THE CULTIVATED CONIFERS IN NORTH AMERICA, by Dr. L. H. 
Bailey. The conifer enthusiast will find this the most complete and 
authoritative book on conifers that has yet been written. It covers 
39 genera, 275 species, and 57 others (including specie hybrids). 
Dr. Bailey has carefully inquired into the adaptability, ruggedness, 
ornamental qualities, life, rate of growth, propagation, and plant¬ 
ing of the conifers. Species and varieties together, the inventory of 
conifers in this book puts approximately 1,000 kinds at the com¬ 
mand of the propagator and planter. 404 pages, 162 illustrations. $7.50. 
CALIFORNIA GARDENS, by W. S. Dobyns. Two hundred and 
twenty beautiful photographs illustrate the most interesting 
features of California's finest gardens, with text on landscape 
architecture and gardening as it is practiced here. $2.00. 
THE OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM, by L. W. Ramsey, and Charles 
H. Lawrence. Pictures and text show how home owners every¬ 
where may enjoy the benefits of an outdoor garden room, de¬ 
signed for living and for the enjoyment of the family and its friends. 
This book tells just how to make such a room livable, pleasing, 
artistically correct, and altogether delightful. Its living walls of 
green, its carpet of turf, and its decorations of interesting color 
and texture must follow accepted principles of design for perma¬ 
nent'pleasure and use. The principles as set forth here apply in every climate 
and may be carried out in a variety of plant materials. Profusely illustrated 
with photographs and drawings; frontispiece in color. Cloth, 8vo 
THE TROPICAL GARDEN, by Loraine E. Kuck, and Richard C. 
Tongg. Two horticulturists who have had extensive experience in 
gardening in Hawaii offer a useful book on tropical gardening 
landscaping with all kinds of plants. Included in the book are 
chapters on Dry Gardens and Patios for the Hot Climate, Tropical 
Water and Rock Gardens, Beach and Mountain Gardens, Lawns, 
Trees, Palms, Tropical Fruits, Shrubs, Vines, Succulents, Exotics, 
Ferns and Annuals and Perennials in the Tropics. 361 pages, 46 
illustrations, cloth. $3.00. 
$2.50. 
HOW PLANTS GET THEIR NAMES, by Dr. L. H. Bailey. Here are 
the sources of plant names, the systems of nomenclature, modern 
usage, and an account of the famous botanists who fixed the rules 
of naming plants. More than 4,500 names, generic and specific, are 
defined and pronounced in the appendix. This material will interest 
botanists, gardeners, and prove fine study material for garden 
clubs. 209 pages, illustrated. $2.50. 
