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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



January, 191. 5 



$150,000 FIRE AT CEDAR ACRES 



1 1 Years at Cedar Acres 

 GLADIOLI EXCLUSIVELY 



1639 varieties under cultivation last year, and our cat- 

 alogue lists a selection of the best of these — giving you 

 the benefit of our experience. 



Bulbs' 

 That 



Bloom CEDAR ACRES GIFT BOX 



Contains selection of choice varieties for the purpose of creating an 

 increasing admiration and appreciation of the most beautiful gar- 

 den flower — the Gladiolus. Selection gives pleasing assortment of 

 colors especially adapted to the amateur's garden and makes a most 

 attractive gift for your friends. With each box are sent full cultural 

 directions and your card if so desired. 12 bulbs, 50c, 25 bulbs, $1. 

 Shipped anywhere in the United States prepaid. 



A Letter from Mr. Tracy to the Readers of The Garden Magazine: 



My Friends: 



Before the smoke had blown away after the big fire at Cedar Acres, 

 on the morning of November 23rd, Mrs. Tracy and myself were busy 

 making plans for continuing the business. 



Through the many expressions of sympathy which have come to us, 

 we are given the courage to start over again. We have the advantage, this 

 time, of all our past experience and the knowledge of Gladiolus culture 

 that these years have given. 



One of the greatest factors of our loss was the destruction of all mailing 

 lists, orders placed through the summer, and in fact all office records. I would 

 greatlyappreciateyour sending meyour name andaddress.and also the names 

 and addresses of all those whom you know to be interested in the Gladiolus. 



We have already placed our new catalogue in the hands of the 

 printer, and expect to have copies ready for distribution in January. If 

 you are interested in the Gladiolus, send me your name and address, if 

 only on a postal card. 



With thanks to you for all your past courtesies, both to Mrs. Tracy 

 and to myself, I am Sincerely yours 



(Signed) 



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For years I have devoted all my time and thought to improving the Gladiolus and raising better 

 bulbs. It is both my business and my pleasure. I will gladly answer any questions in regard to the 

 "Orchid of the Garden," its culture, the best varieties, etc. There will be no charge. 



B. Hammond Tracy, Cedar Acres, Box 27, Wenham, Mass. 



POWER 

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Combination Mower and Roller 

 38-inch cut $400 



This newest machine is larger and more powerful than the 1914 

 model, and carries many improvements that will interest those who 

 have the care of large lawns — golf courses — parks, etc. 



A s horse power motor (S. A. E. rating) with 4 adjustable cutter blades, 38 inches wide, 

 and a roller 15 inches in diameter, it cuts 8 acres per day at a speed of one to 4^ miles per 

 hour, at an operating cost of only 30 cents per day. It climbs 35% grades, cuts closely and 

 evenly, is easily guided around walks, trees and shrubbery, and rolls the turf as well as cut- 

 ting the grass, leaving the lawn in perfect condition. Neither hand propelled nor horse 

 drawn mowers can compete with this machine in satisfactory results, economy of operation 

 and all-round efficiency. 



The IDEAL JUNIOR a smaller power mower for $225. 



Write tor catalog and complete description of various sized power mowers. 



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 1 of the building and landscape features or you have an architectural discord. 



Stewart Iron Fence and Gates are designed and built by master craftsmen. Their 

 perfect symmetry in design and construction appeals to every lover of wrought iron work. 

 Blue Prints, Photos, Book of Designs, Catalog, etc., sent Free, if you will tell us 

 what you have in mind. A brief description of your property will be of material assist- 

 ance to us in making suggestions. 



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