The Garden Magazine, March, 1922 



An Ancient Plant 



For Modern Gardens 



The dawn of Egyptian civilization is strongly interwoven 

 with the ancient "bullrushes" — the Fountain Cyperus or 

 Egyptian Paper Plant as shown above. From this plant the 

 ancients are said to have gathered the fibre that was turned 

 into Papyrus rolls — among the first written documents in 

 history. While the Cyperus grows most luxuriantly along the 

 banks of streams or in moist places, a moderate water supply 

 will cause it to thrive almost anywhere! 



This Plant of Pharaoh's 

 Times Will Grow for You! 



For several successive seasons it has been a most attractive 

 feature of our trial grounds at Floral Park. The plant shown 

 above grew on the Lawn adjoining the seedhouse. The grace- 

 ful, slender stems grew 8 to 10 feet tall during the season and 

 the plants received no care or watering except what nature 

 gave them. 



The great heads of delicate, thread-like, green leaves move in the slightest 

 breeze, giving the effect of a playing fountain. There is no more admirable 

 and interesting specimen for the lawn or garden than this old plant which 

 is not common in this country. It is not hardy, but the root may be 

 wintered in a frostproof cellar, along with Dahlias, etc. Planted again in 

 spring it will make a rapid growth. In the South it may be left in the 

 open all winter. We offer a limited stock of strong, young plants that will 

 make a rapid growth this summer. Price, $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00. (Shipped 

 in due season this spring). 



Childs' Catalogue — A Mine 



of Material for Unusual Gardens 



You will find the New Childs' Catalogue a regular gateway to greater 

 garden delights. Since the very beginning, this House has persistently 

 scoured all parts of the world for unusual plant material suitable for 

 American gardens. If it's worth growing and apt to add joy, you'll surely 

 find it offered in our Catalogue — gladly mailed free on request. Please 

 mention Garden Magazine. 



John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y. 



A BIT OF NATURE 



That Smacks of the Wildwood and 

 The Brookside Trail 



The illustration shows a pathway along the edge of a 

 thicket, with a planting of Native Rhododendrons on 

 either side. What could appear more perfectly natural? 

 Yet, this charming picture is almost entirely artificial — 

 constructed by the Landscape Department of my new 

 Service Organization. 



The work of this organization of experts includes the 

 making of plans, laying out and superintending plantings, 

 road and path construction, the scientific treatment and 

 care of trees and woodlands and whatever else is necessary 

 in the tasteful and harmonious development of a place, 

 or any part of it, along Naturalistic lines. 



Rhododendrons, Laurel and Azaleas 



These surpassingly beautiful and simon-pure American 

 plants rival the rose in popular esteem. Everybody 

 would like to grow them if they could only feel sure of 

 success. That assurance I am now in a position to give. It is entirely 

 a matter of soil. If you are not certain that your soil is right, I will be 

 glad to hear from you and to refer your letter to my Consulting Natural- 

 ist, who will tell you by return mail just what you should do to make it 

 right. As his advice is in accordance with the findings, after extensive 

 tests, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, it may be depended upon 

 as sound and reliable. Where large plantings are involved it may mean 

 a saving of hundreds of dollars. 



Low Prices by the Car Load 



I can furnish Rhododendrons, Mountain Laurel, Andromeda and other 

 flowering evergreens in car load lots, at extremely low prices, if ordered 

 quickly. Cars may be made up of single varieties, or in any desired 

 mixture. Write me at once if you are interested. Perhaps your neighbor 

 will join you in ordering, if you cannot use an entire car load yourself. 



My Unusual Catalogue for 1922 



is by far the best, most interesting and most helpful issue I have ever 

 published. It describes and gives cultural directions for all the worth 

 while native shrubs, evergreens, wild flowers and ferns. Profusely illus- 

 trated. Write for your copy to-day and be among the first to enjoy it. 

 Also do not fail to let me hear from you, if you wish information regarding 

 native plants, or Naturalistic plantings. Your letter will be promptly 

 referred to the expert best qualified to answer it and he will give you 

 in full detail the information you desire. 



Edward Gillett, Fern and Flower Farm, Southwick, Mass. §§ 



286 Fifth Avenue 

 NEW YORK CITY 



1524 Chestnut Street 

 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



