miliar and practical talks between
the author and the deacon, the doctor, and other neighbors, on the whole
subject of manures and fertilizers; including a chapter especially written
for it by Sir John Bennet Lawes of Rothamsted, England. Cloth, 12mo. $1.50

Insects and Insecticides.

By Clarence M. Weed, D. Sc., Prof. of entomology and zoology, New
Hampshire college of agriculture. A practical manual concerning noxious
insects, and methods of preventing their injuries. 334 pages, with many
illustrations. Cloth, 12mo. $1.50

Mushrooms. How to Grow Them.

By Wm. Falconer. This is the most practical work on the subject ever
written, and the only book on growing mushrooms published in America. The
author describes how he grows mushrooms, and how they are grown for profit
by the leading market gardeners, and for home use by the most successful
private growers. Engravings drawn from nature expressly for this work.
Cloth. $1.00

Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture.

By Peter Henderson. This new edition comprises about 50 per cent. more
genera than the former one, and embraces the botanical name, derivation,
natural order, etc., together with a short history of the different
genera, concise instructions for their propagation and culture, and all
the leading local or common English names, together with a comprehensive
glossary of botanical and technical terms. Plain instructions are also
given for the cultivation of the principal vegetables, fruits and flowers.
Cloth, large 8vo. $3.00

Ginseng, Its Cultivation, Harvesting, Marketing and Market Value.

By Maurice G. Kains, with a short account of its history and botany. It
discusses in a practical way how to begin with either seed or roots, soil,
climate and location, preparation, planting and maintenance of the beds,
artificial propagation, manures, enemies, selection for market and for
improvement, preparation for sale, and the profits that may be expected.
This booklet is concisely written, well and profusely illustrated, and
should be in the hands of all who expect to grow this drug to supply the
export trade, and to add a new and profitable industry to their farms and
gardens, without interfering with the regular work. 12mo. $ .35

Land Draining.

A handbook for farmers on the principles and practice of draining, by
Manly Miles, giving the results of his extended experience in laying tile
drains. The directions for the laying out and the constru