APRIL, 1908 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
The Readers’ Service 1s prepared to 
advise parents in regard to schools 
175 
BUY THEM WHERE THEY GROW 
California 
Dried Fruit 
Direct to You 
Special Introductory Offer 
50 POUND .sccrrmenr $6.00 
Fancy dried, carefully prepared, high-grade, 
select, clean, new. 
CALIFORNIA FRUIT 
Special offers far immediate acceptance. We 
pay the freight to any railroad station east of 
the Rocky Mountains. All points west on a 
100-pound order. Packed in a special dust 
and air proof box in which it can remain. 
YOU SAVE $2.75 ON 50 LBS. 
Or $46.00 on $100.00 worth of Dried Fruit. 
THE JOBBERS AND DEALERS PROFIT 
You get new, clean fruit, in the original pack- 
age, handled. only once, and not exposed to 
the dirt, dust and unclean hands as in a store, 
and it retains all the natural flavor and good- 
ness of the fruit. 
ASSORTMENT COMPRISES 
25 lbs. French Prunes (large size)....15c kind 
10 lbs. Yellow Peaches (halves)... 20c kind 
5 lbs. Royal Apricots Ae i 
5 lbs. Seedless Sultana Raisins. . 
5 lbs. Muscatel Raisins 
QUALITY GUARANTEED 
We will send you a sample of each kind (26 
oz. in all) for 50c, or half that amount for 25c. 
Remit P. O. or express money order. Be sure 
and give full name and address. 
Our References— 
First National Bank, Colton, Cal. 
CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS Co. 
DEPT.11 COLTON, GALIFORNIA 
HERITAGE 
_ A Strawberry 
New seedling that has never been excelled. Full par- 
ticulars and Cultural Directions for the garden FREE. 
J. E. HERITAGE, Marlton, N. J. 
ORCHIDS 
Largest importers and growers of 
OrcHIps in the United States 
LAGER & HURRELL 
Orchid Growers and Importers SUMMIT, N. J. 
GROWN IN NEW JERSEY « 
under soil and climate advantages—and ready 
to start growth again, anywhere, as soon as 
planted. Pomona Nurseries 
“TREES AND PLANTS 
are the satisfactory kind. A complete as- 
sortment especially strong in Hardy Flow- 
ering Shrubs, Evergreens and Strawberry 
Plants. Landscape plans prepared and 
executed. Catalog free. 
T. E. Steele, Dept.:24, Palmyra, N. J. 
CHOICE ASTER PLANTS, reaaiseWarteties 
Seventy-five varieties, Standard sorts per doz sc, per hundred 
30c, per thousand $2, per ten thousand $18.00, per hundred thou- 
sand $150.00. Send for list. 
BARNES’ GARDENS, Spencer, Indiana 
The &lm City Nursery Company, Jew Haven, Connecticut 
N EW HARDY ! 
HYDRANGEA 
fq GRANDIFLORA ALBA 
k jy The most valuable addition to our 
ae 
strictly hardy garden shrubs that has 
appeared in years. Withstands zero 
weather without injury. Immense 
heads of purest white blooms in June 
(see zllustration). After maturity turn- 
ing to deep green like the foliage,— 
an attractive feature. Asa specimen 
The New Hardy Hy- in groups, or massed in the foreground 
drangea—from photo of taller shrubsitis a tremendous success. 
PRICES (eae established, deliv-\ From 6 inch pots, $1.50 each, 
ery after April 15th) $13.50 per 10; 5 inch pots, $1.00 
each, $9.00 per 10; 4 inch pots, $.50 each, $4.50 per 10; 3 inch pots, §$.35 
eachi, $3.25 per 10. Shipment by Express advised. 
The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. 
Our 1908 hardy tree and plant catalog ts now ready. You 
can well afford to send for a copy before placing your spring order. 
Strictly the best grade only, at consistent prices 
Trinidad Lake Asphalt in street-pavements has with- 
stood heat, cold, air, rain, snow, sun, acids and 
heavy trafic for twenty-five years. 
Genasco 
Ready Rooting 
is made of Trinidad Lake Asphalt. No wonder 
it lasts longer than any other roofing. 
Ask any wide-awake dealer for Genasco. Refuse imitations and substitutes. You want 
your roof weather-proof to stay. Write for Book 60 and samples. 
THE BARBER ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY 
Largest producers of asphalt, and largest manufacturers of ready roofing in the world 
PHILADELPHIA 
San Francisco 
New York 
Chicago 
SUBURBAN 
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T. F. POTTER, Tomato Specialist, DOWNERS GROVE, I1!. 
season. 
DEPT. C 
