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For information regarding railroad and steam- 

 ship lines, write to the Readers' Service 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



April, 1910 



Trinidad Lake Asphalt 



has no equal as a waterproofer. After we have used it for thirty 

 years, everybody is learning its value for every waterproofing 

 purpose. 



Genasco 



Ready Roofing 



is made of genuine Trinidad Lake Asphalt. 



There is no roofing substitute forGenasco — none will last solong. 



Ask your dealer for Genasco. Mineral or smooth surface. Look for the hemisphere trademark. 

 That's a surer guide than the looks of the roofing. It is your real guarantee, but we'll write you 

 a guarantee, if you think you need it. Write for the Good Roof Guide Book and samples. 



THE BARBER ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY 



Largest producers of asphalt, and largest 

 manufacturers of ready-roofing in the world. 



New York 

 Cross-section, 



PHILADELPHIA 

 San Francisco 

 Genasco Stone-surface 



Ready 



Chicago 



Roofing 



Gravel 



Trinidad Lake Asphalt 

 Asphalt-sat rated Wool Felt 

 Trinidad Lake Asphalt 

 Asphalt-saturated Wool Felt 



What Are Your Trees Worth? 



What is that big one worth to you in dollars and cents ? In pleasure ? In comfort ? 

 Or those trees along the street or drive-way ? 



You cannot replace them in your life-time, so can you afford to neglect them ? 



Have you an Orchard that does not bear as it should ? This can be remedied. 



We can give you honest, intelligent and scientific work without over-charging you. 

 Write for particulars and references. 



C. E. PERSONS <S CO., 

 Erie, Pa. 



LANDSCAPE GARDENERS 

 TR.EE SUR.GEONS 

 OR.CHARD EXPERTS 



HAMMONDS LIME, SULPHUR AND SALT 



U 



Concentrated 



HORICUM 



Trade Mark 



» 



HammondS 



SLUG SHOT 



The San Jose 

 Scale Killer 



which destroys the 

 pest. Use it now. 

 This article does 

 not readily wash off. 



"Kills Bugs." 

 Sold by Seedsmen 



For pamphlets worth having on "Bugs and Blights" write to 



B. HAMMOND, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. 



Asters! Dahlias! Gladioli! 



America's Finest Dahlias in Superb Varie- 

 ties. 12 Cactus, decorative, show, fancy, etc., 

 all separate colors, for Si.oo. $6.oo per ioo. 



Groffs and Childsi Hybrid Gladioli. 



Grandest large-flowering types, the very best 

 kinds for Garden Decoration and for Cut- 

 flowers; first sized bulbs 5 cts. each; 25 cts. per 

 doz.; $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 



100 Varieties of Asters, the finest the world 

 produces, 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $6.50 

 per 1000. 



Get our surplus list before ordering. 



If you would like to be a Florist, yet lack the 

 capital with which to start, we have a propo- 

 sition that will help you. 



This proposition is for only one lady or gentleman 

 in each community. When sending your order 

 ask about this proposition. 



WE MUST HAVE GOOD REFERENCES. 



NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE SHOW GARDENS 



Spencer, Indiana, U, S. A. 



JOHNSTON'S BEST 



WATER SYSTEM 



affords you every convenience of 

 City water. 



Fire protection, adds value to prop- 

 erty, cuts out water tax and labor. 

 Freight prepaid. Write for complete 

 literature. 



JOHNSTON MFG. CO. 



■I-l Sharp, Kansas City, Mo. 



Cheap as Wood. 



We manufacture Lawn and Farm Fence. Sell direct shipping to users 

 onlv, at manufacturers' prices. No agents. Our catalog is Free. Write 

 for it today. UP-TO-DATE MFG. CO., 914 10th St., Terre Haute, lad. 



75c CACTUS for 28c 



f* |"*«— *-■ Easiest of all flowers to grow, indoors or out 



UiOW l^aCtl you can't kill them. Immense variety of 

 forms and species. Exquisite flowers, 1 to 5 inches wide, in 

 scarlet, yellow, purple, etc. We are in the heart of the cactus 

 country, and ship the strongest plants only. Note these 

 Special Introductory Offers — Thi< rare Cactus (Ec. 

 dasyacanthus), beautifully colored spines, bears exquisite 2 to 

 3 inch golden flowers, price 75c. with directions for po_ 



growing, mailed for on.y ^OC 



Eight small Cacti, assorted, all bloomers, prepaid for $1. 00 



Send with order names of two flower-growing frien.ls and we %= 



will add free sample of our delicious Mexican Cactus Candy. 



Free Catalogue, "Cacti and How to Grow Them." Get it today. 



THE FRANCIS E. LESTER CO., Dept. J 4, Mesllla Park, New Mexico 



^_EJRAND^ 

 ■iw..! Ml 



STABLE 



SHeep Manure 



Kiln dried and pulverized. No weedsor bad 

 ,odors. Helps nature hustle. For garden, 

 lawn, trees, shrubs, fruits and house plants. 



C/1 Aft LARGE BARREL. Cash with Order. 



«p4.UU Delivered to your Freight Station. 



Aftbi now. 



The Pulverized Manure Co.,19 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. 



Removable Steel Clothes Posts 



fit into sockets driven level with the ground, leav- 

 ing it free for lawn mower. Posts are held rigidly 



but can be removed in a moment. Adjustable hook 



helps you in hanging the clothes. 



Don't Dig Holes 

 and spoil your lawn. Keep it beautiful and save 

 labor by using these posts. 



Cheaper, Better Than Wood 

 Wooden posts last only • few years and are 

 always inconvenient and unsightly. Remov- 

 able steel clothes posts cost less than cumber- 

 some wooden ones, look better, and last a life- 

 time. Ash your dealer or write for Cata- 

 logue A* 



MILWAUKEE STEEL POST CO. 



Ask Your Dealer. Milwaukee, Wit. 



