FALL BLOOMING 
CROCUSES 
Why not have a floral dis- 
play at a season when Summer 
blooms have faded> Plant 
our Fall blooming Crocuses 
during August and they will 
be in full bloom during Sep- 
tember, October and Novem- 
ber. QThe results are im- 
médiate and guaranteed by us. 
We offer for your selection 
over thirty varieties, among 
them the following, which we 
can supply in large quantities. 
@ Considering the high grade 
quality and the remarkably 
low prices, these varieties 
should become very popular. 
G 
Crocus Sativus, beautiful light blue $0. 28 ee 
1. 
A Speciosus, rich purple...... 
Zonatus, bright lilac 
Col. Autumnale 
Free del'very after August 15th, at the prices quoted above, anywhere in the United States. 
For the choicest selection of bulbs apply for Rawson’s Bulb Handbook for 1908, out August Isth. 
W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union Street, Boston, Mass. 
Nursery Products for Summer 
Decoration 
Hardy Vines and_ We have a splendid lot growing in pots for 
GlimberssuulPate immediate delivery; they can be planted any 
, time during the summer. Will be glad to 
give varieties and prices upon application. 
Ost collection of hundreds of specimens is well 
known, having been admired by thousands of 
visitors from all parts of the country. 
Bay Trees 
Boxwood Never in the history of the Nursery business 
has such a magnificent collection of Boxwood 
been offered to lovers of beautiful plants. 
We have thousands of plants in every shape 
and form. 
Palms and Other We have an extensive range of greenhouses 
Plants for Interior devoted to the cultivation of Palms, Arauca- 
5 tias, Aspidistras, Ferns, Dracenas and other 
and Exterior Dec- — gecérative plants. 
oration 
Roses, in Pots We have an exquisite collection in pots for 
delivery any time during the summer. These 
consist of tree and bush forms, in everbloom- 
ing and Hybrid Perpetual varieties. 
Plant Tubs We manufacture every shape, style and size. 
Give us sketch of shape and state size and we 
shall be glad to estimate on your wants. 
Our ILLUSTRATED GENERAL CATALOGUE No. 25 will tell 
Me aoe the above and all our other products for Lawns and Gardens. 
Ss r it. 
VISIT OUR NURSERY 
BOBBINK & ATKINS 
NURSERYMEN AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 
RUTHERFORD, N. J. 
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““As regards American Pottery, Dr. Barber writes 
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to the subject than probably any other Amer- 
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Tin Enameled Pottery — includes the Maiolica of Italy, Spain and 
Mexico; Delft wares of Holland and England, and Stanniferous 
Faience of France, Germany and other European Countries. The 
“Talavera’’ ware of Mexico is here treated for the first time and forms 
a valuable addition to ceramic literature. 
Salt Glazed Stoneware — includes the ancient wares of Germany and the 
Low Countries, England and the United States, with illustrations of 
characteristic examples in American Museums. 
Artificial Soft Paste Porcelain—contains the Frit Porcelain ( Pdte 
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