 1 50 
Tile Drainage. By W. J. Chamberlain. The experience of forty years by 
a practical agriculturist who has laid 15 miles of tiles .35 
Land Draini.-.g. IBy Manly Miles. A handbook of principles, practice, 
and construction of tile drains; what errors to avoid. 1 00 
Irrigation Farming. By Lute Wilcox. The application of water in the 
production of crops, appliances, principles and advantages . 2.00 
PESTS-INSECTS, 
Economic nntoniology. B^iI^ro 
PLANT DISEASES, WEDS. 
, Prop. Smith, one of the highest authorities. 
Insects easily identified; preventatives, machinery, fungous diseases 2 50 
Insects Injurious to Vegetables. By F. H. Chittenden. A ready reference 
book for truckers, market gardeners, farmers, as well as others who 
grow vegetables in a small way for home use . 2 00 
Insects and Insecticides. By Prof. Weed. Tells how to combat insects iii 
field, orchard, garden, greenhouse and dwelling . 1 50 
Fungi and Fungicides. By Prof. Weed. Fungous diseases of plants, etc., 
and their treatment; in cloth. 1 00 
Fumigation Methods. By G. Johnson. A new and practical treatise 
upon simple and effective means of exterminating insects and vennin in 
field, orchard, nursery, greenhouse, mill, granary, elevator, car. ship, etc 1 00 
The Spraying of Plants. By Prof. Lodeman. Insects and fungi; liquids 
and powders; application and apparatus. 1 25 
Spraying Crops. Why. When and How. By Clarence M. Weed. A re¬ 
vised and enlarged edition, prepared especially for the guidance of users 
of spraying machinery, telling when and how garden and field crops, 
fruit and shade trees, also vegetables, ornamental plants and flowers 
should be sprayed for their various insect and fungous enemies . 50 
‘Veeds and How to I-radicate Them, By Prop. Thos. Shaw .50 
FARM BUILDINGS AND CONVENIENCES* 
.am Plans and Outbuildings. Ideas, suggestions, plans for bams, granaries, 
smoke,,ice. poultry, dog, bird houses, etc.; rootpits, etc . 1.00 
.•arm Conveniences. What to do and how to do it, in all departments of 
^ farm labor; home-made aids to farm work. 200 engravings . 1,00 
Fences, Gates and Bridges, A valuable work. The descriptions are abun¬ 
dantly illustrated. The book also contains a synopsis of the fence laws 
of the different states. . Over 100 engravings . . 50 
American Architecture, or Every .Man a Complete Builder. Instructions and 
plans for cottages, houses, bams, stables, etc. (cloth) 2 00 
Ice Crops: How to Harvest, Ship and Store. By T. L. Miles. Ice houses. 
cutting, storing, shipping, tools, etc . 1 00 
Und Measurer for Farmers. By Pedder, Shows at once the contents of 
any piece of land, with various other useful tables for farmers ..50 
FARM ANIMALS AND LIVE STOCK. 
\nimal Breeding. By Prop. Thos. Shaw. The most complete and com¬ 
prehensive work published on the subject of which it treats . 1.50 
norses, Cattle, Sheep and Swine. By Geo. W. Curtis. History, descrip- 
tion, rnerits of different breeds; hints on selection and management, etc. 2.00 
Farmers Veterinary Adviser. By Prof. Jas. Law. Prevention of disease 
m domestic animals as well as remedies and treatment. . . 3 00 
Feeds and Feeding. By Prof. W. A. Henry. A new and up-to-date hancl- 
bwk for stock raisers; the acknowledged stan<lard work on this subject 2.00 
heeding I-arm Animals. By Thos. Shaw. This book is unquestionably the 
most practical work that has appeared on the subject of feeding farm 
animals . 2.00 
HORSES AND MULES. 
Breeding. By J. H. Sanders. The principles of heredity, selection, 
breeding, management, treatment of diseases peculiar to breeding. .. . 1.50 
Hints to Horsekeepers. By H. W. Herbert. How to breed, buy, break, 
dnve. ride, groom, use, feed and physic . 1..50 
The Family Horse. By G. A. Martin. Stabling, care, feeding, working, 
e^. (Nothing about breeding.) . 1.00 
1 he Saddle Horse. Riding, training and feats under saddle . 1.00 
practical Horseshoer. Shapes for different feet; interfering, over-reaching, 
contraction, diseases, tools, methods for handling the vicious . 1.00 
How to Handle and Educate Vicious Horses. By O. R. Gleason . 
xientific Horseshoeing. By Prof. Wm. Russell. Leveling and balancing 
action: cunng diseases, etc . 
•Modern Horse Doctor. By G. H. Dadd, M.D., V.S. 
toration of health treatment of lameness, etc... 
Preservation and res- 
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^ . CATTLE, SHEEP AND SWINE, 
American Angora Goats. By G. E. Alle.n. How easy raised, and prom- 
ising results .25 
Manual of Cattle Feeding. By H.; P. Armsby. Chemist. (Connecticut Ex- 
penment Station. Laws of nutrition, feeding stuffs and feeding . 1.75 
wiepherd s Manual. By Henry Stewart. A valuable treatise on sheep 
lor American farmers; breeds, breeding, management and diseases. .. . 1.00 
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H AND SWINE.—Continued* 
diseases’ ^reJeAlion': 
Diseases of Swine. By Dr. A. H. Craig . 
A'compleieBuidW in'raising 
slaaghtenng. cunng. preserving and stonng pork product, from scalding 
H«rrL ,?n rif ’^cKuling many receipts for cooking and serving. .. . 
Harris on the I ig. By Jos. Harris. Various breeds, management, etc... 
DU.-. POULTRY* 
P^'^^enlng. Ju.st issued. Standard and improved 
M.kin^ marketing all kinds of poultry; caponizing. etc. 
Edwin C. Powe.ll. Just issued. The practical 
keeping, hatching, rcanng, marketing, breeds, etc.... l.(X> 
. o ey jn Broilers and Squabs. By M. K. Boyer, and jxiinters by practical 
men; sp^ial chapter on turkey and guinea broilers, green ducklings and 
running the incubator ami brooder. 5(- 
The New Egg Farm. By H. H. Stoddard. The protluction of eggs arid 
poultry on a large scale for market. Everything is told from the choice 
or breeds lor different climates, the incubator, brooder, brooder cellars, 
A yards, to management, feeding and marketing. 1.0( 
Poultry Architecture. By G. B. Fish. All about the construction of poul- 
all grades, styles cm<l classes; coops, locations, etc.50- 
Farm Poultry. By G. O. Matson. The ixiultry industry for the farmer 
f^iateur; breeds, buildings, incubating, brooding, feeding, etc. 1,25 
The AH of Poultry Breeding. By J. H. Davis. Invaluable to the amateur 
on the science of outcrossing in breeding, etc.•. 25 
1 rofits in Poultry and Profitable Management. The cxiicricnce orpractical 
men m all departments; useful and ornamental breeds. 1 00- 
I ractical I oultry Keeper. By L. Wright. A complete and standard guide 
. ‘OF domestic use, market and exhibition. 2 00- 
ihe Amerkan Standard of Perfection. (Adopted by American’ Poultry 
Assn.) Descriptions of recognized breeds, jiulges’ instructions, etc. .. . l.off 
Poultry Craft. By J. H. Robinson. A complete work for beginners as 
well as the expenenced. j 50 
Diseases of Poultry. By Dr. A. E. Sal.mon. Hygienic requirements; spe- 
cihc diseases and treatment.. _ 50 
Pock^-Monev Poultry. By Myra V. Norys. Written for women. 50 
Mve Hundred Questions and Answers in Poultry Raising. Also feed. care. 
disease, eggs, incubation, buildings, etc...,25 
Capons for Profit. By T, Grei.ver. How to make and manage; plain in- 
structions for beginners. New edition. 50 
Turkeys and How to Grow Them. By Herbert Mvrick. and Essays from 
I ractical Growers. History, breeds, succe.ssful management, etc. 
Duck Ciiltii^re. By Jas. Rankin. Natural and artificial. New edition. .. . 
Low-C^t Poultry Houses. By J. W. Darrow. Plans and specifications 
for §2;> to SlOO buildings; other conveniences.26 
Squabs for Profit. By Rice and Cox. The latest and most complete work 
of the kind ever published on squab raising. 
APIARY, BEES, HONEY. 
A B C of Bee Culture. By A. I. Root. A cyclojiedia on bees, honey, hives, 
implements, honev plants, etc. 1 26 
Quinby’s New Bee-Keeping. By L. C. Root. The mysteries'expiained; 
oO years experience; latest discoveries and inventions . . 100 
^ DOGS, CATS, RABBITS. 
Dogs of Great Britain, America and Other Countries. Breeding, training, 
mamagement, diseases, noted dogs, best hunting grounds, etc. 
Cats, Domestic and Fancy. By J. Jennings. Varieties, breedings, manage- 
ment. diseases, remedies, exhibiting, judging. Paper covers. 
Practical Rabbit-Keeper. By Cuniculus. Species, raising for pleasure or 
profit; courts, warrens, hutches, fencing, etc. l 50 
BIRDS. 
Canary Birds. A manual of information. 
Di.seases of Cage Birds. By W. T. Green. Causes, symptoms, treatment.' 
Pigeon-Keeping for Amateurs. By J. C. Lyell. A complete guide. 
Pigeon Queries. By E. E. Quick. Questions and answers on numerous 
topics pertaining to breeding and care, with descriptions of breeds. . 25 
Successful Pigeon Raising. By F. B. Price. Jr. A comprehensive guide 
to making the squab industry profitable. Illustrated from yihotographs 50 
AQUARIA, FISH AND FISH RAISING* 
.Amateur Aquarist. By M. Sa.muei.. Fresh water a'luariums . 1.00 
Goldfish and Its Culture. By II. Muleritt. Breeding, raising, enemies, 
ponds, etc.2 00 
BOOKS ON VARIOUS TOPICS. 
Canning and Preserving. By Mrs. Rorer. How to can fruits and vege¬ 
tables. make preserves, marmalades, fruit butter; dry fruits and herbs. . .50 
New Salads. By Mrs. Rorer. Salads for dinners, luncheons, suppers, re¬ 
ceptions. odd salads, Ceylon salads, etc. , 50 
Mrs. Rorcr’s Cook Book. By the Principal of the Philadelphia Cooking 
School; full of choice and reliable receipts. 1.75 
The National Cook Book. By Marion Harland and C. T. Herrick. Aii 
entirely new work. i_ 5 q 
The Century Cook Book. Compiled with great care and illustrated with 
150 photographic reproductions of dishes, cooking implements, etc_ 2 00 
Practical Cooking and Serving. By Janet Mackenzie Hill. The most 
up-to-date and comprehensive work of this kind ever published. It 
contains a “ liberal education ” in the selection, cooking and serving of 
food; it is for the novice and expert alike, and the two hundred colored 
and half-tone illustrations (including pictures of utensils, tables for 
every sort of meal, decorations for festal occasions, dishes ready for 
serving, etc.) are absolutely invaluable to every housekeeper . 2.00 
Hot Weather Dishes. By Mrs. Rorer. Cloth covers . .75 
Home Candy Making. By Mrs. Rorer. Cloth covers . ifiO 
Little Cookery Books. By Mrs. Rorer, viz.: 
Fifteen New Ways for Oysters.. .25 How to Use the Chafing Dish 25 
Sandwiches.25 Dainties.25 
American Dainties and How to Prepare Them. By an Americ.an lady .40 
Common Sense in the Household. New and revised edition. A manual of 
practical housewifery. 1.50 
Everybody’s Paint Book. All alxDut polishing, painting, staining, kalso- 
mining; renovating furniture, etc. 1,00 
The Language of Flowers. By J. Ingraham. Includes floral poetry. Sniali 
ed.. .50c. gilt ,150 
Basket Making.^ Instructions for making reed and raphia baskets, and 
shows the various processes and designs by over 100 illustrations . 
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