THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 



319 



kept from tliem at night. They come out very satis- 

 factorily this way. Would not advise anyone planting; 

 them in a hot black muck soil. — Vegetable Grower. 



GROWING TOMATOES IN THE HOUSE 

 GARDEN. 



This method of growing tomatoes has never failed 

 to produce large quantities of good-sized, smooth, 

 evenly-ripened fruit. I start the seed in the house 

 about 8 weeks before planting time, transplanting them 

 into a cold frame about 6 inches apart both ways, 

 about 4 weeks before setting them out, so as to secure 

 stocky, well-hardened plants. I use poultry wire 3^2 

 or 4 feet wide, drawn tight between stout stakes, as 

 they have a heavy load to bear later on. Set the plants 

 deeply, 4 feet apart in well prepared soil, using a good 

 handful of high-grade fertilizer, mixed thoroughly 

 with the soil in each hill, protecting the plants with a 

 paper collar from the cut worms. Give good cultiva- 

 tion, deeply at first and lighter later in the season. 

 Keep the plants tied to the wire with soft twine as 

 they grow up, letting them grow as they will, doing 

 no pruning until the plants are well set with fruit, then 

 trim away all unnecessary growth above the top of 

 the wire. By planting the strong-growing varieties, 

 such as Matchless and Livingston's Coreless, one can 

 have good tomatoes to- the end of the season, as they 

 can be cultivated and kept growing until frost cuts 

 them down. I aim to protect the plants against the 

 tlea beetle, by keeping them well sprayed, particularly 

 while they are still small, as they seem to do the most 

 injury to young plants. Another application of fertil- 

 izer later on when the plants are setting is advisable, 

 raking it well in, not too close to the plants. Three 

 or four days before lifting plants from the cold frame 

 I take a large knife and cut between plants. This 

 makes it much easier to lift them and keep all the soil 

 on the roots, and they never wilt when handled this 

 w-ay. I have found this method much superior to 

 training the plants to single stems on stakes, as that 

 does not seem to leave foliage enough to protect the 

 fruit. — \'egetable Grower. 



BEAN GROWING UNDER GLASS. 



While beans are not grown commercially under 

 glass, they are very acceptable for the private table, 

 and far superior to any that can be procured on the 

 market during the winter months; therefore, for 

 pivate greenhouses, beans are to be highly recom- 

 mended as a forced vegetable. When successfully 

 grown, it is surprising t!ie number which can be 

 gathered. 



There are two methods of growing this vegetable — 

 on raised benches or in pots. If grown in pots, half 

 fill 7-inch ])ots with fairly rich porous soil, then plant 

 six or seven beans in a pot. As the beans grow keep 

 adding soil by degrees until filled. It takes about 8 to 

 9 weeks to mature a crop in a temperature of 55 de- 

 grees at night with 70 to 75 during the day. The 

 bench sj'^stem is preferable, as there is less labor and 

 attention required, and results are equal, if not bet- 

 ter. 



Greenhouse vegetable forcing has come to be one of 

 the important branches of the profession. The product 

 appeals readily to the consumer, as the plants are not 

 subjected to extreme temperatures such as our early 

 garden vegetables are at times. The results are they 

 are tender and can be appreciated by all. — Can. Hort. 



New Ceirnation 



Wm, Eccles 



Awarded 1st prize at the Carnation Societies' Convention Id Detroit 

 for the best 100 Blooms. Red or Scarlet. 



The Silver Medal of the New York Horticultural Society for the 

 best undiscriminated variety, and flrst-class certificates wherever 

 shown. Has the color of Flamingo, a strong, rigid stem, a perfectly 

 formed 3Vo-inch flower, non-bursting, highly perfumed, a grand keeper; 

 a cross between Beacon and Victory and as free as any scarlet to date. 



We are also sole agents in America for Mr. Engelmann's (Saffron 

 Walden. England) British Novelties. Lady Northcliffe and British 

 Triumph. Two very promising Carnations. Come and see them grown. 



Prices, Rooted Cuttings, Doz S3.00: 100 $15.00 



Prices, Out of 214-inch P»ts, Doz $3.60; 100 $20.00 



Don't forget that we have a fine lot of home-grown grape vines In 

 all the leading varieties. 1. 2. and 3-year-old canes. These are more 

 satisfactory than the imported article, for half the price. 



One-Year-Old Vines $200 each 



Two- Year-Old Vines $3.50 each 



Layer Fruiting Canes $5.00 to $7.50 each 



Try our Grnfted Roses this year. We supply the most critical buyers 

 in the country, and can satisfy you. Our Chrysanthemum list Is com- 

 prehensive and contains the best there is in Mums. 



If our catalogue fails to reach you. drop us a postal. 



SCOTT BROS. 



Elmsford Nurseries 

 ELMSFORD NEW YORK 



DREER'S 



Fancy -Leaved Caladiums 



We carrv the largest stock of Fancy-leaved 

 Caladiums iii the world and our collection is most com- 

 plete, including many new and rare varieties which 

 have not as yet been generally offered, and also the 

 choicest of the standard varieties. 



We oiler the Choice Standard Varieties. 



Collection of 12 distinct sorts for $2,25 

 Collection of 25 distinct sorts for $4.00 

 Collection of 50 distinct sorts for $7.50 



New and Rare Varieties. 



Collection of 12 distinct sorts for $5.00 

 Collection of 28 distinct sorts for $12.50 



The Diamond Jubilee Edition 

 DREER'S GARDEN BOOK FOR 1913 



dcbcribcs the ah, 

 varieties of Seed 

 worth growing ii 

 and practical ci 

 of greater vali 

 free to anyone 



••c and .ilso olTcr-i nearly 5,000 other species and 

 Plants and Bulbs, which include really everything 

 ... this country. Many of the sorts arc illustrated, 

 Itural notes on flowers and vegetables make this book 

 e than any half dozen books on gardening. Mailed 

 metitiotiin]: this {publication. 



DREER'S C.\RDIX.\L CUMBER is the most beautiful, 

 liant and distinct annual climber ever introduced. It is a sti 

 rapid grower, with deeply lacinalcd foliage and covered 

 brilliant red flowers, which make it a blaze of glory from 

 July till fri.<t. :;•:. per p.ickct. Dreer's Garden Book free 



bril- 



ch 



.Icr. 



HENRY A. DREER 



714 Chettnut Street 

 PHILADELPHIA. PA. 



