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A Timely Word of 
DMITTEDLY, humus is the very back- 
bone of any soil’s fertility. Without it 
the soil is not fertile. But most deposits 
of black vegetable matter found in their watery 
bed, are acid and entirely devoid of the bacteria 
so essential to fertility. Reports from all over 
the country tell of harmful effects from the use 
of such material. The grass on one of the finest 
golf courses near Philadelphia has been totally 
killed by its use. 
Unless the moisture is mechanically driven 
out, such humus contains 85% of water for 
which you pay humus rates, 
making it come rather high. 
As far as we can learn, 
Alphano Humus is the only 
humus that goes through a pro- 
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The Readers’ Service gives information 
about poultry 
Use of Humus on Your Garden and Lawn 
$8 atonin bulk by the carload. 
Established 1905 
Caution About the 
cess of preparation covering months, and result- 
ing in a sweet, dry, finely granulated Humus, 
to which has been added concentrated plant 
foods in abundance, to make one ton of it worth 
four to five of ordinary stable manure. 
In addition to all this, it is also liberally in- 
oculated with Alphano Noculant, making it 
lively with at least seven different nitrogen 
gathering and soil food liberating bacteria. 
It is free from weed seeds, sanitary and odor- 
less. For your garden, your shrubs and lawn 
But make sure you are sure it is 
Alphano Humus you buy. The ~ 
Humus with an established 
reputation of 10 years aS your \ 
guarantee. 
Send for the Alphano Book 
$12 a ton in bags by the carload 
it is ideal. 
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The Readers’ Service gives information 
regarding Live Stock 
SHaRSHAN 
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TNFLUENCED by the enthusiasm of my customers 
and my own love of flowers, I have arranged two 
exceptional offers of Gladioli. 
These are not clearance offers of unnamed varieties. 
100 for $2. 
10 each of these 10 Gladioli varieties, for 
$2. Not mixed all together, but each variety 
» packed by itself. Also sold separately by the 
100 OF 1000. 
100 
AMERICA, finest pink, large flowers . . $1.50 
AUGUSTA, white slashed with carmine . 1.75 14. 
BARON HULOT, beautiful, rich blue . 2. 18. 
BRENCHLEYENSIS, brilliant vermil- 
ion scarlet 
HALLEY, brightsalmon pink ... . 
MRS. FRANCIS KING, flamingo scar- 
let; area ieee ea ta eels 2 
PINK BEAUTY, peach blow pink, early . 
PRINCEPS, rich crimson scarlet, large . 
and brilliant 
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Dutch Kiddi i ioli |e 
utc iddie Specials for Gladioli 
ANNIE WIGMAN, beautiful softyellow. 2. 18. 
BEAUTIFUL MIXTURE, of fine 
varieties . 2 tnlopus A, bs) oilers oe 25. 
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172 Broadway 
Tiasherfeshe Paterson, N. 
Every one is a favorite. No finer stock is sold. 
Send for catalog giving full description of our 
choice selections. Gladioli, Dahlias and Tuberous 
Begonias. 
ARCOLA GARDENS COLLECTION 
Here is real cream. Your chance to get the very finest Gladi- 
ola productions of recent years. It contains just the ones I 
would specially point out to you blooming in my gardens. 
Five of each, packed by itself. 60 for #5. Regular ¥ 
value $6. Or make your selections for 10 or 100 of any sepa. 
rate ones. - 10 
ELECTRA, large, brilliantrosyred . .. .- 
EMPRESS OF INDIA, velvety crimson ma- 
roon, large 4 
EUROPA, finest pure white, large and beautiful .90 8. 
GOLDEN WEST largeorange red, glorious 60 s 
LIEBESFEUR, brilliant scarlet, very large 2. 18, 
LOVELINESS, creamy flesh pink, large and 
EM a 6 4 6 8 =Seled Jen cel petite letras , 18. 
NIAGARA, soft primrose yellow, very large. . .90 7s 
PANAMA, rich glowing pink large and beautiful +90 Te 
PEACE, white with pale lilac feathering . . . .90 
SCHWABEN. shimmering light yellow, beautiful 1.25 12. 
SIEGER, bright scarlet, verylarge . .. .. 12 12, 
PINK PERFECTION, rich blush pink, very 
ES oOo Ono MONow ord ofp & +90 8. 
The Readers’ Service is prepared to advise parents in regard to schools 
FEBRUARY, 1916 
Garden Lovers 
everywhere, will welcome our 1916 An- 
niversary catalog. It marks our 6oth 
year as growers of Honest Seeds. Your 
free copy is ready. Send for it today. 
Its 82 pages describe and illustrate'a 
multitude of varieties for a wonderful 
home-garden. Our seeds are grown on 
our own farms, and under expert direc- 
tion. Since 1856 they have brought 
success in thousands of vegetable 
and flower gardens. This year we 
make a very special offer of 
Our 60th Anniversary 
$1 Collection 
comprising 26 packets of choicest vegetable 
seeds and 6 packets of handsome, easily- 
grown annual flowers—32 packets, full 
size, in all. A complete garden for the 
average family. We send also our help- 
ful Garden Blue Print—free. It shows 
you just how to arrange your garden for 
the best results. Send $1 early for this 
superb collection. Ask for our free 60th 
Anniversary catalog. Write 
today. 
J. J. H. GREGORY & SON 
610 Elm Street Marblehead, Mass, 
Our stock consists of a large 
assortment of Evergreens and 
Flowering Shrubs, home grown, 
and particularly adapted to 
Southern Climate and soil con- 
ditions. Our trees don’t stand 
still—they grow. 
We have also a nice stock of Roses, Hedge 
Plants, Perennials, Fruit Trees and Vines. 
Descriptive Catalogue is gladly sent on 
application. 
ELMWOOD NURSERIES 
J.B. Watkins & Bro., Proprietors 
Midlothian Virginia 
Nurserymen—Landscape Gardeners 
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Large White Pine for Service Screens 
Evergreens can be planted in Febru- 
ary when the landscape needs their re- 
freshing color. 
Select large shade trees for early 
spring planting. You will get the best 
trees if you order now. 
Everything from Hicks guaranteed 
to grow satisfactorily. Send for § 
Home Landscapes. 
