Coniferous Trees. Being a Concise Description of each Species and Variety, with the most recently approved Nomenclature, list of Synonyms, and best Methods of Cultivation. A. D. Webster, Author of “Practical Forestry,” “The Forester’s Diary,” etc. Demy 8vo. 320 pages. 28 Plates. 21/- net.
A complete manual on conifers, with chapters on the economic aspect, the quality and value of British grown timber, soils and situations most suited to the trees, their characteristics, means of propagation and the enemies to which they are subject.
Estate Economics. Andrew Slater, Gold Medallist of the Highland and Agricultural, and of the Royal Scottish Arboricultural Societies; late Land Agent to the War Department in the Southern, Northern, and Scottish Commands; and previously Land Steward to their late Majesties Queen Victoria and King Edward at Osborne. Demy 8vo. Fully Illustrated. 10/- net.
Contents.—The Origin of Soils. The Drainage of Soils. Embanking of Rivers. Roads, etc.: Their construction and Maintenance. Fences and Gates, etc.: Division (1) Preliminary; (2) Hedges; (3) Walls; (4) Wooden Fences; (5) Gates, etc. Building, etc.: Division (1) Preliminary; (2) Hay Sheds; (3) Sheep Folds; (4) Motive Power. Water Supplies. Sewage Drains, etc. The Utilisation of Land: Division (1) Preliminary; (2) Manuring; (3) Cultivation; (4) Permanent Pastures; (5) Hay Meadows; (6) Water Meadows; (7) Orchards; (8) Upland Pastures; (9) Reclamation of Land. Motor Traction. Forestry: Division (1) Preliminary; (2) The Tree and its Life History; (3) British Forest Trees; (4) The Nursery; (5) The Formation of Woodland Crops; (6) The Management of Woodland Crops; (7) The Treatment of Matured Woodland Crops; (8) The Disposal of Woodland Crops; (9) The Valuation of Woodland Crops; (10) Forest Working Plans; (11) General; (12) The Preservation of Timber.
Forests, Woods and Trees in Relation to Hygiene. Augustine Henry, M.A., F.L.S., M.R.I.A., Professor of Forestry, Royal College of Science, Dublin. Demy 8vo. Fully Illustrated with Maps and Photographs. 18/- net.
Contents.—The Influence of Forests on Climate. The Sanitary Influence of Forests. Forests as Sites for Sanatoria. Parks in Town and Municipal Forests. Trees in Towns. Afforestation of Pit Mounds. Afforestation of Water Catchment Areas. Conditions affecting the Planting of Water Catchment Areas. Trees for Water Catchment Areas and for General Planting. Water Catchment Areas in England and Wales. Water Catchment Areas in Scotland. Water Catchment Areas in Ireland. Index.
Indian Trees. An Account of Trees, Shrubs, Woody Climbers, Bamboos and Palms, Indigenous or Commonly Cultivated in the British Indian Empire. Sir Dietrich Brandis, K.C.I.E., Ph.D.(Bonn), LL.D.(Edin.), F.R.S., F.L.S., F.R.G.S., and Hon. Member of the Royal Scottish Arboricultural Society, of the Society of American Foresters, and of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Assisted by Indian Foresters. New Edition in Preparation. 40/- net.