Relating to the Soil and Agriculture


  • Aiken, George D. Pioneering With Wild Flowers (Photographs by Charles Johnson). Prentice-Hall. 1968. Very Good. $15.00
  • Ainslie, George G. The Larger Corn Stalk-Borer (Farmer's Bulletin 1025). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1933. (Paper pamphlet-Very Good)_. $5.75
  • Allan, Mea. Weeds: The Unbidden Guests in Our Gardens (Drawings by Victoria Matthews). Viking Press. 1978. Very Good. $18.75
  • Arnon, I. Crop Production In Dry Regions Volume II: Systematic Treatment of the Principal Crops. Barnes & Noble. 1972. Very Good. This book was never read. $20.00
  • Barash, Cathy Wilkinson and Frederick, Kate Carter (Editors). New Complete Guide To Landscaping. Better Homes and Garden. 2002. Title page has a vertical crease otherwise Good. ISBN: 0696208504. $3.00
  • Beecher, Gary R. Human Nutrition Research (Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research. Invited papers presented at a symposium held May 6-9, 1979, at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center). Allanheld, Osmun. 1981. Very Good.This book was never read. $31.95
  • Buckley, John S. Diseases and Parasites of Poultry (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1652). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1933. Paper pamphlet-Very Good. $5.75
  • Chatto, Beth. The Damp Garden (12 colour plates 14 drawings). J.M.Dent (London). 1982. Very Good. $20.25
  • Cook, Ferris. Garden Dreams (Illustrated in color. Beautiful Volume). Stewart, Tabori & Chang. 1991. Very Good. $15.00
  • Cooper, Thomas C. Odd Lots: Seasonal Notes of a City Gardner. Henry Holt. 1995 First Ed. Very Good. $14.25
  • Cox, E.H.M. and P.A. Cox. Modern Shrubs (Illustrations by Margaret Stones-4 colour plates and 21 line drawings). ;Thomas Nelson and Sons. 1958. Book Club Edition otherwise Good. $9.25
  • Cox, H.R. Weeds: How To Control Them (Farmers' Bulletin NO. 660). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1931. Paper pamphlet-slight stain in lower right corner otherwise Good. $5.75
  • Craighead, F.C.; Gross, L.S.; Hutchins, L.M.; Larrimer, W.H. Trees: The Yearbook of Agriculture 1949 (Illustrated 944 Volume). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1949. Pages slightly yellowed otherwise Good. $4.65
  • Crockett, James Underwood. Crockett's Indoor Garden (Illustrated. Photography by Russell Morash). Little Brown. 1978. Clean Reading Copy. ISBN: 0316161268. $1.00
  • Crockett, James Underwood. Crockett's Tool Shed (Illustrated Photographs by Lou Jones). Little Brown. 1979. Good Plus. ISBN: 0316161306. $1.00
  • Cruso, Thaiassa. Making Vegetables Grow (Wood engravings by James Grashow). Alfred A. Knopf. 1975. Good. $9.25
  • de Bray, Lys. Cottage Garden year (Profusely illustrated). J.M. Dent (London). 1983. Very Good. $20.25
  • Dreilinger, Sigmund (Editor). Indoor Bonasi (Plants and Gardens Volume 46, Number 3, Autumn 1990). Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Inc. 1990. Good . ISBN: 09453525X. $1.00
  • Duckham, A.N. Farming Britain (Woodcuts by Thomas Bewick. A rare find). British Information Services. 1957. Good Plus. $125.00
  • Editors of Outdoor World. Trees of America (Profusely illustrated and a guide to common species). Outdoor World. 1973. Very Good. $17.25
  • Editors of Sunset Books. Hanging Gardens (Sunset Ideas). Lane Publishing. 1975. Reading Copy. ISBN: 0376033118. $1.00
  • Evans, Charles M. The Terrarium Book (Illustrations by Betty Fraser). Random House. 1973. Paperback-Very Good.This book was never read. ISBN: 0394709683. $2.39
  • Faust, Joan Lee. The New York Times Book Of House Plants. Quadrangle. 1973. Good Plus. ISBN: 0812903099. $1.00
  • Faust, Joan Lee. The New York Times Book Of Vegetables Garde3ning (Color illustrations by Allianora Rosse). Times Books. 1975. Good . ISBN: 0812962737. $4.75
  • Free, Montague. All About African Vilets: The Complete Guide To Success With Saintpaulias. American Garden Guild. 1953. Writing -11 words - on the front end pgs otherwise Good. $14.50
  • Free, Montague. All About House Plants: Their Selection, Culture and Propagation, and How Best To Use Them For Decorative Effect (Fully Illustrated with color photographs & Halftones and with Drawings by Eva Melady, John Brimer, George Hollraock and Maud H. Purdy). American Garden Guild. 1951. Volume Good Plus-dust jacket tattered. $15.75
  • Gendrano, Oscar A. Oscar: A Man Of The Forrest (Memoirs Of A Forester) (Vast experience in the Phillipine forests). Central Print. 2008. Signed by author otherwise Good Plus. ISBN: 9789716917857. $8.00
  • Gilbert, W.W. Diseases and Insects of Garden Vegetables (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1371). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1938. Paper pamphlet-Good. $5.75
  • Grant, C.V. and A.A. Hansen. Poison Ivy and Poison Suman and Their Eradication (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1166). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1929. Paper pamphlet. Edges are worn and stained, congressional stamp and name written on front cover. $5.75
  • Hadley, C.H. The Japanese Beetle and Its Control (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1856). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1940. Paper pamphlet-Good. $7.00
  • Hay, Roy and Synge, Patrick M. The Color Dictionary of Flowers and Plants for Home and Garden (American Consultant-George Kalmbacher. 2,048 color photographs). Crown Publishers. 1972. Page edges slightly yellowed otherwise Good Plus. $9.95
  • Hayes, Jack. A Good Life For More People: The Yearbook of Agriculture 1971. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. 1971. Good Plus. $4.75
  • Hayes, Jack . A Good Life For More People: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1971. G.P.O. 1971. Good . $3.75
  • Hayes, Jack. Contours of Change: The Yearbook of Agriculture 1970. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. 1970. Very Good. $3.90
  • Hayes, Jack . Landscape For Living: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1972. G.P.O. 1972. Good. Minor text marks. $3.75
  • Hayes, Jack . Outdoors USA: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1967. G.P.O. 1967. Good. Minor text marks. $5.25
  • Hayes, Jack . Protecting Our Food: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1966. G.P.O. 1966. Good. Minor text marks. $4.75
  • Hayes, Jack . Science For Better Living: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1968. G.P.O. 1968. Good . $10.00
  • Hayes, Jack (Editor). Food For Us All: 1969 Yearbook Of Agriculture. GPO. 1969. Pages slightly tanned. Cover slightly scuffed otherwise Good. $3.25
  • Hayes, Jack (Editor). Food-From Farm To Table: 1982 Yearbook Of Agriculture. GPO. 1982. Pages slightly tanned otherwise Good. $4.00
  • Hayes, Jack (Editor). Handbook For the Home: The 1973 Yearbook Of Agriculture. GPO. 1973. Pages slightly tanned otherwise Good. $5.50
  • Hayes, Jack (Editor). Will There Be Enough Food ?: The 1981 Yearbook Of Agriculture. GPO. 1981. Pages slightly tanned otherwise Good. $3.00
  • Headstrom, Richard. Animals and the Gardener (A Series of Articles Reprinted From Horticulture Magazine. Organic Gardening Library Number 27). Organic Gardening/Rodale. Circa 1945. Papercovers slightly scuffed. Pages tanned otherwise Good. $13.00
  • Heiser, Jr., Charles B. Seed To Civilization: The Story Of Food (Second Edition). W.H. Freeman and Company. 1981. Good Plus. ISBN: 0716712644. $3.55
  • Hellyer, Arthur. Garden Shrubs (12 colour plates and drawings by Nocholas Parlett). J. M. Dent (London). 1982. Very Good. $20.25
  • Hill, Amelia Leavitt. The Homeowner's Guide To Landscaping (Illustrated by Alfred F. Muscari). G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1954. Very Good. $15.25
  • Hirsch, Doris F. Indoor Plants: Comprehensive Care and Culture(Profusely illustrated). Chilton Book. 1977. Good Plus. $9.25
  • Holmes, Eber. Commercial Rose Culture, Under Glass and Outdoors: A Practical Guide to Modern Methods of Growing The Rose For Market Purposes (75 illustrations). A.T. De La Mare. 1930. Very Good. $21.50
  • Howard, L.O. Mosquito Remedies and Preventives (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1570). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1932. Paper Pamphlet-Very Good. $8.25
  • Howard, L.O. and F.C. Bishop. The House Fly and How To Suppress It (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1408). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1926. Paper pamphlet-Good. $5.75
  • Ingwersen, Will. Alpine and Rock Plants (12 colour photos and 50 line drawings). J.M. Dent (London). 1983. Very Good. $20.25
  • Ireys, Alice Recknael. How To Plan and Plant Your Own Property (Planting plans by the author. Photographs by Molly Adams). M. Barrows & Co. 1967. Very Good. $17.00
  • Joint Economic Committe Congress of the United States. Economic Policies for Agriculture In the 1960s: Implications of Four Selected Alternatives (An 82 page pamphlet with data, statistics, diagrams, and charts.). GPO. 1960. Paper covers are scuffed with a moisture stain along the spine. Contents are clean, tight and legible. $8.00
  • Julll, M.A. Feeding Chickens (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1541). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1932. Paper pamphlet-Very Good. $5.75
  • Kalber, Doretta. Rock Garden Plants: New Ways To Use Them Around Your Home (Illustrated by the Author). Henry Holt and Company. 1959. Very Good. $18.00
  • Kotschevar, Lendal H. Standards, Principles, and Techniques in Quality Food Production (Third Edition. Illustrated). Cahners Books. 1966. Good Plus. $6.90
  • Kramer, Jack. Gardening: Without Stress Or Strain (Drawings by Adrian Martinez). Charles Scribner's Sons. 1973. Bottom of spine has small tear at front hinge otherwise Good. ISBN: 0684133059. $3.80
  • Lemmon, Robert S. and charles L. Sherman. Flowers of the World In Full Color (With Special Photography by Roy Goin and Paul Genereux). Hanover House. 1958. Very Good. $17.25
  • Leopold, Aldo. A Sand County Almanac: With Essays On Conservation from Round River (The classic statement of the joy and beauty found in a style of life that protects the environment. Illustrated by Charles W. Schwartz). Sierra Club/ Ballantine. 1970. Pgs slightly yellowed otherwise Good Plus. $7.00
  • McCormack, John. Fields and Pastures New: My First Year As A Country Vet. Crown. 1995. Very Good. $18.50
  • McNeal, William H. and George F. Nielsen. U.S. Coal Mine Production by Seam-1975. McGraw-Hill Mining Pubications. 1976. Soft plastic cover. Top right corner of title page is creased otherwise Very Good. $25.00
  • Merser, Cheryl. A Starter Garden: The Guide For The Horticulturally Hapless (Illustrations by Simon Dorell). Harper Perennial. 1994. Pages tanned otherwise Good . ISBN: 0060969334. $1.50
  • Middleton, William. A Sawfly Injurious To Young Pines (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1259). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1938. Paper pamphlet complimentary Stamp on cover otherwise Good Plus. $5.75
  • Mitchell, Alan. The Gardener's Book ofTrees (8 pgs of colour plates and 150 line drawings). J.M.Dent & Sons (London). 1981. Very Good. $22.25
  • Paterson, Allen. Plants For Shade (13 colour plates). J.M. Dent (London). 1981. Very Good. $20.25
  • Pesch, Barbara and Sunset Editorial Staff. How To Grow House Plants. Lane Books. 1970. Paperback-Good. $5.25
  • Pfeiffer Ehrenfried. The Earth's Face and Human Destiny (Landscape And Its Relation To the Health Of The Soil. Forewrod by Sir John Stapledon. Illustrated. Rodale Press. 1947. Good Plus. $16.00
  • Rodale, J.I. The Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening. Rodale Books. 1965. Exterior of volume is scuffed and worn. Contents are clean and tight. $8.25
  • Rodale, Robert., ed. The Basic Book of Organic Gardening. Ballantine Books. 1971. Good plus. This book was never read. $1.00
  • Scott, Aurelia C. Otherwise Normal People: Inside The Thorny World Of Competitive Rose Gardening. Algonquin Books. 2007. Good Plus.This book was never read. ISBN: 9781565124646. $3.66
  • Slosson, Elvenia. Pioneer American Gardening. Coward-McCann. 1951. Good Plus. $16.75
  • Smith, Margaret. Coat Making At Home (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1894). U.S. Department of Agriculture. . Paper pamphlet. A four inch X 1.5 inch square cut out of the front cover otherwise Good. $5.75
  • Stanley, Louise. Canning Fruits and Vegetables At Home (Farmers' Bulletin NO. 1471). U.S. Department of Agriculture. Circa 1930's. Paper pamphlet. One inch stain on bottom of page otherwise Good. $5.75
  • Stanley, Louise and Fanny Walker Yeatman. Reindeer Recipes (Leaflet No. 48). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1929. Paper pamphlet. Water stain along bottom and right edge. Congressional stamp and name written on front cover otherwise Good. $5.75
  • Stefferud, Alfred. Farmer's World: The Yearbook of Agriculture 1964. US Dept. of Agriculture. 1965. Inscription from Congressman on front end page otherwise Good Plus. $3.94
  • Stefferud, Alfred (Editor). Animal Diseases: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1956. GPO. 1956. Good . $2.45
  • Stefferud, Alfred (Editor). Crops In Peace And War: The Yearbook Of Agriculture. GPO. 1951. Pages tanned. Minor underlining otherwise Good. Heavy. $7.25
  • Stefferud, Alfred (Editor). Insects: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1952. GPO. 1952. Pages tanned. Cover slightly scuffed otherwise Good. $2.45
  • Stefferud, Alfred (Editor). Marketing: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1954. G.P.O. 1954. Pages tanned. Some text marks otherwise Good Reading Copy. $2.90
  • Stefferud, Alfred (Editor). Plant Diseases: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1953. GPO. 1953. Pages slightly tanned otherwise Good. $4.00
  • Stefferud, Alfred (Editor). Seeds: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1961. GPO. 1961. Pages slightly tanned otherwise Good. $4.00
  • Stefferud, Alfred (Editor). Soil: The Yearbook Of Agriculture 1957. GPO. 1957. Pages slightly tanned. Some underlining and text marks otherwise Good. $4.00
  • Stuart, William. Potato Storage and Storage Houses (Farmers' Bulletin No. 847). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1933. Paper pamphlet-Good. $5.75
  • Tortora, Gerard J.; Cicero, Donald R. and Parrish, Howard I. Plant Form and Function: An Introduction to Plant Science. The Macmillan Company. 1970. Pages slightly yellowed otherwise good reading copy. $8.00
  • Vallentine, John F. and Sims, Phillip L. Range Science: A Guide to Information Sources. Gale Research. 1980. Very Good. ISBN: 0810314207. $10.00
  • Van Overbeck, Johannes. The Lore of Living Plants (Activities by Harry K. Wong. Photographs and drawings. Produced by national science teachers association in cooperation with U.S. Department of Agriculture). McGraw - Hill. 1964. Pages slightly yellowed otherwise Very Good. $9.75
  • White, Philip L. and Diane Robbins. Environmental Quality and Food Supply. Futura Publishing. 1974. Very Good. $17.25
  • Wickers, David and Tuey, John. How to Make Things Grow (Illustrated with photographs and drawings). Scholastic Book Services. 1972. Pages yellowed otherwise good plus. $6.00
  • Woollen, Anthony. Food Industries Manual (20th Edition). Chemical Publishing. 1970 - 1st American Edition. Bottom corners slightly bumped otherwise Very Good. $17.25
  • Wyman, Donald. Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia (9,500 plants described and listed in alphabetical order. All species rated for hardness by climate zones. Covers all perennials and bulbs. Describes ornamental value of each species and variety.). MacMillan Company. 1972. Good Plus. $9.90
  • Yashiroda, Kan and Barnett, Mary (Editors). Bonsai: Special Techniques (Revised edition of Plants And Gardens, Volume 22, Number 2). Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Inc. 1990. Good . ISBN: 0945352026. $1.00
  • Yeatman, Fanny Walker and Mable C. Stienbasger. Rabbit Recipes (Leaflet No. 66). U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1930. Paper pamphlet-water stain along right side. Congressional stamp and name written on front cover. $5.75
  • ____. National Conference On Studies In Teaching: Panel 10 - Theory Development Participants included: Richard Snow; David C. Berliner; William R. Charlesworth; Miles Meyers; Jonas Soltis; Penelope Peterson). U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. 1975. Papercovers. Good Plus. $11.25
  • ____. Patent Office: Report Agricultural 1851. House Doc. 102. 1851. Title page and first page of table of contents are missing. Pages are foxed. Two small holes on front hinge. Corners bumped otherrwise contents are clean and legible. $75.25
  • ____. Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the year 1867. Government Printing Office. 1868. Top of spine is worn. Front cover is loose otherwise contents are clean. $125.25
  • ____. Wet Days at Edgewood: With Old Farmers, Old Gardeners, and Old Pastorals. Charles Scribner. 1865. Top and bottom of spine is slightly worn. Name and date (1866) on front end page. Corners slightly worn otherwise good plus. $28.50
  • _____. Holland Wishes You A Lovelier Spring (Gay Tulips; Bright Tulips; Dancing Daffodils; Hyacinths; Small Bulbs). Associated Bulb Growers of Holland. Circa 1950's. Small paper pamphlet-Good Plus. $5.75
  • _____. Horticulture: America's Authentic Garden Magazine Jan. 1956; Feb. 1956; Mar. 1956; Apr. 1956; May 1956; Jun 1956; Jul 1956; Aug 1956 Sept 1956 Oct 1956 Nov. 1956; Jan 1957. . . All in Very Good condition with a mailing label on top left corner of rear cover of each. $45.00
  • _____. Poultry Keeping: Pratts Poultry Wrinkles. Pratt Food Co. Circa 1930's. Paper pamphlet-Good. $8.25
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