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The Contents for December, 1923 



Things and Thoughts of the Garden 



William N. Craig 293 



In the Garden and in the Greenhouse 



George F. Stovarl 295 



Notes From An Old Country Garden 



Arthur T. Johrtson. F. R. H. S. 298 



Bright Barked Shrubs and Trees, and Herba- 

 ceous Evergreen Plants for the Winter 

 Garden Florum Amalot 



How to Attract the Song Birds Around the 

 Home Joseph H. Dodson 



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The Gardener's Opportunity at Flower Shows 303 



Collecting Orchids in Central and South 



America 304 



Foreign Exchange Department 307 



Brief Horticultural Jottings 308 



Comments from Our Readers 308 



Book Reviews 308 



National Association of Gardeners 309 



Local Societies 310 



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