October, 1917 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



99 



A GREAT OPPORTUNITY 



From present indications (September 17th) it appears 

 that the intending planter of Holland Bulbs, Hyacinths, 

 Tulips, Crocus, etc., will be grievously disappointed this Fall. 



None of these bulbs, which usually arrive here in late 

 August has yet appeared, and while it is claimed that one 

 bulb steamer sailed before the embargo was placed, there is 

 no further definite news of it, and one report has this 

 steamer recalled. 



At best, this country will receive but a portion of its 

 usual allotment if any, and planted late as they must 

 necessarily be, the planter's success will be in diminishing 

 measure. 



Your beds being ready, why not plant this Fall at least a 

 few modern Peonies, and by planting Peterson's Perfect 

 Peonies (acknowledged the world's standard) from now un- 

 til the ground freezes, you will be assured of having a splen- 

 did display of superb flowers early next summer. 



And if you place these in your permanent bulb beds, they 

 may be safely transplanted next Fall if desired. And, too, 

 unlike Holland Bulbs, they will not "run out," but will con- 

 tinue to increase year after year. 



See my advertisement on following page 



George H. Peterson 



Rose & Peony Specialist 



Fair Lawn New Jersey 



MAKE EVERY FOOT OF GROUND 

 HELP TO FEED THE NATION 



If the world is to be kept from starving 

 every foot of ground must return its full 

 value. If you have only a few square feet 

 of ground plant a fruit tree; if you can set 

 an acre or more, do so. 



A vegetable garden is good, but it must 

 be made new every season. A fruit garden 

 is best, for it will produce year after year. 



A Fruit Garden Started This 



Fall Will Help The Future 



Food Supply 



Every fruit tree you plant is a Liberty Bond for 

 you and your country. It will help to keep all of us 

 from suffering the pangs of hunger. 



Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas Company 



45 Maple Avenue 



West Chester - - Penna. 



Our salesman who may be in your vicinity, will help 

 you in your plans. Ask him, or write to us 



Hoopes' 



Specialties 



for the 



Home Fruit 



Garden 



presents the select 

 fruits for American 

 gardens and orchards. 

 Send to-day for a copy; 

 plan your fruit garden 

 now. 



Really Truly Specialists 



There are lots of POOR Peonies; why not have the 

 benefit of really expert advice? Our fame is nation= 

 wide. 'Most everybody everywhere knows of the 

 ABSOLUTE SUPREMACY of our Peonies. Do you? 

 One of the REASONS is because 



WE GROW PEONIES 

 -NOTHING ELSE 



Suspicions of the other reasons will be awakened by 

 our catalogue. Instant confirmation of them if you 

 could visit our grounds and see the plants growing — 

 the stock we send to you. Ask those who have been here 



"OUR REPUTATION HAS BEEN BUILT ON 

 THE QUALITY OF OUR STOCK" 



DISTINCTIVE CATALOGUE TO YOU 



MOHICAN PEONY GARDENS 



BOX 300, SINKING SPRING, PENN'A. 



Bobbink & Atkins 



500,000 FEET 

 UNDER GLASS 



500 ACRES /,. FTVforlds 



OF NURSERY JF Choicest 



(Nursery SGree^ 

 to ducts 



Plant in the Autumn: 



This is the most pertinent advice a nurseryman can give 

 his customers. It should be printed in letters 10 feet high. 

 Nature prepares herself well in advance. She plants in the 

 Autumn and so is ready for the first warm rains of Spring. 

 You can't improve on Nature. Plant in the Autumn and 

 you will save time and money and secure better results. 

 AYeather, soil, labor conditions and prices are right — NOW. 

 Take advantage of natural conditions and always buy 

 where variety and stock are abundant. Thus you will 

 secure selected quality, and your plantings will always 

 please and satisfy. 



Visit our Nurseries — only 8 miles from New York. 

 Catalogue of Autumn plantings on request. 



Rutherford, New Jersey 



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