THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



August, 19 15 



Plant Peonies in September 



DEONIES can be and are planted at any time during the spring and fall, but September is the very best time for transplanting them, and 

 A if planted then they willj bloom the following June; if large undivided clumps are planted, a splendid display of bloom can be had. 

 Peonies are one of our great specialties, and our list of varieties is the most comprehensive in America. We have now over fifty 

 thousand plants to offer. SPECIMEN PLANTS — Of many varieties we can furnish large undivided clumps at three times the price 

 quoted below or in our catalogue. Immediate effects can be obtained by planting these large clumps. The finer varieties of Peonies 

 surpass the finest roses in coloring, form and size. They are absolutely hardy and of the easiest culture. They should be planted 

 in deep, rich soil, three to four feet apart. Below we offer a small selection of extra fine and good varieties, but can supply over 

 three hundred sorts. Our price list, the most comprehensive catalogue of Hardy Plants, Trees, Shrubs and Bulbs published, may be 

 had for the asking. Write for catalogue or make order on order blank below. 



SPECIAL OFFER OF PEONY FESTIVA MAXIMA 



Of this glorious white Peony we now have a stock of over ten thousand plants, and to induce people to plant it in quantity we have decided to offer it at a specially low price. It is the 

 most satisfactory Peony in cultivation and cannot be surpassed either for cut-flowers or for decorative effect in the garden. Very large, pure white flower, with a few blood-red stains in 

 the center; tall stalks, beautiful foliage and very free-flowering. Extra large undivided clumps, $1.50 each, S16 per doz., $125 per 100. Strong flowering plants, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $50 

 per 100. Small plants 30 cents each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. 25 furnished at the 100 rate. 



ORDER BLANK 



To ELLIOTT NURSERY, 316 4th Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 



(J. Wilkinson Elliott, President) 



PRICES (6 at the dozen rate, 

 50 at the 100 rate) 



Quantity 

 Wanted 



PEONIES 



Per 



Each doz. 



.Asa Grny. Large, full flower, imbricated, beautiful form, 

 carnation-salmon, powdered with carmine-lilac. One of 

 the best $i oo 



.Avalanche. Large flowers of perfect shape, milk-white, 

 creamy center with a few carmine stripes; late and very 

 free-flowering, splendid habit. A variety of great distinction 

 and beauty i 50 



• Couromie d'Or (Golden Crown). Large imbricated white 

 flower, yellow reflex with stripes of carmine and golden 

 stamens; extra fine 50 



.Delachil. Large cup-shaped flower, deep amaranth, late- 

 flowering, fine. 35 



. Edulissuperbo. Very largeflowerofpcfectshape; beautiful 



brilliant tinted violet, mixed with whitish igules; silver reflex 35 



.Festive. Similar to Festiva maxima but dwarfer and smaller 



flowers. Special low price . . . per 100 $9.00 30 



.Charlemagne. Large flower, creamy white, shaded 



chamois 35 



Quantity 

 Wanted 



PEONIES 



dth deep rose-flowers; 



Uumei rosea. A splendid old sort, 



one of the latest to bloom 



. . . .Marguerite Gerard. Lovely light pink, exquisitely beautiful 



M. Martin Cahuzac. Large, purple, red, shaded with 



black-maroon; very brilliant, and the darkest variety in cul- 

 tivation; extra fine 



. . . . Mixed Varieties. This mixture is made up from varieties 

 of which we have not sufficient to catalogue. It does not 

 contain the best varieties, but the quality is extremely good 

 for the low price quoted .... Per 100 $15.00 



. ...Mme. de Verneville. Very pretty anemone flowers, very 

 full; collar of large petals, those of the center very close; 

 carnation-white and sulphur, sometimes carmine, extra. . . 



Old Double Crimson. This fine old Peony is very 



effective when planted in masses; one of the earliest to 

 bloom Per 100 £16 00 



Madame Bucquct. Velvety black amaranth, ^coloring 



very dark and rich 



Per 

 Each doz. 



$0 30 $3 00 

 1 50 



Sig)ted, 



Quantity 

 Wanted 



PEONIES 



Same as following variety, but with beautiful 



..Tenuifolla. 



single flowers . . . 



. .Tenuifolla flore pleno. Deeply cur fringe-like foliage; 

 flowers bright scarlet crimson; rare and fine 



. .Triomphe de TExposltion de Lille. Large, imbricated 

 flowers, soft carnation-pink, with white reflex, carmine cen- 

 ter; very fresh coloring; splendid 



..Duchess de Nemours. Beautiful cup-shaped flower, sul- 

 phur white, greenish reflex, extra fine 



. .Baroness Schroeder. Ivory white. First-class Certificate, 

 R. B. S 



. .Edward Andre. Large globular flower, deep crimson-red, 

 shaded black with metallic reflex; magnificent coloring . 



. .Duke of Cambridge. Avery handsome, bright crimson 

 flower; a superb variety; the very best of its color 



JAPANESE PEONIES 



. .Double and 8eml-Double. These are really very choice 

 and distinct from varieties grown in this country, and will 

 give the greatest satisfaction. . . Per 100, $45.00 



..Single. The finest Single Peonies undoubtedly come from 

 Japan. They are equal or superior to single sorts coming 

 from .Europe costing three times as much. Per 100, $55.00 



Per 

 Each doz. 



$0 40 $4 00 



50 5 00 



1 00 10 00 



75 8 00 



PEONIES 



Fifteen fine named Peonies for $2.50, or 25 for $5.00 all 

 different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine 

 collection at half price, comprising such varieties as 

 Festiva Maxima, Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, 

 Couronne d'Or Prolifica Tricolor, Louis Van Houtte, and 

 various other fine sorts. With any order of above for $5.00 

 I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder, free. I have 

 the largest stock in America of Lady Alexandra Duff (abso- 

 lutely true) and many other fine varieties. Send for catalogue. 



W. L. GUMM, Peony Specialist 



Remington, Indiana 



will reduce inflamed, swollen Joints, Sprains, 

 Bruises, Soft Bunches; Heals Boils, Poll 

 Evil, Quittor, Fistula, or any un- 

 healthy sore quickly as it is a positive 

 antiseptic and germicide. Pleasant to 

 use; does not blister under bandage 

 or remove the hair, and you can work 

 the horse. $2.00 per bottle, delivered. 

 Book 7 K free. 

 W. F.YOUNG, P.D.F., 152 Temple Street, Springfield, Mass. 



THE READERS' SERVICE gives 

 information regarding Poultry, Ken- 

 nel and Live Stock. 





Bob White Quail 

 Partridges and Pheasants 



Capercailzies, Black Game, Wild Turkeys, Quails, 

 Rabbits, Deer, etc., for stocking purposes. Fancy 

 Pheasants, Peafowl. Swans, Cranes, Storks, 



Ornamental Geese and Ducks, Foxes, Squirrels, 

 Ferrets, etc., and all kinds of birds and animals. 



WILLIAM J. MACKENSEN, Naturalist 



Dept. 55, Pheasantry and Game Park YARDLEY, PA. 



Dog Kennel 



Hodgson 

 Portable 

 Houses 



No. 4 Poultry House — 5 units 



No. 3 Poultry House — / unit 



KENNEL— Sanitary, neat, durable. $10.00. 



No. 4 POULTRY HOUSE— 10x50 feet ; in 5 pens ; complete for200 hens. Cedar, vermin-proof. First pen, 



$75.00 ; additional pens, $60.00 each. 

 No. 3 POULTRY HOUSE— 8x10 feet ; complete for 30 hens. $60.00 ; additional pens, $50.00 each. Cedar, 



vermin-proof. 

 Neatly painted. Quickly bolted together by anyone. Send for illustrated catalogue. 



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A LAWN EXPERT 



will answer your lawn questions and advise how 

 to get the best lawns through Readers' Service. 



August is the Time to Plant 

 Large Evergreens 



""THEY will get a well established root hold, ready 

 to start again at the first hint of spring. 

 They at once fill in that bare spot in the landscape 

 or screen the out buildings. All winter long you have 

 their fresh green to cheer up the landscape. • 



We have white pines from 5 to 15 feet high and all 

 kinds of Cedars, Spruces, etc. 



We replace any that for any reason fail 

 to take hold. 



Send for list of sizes and prices and 

 our circulars, "Never Too Late to 

 Plant," and "Shade Now." 



JJicks jre^s 



•Isaac Hicks &>Son 



"Westburu . Lonj Island 



A BIRD BATH OF SHARON WARE 



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of f 

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If you wish to at- 

 tract the birds, 

 ■r give them plenty 

 (. g of fresh water for 



bathing and drinking. 

 Where water is not 

 naturally abundant, a bird 

 bath, such as the one illustrat- 

 ed, should be used. It emp- 

 ties itself every 24 hours, 

 thereby making it sanitary. 

 This bath is so constructed that the birds may bathe in water 

 from an eighth of an inch to two inches deep. It is 17 inches in 

 diameter, 6 inches high and weighs 30 lbs. It is decorative, ar- 

 tistic and practical, and can be secured in various colors. Price, 

 $3.50, F. O. B. New York. Crating charge on out-of-town 

 orders, 30 cents extra. 



Sharonware, the new frost -proof cement garden furnishings, win- 

 dow boxes, jardiniers, flower pots, bird baths, garden seats, etc. 



Sharonware Workshop, 42 Lexington Ave. , New York City 



