May, 19 11 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



For information regarding railroad and steam- 

 ship lines, write to the Readers' Service 



249 



ROW R 



GLOUCESTER 



BED HAMMOCK 



FOR VERANDAS, PORCHES, LAWNS, INDOORS — 



The question of selecting the best hammock is a very simple one: 



We originated bed hammocks for houses nearly 40 years ago, modifying and improving 

 those we made for the U. S. Navy. 



We have constantly strengthened and bettered every point. Today we use 21-ounce (to 

 the sq. yd.) whereas most hammocks use 12-ounce or even 8-ounce duck. We use an extra 

 heavy sewing thread, which can be worked only by large, low-speed sewing machines. The long 

 canvas bed is in two strips, sewn together, and this long, double seam prevents stretching of 

 the canvas. The sewing of this long seam requires skilled sailmakers, but it results in a dura- 

 bility which doubly and trebly justifies the slight extra cost. We guarantee our Khaki abso- 

 lutely permanent and not to soil the most delicate gown. 



Write for descriptive booklet and prices of different styles 



THE PERFECT COUCH FOR OUTDOOR SLEEPING, 



Not one penny is expended for useless show in the Rowe Hammock. It is made right, and 

 is as inexpensive as a rightly made hammock can be. When you see a cheaper priced hammock, 

 you can always find the explanation in the omission of some quality that is vital to its durabil- 

 ity — usually it is lighter canvas, or some important bracing or sewing that is skimped. You 

 probably will not notice the difference until you have used the hammock a month or so, but 

 time will surely tell. If you want a lasting, always-satisfactory hammock, your only course is 

 to buy the Rowe. 



Don't buy a hammock without first writing us. A very few first-class stores are licensed 

 to sell our hammocks. If they are not conveniently situated, you should buy direct from us. 

 We prepay delivery charges and ship, carefully packed, ready for hanging. 

 and sizes. Small silk name-label on every Rowe Hammock 



E. L. ROWE & SON, Inc., Sailmakers, Ship Chandlers, 463 Wharf Street 



GLOUCESTER, MASS. 



IMPROVED BLUE SPRUCE 



Picea Pungens Kosteriana- compacta 



This variety is a great improvement on the well known 

 Kosteriana, being more symmetrical and compact of 

 growth, with foliage of a rich silvery blue. 



The Blue Spruce is one of the most beautiful and dis- 

 tinctive of trees and, owing to its extreme hardiness, will 

 thrive in the most exposed situation. 



The illustration shows a block of these trees in our Nursery . 



We offer 2 l A to 3 feet specimens at $5.00 each. 



Place your orders now and shipment will be made 

 to suit your convenience during April and May. 



COTTAGE GARDENS CO. INC. NURSERIES 



QUEENS, NEW YORK 



Moon's Perennials Bloom This Year 



There's still time to plant perennials. This Summer you'll get all the 

 joyous beauty of an uninterrupted season of brilliant bloom. 



We're prepared to ship orders promptly on any variety in our 

 extensive collection. 



May is the Best Time to Plant Moon's Evergreens 



Roots are so carefully bagged and kept fresh by moist material, they 

 scarcely know they have been moved and start growing at once. 



All of Moon's evergreens are sturdy, symmetrical, vigorous specimens. 



Hardy Plants for Every Place and Purpose is the title of our Cat- 

 alogue that will tell you how Moon's Trees will beautify your 

 grounds. Send for it. 



THE WILLIAM H. MOON COMPANY, 



Philadelphia Offices, 218 South 12th St. 



Makefield Terrace, Morrisvule, Pa. 





