Januaey. 1908 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



Jf you are planning to build the Readers' 

 Service can give you helpful suggestions 



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Giant Tuberous Begonias 



The Popular Flowering Plant 



Nothing surpasses the brilliancy 

 and richness of these flowers. 

 Colors: White, Pink, Scarlet, Rose, 

 Crimson, Yellow and Orange. 

 Our own importation of large, well- 

 ripened bulbs. One bulb 8 cents. 

 The collection of 7 colors, 30 

 cents, postpaid. 100 for $4.00. 

 These Begonias are continual 

 bloomers and will surprise and de- 

 light those who have not hitherto 

 grown them. Now is the time to 

 start them indoors. Send today for 

 our FREE Catalogue, and be sure 

 to ask for our $20.00 prize offer. 



Binghamton Seed Co. 



No. 100 Court Street 

 Binghamton, New York 



r-SAN JOSE SCALE-, 



and all kinds of insects and parasites that infest your plants 

 and trees can be killed with a spraying solution of 



GOOD'S Ca ^ i a c le P 3f 1 sh SOAP No. 5 



The standard insecticide that also fertilizes. Dissolves easily 

 in water. Can be used to protect cabbages, berries, grapes, 

 small fruits and flowers. Makes plants grow and keeps them 

 healthy. Free from poisonous substances. Endorsed by 

 U. S. Department of Agriculture. 



"Write for free booklet, "A Pocket Manual of Plant Diseases." 

 A postal will do 



JAMES GOOD, Original Maker 

 931 N. Front Street Philadelphia 



FRUIT TREES 



Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Peach and Carolina Pop- 

 lars, healthy and fumigated, as cheap as $5.00 per 100. 

 Freight paid. Guaranteed true to name. All trees, plants 

 at low wholesale prices. We meet other reliable Nur- 

 series in quality and prices. Send for catalogue. 



RELIANCE NURSERY CO., B A X Geneva, N. Y. 

 DRAINAGE 



Have you any wet, unprofitable land upon which you are paying 

 taxes and which brings in no return ? Could it not be improved 

 by proper drainage. I will pay special attention to the design of 

 efficient drainage and sewerage systems. 



I make a specialty of all engineering work connected with the 

 improvement of country property. Surveys and maps of all kinds 

 made anywhere for any requirement. Roads and highways 

 designed and located. Correspondence solicited. 



WIT.L.IAM W. HAVENS, Rural Engineer 

 150 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 



PALMS, RUBBER PLANTS PROTECTED 



from all insects- when Lemon Oil Insecticide is used as a "Bug Killer" — 

 being Odorless, Poisouless and Cheap — adding 30 parts water — has advan- 

 tages over those vile smelling Fish-Oil, Tobacco and Powder products. It 

 is also the best Flea Killer, Wash and Man^e Remedy for Dogs and Cats. 

 If not sold by your seedsman, write "WEATHERBY BROS., BALTIMORE, 

 Md. , for full information. 



THIS INTERESTING 



C AT ALOG 



is useful as well as prac- 

 tical. It contains nothing 

 but truthful facts about Seeds, 

 the most important factor to 

 the grower. 



Plant Western Seeds. 



They are selected wish the 

 utmost tare to suit the re- 

 quirements of the particular 

 planter, break, clean and 

 fulluilife. Put life into your 

 fields and get satisfactory 

 yields. 



<Jood Seeds Produce 

 (*ood_ Crops, and what is 

 more important to the indi- 

 vidual, as well as the country, 

 than good crops ? Good crops 

 means satisfied customers. 

 We want you to be one of 

 ours, and want you to get the 

 benefits of our liberal Pre- 

 mium Offers of valuable new 

 varieties of vegetables which 

 we distribute gratis. 

 Send forthisbeautiful catalog 

 to day. It is free 1 Become 

 acquainted with 



THE BARTELDES SEED CO. 



BOX 19, LAWRENCE, KANS. 



Buy From A Specialist 



ChoiceEvcrgrccns; 



SPECIMEN TREES 



For 

 Ornamental Planting 

 Also DECIDUOUS TREES and SHRUBS 



Write for large illustrated catalog. 



D. HILL, Evergreen Specialist, 

 DUNDEE, ILLINOIS 



Cattle Manure 

 in 



Wfllflg 

 BMNlf 

 hAfNKH 



Shredded or 

 Pulverized 



Best for all indoor and outdoor work. No 

 bad odor. Easily applied. Delivered East of 

 Missouri River. $2.00 Per Bag(l00 lbs.). Write 

 for circulars. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. 



19 Union Stock Yards, Chicago 



WM. THICKER 



Specialist in Water Lilies and Hardy Peren- 

 nial Plants. Expert in laying out and plant- 

 ing Water Gardens, Pools, Basins, etc. 

 518 Chestnut St., Arlington. N. J. 



YOU CAN KEEP DRY AND 

 COMFORTABLE 



IN THE 



HARDEST STORM 



1 by wearing 



WATERPROOF 



OILED 



CLOTHING 



BLACK OR YELLOW 



Every Garment 

 Guaranteed 



LIGHT- CLEAN - DURABLE 

 LOW IN PRICE 



WRITE TODAY FOR FREE BOOKLET 

 DESCRIBING MANY KINDS OF 

 WATERPROOF GARMENTS 



Seeds, Plants, Roses, 



Bu lbs, Vines, Shrubs, Fruit and Ornamental Trees 



The best by 54 years' test, 1200 

 acres, 50 in hardy roses, nonebet- 

 ter grown , 44 greenhouses of Palms, 

 Ferns, Ficus, Geraniums, £ver- 

 bloonilng Roses ar"' o«^<=r 

 things too numerous to men- 

 tion. Seeds, Plants, Roses, 

 a etc. f by mail, postpaid, safe 

 'arrival and satisfaction 

 guaranteed, larger by express 

 or freight. 50 choice collec- 

 tions cheap in Seeds*Plants* 

 RoMes, Trees, etc- Elejriint 

 1 68-paee Catalogue FREE. 

 Send for it today and see 

 what values we give for a 

 little money. 

 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. 

 Box 90, PAINESVILLE, OHIO. 



Trees and Plants 



Complete assortment of choice, well- 

 grown Fruit, Nut, Shade and Orna= 

 mental Trees, Small Fruit Plants, 

 Shrubs and Vines. Illustrated de- 

 scriptive catalogue free. 

 T. E. STEELE, Pomona Nurseries, 

 Palmyra, New Jersey. 



Grow Mushrooms 



For Big and Quick Profits, Or For Your Own Use 



Ten yeais experience enables me to give practical 

 instructions that will add $5 to $60 per week to your 

 income without interfering with regular occupation. 



For full particulars and free book, address 



JACKSON MUSHROOM FARM, 



S34S S. Western Ave., JSox 281 Chicago 



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