Crown 8vo. Cloth, 20 Photo Plates. Printed on Antique Paper.

ORCHIDS FOR

AMATEURS.

By C. A. HARRISON, F.R. H.S.

Edited by T. W. SANDERS, F.L.S., Editor of "Amateur Gardening.”

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A Practical Guide to the Cultivation of Sixty Easily-grown Cool, and Fifty Warm 2/6 House Kinds, adapted for Small Mixed

(By Post 2/10.)

Greenhouses.

"Gardeners in search of a practical guide to the cultivation of some of the most beautiful of flowers should purchaseOrchids for Amateurs,' by C. A. Harrison.

The habits and characteristics of each are clearly stated, and fine photographic illustrations assist the grower in making a selection. The special value of the book is that it opens the way to a fascinating pursuit for a modest class of gardeners who are apt to imagine that the orchid, in all cases, needs exclusive accommodation which it is not in their power to provide."

Crown 8vo. Cloth, 16 Plates. 26 Illustrations.

ROCK GARDENS

AND ALPINE PLANTS.

By E. H. JENKINS, F.R.H.S.

Edited by T. W. SANDERS, F.L.S., Editor of "Amateur Gardening."

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A Practical Guide to the Formation of Rockeries in Small and Large Gardens, 2/6 and to the Cultivation of Easily-grown (By Post, 2 10.) Alpine Plants in Open Air, Cold Greenhouse, Frame, and in Window Boxes.

CONTENTS:

Construction of Rockeries. Selection of a Site-Aspect and Position-Materials for Rockeries-Principles of Rockery Building-General Construction - Rock Gardens in Miniature The Simple Rockery-Rock-studded Banks.

Culture and Management. - Suitable Soils for Alpines-Grouping and Arrangement-Planting Alpines-Special Methods of Culture-The Alpine House-Alpines in Frames-Culture in Pans and PotsAlpines in Window Boxes-Propagation.

Selection of Alpines.-Choice Kinds for the Rock Garden-Bulbs and Tubers for the Rock Garden-Hardy Ferns for the Rock Garden-Foliage and Flowering Shrubs-Free-growing Rock PlantsHardy Orchids-Plants for Old WallsAlpiaes for Greenhouse Culture.

Rock gardening has become a popular feature in garden decoration of late years, and many enthusiasts have in consequence written numerous volumes of a more or less pretentious nature on the subject. It can be truly said that no serious attempt has hitherto been made to meet the requirements of the average amateur gardener by the production of a volume of handy size and at a popular price, describing the construction of rockeries on a moderate scale and the culture of the more easily-grown, rather than the rarer forms, of alpines suitable for small gardens. There is, therefore, room for this book such as Mr. E. H. Jenkins, a well-known expert, h just issued. The book is, indeed, an invaluable guide to the construction of Rockeries and the cultivation of Alpines generally.

Crown 8vo, cloth, 212 pages, 31 Page Plates and 30 Illustrations.

BULBS AND

THEIR CULTIVATION.

By T. W. SANDERS. F.L.S., Editor of "Amateur Gardening."

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2/6

(By Post 2/10.)

A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation and Propagation of Hardy, Hothouse and Greenhouse Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted Plants, including lists of all the Genera, Species and Varieties worth growing in the British Isles.

CONTENTS:

Bulbs, Corms and Tubers.-A clear definition of each with description.

The Best Bulbs. Selections of the best varieties for growing in beds, rockeries, borders, pots, glasses, and bowls.

Soils and Manures.-Most suitable soils and their preparation; the best manures-how and when to apply them.

Planting. The best time to plant, depth, position, and arrangement for colour effect.

Culture.-General treatment in beds, borders, lawns, rockeries, woodlands, hedgebanks, and by the waterside; also culture in frames, fibre, water, etc.

Lilies. An extended description of their cultural needs, with full details of the numerous species and varieties.

Greenhouse Culture.-How to grow successfully in warm, cool, and cold greenhouses, with description of all suitable kinds.

Window Boxes.-The best bulbs for effect on balconies, roof gardens, and window sills.

Lifting and Storing. The object of lifting bulbs, foliage after flowering; drying, best position for keeping.

Hardy Bulbs.-A tabulated list, giving names, colour, flowering period, height, soil, position, time to plant, depth, and distance.

Clossary of Terms.-An explanation of the terms frequently used in connection with bulbous plants.

Common or English Names.-A useful list, showing at a glance the popular names.

Pests and Diseases.-The pests described, preventive measures, and remedies for eradicating.

Not only does this volume include full details necessary to culture, but it contains useful suggestions and fresh ideas of value to those desirous of introducing novel and charming effects."-Scottish Field.

Crown 8vo. Cloth, 194 Pages, 55 Illustrations. 15 Page Plates and Frontispiece.

WINDOW AND INDOOR GARDENING.

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By T. W. SANDERS, F.L.S., F.R.H.S., Editor of "Amateur Gardening." A complete Guide to the Cultivation and 2/6 Propagation of Foliage and Flowering Plants

(By Post, 2, 10.) in Rooms, Window Boxes, Balconies, &c.

CONTENTS:

Window Boxes. In Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter-Various Kinds Described and How to Make them.

Verandah Gardens.-Verandahs in Relation to Plant Growth-Sunny Verandahs-Shady Verandahs-How to Make them Beautiful.

Roof Cardens.-Suitable Sites-Method of Cultivating the Plants-Soil-What to Grow-Trees and Shrubs-Climbers and AnnualsHardy Plants and Bulbs.

Window Cases.-How to Construct them-Materials Required-Where to Fix.

Indoor Plants.-The Best Kinds for Gaslighted Rooms-Colour-Season of Flowering -Height-How and When to Propagate-Time to Re-pot-Popular Names.

Bulbs for Rooms.-Culture in Pots-FibreMoss-Water-Bowls-When to Plant.

Ferns in Rooms.-Successful Management of Fern Balls-Ferns in Porous Jars-Under Glass Shades-In Wardian Cases.

Hanging Baskets for Rooms.-Cultural Details of Suitable Plants for Baskets.

Fire Place Decoration.-What Plants to Use-How to Arrange them. Watering.-Wrong Methods-Right Methods-How Often to WaterPlants that Need Little Water.

Potting. Sizes of Pots-When to Re-pot-Compost Required. Feeding Indoor Plants.-When Plants are Benefited by Food-What Foods to Apply.

Health of Plants.-Treatment of Sickly Plants-Cleansing the Foliage -Protecting Plants in Severe Weather.

Pests and Ailments.-Fully Described, with Best Remedies for their Prevention.

Wall Gardening.-Soil-Planting-Feeding and Watering-PruningTraining.

Flowers in Rooms.-Foliage-Placing the Flowers-Errors to AvoidArrangement-Colour and Character-Table Decoration.

Crown 8vo, cloth, 188 pages, numerous Illustrations, 16 Photo Plates.

CARNATIONS,

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PICOTEES AND PINKS.

By T. W. SANDERS, F.L S., Editor of "Amateur Gardening."

2/6

(By Post 2/10.)

A Complete Guide to the Cultivation and Propagation of Border, Perpetual and other Carnations, Picotees, Garden and Alpine Pinks, Sweet Williams, etc.; including Lists of Varieties, and a Description of the various Pests and Diseases thereof.

CARNATIONS
Picotees
& Pinks

TW-SANDERS TES

CONTENTS:

Historical Notes.-Origin and Progress of the Garden Carnation.

Propagation. By Seed, Cuttings, Pipings, or Layers.

Soils and Planting.-What Soils and Composts to Usc-How and When tc Plant.

Winter and Spring Treatment.-How to Protect and What to Avoid.

Culture for Exhibition.-Autumn PottingThe Compost Required- -Watering in Winter- Spring Potting-Protection of Blooms.

Exhibiting. How to Exhibit the Blooms Successfully, with Remarks on Dressing them. Carnations in Window Boxes-Compost Required-Time to Plant-General Treatment. Perpetual Flowering Carnations.-History of the Type-Culture in England-Chief Merits-Propagation---When to take Cuttings-Temperature-Inserting and After Treatment.

Pinks. How to Grow and Propagate-The Chief Kinds in Cultivation -Culture in Borders and for Exhibition.

Sweet Williams.—Cultural Details-Varieties-Hybrids.

Cross Breeding.-Principal Aims to Strive for-How to Pollinate-Seed Development.

Manures. Best Manures for Successful Cultivation-How and When to Use them.

Pests and Diseases.-Aphis--Carnation Maggot-Cuckoo Spit-Earwigs-Eelworms-Leather Jacket Grub-Rabbits-Hares-Red Spider

-Sparrows-Thrips-Voles-Wireworms.

List of Varieties. All the Best Varieties Fully Described.

Monthly Operations.--Helpful Hints on Culture and Management for Each Month in the Year.