Dreers Garden Book 



i9ii E/dition 



THE GARDENER'S GUIDE 



Describes 1^00 varieties of Flower Seeds, including many new ones developed 

 by us — 2000 kinds of Plants and 600 varieties of Vegetables. Also Hardy 

 Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Small Fruits, Aquatics, Roses, etc., etc. 



This year the book has 288 pages — 32 more than last year — over 1000 

 illustrations, 8 beautiful color and duotone plates. 



Over 500 Cultural Articles 



are an unique feature, written especially for this publication by recognized author- 

 ities on the various flowers, fruits and vegetables. These articles are of inestimable 

 value to beginners and to experienced gardeners. In clear, concise language, they give 

 instructions about time and method of planting, soil, drainage, water, insecticides, 

 etc. They tell for example : 

 How to grow the various flowers from seed. 

 How to grow Asters, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Dahlias, 



Roses and many other flowers. 

 How the amateur can grow various plants at home. 



An almost unlimited fund of mformation about flowers, and vegetables is placed at the 

 disposal of the reader. Description, picture, price and cultural article about almost anything 

 you want to grow arranged in the most convenient way. 

 A large list of Garden Tools, Fertilizers, Insecticides and so on. 



We send " "Dreer's Garden 'Book" free on request to those mentioning this magazine. 



HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 



How to make and care for a border of 



old-fashioned hardy plants. 

 How and when to plant and prune shrubs. 

 How to grow all kinds of vegetables. 



Landreths' Garden Seeds 



have been most favorably known for 



127 Years, or since 1784 



Drop a postal card asking for 



Landreths^ Seed Catalogue 



which is the best published in the United 

 States, most easily understood and most 

 practical in descriptions and advice. 



All applicants for Catalogues will be sent 

 with our compliments a packet of the new^ 

 Squash, 



Landreths* Flat Green. 



D. Landreth Seed Company 



Bloomsdale Farms, 



BRISTOL, PENNA. 



Beautifully illustrated catalogue, 144 large 

 pages, ready Jan. 1st, MAILED FREE. 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA THORBURNI 



(California Puppy) 



Hardy Annual— Sow Outdoors in Spring 



The grandest of all 

 Eschscholtzias. 



The unopened buds 

 on outer side of petals 

 are of the deepest crim- 

 son, toning down in the 

 inner side to'bright flame 

 color and molten gold. 



We will mail a packet of 

 this valuable novelty and a 

 % copy of our beautiful catalogue, 

 the best seed annual published in America — for only 1 Oc. 

 Stamps or coin. (Regular price of seed, 15c packet.) 

 Write to-day. 



J. M. THORBURN & CO. 



33 BARCLAY STREET, and 38 PARK PLACE, NEW YORK 

 (Dept. G) 



