September, 1918 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



65 



A FAMOUS fruit-grower remarked to me 

 the other day: "It's come to the point 

 where you can't have good fruit unless 

 you grow your own." If we want fresh, 

 juicy, flavory frtut, we must realize that 

 market fruit has to be shipped long distances 

 — so it can't be left to ripen on the tree, as 

 Nature intended. You can't beat Nature's 

 game ! Plant fruit trees and bushes and 

 vines in your own yard, even if it's only a 

 50-ft. lot (we'll show you that you have lots 

 of room, without depriving yourself of flowers 

 or vegetables) and the fruit you serve will 

 make you the envy of your neighbors and 

 friends. Especially if you plant Hicks' 

 guaranteed fruits — they can't go wrong! Ask 

 for our special groups for $5. $10, and up — 

 we ship a whole "Toy Orchard, " 108 trees 

 and vines, for $35. Tell us the size of your 

 grounds, and we'll tell you just about what 

 you can do to start growing your own fruit. 



THIS is strawberry-time — as you probably know 

 —but perhaps you have read so many instruc- 

 tions about strawberry planting that you have 

 fought shy of even trying it. But all you have to 

 remember is to keep the ground stirred 3 in, deep, 

 and to throw some hay or mulch over the plants in 

 winter. There's the' whole secret. We'll assume 

 the risk, so go ahead 1 Plant some of our choice 

 plants now, and we guarantee that next summer 

 you'll taste some of the handsomest, juiciest berries 

 you ever saw. 60 c. brings you 10 plants, $6 a hun- 

 dred. How many shall we send you? 



nooks to play in— cool and inviting in hot weather 

 — cosy and warm in bleak autumn or wintry days. 

 We can do it cheaply, too— it's more a matter of 

 experience than money. Our book, "Home Land- 

 scapes," is full of suggestions, sketches, prices- 

 send for it, it's free. 



AND don't forget yourself while you think of the 

 kiddies. The mother needs quiet, shady, 

 secluded corners to rest in — yes, even to work 

 in. Why not do the chores in a "sylvan nook" in 

 the backyard-and entertain the knitting circle or 

 the Red Cross party within the shelter and privacy 

 of an "evergreen cove?" It's less trouble and ever 

 so much nicer. And the tired business man won't 

 be so tired if he can come home to an outdoor din- 

 ing room or reading nook in these daylight-saving 

 evenings. It's a simple; inexpensive prescription 

 for health and efficiency— and perhaps the best. 

 Our book, "Home Landscapes," on page 12, 

 sketches one of these "evergreen shelters" or 

 "walls of green"— send for it, and picture your 

 comfort in such an outdoor living room. 



THE same fascinating book (it's free, remem- 

 ber—a postcard will fetch it) will tell you, on 

 page 31, how to turn the usual dull drab shrub- 

 bery of'September and October into a vivid tapestry 

 of blue, red. coral, and purple. Some of these un- 

 usual shrubs yield edible berries, from which de- 

 licious drinks or appetizing jam can be made. Be 

 venturesome — try some new things under Hicks' 

 guidance — you won't be sorry! 



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'""T^HE city," to quote a prominent architect, "is 

 I no place to bring up a family." Perhaps you 

 moved to the country for just that reason, — 

 but are you sure your kiddies are getting the full 

 benefit of country life? Do they have to play in- 

 doors when it's too sunny — because your lawn isn't 

 shady enough? We can make your home grounds 

 a Paradise for the kiddies — full of cosy corners and 



WHILE seeking new things, don't lose inter- 

 est in the old— the plants already under your 

 care. Above all, give them water, 

 and flowers could talk, how often 

 you'd hear them begging for a drinkl 

 They'll do their sweetest and loveliest 

 for you if you'll only give them plenty 

 to drink — yes, even when it rains! 



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HODGSON 



Portable 

 HOUSES 



THE Hodgson way eliminates all the bother and 

 trouble that usually come with the building of a 

 small house because the house is built, finished and 

 painted in our factory and shipped to you in sections. 

 It can be assembled easily and quickly by inexperienced 

 men. No figuring over blue prints. No ruined lawn. 

 No dirt or noise. 



Send for a Hodgson catalog. You will find it jammed 

 full of photographs of cottages, bungalows, garages, 

 clubhouses and most any kind of a house you can think 

 of. After selecting the one that strikes your fancy, send 

 in your order early and it will be shipped to you when 

 you want it. 



By paying 25$ of the cost now we will hold the house 

 until you need it. At the same time you save money 

 and insure prompt delivery. 



Your first move is to send for a catalog. Do it today. 



Plant an English Walnut Tree 



If you have room plant 

 a grove of them, for the 

 cultivation of the Eng- 

 lish Walnut in the north 

 is not only one of the 

 newest, but one of the 

 most rapid growing in- 

 dustries in the United 

 States. The early planter 

 is bound to reap a golden 

 harvest. 



Write us for details. 



Franquette 



Fairport 



Look at this record of The Thompson Orchard, near Rochester, 228 trees, 

 on five acres, the largest commercial bearing orchard in the East, producing 

 in one season 260 bushels Walnuts, 32 lbs. to the bushel, sold 

 at 25c. per pound. This orchard has been in bearing many years — 

 with occasional temperatures 20 degrees below zero. 



The Isere Valley — the valuable walnut region of France, has been practically wiped out. 

 Judge for yourself the prices we will be paying for English Walnuts in a short time. 



"Northern Grown" 

 means specially bred to 

 ! severe changes of climate 

 and 1 o w temperatures, 

 strong, vigorous, husky 

 young trees, able to offer 

 unyielding resistance to 

 severest weather. 



You ought to try a few trees, 

 or if you have room, a grove of 

 them. If you wish to get Far- 

 thest north grown trees, write to 



GLEN BROS., Inc. 



(Established 1866) 

 GLENWOOD NURSERY 

 1703 Main St., Rochester, N. Y. Thomson 



Nut Culture, Fruit Trees, Berry Plants, Evergreens and Shrubs described in 

 our 1918 Magalog, sent free on request. 



Mayette 



Wing's Iris 



We have one of the largest 

 collections in America. Many 

 of them can be obtained from no 

 other source. Plant Bearded 

 Iris now, and have a lovely 

 border next spring. We have 

 them in colors ranging from 

 cream and snow white to almost 

 black, passing through all the 

 intermediateshadesof pale blue 

 and delicate lavender, violet 

 and purple, crimson and rose, 

 copper, bronze and purest gold, 

 in wonderful and lovely com- 

 binations. They are graceful 

 in form, exquisite in texture. 

 They are perfectly hardy and 

 require little or no care. 



For #1.65 we will send you 

 this fine collection, postpaid, 

 the actual value of which is 

 £2.25. 



MME. CHEREAU, White bo dered blue INNOCENZA, Pure white 



MME. PACQU1TTE, Deep rosy claret ARNOLS, Velvety purple and bronze 



PALLIDA DALMATICA, Silvery lavender, PERFECTION, Dark velvety blue and 



immense flowers paie blue 



AUREA, Golden yellow DALM ARIUS, Pale blue, amber and violet- 



brown 



Send for this collection to-day. We know you will be pleased. 



Our new catalogue describes nearly five hundred varieties. Write for copy. 



THE WING SEED CO., Box 1426, Mechanicsburg, Ohio 



(The House of Quality and Moderate Prices) 



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