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SHRUBS-ACRES OF THEM 



We grow shrubs. Buy direct from the grower. You get them fresh and 

 alive and save agents' big profits. 



OLD FASHIONED FLOWERS 



The hardy ones, just like mother used to love. You ought to plant them. 

 They are the most useful and are satisfactory. Our hardy gardens comprise 

 more than four acres containing over ioo kinds. Send for our catalogue to-day 

 and learn how cheaply you can buy them. 



OUR CATALOGUE 



You want a copy. It fully describes our stock of fine shrubs, etc., and will 

 be sent free for the asking. It is not a fancy book gotten up at heavy cost, with 

 the cost tacked on to the price of the goods, but it is a book that contains such low 

 prices that you will sit up and take notice. Look at these prices: Apples 15c, 

 Pear trees 25c, Cherry trees 15c, Grape vines $2.50 per 100, Bridal Wreath 10c and 

 up, Shrubs 10c and up, Old Fashioned Flowers 5c and up, and many other bar- 

 gains, in fact every item is a bargain. Send for the catalog and see for yourself. 



EARLY ORDERS 



We want your order but prefer to get it in February or early in March and 

 will tell you how to save money by ordering early. Send for the catalogue and 

 bargain collection sheet to-day and we will give you full information about Saving 

 Money by Early Orders. 



A HEDGE OF LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE 

 AMOOR RIVER PRIVET 



AURORA NURSERIES, AURORA, ILL. 



LIVE FENCES 



There is no fence so artistic as a live growing fence, one that you can shear 

 or one that naturally grows into a beautiful shape. There are no better hedges 

 than the two illustrated in this ad. 



BERBERIS THUNBERGI, (Japanese Barberry) 



Look at this Hedge; is it not beautiful? It is hardy — graceful — protects 

 from everything. Has the most beautiful color in Autumn, and loads of red 

 berries in Winter. Can you beat it ? 6 to 12 in. plants, $6.00 per hundred. 12 

 to 18 in. plants, $8.00 per 100. Larger plants for a little more money. 



LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE (Amoor River Privet) 



The one Privet without a fault. Perfectly hardy around Chicago. Resembles 

 California Privet. Beautiful foliage. Lovely flowers. Makes a Hedge like you 

 see in Europe. The grandest trimmed hedge. Price for 2 ft. plant, $25.00 per 

 100. If you want the Best Hedge in the World, Plant This One. 



4.1 Bargain Collections. Get this sheet to-day. 



AURORA NURSERIES, AURORA, ILLINOIS 



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ARMY AUCTION BARGAINS 



Teats . . $1.40 up Revolvers . . . $1.65 up 



Leggtos, Pair .15 " Cadet Guns . . . 1.20 " 



Bridles 90 " Navy Reptg. Rifles 5.40 " 



Saddles .... 3.00 " Side-Arm Sword . .35 " 



Vices 2.65 " New Uniforms . 1.25 " 



largest stock GOVT. AUCTION BARGAINS in the world. 

 15 acres required for its storage. 340-page catalogue, 3,000 

 illustrations, including 1910 list, ready about APRIL. Net 

 wholesale and retail prices. Mailed 15c. (stamps). 



Cannons. Flags. Pistols, Rifles, Spears, Drums, etc. 

 CIS BAXNEHMAX, 501 Brondway. New York 



ROSES 



that bloom from June until November give 

 best results, and are the most popular vari- 

 eties for the garden. 



Walsh's rambler roses are unexcelled for 

 garden decoration as they give a succession 

 of bloom from mid- June until August. These 

 are universal favorites. 



Lord Penzance sweetbriars should have a 

 place in every garden, also the double-flow- 

 ered hybrid rugosas, which are described in 

 my catalogue containing cultural directions. 



M. H. WALSH 



Rose Specialist 

 WOODS HOLE, MASS. 



MISS C. H. LIPPINCOTT 



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■ Seedsivottian 



Offers 50 seeds of Giant Marguerite Carna- 

 tion for 4 cents in stamps, and the names and 



addresses of two of your flower-loving friends. 



This offer, made to introduce her standard 



FLOWER SEEDS 



also includes her 17th Annual Catalog, with beauti- 

 ful lithograph cover in Pansies and Dahlias, and free 

 copy of "Floral Culture," which tells how to grow 

 flowers from seed. Send for the only carnation that 

 blooms in 4 months from sowing. 



MISS C. H. LIPPINCOTT, Dept. 86 

 Hudson, Wis. (One hour's ride from Minneapolis) 



BLOOMING CACTUS 



Cactus is the most fascinating and beau tif ul plant 

 you can grow. The endless variety of shapes and 

 species, bearing exquisite flowers in scarlet, yellow, 

 purple, etc., delight all. We are in the heart of the 

 cactus country and sell the healthiest, hardiest 

 plants, guaranteed to bloom, at lowest prices. 



Special Introductory Offer. We will mail you a rare 

 75c Cactus Plant (variety E. C. Dasyacanthus) with 

 beautifully colored spines; bears handsome ao 



fellow flowers 2 to 3 ins. wide for our Special AoP 

 ntroductory Price of only .... t*\J\* 



Write Today for Free Catalogue. "Cacti and How to Grow 

 Them." Include with order the name of two flower-growing 

 friends and we will add a free sample of our delicious Cactus Candy. 

 THE FRANCIS E. LESTER CO. DEPT. J 3, Mesilla Park, N. Mex. 



Growing Tomatoes for Quality, 

 Quantity and Earliness 



is the name of the best booklet ever issued on the subject of tomato culture. It 

 contains 30 pages and illustrations fully describing the Potter method of raising 

 tomatoes. By this method you can have biggerand betterfruit and weeks earlier 

 than otherwise. It teaches the secret and science of tomato culture; forcing the 

 fruit by systematic cultivation and pruning. This book is invaluable to every 

 gardener, whether he grows one dozen or one thousand vines. The subjects cover- 

 ed are: History of the Tomato; Its Nature and Habit; Tomato Culture in General; 

 The Potter Method; Plants and Planting; Home -Grown Plants; Preparing the 

 Ground; Setting the Plants; Cultivation; Pruningand Staking the Vines; Picking 

 the Fruit; Ripe Tomatoes at Christmas; 4oTomato Recipes; BestTomato Seeds 

 The information is condensed and to the point — just what every grower wants" 



The cut herewith shows one of a large number of vines in my garden this 

 season. Notice that each stalk is loaded with large, perfect fruit from top to 

 bottom. This is the result of my method. It is easy to raise this kind of fruit 

 when you know how. Just send for my book — price 50c, postage or money 

 order. Your money back if not satisfactory. 



FREE SEED. — To everyone ordering my booklet within the next 30 days I 

 will send FREE with each book one package each of the best varieties of early and 

 late tomatoes. I make this offer so that you will get ready now for your spring 

 gardening. Don't wait until the last minute when the rush is on. Send for my book- 

 let to-day and I know you will be thankful that you made such a wise investment. 



dept. c. T. F. POTTER, Tomato Specialist, DOWNERS GROVE, 111. 



