ounds as a complete unit and shows how
the best results may be obtained by carrying the reader in detail
through the various phases of designing the garden, with the levels and
contours necessary, laying out the walks and paths, planning and placing
the arbors, summer houses, seats, etc., and selecting and placing trees,
shrubs, vines and flowers. Ideal plans for plots of various sizes are
appended, as well as suggestions for correcting mistakes that have been
made through "starting wrong."
25. FISHING WITH FLOATING FLIES, by Samuel G. Camp. This is an art that
is comparatively new in this country although English anglers have used
the dry fly for generations. Mr. Camp has given the matter special study
and is one of the few American anglers who really understands the matter
from the selection of the outfit to the landing of the fish.
26. THE GASOLINE MOTOR, by Harold Whiting Slauson. Deals with the
practical problems of motor operation. The standpoint is that of the man
who wishes to know how and why gasoline generates power and something
about the various types. Describes in detail the different parts of
motors and the faults to which they are liable. Also gives full
directions as to repair and upkeep.
27. ICE BOATING, by H. L. Stone. Illustrated with diagrams. Here have
been brought together all the available information on the organization
and history of ice-boating, the building of the various types of ice
yachts, from the small 15 footer to the 600-foot racer, together with
detailed plans and specifications. Full information is also given to
meet the needs of those who wish to be able to build and sail their own
boats but are handicapped by the lack of proper knowledge as to just the
points described in this volume.
28. MODERN GOLF, by Harold H. Hilton. Mr. Hilton is the only man who has
ever held the amateur championship of Great Britain and the United
States in the same year. This book gives the reader sound advice, not so
much on the mere swinging of the clubs as in the actual playing of the
game, with all the factors that enter into it. He discusses the use of
wooden clubs, the choice of clubs, the art of approaching, and kindred
subjects.
29. INTENSIVE FARMING, by L. C. Corbett. A discussion of the meaning,
method and value of intensive methods in agriculture. This book is
designed for the convenience of practical farmers who find themselves
under the necessity of making a living out of high-priced
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