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The leading authoritative work on the 
vast orchid family, useful to the ama- 
teur and professional alike. 136 illus- 
trations, plus 15 color plates. $6.00. 
Azaleas, Their Kinds and Culture, H. Har- 
old Hume. Just published, this au- 
thentic volume fills a real need for 
every garden lover. Full details for 
their successful culture, as well as a 
discussion of the innumerable types 
and their varieties, is included. The 
beautiful full-color illustrations and 
numerous photographs enhance the 
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Begonias for American Homes and Gar- 
dens, Helen K. Krauss. Written to fill 
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Book of Annuals, Alfred C. Hottes. Fifth 
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directions for their culture and uses. 
158 illustrations. $2.00. 
Camellias, G. G. Gerbing. This lovely 
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Chrysanthemums, Portland Chrysanthe- 
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Dwarf Fruit Trees, Lawrence Southwick. 
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Garden Bulbs in Color, McFarland. Con- 
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Garden Flowers in Color, D. J. Foley. This 
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Hortus II, L. H. Bailey. The latest edi- 
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How to Grow Roses, McFarland and Pyle. 
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How to Prune Fruit Trees, R. Sanford 
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How to Prune Western Shrubs, R. Sanford 
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New Designs of Small Properties, M. E. 
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The Garden Encyclopedia, |. H. Seymour. 
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Cacti for the Amateur, Scott Haseltaras 
Succulents for the Amateur, edited a 
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Geraniums. . 
Tuberous-Rooted Begonias oes Their Cul- 

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A beautiful book, with 110 species in a 
lustrated in color: and more than 100 
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thing about cactus, from collecting and — 
sell to grafting and seed culture. 
$2.00. 
Scott Haselton. This authoritative work 
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genera, and their leading species. > 
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. Pelargoniums, Helen ‘ 
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