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A PERFECT LAWN
THE EASY WAY
This book is the one lawn book that tells the homeowner when to start, what to do ... and when to just take it easy. A "golf course lawn" is the envy of most every homeowner and this book can make that dream come true. Paul Voykin, golf course Superintendent at Briarwood Country Club, Deerfield, Illinois and author, clarifies the bewildering, sometimes contradictory, information of garden columnists and fertilizer companies. In its place he provides simple, practical month-by-month guidance appropriate to its particular region in which the homeowner lives. The author tells which type of grass to plant . . . how and when to fertilize . . . the advantages and dangers of chemicals . . . what must be known about seeding and sodding . . . the problems with insects and insecticides . . . proper mowing and watering . . . plus scores of how-to tips discovered in a lifetime of professional lawn work. A must for every homeowner who cares about how his lawn looks. ______________________________
GHOST TOWNS OF THE WEST This book was three years in the making. Writer-photographer William Carter, in a special camping vehicle, traveled more than 30,000 miles and took more than 10,000 photographs from which the outstanding pictures of this volume were chosen. The editors personally examined an estimated 50,000 historical prints before selecting those in the book. The result is evident in its pages: here is the most comprehensive portrait and guide to our Western ghost towns and mining camps that has ever been published. The writing and photography of William Carter and the graphic design of a special team of artists have created a volume that is as enjoyable to read as it is informationally rewarding. It is an invitation to explore the ghost towns that lie scattered, in delightfully secluded areas, in just about every Western state. _________________________________
MACRAME' WOODCARVING TECHNIQUES
& PROJECTS This book, with a little imagination, will show you how to turn the simplest materials into a warm and personal creation—you can be practical, fanciful, or decorative. Macrame' is a basic introduction to the art of decorative knot tying. It stresses individual creativity as well as mastery of the fundamental techniques. Detailed photographs (including a selection in full color) illustrate each step in tying the basic knots and variations. A special design chapter analyzes the use of color and texture to achieve unusual and attractive effects. Special projects and instructions have been included for young children. With an emphasis on producing practical and attractive carvings for display and use in the home, this new edition of Woodcarving examines the basic woodcarving procedures from chip carving to whittling. A wide variety of woodcarving styles are represented in dozens of projects for both the beginner and expert. For those interested in either Macrame' or woodcarving, these books should be high on your priority list. Illinois Parks and Recreation 23 January/February, 1972 |
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