August, 1918 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



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Let The Skinner System 1 

 Do the Watering 

 While You Look On 



NO matter if it is the grass path of your gar- 

 den, bordered with its flowers; or the long 

 rows of your vegetable garden; we have a sim- 

 ple, durable device that will best water them. 



It will throw over them a uniform sheet of 

 gently falling water, that is under your full 

 control. 



Does not puddle. Does not beat down del- 

 icate plants. . . 



Costs surprisingly little. Pays for itself in 

 labor saved alone; say nothing of increased 



We have a happy solution for any or all your 

 watering problems. 



Can make prompt shipments. Send for 

 Booklet. 



The Skinner Irrigation Co. 



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Water 



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KINNER 



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Troy 

 Ohio 



Or IRRI9ATIOI 



PEONIES 



Fifteen fine named Peonies for $2.50, or 25 for $5.00 all 

 different and truly labeled, a chance to obtain a fine collection 

 at half price, comprising such varieties as Festiva Maxima, 

 Delachei, Achillea, Lady L. Bramwell, Couronne d'Or, Mad. 

 Calot, and various other fine soils. With any order of above 

 for $5.00 I will include one plant of Baroness Shroeder, free. 

 I have the largest stock in America of Lady Alexander Duff (ab- 

 solutely true) and many otherfine varieties. Send for catalogue. 



W. L. GUMM, Peony Specialist 



Remington, Indiana 



Brand's "AmeA^Best" Peonies 



Are the Exclusive Production of 



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^America's Foremost Peony Specialist 



SUPERB SEEDLINGS 

 of Proven Value 



Every new specimen we offer has been proved 

 and tested by a process of experimentation for 

 a period of from ten to fifteen years. Every 

 plant has its own distinct individuality besides 

 possessing all of the other six points of excel- 

 lence prescribed for classification in the highest 

 rank. 



Brand's "America's Best" 



are new and novel, distinct and different and 

 equal or superior to the world's best. Our cul- 

 ture and our climate impart to them the ex- 

 treme northern vigor and an iron hardiness. 

 If you want true Brand Peonies, why not order 

 them direct from Brand. If they come from 

 Brand, they must be good. Write us TO-DAY 

 for descriptive price list. 



BRAND PEONY COMPANY 



540 Lumber Exchange Minneapolis, Minnesota 







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Farr's Gold Medal Irises 



Mysterious as the opal, its structure more wonderful than the orchid, 

 the beauty of the Iris is wholly ethereal. If you yield to its magic 

 spell it will lead you across the border into a wonderland of delight. 



The Iris, or Rainbow flower, like the rainbow itself glistening in the sun, makes 

 you dream of faraway things, and as a "Messenger from the Queen of Heaven to 

 mortals on earth," carries before you a vision of hope for a new day. 

 The embargoes which have been placed (owing to lack of transportation) upon bulbs 

 and other foreign plants, really compel us to make a greater use of our own American 

 grown plants. Irises will fill the vacancy made in the spring garden by the absence 

 of the imported bulbs. They may be grown easily by any one and in any situation, 

 giving their blooms with such abundance the first season after planting, that they 

 themselves almost seem to solve the perplexing question of labor in the garden. 

 That the gardens of America may be more cheerful, the supply of outdoor flowers 

 increased, and garden tasks reduced to a minimum, I have arranged 



r<?\ Farr's Special 1918 War Garden Collection 



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TWELVE GOLD MEDAL 

 VARIETIES FOR 



$5 



Made up of my own new seedlings and novelties, which were 

 awarded the Gold Medal at the Panama Pacific Exposition, 

 and listed in my catalogue at fifty cents to one dollar each. 

 No ordinary or common sorts are included in this collection. 



Collection A — -12 extra-choice named varieties, my selection : $2.00 

 Collection B — -12 fine named varieties, my selection : : - 1.25 



Complete descriptions of my new seedling Irises and upwards of five hundred other 

 varieties will be found in Farr's Hardy Plant Specialties, (1918 edition), a book 

 of 112 pages, with many illustrations. In addition to Irises the book describes the 

 most valuable collection of Peonies in the world. If you do not have a copy of 

 this edition send for it to-day. 



BERTRAND H. FARR — Wyomissing Nurseries Company 

 104 Garfield Avenue, Wyomissing, Pa. 



Again, Farr's Famous Peonies Won Golden Honors 



Having been awarded the Gold Medal 

 by the American Peony Society, 



Cleveland, 1918 



New York, 1916 Chicago, 1914 



Kills Plant Lice 



e Recognized Standard Insecticide 



Aphine, Fungine, Vermine 



For Sale at 



All Good Seed Stores 



They are put up in various sizes to meet the re- 

 quirements of different types of gardeners. 

 All are guaranteed to do effective work. 

 For further particulars apply to manufacturers. 



of Many Species ! = 



Don't let Aphis (Green Fly) thrips, soft scale, currant worm or 

 cabbage slugs deprive you of the fruits of your garden efforts. 

 Fight them with Aphine. Simply dilute and apply as per directions 

 on can. It will promptly rout the enemy. 



Vprminp wil1 P os i tive| y 

 V erlXllne destroy plant 



enemies beneath the soil. Sure 



death to maggots, eel and angle 



worms. Saves houseplants.too. 



Madison, New Jersey 



Fung 



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specific 



remedy against 

 mildew and blights affecting 

 fruits, flowers, and vegetables. 

 Does not stain foliage. 

 Aphine Mfg. Company, 



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