October, 1917 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



75 



We class the following 

 among the most meritorious 

 of our recent acquisitions: 



New and rare plants of unusual charac- 

 ter have always found a hearty welcome 

 in this nursery. Because of the exact- 

 ing requirements of our vigorous climate, 

 only the sturdiest survive. Those that 

 prove adaptable here, thrive most any- 

 where. 



Lonicera Maacki podocarpa. This noble 

 upright growing form of Honeysuckle was first 

 brought to The Garden Magazine Reader's at- 

 tention through the Wilson articles. It attains 

 a height of from ten to fifteen feet, with a spread 

 of equal dimensions . The tips of the highly or- 

 namental foliage are of a curious shade of light 

 bronze. Adorned by groups of scarlet berries 

 late in the season. Well-grown plants $1.00 

 each. 



Berberis Wilsonae. A most charming form 

 of the newer Barberries, introduced by Mr. Wil- 

 son from the Chino-Thibetan border. Has 

 gracefully pendulant, twiggy branches, the gray 

 green leaves of which assume beautiful tints in 

 the fall. Yellow flowers are succeeded by loads 

 of round brilliant salmon colored berries. Well- 

 grown plants $1.00 each. 



Malus Sargentii. One of the handsomest 

 of all the Flowering Crabs, of dwarf habit. 

 Flowers pure white in immense numbers succeed- 

 ed by a brilliant display of fruits. One of the 

 most beautiful shrubs in cultivation. Strong 

 plants $1.00 each. 



We also offer a most excellent lot of Rigida, Scotch and 

 Austrian Pines in different sizes at fair prices. An inquiry 

 will bring full particulars concerning any or all of above 

 plants. 



Digging and packing done with 

 greatest care 



Prompt shipments guarantee early and 

 safe arrival 



Unusual Catalogue of Unusual Plants 

 For the Asking 



A copy of our Catalogue is ready for every reader of 

 Garden Magazine. May we mail you yours? 



MOUNT DESERT NURSERIES 



Bar Harbor 



Maine 



"HOW TO GROW ROSES"— Library Edition; 121 pages— 16 in 

 natural colors. Not a catalogue. Price Si, refunded on $5 order 

 for plants. The Conard & Jones Co., Box 24, West Grove, Pa. 



MR. ROBERT PYLE— the well-known Garden Lecturer_ and 

 Rosarian invites correspondence from garden lovers and societies. 

 Subject — "The American Rose Garden" illustrated with finely 

 colored lantern slides. Address: West Grove, Pa. 



Plant Evergreens Now 



T~)ON'T wait till next 

 Spring. This is the 

 ideal time. 



Good full rooted, plump top- 

 ped trees cost so little more 

 than poor ones, why not have 

 them. 



Send for evergreen 

 Help Hint Booklet. 



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October-made Gardens 



and practical suggestions, what kinds to make 



Is fall planting of gardens practical? Decidedly! And, what is more important, some kinds of 

 garden must be made this month or not at all until next fall. Most bulbs, kept out of the ground until 

 spring, will lose their vitality and blooming power. For this reason, bulb gardens must be made now. 



The suggestion to plant flower and vegetable gardens this fall is a rather radical departure. 

 Yet, the idea is thoroughly practical. Best of all, by making gardens this fall, valuable time 

 is gained in the spring when all work is rushing. 



Bulb Gardens for 

 Outside and Indoors 



The question of getting Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., 

 from Holland this fall is getting more compli- 

 cated every day. At this writing the outlook 

 is very uncertain. As a matter of protecting 

 yourself, let us urge you to write us at once, 

 stating your needs. If the bulbs come, those 

 who ordered first will be served first. Complete 

 Catalog of our own importations sent on request. 



NATURALIZED DAFFODILS 



Daffodils or Narcissi are among the most 

 charming flowers for outdoor gardens. Plant 

 them in irregular clumps among your shrubbery 

 or in pairs, in the house. 



Daffodils, Six Select Sorts, extra fine bulbs. 

 Six bulbs each, six varieties, 36 bulbs in all, 

 $1.50 postpaid. 



Roman Hyacinths are ready for shipping 

 right now ! They came from France and are 

 the earliest to bloom. The loosely disposed 

 flower trusses are exceedingly fragrant. They 

 are grown mostly in soil, 5 to 6 bulbs to a six 

 inch pot or pan. Planted at once they will bloom 

 around Christmas. White, $1.25 per doz., 

 #8.00 per 100. 



Narcissus, Giant Paper White, are another French con- 

 tribution to our indoor .winter gardens. Generally grown 

 from 6 to 8 in a shallow glass dish, with bulbs placed among 

 pebbles. They bloom for anybody. 



Large Bulbs, 5c. each; 50c. per dozen; $2.75 for 100. 



per 100. 



Large Bulbs, 5c. each; 50c. per dozen; $2.75 fc 

 Jumbo Bulbs, 10c. each; 75c. per dozen; $3.50 



Sweet Peas to Sow NOW 

 For Extra Early Flowers 



The article on page 47, September Garden 

 Magazine should prove to home gardeners that 

 the advent of special strains of Sweet Peas is 

 revolutionizing the culture of that flower. Pre- 

 pare right now to surprise your neighbors. 

 By planting any of the following sorts this 

 month, you can gather flowers 4 weeks before 

 spring planted Sweet Peas bloom. 



Sow these early, large -flowering Spencer 

 Hybrid Sweet Peas this Fall: — 



Early Snowflake, best early white 

 Early Songbird, lovely pink, tinted salmon 

 Early Melody, a rose pink, very free flowering 

 Early Spring Maid, light pink on creamy ground 

 Early Heather Bell, beautiful mauve lavender 



Any of the above 20c. per packet of 25 seeds. 



In addition, 7 distinct and beautiful Australian varie- 

 ties are described in our special fall catalogue. Please 

 ask for it. 



Roots to Plant 

 Now, for Food 



A small investment in roots, a 

 few boxes with soil or sand, a 

 few hours' work and you may 

 gather delicious winter salads 

 right from your own cellar. 



Witloof Chicory or French 

 Endive has made remarkable 

 progress in popular favor in re- 

 cent years. The roots are 

 "forced" to yield delicate 

 sprouts as shown alongside. A 

 delicious salad. Extra-selected 

 roots, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; 

 $7.00 per hundred. Directions 

 how to force them in our free 

 catalogue. 



Sea Kale is another unusual 

 winter vegetable of exceptional 

 quality. The sprouts, grown 

 like chicory, are cooked and 

 served with drawn butter. Ex- 

 tra-selected Forcing Roots at 

 same prices as Witloof Chicory. 



Asparagus Roots for forcing, 

 best white or green sort, $1.50 

 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. 



Rhubarb Roots, extra fine 

 clumps of Giant Crimson Winter, 

 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 



Vegetable Seeds 



Suitable for Fall Sowing 



Whether you plan to plant a 

 vegetable garden outdoors or 

 under glass, you will find us in 

 a position to supply you just 

 the sorts needed for different 

 purposes. Here are a few of 

 our special strains. 



Carrot, Early French Forc- 

 ing, pkt. 15c.; oz. 30c. 



Lettuce, May Fung, best early head, pkt. 5c. ; oz. 20c. 



Peas, Prolific Early Market, ' 2 pt. 20c; pt. 30c 



Radish, French Breakfast, pkt. 5c. ; oz. 10c 



Spinach, New York Market, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c 



See catalogue for complete lists. 



Stumpp & Walter Service in Seeds, 

 Bulbs and Plants is Complete 



Our establishment stands for much more than selling 

 plants, bulbs and seeds at popular prices. What the 

 things we sell will do for you, interests us quite as 

 much as your original order. In order that our business 

 may live and grow, our seeds and bulbs must do well for 

 you! Back of everything we send out stands the cum- 

 ulative experience of men who have been seedsrnen all 

 their lives ! You are assured of intelligent and conscien- 

 tious service every time you send an order to 



30-32 Barclay Street 

 New York 



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