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THE AMATEUR'S FLOWER GARDEN

A Practical Guide to the Management of the Garden and the Cultivation of Popular Flowers.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

CONTENTS: Forming the Flower Garden-The Parterre-The Bedding System, and the Plants required for it-Cultivation of Bedding Plants-A Selection of Bedding Plants-Hardy Border Flowers-A selection of hardy Herbaceous Plants-Tender Border Flowers-Hardy Annuals and Biennials-The Rose Garden-The American Garden -The Subtropical Garden-The Rockery and Alpine Garden-Flowers for Winter Bouquets- The Lawn-Garden Vermin-Reminders of Monthly Work.

"It is practical throughout; the book will be useful and acceptable.”— Gardener's Chronicle.

"An elegant and charmingly illustrated volume. It is intended for those who possess what may be called homely' gardens as distinguished from great and grand gardens; and it is wonderful to find under the author's guidance how much may be made of ever so small a piece of garden ground."-Leeds Mercury.

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THE AMATEUR'S

GREENHOUSE & CONSERVATORY

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE

Construction, Heating, and Management, of Greenhouses and Conservatories, and the Selection, Propagation, Cultivation, and Improvement of Ornamental Greenhouse and Conservatory

Plants.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

This book is well adapted for amateurs. It points out, in its earlier chapters, the main considerations which affect the construction and heating of conservatories and greenhouses. In the fourth chapter the amateur is initiated in potting, composts, propagation, etc. Then follows a series of chapters in which the treatment of the different groups and families is explained, Greenhouse Herbaceous Plants leading the way, followed by the Chrysanthemum, to which a chapter is given Soft-wooded plants; Pelargoniums; Fuchsias; Hard-wooded Plants; Ericas and Epacrises; Camellias, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons; Climbers; Oranges, etc. Hard-leaved Plants, as Agaves, Draconas, etc.; Succulent-leaved Plants; Orchids and Pitcher Plants; Greenhouse Roses, etc. One chapter is devoted to a general selection of Greenhouse Plants; another to Summer Cucumbers and Seedling Pelargoniums; while others afford reminders of monthly work. The volume is nicely printed and elegantly bound; and, so far as we have had the opportunity of testing it, seems to be sound as to its practical recommendations."-Gardener's Chronicle

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THE

AMATEUR'S

KITCHEN GARDEN,

Frame Ground and Forcing Pit,

A HANDY GUIDE

To the Formation and Management of the Kitchen Garden, and the Cultivation of useful Vegetables and

Fruits.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

"We recommend the Book, as one from which amateurs and even professional gardeners may derive reliable information, which is the more acceptable as it is conveyed in an entertaining manner."-Journal of Horticulture.

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"A beautiful and well illustrated book; should be a very welcome addition to the library of any amateur gardener; and we very confidently recommend it to all gardeners who wish to do the right thing at the right time, and in the best and most profitable and productive manner."-Yorkshire Post.

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THE IVY:

Comprising the History, Uses, Characteristics, and Affinities of the Plant, and a Descriptive List of all the Garden Ivies in Cultivation.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

CONTENTS Historical and Literary Memoranda. Uses of the Ivy. The Cultivation of the Ivy. The Species and Varieties of the Ivy. Descriptive Lists of Garden Ivies. Selections of Ivies, comprising the most Distinct and Beautiful in the several Sections.

"Mr. Shirley Hibberd has performed an acceptable task in laying before the public, in this pretty volume, the results of his experience. The writer evidently found his task a pleasant one, and he has executed it pleasantly. He de cants on the characteristics of the plant, the uses to which it may be put, and gives a long descriptive catalogue of the several varieties. Numerous illustrations are given which appear to us to be very faithful representations."-Athenæum.

"In the charmingly attractive and lavishly, as well as beautifully illustrated, book before us, the subject has been so dealt with as to be exhausted. Everything that we desire to know, all indeed, that we can know, concerning the ivy, has been supplied to us by a most conscientious and intelligent guide. The best authorities are quoted; science and art have been valuable contributors; the aid of a hundred poets is evoked; and the result is one of the most pleasant and instructive books of the season."—Art Journal.

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ROSE BOOK,

In the Open Ground and under Glass: the Formation of the Rosarium: the Characters of Wild and Garden Roses: the Preparation of the Flowers for Exhibition: the Raising of New Varieties: and the Work of the Rose Garden in every Season of the Year.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

CONTENTS: Wild Roses-Forming a Rosarium-Dwarf Roses-The Propagation of Roses by Buds and Grafts-Stocks for Roses--Garden Roses-Exhibition Roses-The Characters of Roses-Climbing RosesPillar Roses -Roses under Glass-Seedling Roses-Roses in Town Gardens-The Fairy Rose-Yellow Roses Hedgerow and Wilderness Roses-Roses for Decorations-The Enemies of the Rose-Sending Roses by Rail and Post-On Buying New Roses-Curiosities of Rose Growing-Reminders of Monthly Work-The Rose Show-Selections of Roses-Roses and their Raisers.

"One of the readiest and most complete manuals published on the cultivation of the rose."-Standard.

"We have great pleasure in thoroughly recommending to our readers Mr. Hibberd's Rose Book.' It is written by one who has fully mastered the subject, and the directions he gives are of that practical utility so much needed." Journal of Horticulture.

"Mr. Hibberd writes in such a clear, practical, common sense way, that we do not hesitate to affirm that it is the amateur's own fault if he fail to profit largely by his study of the rose book. Every rose grower should possess it. It is an elegant volume. The coloured illustrations are beautiful."-Literary World. "The work is eminently clear, earnest, and instructive. Every idea, plan, and notion of propagation and growing roses appears to be touched upon. A perusal of Mr. Hibberd's pages will not ouly assist the amateur grower, but will also prevent many disappointments."-Lloyd's Weekly News.

"It is a sound practical work, brimful of excellent advice, and possesses the merit of being as useful to the amateur of small as of large means."-Leeds Mercury. Cr. Svo, cl. gilt, price 3s. 6d., Illustrated with Woodcuts and Coloured Plates.

The FERN GARDEN

HOW TO MAKE, KEEP, AND ENJOY IT;

OR,

Fern Culture Made Easy.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

CONTENTS: Ferns in General-Fern Collecting-How to Form an Out-door Fernery-Rock Ferns-Marsh Ferns-Ferns in Pots-The Fern Bouse-Fern Cases-The Art of Multiplying Ferns-British Ferns-Greenhouse and Stove Ferns-Tree Ferns-Fern Allies.

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FIELD FLOWERS,

A Handy Book for the Rambling Botanist, suggesting what to look for and where to go in the outdoor study of British Plants.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

"It will serve as an excellent introduction to the practical study of wild flowers."-The Queen.

"We cannot praise too highly the illustrations which crowd the pages of this hand-book; the coloured plates are especially attractive, and serve to bring before us very distinctly the most prominent flowers of the field, the heaths, and the hedgerows.-Examiner.

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PROFITABLE GARDENING:

A Practical Guide to the Culture of Vegetables, Fruits, and other useful Out-door Garden Products; intended for the use of Amateurs, Gentlemen's Gardeners, Allottees, and Growers for Market.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

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A HANDY BOOK FOR THE

RAMBLING BOTANIST

Suggesting what to lock for and where to go in the outdoor study of Field Flowers, and Ferns.

BY SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.

Illustrated with Coloured Plates, and numerous Wood Engravings.

"It will serve as an excellent introduction to the practical study of wild flowers."-The Queen.

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DICTIONARY OF BOTANICAL TERMS

Illustrated by nearly Two Hundred Woodcuts.

By the Rev. J. S. HENSLOW, late Professor of Botany in the
University of Cambridge.

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CUTHILL'S GARDEN MANUALS.

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