December, 1917 



THE GARDEN M A GAZINE 



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The Spirit of Christmas 



These are stirring times! The spirit of giving assumes a new significance. Gifts that are useful 

 are valued most. If their nature is such as to spread cheer during dreary days, they are welcomed 

 all the more. Few things we know interpret the spirit of the season better than flowers. Their 

 growing becomes a source of new delight if you start with 



Scheepers Quality Bulbs 



From France, we received the cream of the growers' annual crop. Scheepers' bulbs differ from 

 the ordinary commercial grades by being of exceptional size and unusual blooming qualities. Anyone 

 is bound to succeed with them so long as the simple methods of starting and growing them, as 

 suggested by us, are followed. We will guarantee results with the bulbs offered below. They must 

 bloom for you (and will) or we will refund your money. 



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We Will Mail, Postpaid, Carefully Packed in a Neat Gift Box 



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'Paper White Grandiflora," Narcissus 

 Bulbs and Prepared Fibre . . . 50c 



Planted as per directions we furnish, they will, within 

 60 days after planting, burst out into those fragrant, 

 graceful flowers as pictured below. 



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White Koman Hyacinths with Fibre 

 in which to grow them . . . . $1.00 



Strong, full of life bulbs that represent blooming power 

 in the highest degree, and bear lovely fragrant flowers, 

 as shown to right, within seventy days after planting. 



Give either Box or both to one or several of your friends. We will mail them direct, with your card, and the 

 season's compliments. Anybody can grow these to bloom, and they thrive in any living room. 



These Bulbs are of extraordinary character — 



Not only are they of unusual size and exceptional blooming qualities 

 but each one of them represents the same high ideals in bulb selection for 

 .which John Scheepers & Company were awarded, within the last year, 

 three Gold Medals at the three most important flower shows in 

 the country. Write us TO-DAY since our supply is limited 

 we urge immediate orders. ? ■."■ 



John Scheepers &- Co., Inc. 



Flower Bulb Specialists 



2 Stone Street 



New York 



NARCISSUS BULB (actual size) 



HYACINTH BULB (slightly reduced) 



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