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Azaeas—Kinds and Culture, Dr. H. Harold Hume. A masterful job of 
covering entire subject from botany and history and all phases 
of culture, methods of propagation, soil preferences, planting use 
in landscaping. 220 pages—73 illustrations. $4.50 
Book of Perennials, Alfred C. Hottes (6th Edition). Covers general 
use, selection of, propagation. Also, description, diseases, soil 
and climate preferences. 280 pages — 103 illustrations. 7th 
Edition. $2.75 
Book of Shrubs, Alfred C. Hottes (5th Edition.) A mine of informa- 
tion regarding woodly perennials; purposes, care and culture. 
448 pages—190 illustrations. 4th Edition. $4.00 
Floriculture: Fundamentals and Practices, Alex Laurie and Victor H. 
Rees—unique combination of horticultural topics of scientific and 
practical nature. 496 pages—illustrated. $6.00 
Florist Crop Production and Marketing, Kenneth Post. The applica- 
tion of scientific facts to the production and marketing of florist 
cut flowers, potted plants and bulbs grown in greenhouse or 
field. 906 pages—profusely illustrated. $10.00 
Handbook of Fertilizers, A. F. Gustafson. Source, character, compo- 
sition of fertilizers and application of most important types. 
172 pages. $2.00 
Herbs, Their Culture and Uses, Rosetta E. Clarkson. Specific 
information in medicine, household uses and industry. Concise 
growing directions, harvesting and storing. $3.75 
Hormones and Horticulture, George S. Avery, Jr. and Elizabeth B. 
Johnson. The use of special chemicals in the control of plant 
growth. 325 pages. $5.00 
Hortus Second, L. H. and Ethel Z. Bailey. A concise dictionary of 
gardening completely revised and rewritten. Common and bot- 
anical names conveniently arranged. $10.00 
Roses of the World in Color by J. Horace McFarland. $5.00 
Climbers and Ground Covers, Alfred C. Hottes. Only single book 
dealing solely with vines. 250 pages—80 illustrations. $3.00 
Nut Growers Handbook, Carroll D. Bush. A practical guide to suc- 
cessful propagation, planting, cultivation, harvesting and market- 
ing. 190 pages. $3.50 
Propagation of Plants, M. G. Kains and L. M. McQueston. Revised, 
enlarged, clear, concise and complete wealth of illustrations, 
selection of stocks, scions, materials. $4.50 
Pruning Trees and Shrubs, E. P. Felt. Possibilities of and guidance 
in pruning — street and ornamental trees — tree repair — woody 
ornamental vines. 238 pages. $3.00 
Seeding and Planting in the Practice of Forestry, J. W. Toumey and 
C. F. Korstian (3rd Edition.) A textbook of uncommon value to 
growers of conifers and forestry planting stock. 500 pages— 
illustrated. $6.75 
Siandard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, L. N. Bailey (3 vols.) 500 col- 
laborators; 40,000 plants discussed. Universal and invaluable, 
most important ever published. Reprint now ready. $40.00 
Standardized Plant Names—Prepared by American Joint Committee 
and U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Most complete book on nomen- 
claiure. $10.50 
The Book of Trees, Alfred C. Hottes (2nd Edition.) Care and culture 
of coniferous and deciduous trees. Transplanting, pruning and 
propagation. 448 pages—200 illustrations. $4.00 
The Pear and Its Culture, H. B. Tukey. Best information about pears 
— pruning, fertilizing, common diseases and insect control. 
128 pages—many illustrations. $2.00 
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