Harris on the Pig.
By Joseph Harris. New edition. Revised and enlarged by the author. The points of the various English and American breeds are thoroughly discussed, and the great advantage of using thoroughbred males clearly shown. The work is equally valuable to the farmer who keeps but few pigs, and to the breeder on an extensive scale. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo. $1.00
Pear Culture for Profit.
By P. T. Quinn, practical horticulturist. Teaching how to raise pears intelligently, and with the best results, how to find out the character of the soil, the best methods of preparing it, the best varieties to select under existing conditions, the best modes of planting, pruning, fertilizing, grafting, and utilizing the ground before the trees come into bearing, and, finally, of gathering and packing for market. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo. $1.00
The Secrets of Health, or How Not to Be Sick, and How to Get Well from Sickness.
By S. H. Platt, A. M., M. D., Late Member of the Connecticut Eclectic Medical Society, the National Eclectic Medical Association, and Honorary Member of the National Bacteriological Society of America; Our Medical Editor And Author of “talks With Our Doctor” and “our Health Adviser.” Nearly 600 Pages. Profusely Illustrated. An Index of 20 Pages, so that any topic may be instantly consulted. A new departure in medical knowledge for the people—the latest progress, secrets and practices of all schools of healing made available for the common people—health without medicine, nature without humbug, common sense without folly, science without fraud. 12mo. 576 Pp., 81 Illustrations. Cloth. $1.50
Gardening for Young and Old.
By Joseph Harris. A work intended to interest farmers’ boys in farm gardening, which means a better and more profitable form of agriculture. The teachings are given in the familiar manner so well known in the author’s “Walks and Talks on the Farm.” Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo. $1.00
Money in the Garden.
By P. T. Quinn. The author gives in a plain, practical style, instructions on three distinct although closely connected branches of gardening—the kitchen garden, market garden and field culture, from successful practical experience for a term of years. Illustrated. Cloth, 12mo. $1.00