Symbolic 

 Front Cover in Colors 



Ambition Realized 



It has ever been a problem to devise means staniling for proper 

 representation. To search the worhl for the Best in Bulbs, has been 

 easier than to acquaint the worhl with the superlative Quality Bulbs 

 sent out by The House of Scheepers. 



For nearly five years I have worked on a book that would fitly intro- 

 duce Scheepers" Quality Bulbs, that would give the reader a correct 

 idea of hitherto unattained standards in unusual merchandise. This 

 book is now ready for distribution, and Garden Magazine Readers are 

 to be the Judges as to whether or not I have succeeded. 



Authors who helped 



To make the book most valuable, I enlisted the aid of the 

 world's foremost and recognized authorities on each subject. 

 Louise Beebe Wilder, Mrs. Edward Harding, Mrs. Francis King, 

 the Rev. Joseph Jacob are among those who were kind enough 

 to help make this book a gem of finest water. The drawings 

 and decorations by Miss Beatrice Stevens represent the highest 

 interpretation of art in the garden. Special photographs by 

 Reginald Mallhie, of the Royal Photographic Society, help vis- 

 ualize real life in the garden. 



Subjects Covered 



The book tells in the inimitable fashion characteristic of 

 each favorite author, how to grow the finest bulbs for 

 hardy borders and garden, the lovely Daffodils, Hyacinths 

 and Tulips. It tells about the rarest Irises and aristo- 

 crats among the Peonies. Wonderful Freesias of the 

 New World vie with Old World Lilies in attempts to 

 gain your favors. The book is a model for concise, prac- 

 tical culture suggestions that will cause it to be treasured 

 by those fortunate enough to secure a copy. 



A fitting Spokesman for Bulbs 



fit for the Ultra Critical ► 



Sparing no expense to make "A Book of Gardens" the 

 latest word of the recognized authorities on Bulbous 

 Plants, 1 have clothed their thoughts in a manner de- 

 signed to win the approval of the ultra critical, llnlike any other 

 book, it blends botany, history, aiul poetry in charming fashion. 

 Because of the high cost of production, the edition of this (Jarden 

 Hook l)e Luxe is very liniitetl. 



I iaii3s::nar3Ea 'i 



How to Obtain this Book 



It is impossible to distribute thi^ work of art promiscu- 

 ously. However, every prospeclive customer of The House 

 of Schee[!crs should have one. On receiiit of S5.00 (j)er- 

 sonal check will do I it will be forwarded by insured 

 book post. We will also mail a Due Bill good as S5.00 

 cash on every order for bulbs amounting to S25.00 or 

 more. If a thorough examination of the book causes you 

 to feel that you neither want the book nor care to order, 

 return the book, and money paiil will be refunded "with- 

 out a (piibble." 



JOHN SCHEEPERS, Inc. 



Flower Bulb Specialists 

 522 Fifth Avenue, New York 



(Comer 44th St.) 



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