GOOD & REESE 



Peonies 



Are entirely hardy, take care 

 of themselves, never fail to 

 bloom. You no doubt know 

 .he old varieties of Peonies, but 

 the new varieties we offer will be 

 revelation. The best time to 

 plant Peonies are the months of 

 September and October. 

 "PEONIES FOR PLEASURE" 

 This book of " Peonies for Pleasure " gives information on 

 Peony history; soil and plants to use; how and when to plant; 

 fertilizers and how to apply, and describes the most extensive 

 planting of really valuable Peonies ever gathered together under the sun; 

 describes the old and the new, as well as the plebeian and aristocrat of the 

 Peony family. If you want information on the plant that stands next to the 

 Rose in beauty, that is practically known to the amateur as simply a red, 

 white and pink Peony, then send for " Peonies for pleasure." Write today. 



Our Special September Offer 



For Two Dollars 



we will send postpaid: 

 AGNES MARY KELWA Y, LightPink 50c 

 MARIE, White ... 50c 



FELIX CROUSSE, Red - - - 50c 

 GENERAL BERTRAND, Deep Pink 50c 

 If your order reaches us on or before 

 September 30th, we will include two grand 

 varieties Mathilde Roseneck and Princess 

 Beatrice, given absolutely free; (Catalog 

 price 50c each. ) 



Write today for new catalog of Dutch Bulbs, Roses, Phlox, Peonies, etc. 

 fl f* | p D F "The Largest Rose Growers in the World." 



1 ne bood & Keese to. b ox 501 springfield, ohio 



For One Dollar 



we will send postpaid: 

 DUCH. de NEMOURS, Pure White 25c 

 HUMEI, Bright Pink - - - 25c 

 NE PLUS ULTRA, Deep Rose - - 25c 

 AUGUSTE VAN GEERT, Dark Red 25c 

 If your order reaches us on or before 

 September 30th, we will include a root free 

 of the Charming American Beauty. (Catalog 

 price 50c.) 



Livingston's Great Dollar Collection ^ 



True Blue" Paeonies 



will prove a real surprise. We will mail 

 strong roots of sorts named below — a 

 bargain of unusual character and quality. 

 Alexander Dumas. Violet Golden Harvest. Most 

 rose with creamy white col- beautiful creamy yellow with 

 lar. Freely blooming and soft pink guard petals, 

 fragrant. Delachei. Dark velvety 



Mont Blanc. White guard crimson purple. Flowers of 

 petals and yellow center, great size and shape. 



Queen Victoria. Large, 



compact white flowers, center 



petals sometimes tinged with 



carmine. 



The set of Six (Value $2.25) for $1.00 postpaid 



Paeonies in Separate Colors 



The majority of these are really high-priced, named var- 

 ieties. Of some, we have only a few — too few to catalog 

 them separately; of others, we have a good many but not 

 enough to make their propagation worth while. They are 

 really fit for any fancier's collection. Many rare shades of 

 pink and red, also white. Dozen $1.50, 100 for $10.00— 

 by express at buyer's expense. 



Start a Highly 

 Profitable Orchard 



HIE demand for (rood fruit is ever increasing at highly profitable prices; 

 nothing; else on the farm brings such great returns per acre. Fruit trees 

 in comparison with other crops require little time and can be grown 

 by anyone who follows the instructions we furnish. We maintain per- 

 manently a force of reliable and practical men who by experience have 

 [ become expert in this line ; these men assist our customers in getting 

 the greatest profits from their orchards. They tell you what 

 fruit trees are best adapted to your soil and climate: they 

 tell you what varieties can be grown successfully in your 

 locality; how far apart to plant the trees; how to care for 

 them and their cost; they tell you everything you ought 

 to know about planting for profit or home use. 



Our Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Flowers 



are of the very highest class, Northern grown, healthy, 

 vigorous and productive. Our fruit trees bear early and 

 abundantly; they are hardy, true to name, and free from 

 scale. All of our stock is thoroughly fumigated before 

 shipment, making doubly sure that you get good healthy 

 trees and plants, carefully selected, properly packed and 

 promptly delivered in good condition. 



If you contemplate a commercial orchard or the improvement of your 

 home grounds, write us for information and special literature. 

 8oo acres of fruit trees and ornamentals to select from. 

 We are the originators of the well known Climbing American Beauty and Christine 

 Wright roses; blossoms measure 3 to 4 inches in diameter. 



HOOPES, BRO. & THOMAS CO., Dept. G, West Chester, Pa. 



Philadelphia Office, 201 Stephen Girard Building 



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I When buying a wire fence for public grounds or private estates give 



I careful consideration to the merits of the Excelsior Rust Proof brand. 



I Ordinary wire fences are made from wire that has been galvanized before 



I weaving. Bending chips off the galvanizing, and rust sets in as soon as 



I it is exposed to the weather. 



Excelsior "Rust-Proof" Fences 



I are dipped into pure melted zinc after they are completely formed. This 



I gives a heavy unbroken coating that is proof against snow, rain and damp 



I salt air. It needs no paint. There is no yearly expense for up-keep. 



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5 sample showing "Rust-Proof" coating. 



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