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The Readers 1 Service will give 

 information about motor boats 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



July, 190 !) 



NO MATTER HOW LARGE 

 YOUR CLOTHES YARD IS 



^ 



— you need a Hill Dryer for convenience. 



The saving in space effected by the Hill Dryer is important 

 — but its convenience is vastly more so. 



Women'sdrudg-ery is hard enough at best. And when it can 

 be made infinitely easier for only a few dollars expended who 

 will reject such a permanent investment? 



Better be without set tubs than without the greater conve- 

 nience of a 



Hill 

 Clothes Dryer 



for Lawn, Balcony or Roof 



A rotary clothes line holding ioo to 150 feet of line— when not 

 in use folds up like an umbrella, leaving only a covered socket 

 below level of the grass. Saves rewashing clothes that have 

 trailed on the ground. Saves unsightly clothes posts and 

 ruined lawns. 



Hill Balcony or Roof Dryer is one of the conveniences you 

 should insist on your apartment having. 



You Should Get Our Folder 39 



We want to send you Free our 'handsome Folder printed in 

 colors showing the Hill Dryers in use. Gives full information. 

 Sent free for postal request. Get it today. 



HILL DRYER CO., 359 Park Avenue, Worcester, Mass. 



Genuine Panama Hats $ 



JUST THE THING FOR GARDEN USE 



122 



sizes. Weight only 2 

 $1.00. A rare bargain. 



Panama Hats more popular than 

 ever. All the rage this summer. 



By importing large quantities we 

 can sell direct to user for this 

 surprisingly low price. These 

 hats are warranted genuine all 

 hand woven; unblocked, and 

 can be worn in that condition 

 by Ladies, Gentlemen and Chil- 

 dren. Easily blocked in any shape 

 or style. Just as serviceable as the 

 810.00 kind; the difference only 

 in fineness of weave. .Assorted 

 ozs. Sent postpaid on receipt of 

 Older to-day. Satisfaction Guar- 



anteed. Supply Limited. 



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



COMPETENT GARDENERS 



The comforts and products of a country home are 

 increased by employing a competent gardener; if you 

 want to engage one write to us. Please give particulars 

 regarding place and say whether married or single man 

 is wanted. We have been supplying them for years 

 to the best people everywhere. No fee asked. 

 PETER HENDERSON & CO., Seedsmen and 

 Florists, 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York City. 



SHeep Manure 



Kiln dried and pulverized . No weeds or bad 

 odors. Helps nature hustle. For crarden, 



lawn, trees, shrubs, fruits and house plants. 

 tfj/t f\f\ LARGE BARREL. Cash with Order. 

 <p4.Ulr Delivered to yonr Freight Station. 



Apply nenv. 



The Pulverized Manure Co., i» Union Stock Yards, CMcaoo. 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS 



Send for Price List 



J. M. THORBURN & CO., 



33 Barclay Street New York 



$ OQ50 



OH.PStationary*29 

 u Engine n 



2^ to 8 H. P. Proportionate Prices. 



For use on the farm and in the shop. 



KunB cream separators, ohurna, pumps, grlet mills, corn BhellerB, 

 Trashing machines, lathes, printing presses, eto. Burns keroBene,/ 

 (coal oil) alcohol, gasoline, naphtha, distillate, without change of / 

 equipment, starts without cranking, throttling governor, drop 

 forged crank shaft, beBt grade babbitt beariagi, free catalog 

 telle howtotave half coat of hired help. Testimonials. 10,000- 

 In usa. All lizes In •took ready to chip. 



DETROIT ENGINE WORKS 



289 lid Ic, ue Place, Detroit, Michigan 



Cut the sod three or four inches thick, and place 

 it in a pile the grass side down. For convenience 

 make the pile about four feet wide and high, and 

 as long as necessary, and have the top hollowed 

 out a little so that it will catch the rains and so 

 keep the pile moist. Many people when making 

 up the sod pile compost manure with it. If you 

 prefer to do it this way add one part fresh cow 

 manure to each three parts of sod, if done in the 

 fall. 



ADDING MANURE 



When the compost is made in the spring tire 

 manure must be well rotted, and horse manure 

 is preferable to cow manure. The compost pile 

 must be thoroughly mixed two or three times by 

 chopping it down with a spade and throwing up 

 into a new pile. 



A spring made compost heap will be ready to 

 use in the fall, but the soil is apt to be rather coarse. 

 The fall-made compost is sure to give much better 

 satisfaction. 



In my practice I have always found well-decayed 

 horse manure better than cow manure; the latter 

 can be used, however, but it tends to make the 

 soil cold and clammy. Well decayed horse manure 

 may usually be purchased in the suburbs and 

 smaller towns from the livery and other stables. 

 If you cannot purchase rotted horse manure, and 

 if you have a convenient place in any out-of-the- 

 way corner in the backyard where fresh droppings 

 can be stored, well and good. They will require 

 several months to rot properly. Protect from 

 the rain and turn over frequently to prevent 

 burning. If the manure gets too dry sprinkle it 

 with water when turning. 



Sheep, hen, pigeon, and other manures may 

 be used in mixing potting soils, but very sparingly, 

 for they are so strong that if a large amount is 

 used the roots of the plants will be burned. 



LEAFMOLD, PEAT, AND MUCK 



Adding to the potting soil either leafmold, peat 

 or muck makes it much more friable, increases its 

 water-holding capacity, eases the circulation of 

 air through it, and induces a better growth of roots. 

 In no case is there actual fertilizing value. In 

 raising from seed such plants as cyclamens, ciner- 

 arias, Chinese primroses, and begonias, leafmold 

 is a necessity. Where manure is not attainable 

 one of these three forms of vegetable mold must be 

 used to supply the necessary humus, the plant 

 food can thus be added in the form of a complete 

 fertilizer which can be bought from any seedsman. 



Peat is very scarce in this country and so is quite 

 expensive, but it can be bought from nearly all 

 the dealers in seeds or bulbs. 



Leafmold and muck are much easier to obtain 

 and usually cost nothing outside of the labor 

 necessary to collect them. When the foliage is 

 falling, late in September or in October, is the best 

 time to lay in a stock of next year's leafmold. 

 If there is no hardwood timber land nearby, 

 where you can get clean leaves, then rake up the 

 leaves which have fallen in the street. Maple 

 leaves are best, but those of the elm and the oak 

 will do. Sometimes an arrangement can be made 

 with the city employees to dump in the backyard 

 all the leaves they gather in cleaning the streets.. 

 In this way and at no cost an abundant supply 

 of leafmold can be had in suburban districts, 



HANDLING LEAVES 



In the winter, the leaves can be used for banking 

 coldframes and pits, to keep out the frost or for 

 mulching the bulb beds. In the spring, when the 

 pits are empty, throw all the leaves into a pit, 

 wet them thoroughly, and allow them to rot. By 

 fall they are in good condition to use. If this 

 way of rotting them is followed, you will probably 

 need to wet them several times during the summer. 

 Another good way to handle the leaves is to dig 

 as large a hole in the ground as you can fill with 

 leaves. Pack in the leaves as tightly as possible, 

 wetting them as they are being thrown in. A 

 good time to do this is on a rainy day for then it 

 saves the necessity of hauling water. If you have 

 a hose you can do the work at any time. 



If neither of these ways can be followed, the 

 leaves can be put in a heap on the ground, thor- 

 oughly moistened, and tramped down. When 

 treated thus, it will be necessary to water them 



T 



HE wise 

 gardener 

 plans the 

 Bulb gar- 

 den long 

 before he 

 needs the 

 Bulbs. 



VICK'S 

 BULB CATALOG 



ready next month, gives valuable 



planning and planting hints for small 



and large gardens, and is a reliable 



guide for everyone. May we send 



you a copy ? It's free. 



Vick's Hyacinths, Tulips, Nar= 

 cissi, Crocus, Plants and Shrubs for Autumn 

 are worthy representatives of Vick quality. 



JAMES VICK'S SONS 

 362 Main St. Rochester, N. Y. 



Water Your Flowers Once in 2 Weeks 



That's all that is necessary if you use the time-saving, 

 labor-saving, all metal, rust-proof and leak-proof 

 Illinois Self- Watering Flower Box 

 You will have better, hardier, longer lived plants. Our 

 box is for indoor or outdoor use. It is inexpensive and sold 

 on jo days' FREE Trial. Descriptive booklet FREE. 



ILLINOIS HEATER & MANUFACTURING CO. 

 33 Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 



LOOK O UT 

 FOR SPARKS 



No more danger or damage from flying 

 sparks. No more poorly fitted, rlimsy fire- 

 place screens. Send for free booklet 

 " Sparks from the Fire-Side." It tells about 

 the best kind of a spark guard for your in- 

 dividual fireplace. Write to-day fur free 

 booklet. 



The Syracuse Wire Works 



103 University Avenue, - Svni<-ri*,e, N. Y. 



Planet Jr Garden Tools 



Give bigger results with half the work. Illus- 

 trated 1909 catalogue free. 

 S. L. Allen & Co., Box 1108 S, Philadelphia, Pa. 



Chickering Pianos 



SEND FOR CATALOGUE 

 Chickering & Sons, 827 TremontSt., Fenway Station, Boston.Mass. 



EUREKA HARNESS OIL 



Unequalled as a leather preservative. Prevents cracking and 

 rotting. Gives a fine finish. Sold everywhere. 



STANDARD OIL COMPANY 

 (incorporated.) 



Victo 



$100 



"HIGH BOY" 



PIEDMONT 

 RED CEDAR 



brings Cedar wood to its highest and 

 most perfect usefulness. Mice and 

 insects shun red cedar, and it is proof 

 against dust and dampness, making it 

 the ideal material for all clothing re- 

 ceptacles. This High Boy is solidly built 

 and heavily bound with bradded copper 

 bands, containing four spaciousdraw- 

 ers. Sold at low factory prices, and 

 shipped with the privilegeof examina- 

 tion, WITHOUT COST TO YOU. 

 AVe also manufacture Red Cedar Chests 

 in numerous styles and sizes; Treasure 

 Chests, Bed Room Chests, Under-the- 

 Bed Chests, Skirt Chests, and Shirt- 

 waist Chests, all beautifully finished 

 in dull natural shellac, rubbed, waxed 

 and polished; also Gum and Cypress 

 Chests covered with the finest quality 

 of Japanese matting, trimmed with rattan. 

 "Write at once for our complete Free Catalog, 



Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Co.,Dept. 21 statesviiie, n. c. 



