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• • GARDENING. 



May /, 



And we grow it every year because of its 

 certainty in heading in summer. But it 

 is of poor quality. In view of its high 

 standing as a "head" lettuce this unfav- 

 orable statement may bring a storm of 

 dissenting opinions upon us, but the fact 

 is there just the same. The Cos lettuces 

 are of fine quality, but as they "bolt" so 

 soon in hot summer weather we omit 

 them after July. — Ed.] 



Okra. — Each vear finds me more and 

 more fond of okra as a garden product. 

 In soups and ragouts it is especially val- 

 uable, and stewed by itself is a delightful 

 dish. It makes also one of the most 

 delicious and dainty pickles, gathered 

 when small and very tender. 1 would not 

 lie without it. It is very easy to grow. 

 E. G'. Fowler. 



QUBSTIONS ABOUT MUSHROOMS. 



G. E. W., Dickson avenue, Scranton, 

 Pa., asks: 



1. Can mushrooms be grown in sum- 

 mer to pay? 



2. How long does it take to grow them 

 from spawn? 



3. Where can English spawn and 

 French flake be obtained? 



4. At what price per pound? 



5. Where can full instructions in regard 

 to raising mushrooms be had, and at 

 what price? 



1. Yes. The common mushrooms in 

 caves, and the "new "mushroom in frames 

 or greenhouses, or even out of doors. 



2. About six weeks. 



3. At any leading seed store advertis- 

 ing in Gardening. The French, however, 

 being in less demand is in proportionately 

 less supply. 



4 English about 12 cents per pound. 

 Large lots cheaper. 



5. Mushrooms: How to grow them. 

 Price $1.50. Can be had from the jMib- 

 lisher of Gari)Knin<;. 



WILL TOMATOES MIX? 



J. B. F., Kansas City, asks: "If two 

 varieties of tomatoes are planted near 

 each other will they mix; and if so, at 

 what distance apart should they be 

 ])lanted to prevent this?" 



They are apt to. But if a variety is 

 pretty well fixed in character, even if 

 grown contiguous to another, most of 

 the seedlings raised from it are apt to 

 resemble the seed bearing parent. For 

 instance Dwarf Champion, Acme, Perfec- 

 tion or Peach. How far apart to have 

 them to keep them true? There is no cer- 

 tainty, because by wind, insects or other 

 uncontrollable means the pollen of a va- 

 riety rods away may be carried to the 

 stigmas of those we wish to keep pure. 

 But a few rods apart, or in separate fields 

 gives reasonable security. 



GROWING BUNCH YAMS. 



C. H. H., Charlottesville, Va., asks Mr. 

 Stewart to "please inform me whether 

 you practice hill or level culture in rais- 

 ing them?" 



Mr. Stewart answers: "On ridges by 

 all means, as we do in planting Irish 

 potatoes. And plant early, laying a lib- 

 eral .-illowance of cotton .seed meal under 

 the sets in the hill." 



If you like Gardening 

 please recommend it to 

 your friends. 



Hardy Chrysanthemums. 



It is not generally known that the beautilul race of Chrysanthemums known as 

 Pompons is perennial and perfectly hardy. We have secured from Jaoan, England, 

 France and America a magnificent collection of about one hundred distinct 

 varieties, of almost every shade, color and blending. They have only to become 

 known to be appreciated as one of the most charming and desirable classes of 

 plants for the garden. 



During the months of September, October and November, and when heavy frosts 

 have cut down all other flowers, these Pompon Chrysanthemums are still in their 

 autumn glory. Price, 25c. eacli; $2.50 per dozen. 



The Wonderful New Rose 



''CRIMSON RAMBLER, " ,rom japan, 

 is perfectly hardy in the open garden, and one of the most remarkable intro- 

 ductions in many years. A shoot will grow ten feet in a single season, and has pro- 

 duced as many as 300 blooms in magnificent clusters. This Rose is superb for pil- 

 lars and trellises. Received Gold Medal from the National Rose Society of England, 

 National Horticultural Society of France, and First Class certificates wherever exhib- 

 ited. Price, 35c. each; 3 plants for $1.00. 



THE CALIFORNIA. 



Mammoth New Violet. Floral 

 Wonder of the Century. Blooms 

 cover a silver dollar; stems 12 to 14 in. 

 long; color deep violet-put pie (does not 

 fade); fragrance intense; several hundred 

 flowers from a single plant; blooms dur- 

 ing seven months in the year. 

 Price, 2SC. each; $2.50 per dozen. 



CULTURE. 



"The California Violet" is hardy 

 and should be grown exactly the same 

 as Marie Louise or other Violets, either 

 in cold frames or violet houses; or, if 

 planted in the open ground will bloom 

 in the early tall and spring. 



We offer a superb collection of Orchids, containing 150 of the choicest vari- 

 eties, line plants, tor J200. Many of these varieties cannot be procured in England 

 for less than 810 each. Details sent upon request. 

 Our New Catalogue will be sent to all patrons upon request. 



Pitcher & Manda, "~ ) Short Hills, N. J. 



VAUQHAN'5 CANNAS. 



^ MEDAL WINNING VARIETIES. Offered now for the first tin 



CHICAGO-The best vermilion scarlet to il.ite. Each, $1.60. 



MADAME ALPHONSE BOUVIER-In color like Mme. Crozy, tinted with dark cri 



son spots. Scarce. Each, 81.7.''). 

 M. MESNIER— Salmon, dotted audstreaked with red. Each, 81.1X1. 

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ECANDALE 20 ( 



BUY CANNAS 



Ch EXP. CRAMPBEL 20 Cts. 



CEO. W. CHILDS 20 Cts. 



MME. CROZY 10 cts. 



SECY STEWART 15 cts. 



YELLOW SHADES MIXED.. 15 CIS. 



SCARLET 15 cts. 



.Descriptions in our Gardening Illustrated, sent f 



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NEW YORK: 26 Barclay St. 



SEED STORE, 



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CHOICE ROSES. SEEDS I 



BOTTOM PRICES. Send \ 



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 table seeds for family garden. 50c. Everything by 

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 containing the latest introductions, sent free to- 

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HARDY PINKS. 



The White Witch. Dummer, Essex Witch. 

 New Mound, Glen Valley and old lashioned 

 Garden Pinks. 

 ARMERIA LAUCHEANA (Sea I'ink). a continu- 

 ous bloomer, fine for editings, perfectly hardy. 



THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfield, Mass. 

 HOW TO GROW 



Pine=Apples. 



JOHN ASPINWALL, Eau Gallie. Fia. 



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