Wri he Readers’ Servi 
4 Fe nay ecm THE GARDEN MAGAZINE FEBRUARY, 1908 
NITRATE % Sopa 
feng ca Gog . : [ol aa 
“A LAWN CARDEN Which Fertilizers are Best? 
SUPPORTER ‘ SON » NO FORM OF NITROGEN aie only knows! If there is any 
% \ \ is so quickly available, or so positive in its 1 i | ] 
WORN ALL OVER THE WORLD a. — .~ results for the vegetable garden, on the lawn, one subject on which a scientist dare 
for shrubbery or trees as a top dressing of not generalize, it is fertilizers. 
DO NOT BE DECEIVED \@ a\g N ITR ATE OF SO D A Theoretically, the cheapest and best way 
BY BUTTONS MADE OF WOOD |} (THE STANDARD FERTILIZER) for a farmer or fruit grower is to buy his 
PAINTED OR COL , ] 7 1 
IMITATE MOBGLR ee Te y Send your name and address on Post=Card and we will nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash separ- 
send you, as long as the edition lasts, ately and mix them himself, as described in 
THIS GUARANTY Butta “* Food for Plants ”” the “Garden and Farm Almanac for 1908,” 
COUPON-| N YELLOW a= sugee RTER a most valuable book of 237 pages, dealing with the use at page 59. But practically, how many 
1S ATTACHED THIS WAY ‘a Aaa of Nitrate of Soda asa fertilizer, giving detailed infor- farmers will take the trouble to do this 
TOLEVE RY PAN OR TE See Bis) Cee meat Stattenercougtouni elUaicubstrrae mice thing, which the experiment stations, year in 
BLS men ations throughout the nite tates andona 
GENUINE — BE SURE AGA NeTaMEEREECRLONS sorts of crops. Mention magazine in Which this adver- é P bo! 
IT’S THERE THE BUTTONS AND tisement is seen, and address and year out, are urging them to dor ‘They 
Sragnie cela tig EI eee WILLIAM S. MYERS, Director mostly buy complete fertilizers by brands. 
GEORGE FROST COMPANY, Makers |]|Hose suprorTeR John Street and 71 Nassau St., New York, N. Y. Again, how many amateurs have a scale 
BOSTON _ONLY. Post-Card Replies Will Receive Early Consideration. of operations big enough to justify them in 
trying to find out what each one of the three 
elements is for; in what forms you can get 
them; which act quickly and which slowly; 
their relative prices; and in what proportions 
to mix them? Unless they are enthusiastic 
amateurs, they will not take so much trouble; 
they will buy brands. 
But if you want to get one fertilizer for 
your garden that will also greatly improve 
our lawn, or if your bread and butter de- 
Cattle Manure pene upon some an don’t be afraid to ask 
7 Shreddedor | the Readers’ Service Department for help. 
—| 4m B. ag S Pulverized There is a specialist om. fertile in ae 
Best for all indoor and outdoor work. No department now who will not give youa vague 
bad odor. Easily applied. Delivered East of i and a Hi 
Missouri River. $2.00 Per Bag (100 lbs.). Write | OF evasive reply, but positive, specific help 
= for circulars. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO. if you will tell him all about it. 
$$. - 19 Union Stock Yards, Chicago 
‘‘Strawberry Plants That Grow ” 
All best Standard Varieties; Also Raspberry, Blackberry, Currant, and Grape Plants and Asparagus 
Roots in Assortment. All stock warranted true to name and of grade represented or your money refunded. 
40 Page Catalogue with Cultural Instruction free. 
C. E. Whitten’s Nurseries 
Box 10 Bridgman, Mich. 
Forastorttinevesit! INCUBATOR 
ship, frei Paid, a 
GORE eS sialeele “‘United’’ Incubator to any point 
east of the Mississippi River for $12.50— 
freight to River allowed on orders 
west. This is a high-grade machine 100 EGG 
with all the latest improvements, SPECIAL 
and is shipped complete, ready r ° ° Savin Nitro en in Manure 
| fo'zan, Send money today, or ff fe===—ee | The Montrose Nurseries Are Offering 8 8 
1 t 5 aq —— : o . é 
Re S iw: A complete line of choice Ornamental Stock at very reasonable [ AND plaster (calctum sulphate) is an 
UNITED INCUBATOR & POULTRY i S prices considering the quality. : insoluble substance whose exact action 
SUPPLY MFG. CO. p Large trees and shrubs for immediate effect. bees: - 
26-28 Vesey Street, New York City Tee wore a spccalty ieee on the soil is not understood but which 
Tac ae a a eae na acts as a stimulant by releasing plant food 
THE MONTROSE NURSERIES from unavailable forms. Its continued 
MONTROSE Westchester Co., N. Y. | application is not desirable. It is used with 
- $150 up) Old Pistols == § -50.up GR OW MUSHRO 0 MS stable manure because the free ammonia 
NU ES 6 AOR Cavalry Sabres. SOD ve ue bees 2 form aoe of ae a 
Bridles) 5) 5))7-00, 2 2 irs 28 hs For Big and Quick Profits, Or For Your Own Use rm rea alue. ini 
Leggins, pr.- 15 “| 7 Shot Carbine “ 3,50 Ten years PS eienceeanIee as to give practical stable soluble 10 © § Me a t 
| 1907 MILITARY ENOYCLOPEDIO CATALOGUE, 
RY’ 260 large pages, containing thousands of beautiful illustrations 
. —with wholesale and retail prices of 15 acres GOVERNMENT 
AUCTION SALE GOODS muiled for 15 cents (stamps). 
FRANCOIS BANNERMAN, 501 Broadway, NEW YORE. 
instructions that will add $5 to $60 per week to your acts in the same way by virtue of the sul- 
income without interfering with regular occupation. 5 5 . . 
Fer full particulars and free book, address phates which it contains, and also enriches 
JACKSON MUSHROOM FARM 
8248 N. Western Ave., B 281 Chicago, I. the JaMlkeiahe lil by the 12 per cent. of potash 
which it contains. For saving the nitrogen of 
the manure, the kainit and land plaster 
(2 are about equally efficient. A manure 
treated with kainit is more valuable than 
one treated with land plaster by the amount 
of potash added. But kainit is more ex- 
pensive than land plaster. Finely ground, 
untreated phosphate rock, called “floats,” 
is also used effectively in the same manner, 
and the decomposing manure makes the 
phosphoric acid available. ‘The choice be- 
tween these materials depends on the exact 
Saving all expenses and profits of the dealer. Elkhart Buggies and 
Harness have been sold direct from our factory to the user for 
35 years. 
We are the Largest Manufacturers 
in the world selling to the consumer | 
exclusively. We ship for examination and \ 
. approval, guaranteeing safe delivery. No 
} cost to you if not satisfied as to style, qual- 
ity and price. Over 200 styles of Vehicles 
No.676. Top Buggy with padded wing dash and 
Stanh t. Pri lete, $67.50- A: das . ° 
_Men#e7.) One Hoel ex and O5)styles sof Hames: sells fcr @25mniore: || ee needs of the crops, the soils and their cost. 
to seats and 134-in. cushion tw Free Catalo i : 
fies. Price complete, $103, Send For seme e Pennsylvania. F. E, BonsTEEL. 
As goodassellsfor@0more. WH LKHART CARRIAGE & HARNESS MEG. CO., Elkhart, Ind. 
