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Chicken Chowder 
Makes Chesty Chix 
Something more than grain feed is necessary to prop- 
erly mature a chick. Purina Chicken Chowder is a 
scientific combination of the necessary ingredients, such 
as linseed meal, granulated meat, alfalfa flour, bran, 
etc. Use with Purina Chick Feed for quick results. 
Chicks reach the laying period earlier, are stronger 
and less subject to disease. 
Purina Poultry Feeds are sold only in checker-board bags by lead- 
ing dealers. If your dealer doesn’t sell them, 
mention his name in writing for A 
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Daily Egg Records (Spaces for Keeping,) Best Recipes for 
cooking Eggs, Poultry, etc. 
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PLANTS AND NURSERY STOCK 
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE PLANTS. Pansies, the Big Giant 
Flowering Kind; Sone seedlings $3.00 per 1000, in bud $5.00 per 
1000, large plants in bloom $15.00 per 1000. 
Daisies (Bellis) and Forget-Me-Nots 
Asters early medium and late in variety 
Salvia (Scarlet Sage) and Sweet William Zee) sss) 
Verbenas and Geraniums (23’’) Red, Whiteand Salmon 3.09 “‘ 100 
Hollyhocks (all colors double and single) 5.09 “ r00 
Cabbage, Pepper and Cauliflower 2.00 “* 1000 
Cabbage, Pepper and Cauliflower transplanted 5.00 ‘' 1000 
Eggplants 3.00 “* roo 
Celery, early, medium and late 3.00 “ 1090 
Tomato plants in pots 2.50 ‘* 100 
Tomato plants transplanted 10.09 ‘‘ 1000 
Tomato plants from seed bed 3.00 ‘' T00o 
all the above in variety and season, 50 at 100 rate and 500 at 1000 
rate. Cash with order. A trial will convince you of the superior plants. 
“Good is not good enough, the best is none too good.” James 
Moss, Wholesale Grower, Johnsville, Pa. 
DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS, Rockmont strain, white, blush, pink, 
red, yellow and black, separate colors, 85 cents per dozen; double 
mixed, 75 cents per dozen; Rainbow mixture, single hollyhocks, 24 
for $1.00; all prepaid. Ask hundred rates. 40-page catalogue of 
trees, shrubs and flowers, including Colorado native plants. Rock- 
mont Nursery, Boulder, Colorado. 
HOLLYHOCKS, Alleghany fringed, mixed, field-grown $7.00 per 
hundred. Hollyhocks, double, one year old, field-grown, in bright 
rose, salmon rose, white, black, golden yellow, maroon, satiny-pink 
and red, separate colors, $6.00 per hundred. Sweet Williams, one 
year old, mixed, $4.00 per hundred. 25 at hundred rates. Old- 
brick Farms. Orwell, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. 
NATIVE EVERGREENS—Balsam Fir, Arbor Vitae, American 
Spruce, White Pine and Hemlock, 6 to 12 inches, $5.50 per 1000. 
5000 for $25. Also transplanted evergreens. Write for price list, 
The James A. Root Nurseries, Skaneateles, N. Y. 
FOXGLOVE (Gloxinia Flowered) white purple, rose spotted. Sweet 
William, rich colorings, Double Hollyhocks, pink, bright red, dark 
ted, black. Strong hardy plants, bloom this summer, fifty cents 
per doz., seeds, se pkt. © Ye Robinson Oak Croft, Pawtucket, R. I. 
HARDY PERENNIALS and Bedding Plants of all descriptions. 
Write for free catalogue and let us help you plan your gardens. 
George H. McIntyre, Easthampton, Mass. 
THE GREAT WALLACE CANNA. Gigantic yellow flowers, won- 
derful bloomer. -Your.garden needs thisgem. Strong plants 15c. 
2 for 25c, postpaid. Limited stock. Ordernow. H. S. Tillotson, 
5904 Ellsworth St., Phila., Pa. 
regarding Poultry, Kennel and Live Stock. 
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the Scenes 
The Gazing Globe affords a life-like panoramic 
picture of all the varied tints of earth and tree and 
sky —a weirdly beautiful ornament, interesting 
and effective in garden plot or sweep, or sward, 
@Garden Gastng Globe 
is a crystal ball mounted — within easy _reach of 
vision — on a terra-cotta pedestal of Pompeian 
design. It adds a touch of classic grandeur and 
medieval mystery to the simplest scheme of decora- 
tion. Your family and friends are sure of ever- 
ready entertainment; they will never tire of the 
fascinating views in the Gazing Globe. 
Diameter of Globe, 15 inches. Height of Pedestal, 36 inches 
Write for new booklet with story of the Crystal Ball, prices, etc. 
Stewart-Carey Glass Company Indianapolis 
SEND for list of 600 native wild flowers, ferns, trees, shrubs, vines 
and seeds, it is free. Jos. R. Mumbauer & Son, Pennsburg, Pa. 
ROSES 
DINGEE ROSES. Pot grown plants safely transplanted any time 
during the growing season. Can be sent with the soil on the roots. 
Send for Guide to Rose Culture Free. The Dingee & Conard 
Co., West Grove, Pa. 4 
SEEDS AND BULBS 
TO THOSE WHO APPRECIATE QUALITY, 25 Giant Orchid 
Flowering Gladiolus Bulbs, including blue, yellow, etc., specially se- 
lected; also the new creamy pink “Glory,”’ exquisitely waved petals, 
postpaid $1.00. Artistic booklet of rare gladiolitree. Awarded first 
prize; Boston, 1914, Newport, 1915. H. E. Meader, Gladiolus Spec- 
lalist, Dover. N. H. 
DAHLIAS are my specialty, and having concentrated on selected 
varieties, my stock is of especially high quality. My list is small, my 
prices reasonable. Each order gets personal and prompt attention. 
C. E. Fausner, 1258-84th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
EVER HEARD OF RIPLEY BULBS? They produce magnifi- 
cent, gorgeous flowers. Interesting Pricelist free. Write for Special 
“Get Acquainted” offer. Lillesand, Bulb Specialist, Cambridge, 
Wisconsin. 
DAHLIAS. Send today for my catalogue. It is free. Ralph 
Benjamin, Calverton, L. I 
TRITOMAS. Oberlin’s Peony Gardens offer Tritoma Pfitzeri, 
(Red Hot Poker), strong crowns for Spring planting. Order early. 
$1.25 per doz., $8.00 per 100, cash. Sinking Spring, Pa. 
elie ance Wiest tes ie SAPS 
WALKER’S DAHLIAS won the Gold Medal at the San Francisco 
Exposition. Everybody who is interested in dahlias should send 
for my 1916 catalog containing complete list of the choicest dahlias 
under cultivation. Geo. H. Walker, North Dighton, Mass. 
PEONIES. Six leaders, white, pink, red, early and late, $2.00. 
Fred W. Card, Sylvania, Pa. 
CANNAS—Large flowering, finest named varieties of recent intro- 
duction, choicest colors $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. A.M. Bucken- 
ham, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. 
WHITE’S EXQUISITE DAHLIAS. A select list of two hundred 
varieties. Write for my latest catalogue. Clifford E. White, The 
Dahlia Farm, Grosse Ile, Mich. 
Write to the Readers’ Service for suggestions about garden furniture 
SEEDS AND BULBS — Continued | 
BIG VALUES WHILE THEY LAST.—Our selections from sur- 
plus stock. We are growers for the cut flower trade. Our cut’ 
flowers command a premium for quality. i 
50 Garden Gladioli - - - - - - $1.00 
25 Sunset ge - - - - - - 1.00 
12 Sunset Extra Gladioli - Se) ter - 1.00 | 
6 Sunset Dahlias - = ml yee - = 1.00 | 
3 Sunset Extra Dahlias - - - - 1.00 
25 Sunset Tuberous Rooted Begonias - I.00 
Parcel post prepaid. Shipment in April after danger of freezing” 
in transit has passed. Money returned for all orders received after 
stock is exhausted. Cultural directions with each order. Sunset 
Gardens, Sewell, N. J. a 4 
GLADIOLI—Finest Varieties 
20 bulbs Europa, best white........ see cee 
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ho dsde -only $1.00 
20) Panama, best pinks --- ene EEE eee en eertnte I.00 
20) 5 (Niagara, best cream) has -een eee eeeeen etre “Teo lf 
20 “ Mrs. Pendleton, best fancy color...........-.. “E40 } 
too “ Fine Mixture...... a ke 5 
Roses—ten large two year bushes only 
Sumner Perkins, Danvers, Mass. 
GIANT MASTODON PANSIES. A marvelous blend of richest ‘jj 
colors, plain and ruffled types, gigantic size, exceptional vigor, special || 
breeder’s stock. Large package (250 seeds) 25 cents. Five for $1.00. ! 
Forty page catalogue of standard flower and vegetable seeds and || 
best sterling novelties, for the Middle West, mailed free. J. D. Lon I 
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Boulder, Colorado. a: 
DERBY GARDENS GLADIOLI, acclimated stock, Augusta, Col- f ! 
umbia, Independence, Buchanan, Mrs. A. C. Beal, Maize, Beech 
Pendleton. Other varieties and blues. Also Primulinus 
Channel Island Seedlings. Send for list. John H. 7 
Lake View, N. Y. . | 
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HIGH CLASS DAHLIAS. The Wonder collection, 15 choice cac- | 
tus varieties, each a different color; or The Rainbow Be | 
Peeearecuanscnd 4 1.50 
$2.00. Write for an 
20 Select Dahlias, first class varieties all labelled. Each collectio; 
GIANT EXHIBITION DAHLIAS—Choicest named varieties of — 
recent introduction $1.50 per dozen postpaid. Unusual value, order © 
early. List of varieties on application. A.M. Buckenham, Chest- | 
nut Hill, Phila., Pa. J 
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PANSIES, The Big Giant Flowering kind $3.00 per rooo, in bi 1 ' 
and bloom $5.00 per 1000. A trial order will convince you of the 
superior plants and fine strain. Cash please. James Moss, Whole- | 
sale Grower, Johnsville, Pa. 
THE BROCKTON DAHLIA FARM has the largest and finest || 
Dahlias in the United States, all new roots, tagged, and true toname. 
Catalogue free. W. P. Lathrop, Prop., East Bridgewater, Mass. H 
SITUATIONS WANTED, ETC. j 
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fruit trees, lawns and asmall greenhouse. Address John L. Hanna, | 
Franklin, Pa. 
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farming, gardening, stockraising, etc., on first class estates. 3 4 
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SUPERB NEW EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES. St. Regis | 
the Fall bearing Raspberries 35c. Doz., $1.50 per 100, postpaid. 
Spring Varieties. Strawberries $3.50 per 1000, express. Shenandoi 
Cannas 60c. Doz., $3.00 per roo. Named Dahlias assorted $1. 
Dozen. Geo. H. Schenck, Elsie, Mich. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS, Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli, Fruit ® 
Ornamental Trees, bushes, ete. My 1916 catalog now ready, i 
free. Deamon G. Tingle, Box A., Pittsville, Md. 
GARDEN DECORATIONS in reinforced stone. Send for cata- 
logue. J. C. Kraus Cast Stone Works, 155 West 32d Street, Ni 
York City. 
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS concerning the farm you desire” 
purchase, improve or sell. Personal service in Land Clean 0 
charding and Forestry. Garrett M. Stack, Brookfield Center, Co 
FLORIST POTS, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, Porch Pots ani 
Moss Aztec ware. Try our line. Ask for catalogue. The Pet 
& Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. 
INDIAN BASKETS — RELICS — Illustrated list free. F. M.)} 
Gilham, Highland Springs, Lake County, Cal. 
BOOKS FOR THE GARDEN ENTHUSIAST | | 
“HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN” BY ADOLPH KRUHM- 
Written especially to serve the needs of the home gardener. — 
dependable guide to best varieties for different purposes. Writt 
so everybody can understand it. Beautifully printed, with 24 full- 
page illustrations. Author’s autographed copies, $1.00 postpaid. 
Sead today. Adolph Kruhm, Greene, N.Y. 
aN ce et ead Ee SF 
“HOW TO GROW ROSES”—an instructive booklet of x0 delight- 
ful chapters, describing rox prize winners. Price roc. The Con 
& Jones Co., Box 24, West Grove, Pa. 
