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GARDENERS' CHRONICLE 



interest and are jjcrtinent, it seems to me 

 highly desirable that they be adopted. Both 

 Iris gt'rinanica and Irises fiallida and varic- 

 gala fall in the same gronp — Pongonins^ 

 the group of bearded irises, because of the 

 conspicuous lineal beard in the "falls." And 

 the names "Tall Bearded Iris" and "Dwarf 

 Bearded Iris," which are being adopted by 

 some nurserymen, represent no fanatical at- 

 titude, but one based on botanical ground. 



"Liberty Iris" is of course beneath at- 

 tention, but I am sure you do not wish your 

 paper to chronicle a viewpoint as inaccurate 

 as that of your exchange. 



B. X. Morrison. 



THE UPKEEP OF OUR PARKS. 



Editor: — Referring to the article, "Decay 

 of Public Parks," in your February issue, 

 not until we give to our superintendents, 

 gardeners and farmers the wages that are 

 paid them in other trades can we expect 

 them to follow the professions of Horti- 

 culture, Floriculture, and Farming. 



The knowledge is not acquired in a few 

 days, but takes years of hard work, long 

 hours, and training. For a remuneration 

 much less than common laborers we cannot 

 expect to be able to keep our estates, farms, 

 gardens and parks in proper condition. 

 Frederick J. Michell, Jr. 



WATER FOR FOWLS. 



Who has not witnessed a beautiful song 

 bird hiding in the shade of the densest 

 available foliage with bill wide apart, 

 feathers ruffled and wings drooping, pant- 

 ing for breath in the merciless heat of Mid- 

 Summer ? 



This is a common enough sight, espe- 

 cially in communities lacking in streams, 

 ponds and lakes, b'resh water is an abso- 

 lute necessity to our avian friends in the 

 •Summer months and a necessity which we 

 can supply with little effort on our part. 

 Even in localities fortunate in having lakes 

 or streams nearb\, the water question is 

 frequently a matter of life or death with 

 the birds, and more especially the young 

 birds who cannot Hy the great distance 

 liack and forth often enough to appease 

 their thirst. 



No unnecessary expense need be under- 

 gone in providing bird baths and fountains. 

 Thev will partake as freely and as thank- 

 fully of the water in a cheap earthenware 

 or enameled or graniteware pan as from 

 the most ornate product of the sculptor's 

 art. If possible, set the pan in the shade 

 and at some elevation. The .shade will help 

 to keep the water cool part of a hot day at 

 least, and the elevation will keep it clean 

 and free from the intrusion of dogs and 

 cats. A shelf nearby will come in handy 

 for the birds to alight on and preen and 

 dry their plumage after the bath. This can 

 be placed in the direct sunlight. If pans 

 are used over two inches deep, place a flat 

 or shelving slab of stone in them for the 

 birds to alight on. 



The pleasure to members of ihe lunise- 

 hold watching the antics of one jollv fam- 

 ily nf bluebircls disporting in the water will 

 amply repay you for your efforts. — P. & R. 



FLORAL LIFE FROM PAST AGES. 



.\s a result of the deep trench di;4sing 

 and the blasting out of shell holes by high 

 explosives during the war in Europe, north- 

 ern France has produced some interestin,g 

 floral results Strange plants and flowers 

 unlike anything heretofore known are 

 growing on the battlefield. It is believed 

 that this is a result of bringing into action 

 of the sunshine and air, seeds which have 

 remained deeply in the soil for many years. 



.^n instance is reported from northern 

 New Jersey, where in dredging a stream 

 the materials excavated from many feet 



Of Interest to Country Estate Owners 



The National Association of Gardeners take this opportunity to place 

 its Service Bureau at the disposal of owners of country estates when requiring 

 competent gardeners, in the capacities of superintendents, head gardeners or 

 assistant gardeners — thoroughly qualified in every particular to assume the 

 responsibilities the positions call for — gardeners truly efficient in their 

 profession. 



The Bureau is maintained entirely at the expense of the association and 

 makes no charge to the employer it may serve or to the member it may benefit. 



National Association of Gardeners 



M. C. EBEL, Secretary 



Tel. 5951 Mad. Sq. 



286 Fifth Ave.. N. Y. 



This association is in no sense a trade organization, but includes in its sustain- 

 ing membership outiers of some of the foremost country estates in America. 



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Iris Truths 



The Truth Is Beautiful 



Beauty Is Powerful and Im- 

 pressive 



MY IRIS CATALOG has made such 

 a powerful impression that many 

 persons who have received it cannot 

 restrain their enthusiasm. They have 

 written me letters of congratulation 

 and interesting testimonials. What 

 more evidence is needed to prove the 

 claim that — "My Iris list is one of the 

 outstanding Iris catalogs of the 

 world?" 



Just So 

 is my opinion of the hardy chrysan- 

 themum situation most illuminating. 

 Every one who has received my Iris 

 catalog knows that mv claims are 

 ■well founded. You will miss some- 

 thing if you do not get my hardy 

 chrysanthemum literature ; out about 

 April 15th. Write for it. 



H. W. GROSCHNER 

 Napoleon, Ohio 



Hardy Chrysanthemum Specialist 



