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The Readers' Service gives informa- 

 tion about real estate. 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



June, 1909> 



NONE JUSTAS GOOD 



Li 



ATLAS 

 CONCRETE 



adapts itself 

 to any style of 

 architecture 



It is the only building material that 

 has no limitations and no disadvantages. 



It is economical, durable, sanitary, 

 fire - resisting, damp-proof, warm in 

 winter and cool in summer. 



Learn about concrete before you 

 build ; get the experience of those who 

 have used it ; study plans and costs of 

 houses so built. 



Then look into cement and partic- 

 ularly 



ATLAS 



PORTLAND 



CEMENT 



You will find that this brand is the 

 standard ; that its purity and uniform 

 quality make it the best for concrete 

 purposes. There is but one grade of 

 Atlas — the best — and the same for 

 everybody. Atlas Portland Cement 

 costs no more than other brands. The 

 largest order ever placed for cement 

 was for Atlas, 4,500,000 barrels being 

 purchased by the Government for use 

 in building the Panama Canal. 



We offer four books for your infor- 

 mation : 



"Concrete Country Residences" 



(delivery charges 25c. I 



"Reinforced Concrete in Factory 



Construction" (delivery charges 10c.) 



"Concrete Cottages" (sent free.) 



"Concrete Construction about the 



Home and on the Farm" (sent free.) 



If your dealer cannot supply you with Atlas, write to 



THE ATLAS Portland CEMENT CO. 



INQUIRY DEPT., 30 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK 



LARGEST OUTPUT OF ANY CEMENT COMPANY IN 

 THE WORLD — OVER 40,000 BARRELS A DAY 



of the mint family, having purple flowers in 

 long spikes. It is a native of the Canaries and needs 

 winter protection. C. cana, from Mexico, is hardy 

 at Elizabeth, N. J. It has purple flowers about an 

 inch long, which are not very showy or refined, but 

 anything that blooms from June to October is worth 

 trying, especially if it has fragrant foliage; the 

 color is a little dull, but of a distinct shade. 



"Snow-in-summer" is a good name for a hardy 

 plant with silvery leaves and white flowers (Ceras- 

 tium tomentosum). And so is "mouse-ear chick- 

 weed" a good name for its running mate (C. Bieber- 

 steinii), which has larger leaves and flowers and 

 blooms earlier. If you want cool effects in your 

 garden, use these for edging walks, carpeting bulb 

 beds and all dry, sunny places. They won't cost 

 much if you raise them from seed. Snow-in- 

 summer will bloom the first year, if started indoors 

 in March. They are fine from May to July. 



One of the most distinct types of beauty is that 

 of the scabious. Most people know the annual kind, 

 especially the Mourning Bride variety. Cephal- 

 aria alpina is practically a perennial scabious with 

 a lemon flower, but it is a striking plant because it 

 will grow five feet high and bear flowers three inches 

 across. After the main crop in June the side shoots 

 continue to flower through July, bearing flowers 

 about half as large. It is one of the best hardy 

 flowers introduced since the "Cyclopedia of Ameri- 

 can Horticulture" was written. 



Do you want something to carpet the ground in 

 dense shade where grass will not grow ? The bugle 

 (Ajuga reptans) will do it. A New Jersey nursery- 

 man claims that it will be bright green the year 

 round. It has purplish flowers in spring. You can 

 have the green, purplish or variegated-leaved variety. 



The Wallflower Fallacy 



AX OLD-FASHIONED perennial, much neg- 

 lected in this country, is the Cheiranthus, 

 or wallflower. It is a great favorite in England, 

 but there seems to be an impression here that 

 it does well only in cool climates, and that the 

 seeds must be sown and the young plants wintered 

 with at least the protection of a coldframe. 



This is quite contrary to my experience ingrow- 

 ing the plant in Missouri. I sow the seed in the 

 open ground in May, and as soon as the plants 

 are large enough transplant to permanent posi- 

 tions in the garden. No further attention is given 

 them except to keep the beds free from weeds. 



The seedlings grow where they receive the sun 

 all day long, with the exception of about three 

 hours in the afternoon, and are strong and healthy 

 all summer. They have no protection whatever 

 during the winter, and early in April begin blooming 

 most profusely. The colors range from pale 

 yellow through shades of orange and brown to the 

 deepest velvety reddish maroons. We prefer the 

 single varieties to the doubles. One reason, 

 perhaps, that the wallflower grows so well with 

 us is that in all our beds special attention is given 

 to drainage. 



The greatest charm of the wallflower, outside 

 of earliness of bloom, lies in its exquisite fragrance, 

 which is very heavy in the evening. The yellows 

 and maroons are particularly clear and good in 

 color, and the plants are vigorous and bushy, 

 and exceedingly neat and compact in appearance, 

 growing about eighteen inches to two feet high. 



It is said that the wallflower will strike readily 

 from cuttings, but this we have never tried, as the 

 old plants bear quantities of seed and new plants 

 are thus easily raised. 



Missouri. M. Long Sloan. 



Treasure Chest 



which IS a treasure, costinglesa than ONE season's 

 cold storage, constituting perfect home-storape for 

 delicate furs and fabrics; absolutely proof against 

 insects, dust and dampness. Elegant, substantial, 

 beautiful; made of fragrant Southern Rod Cedar 



Free 

 Catalog of varices 

 styles and prices. 



it is an ideal wedding or 



birthday gift. Sold at factory prices with privilege of FREE examination 



Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Co., Dept. 35 Statesville, N. C. 

 Genuine Panama Hats $ 1 



JUST THE THING FOR GARDEN USE ■*■ ^^ 



Panama Hats more popular than, 

 ever, all the rage this summer. 



By importing large quantities 

 we can sell direct to u^er for 

 this surprisingly low price. 

 These hats are warranted gen- 

 uine all hand woven; unblocked, 

 and can be worn in that con- 

 dition by Ladies, Gentlemen 

 and children. Easily blocked 

 in any shape or style. Just as 

 serviceable as the $10.00 kind; 

 the difference only in fineness 

 of weave. Assorted sizes. Weight only 2 oz. Sent prepaid, 

 on receipt of $1.00. A rare bargain. Order today. Satis- 

 faction Guaranteed. Supply Limited. 



PANAMA HAT CO., 181-G, William St., New York City 





When you clean up 

 Lawn and Garden 

 have a convenient 

 cart for moving 

 rubbish, leaves, 

 tools, etc. 



Triumph " Lawn Carts 



are built especially for such work. 



Wide Tires, Removable Rack, Drop End, Box 

 Braced and Reinforced Steel Springs. 



Painted and varnished. Not flimsy or poorly made. 



Write for complete description and price list. It is Free. We pre- 

 pay freight where we have no dealer carrying " Triumph " carts iu 

 stock. Money back for any reason. 



Swartwout & Mott, Dept. 6, Utica, N. Y. 





