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The Garden Magazine, March, 1922 



IAlium Regale 



HORSFORD'S HARDY LILIES 



and Cold Weather Plants 



This new Regal Lily is the finest 

 novelty that has been offered in 

 years. Our Hardy Perennials, Wild 

 Flowers, Iris, Peonies, Hardy 

 Ferns, Vines, Shrubs, and Trees 

 which we grow here have always 

 given satisfaction when properly 

 set. Trees and Shrubs that we have 

 found tender in severe winters have 

 been discarded from our lists. Ask 

 for our new Annual before making 

 up your spring orders. 



F. H. HORSFORD 



Charlotte Vermont 



how B^isfatoTnato Jj 



The average amateur gardener growing Toma- 

 toes expects a peck of fruit per plant. 

 Stim-U-planT will double production or more, 

 all good tomatoes: large, well colored and the 

 best flavor ever. 



Stim-U-planT_tablets are a scientifically con- 

 centrated fertilizer for all plants shrubs and 

 trees. Great for Lawns. Clean and easy to use: 

 no dirt, stain or smell. There is no substitute. 

 Price 75c per 100; £3.50 per iooo. Postpaid. 

 If your seed dealer has'nt it, order from 

 Earp-Thomas Cultures Corporation 

 «^^ 80 Lafayette St., New York ^fl\\\ 



Southern Grown 



DAHLIAS 



Resist Heat Better 



We grow quite a large number of the best 

 Dahlias in all classes under conditions that give 

 them a peculiar drouth resistance. May we mail 

 you a copy of our complete price list describing 

 our stocks? 



Among the New and Rare Varieties you will 

 find such Gems as Azalea, Edith Wooster, 

 Grizzley and several superb California Creations 

 that have won their place. You will also be 

 pleasantly surprised by our modest prices. 



HICKORY HILL DAHLIA FARM 



J. S. Bosher, The Souih's foremost Dahlia Specialist 

 Richmond Box 227 A Virginia 



V^O-XI may de- 

 -*■ pend on the 

 High Quality of 

 our Flower, Vege- 

 table, and Grass 

 Seeds. They 

 come only from 

 the most reliable 

 sources in Europe 

 and America. 



FLOWER, GRASS, CCCnC 

 and VEGETABLE OEiLUiJ 



Send for Catalogue 



Eighty pages of valuable information about 

 Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Tools, Fertilizers, and In- 

 secticides — with Planting Table and Planting 

 Calendar. 



HOSEA WATERER 



Seed and Bulb Importer 



628 E. Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 



"Everything for Garden and Greenhouse" 



If you want the finest 



DAHLIAS 



the Giants — true to name- 

 have them. 



-we 



Send for our catalogue. 

 SOMERHOUSEN DAHLIA GARDENS 



Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, Pa. 



Olds' Seeds 



Go where you will you can't find 



better Seed Corn, Oats, Potatoes, Clover, 

 Alfalfa or Timothy than ours. We've 

 specialized in these seeds for years. We 

 grow and handle them right. 

 Our Garden Seeds are no less reliable. No 

 seed house has better. We are constantly 

 improving our special strains and 

 . seekingthebestforourcustomers. 

 "Olds' Catalog 

 Tells the Truth ** 

 I our slogan— is no idle boast. 

 Write for a copy at once. Guides 

 , you in planning crops and mak- 

 ing up seed order. 



L.L0LDS SEED COMPANY 

 Drawer 26 Madison, Wis. 



ROSES 



of JVew Castle 



Are the hardiest, sturdiest, freest 

 blooming' rose plants in America. Always 

 grown on their own roots in the fertile soil 

 of New Castle. We are expert Rose grow- 

 ers and give you the benefit of a lifetime's 

 experience and the most select list in Amer- 

 ica. Every desirable Rose now cultivated 

 in America is included in our immense stock — and the prices are right. 



Our rose book for 1922, ROSES OF NEW CASTLE, tells you how to make 

 rose growing" a success. The most complete book on rose culture ever 

 published, and elaborately printed in actual colors. Gives all information 

 that you need. Send for your copy to-day — a postal will do. Address 



HELLER BROS. CO., Box 321, New Castle, Indiana 



— Soft Blue and Yellow Gladioli — i 



Do you know these charming new shades ? 

 They arrest instant attention in the garden, 

 or displayed as a few lovely spikes against a 

 neutral background indoors. Try them in 

 an old blue dining room ! 

 My special "Garden Magazine" Collection 

 will appeal to discriminating gardeners. It 

 includes: 



One Golden Measure — Most famous yellow in 

 existence. I sold many last year at #5.00 each. 

 Two Blue Jay — Extra large. 

 Two Muriel — Finest garden blue. 

 Two Flora — Yellow. 

 Two Nora — Blue. 



Two Conspicuous — Blue with handsome blotch. 

 The eleven bulbs for $8.00, by insured post prepaid. 

 My 1922 booklet, listing high-grade gladioli and 

 perennials, and suggesting some unusually effective 

 garden combinations, will be sent upon request. 



W. L. Crissey "GLADIOLUS FARM" 

 R. F. D. 1 BORING, OREGON 



SEEDS THAT SUCCEED 



Direct from The Nations Capital 



Write to-day for our 1922 Catalogue — absolutely 

 free. Send 10c and we will include the 

 following assortment of seeds; 1 pkt. 

 each Capitol Waved Spencer Sweet Peas, 

 Featherbloom Asters, Giant Flower Zin- 

 nias, Scarlet Globe Radish, Early Fortune 

 Cucumber, New Stone Tomato. 



Don't delay — write to-day. 



F.WBOLGIANO & CO. 



101 1 B. St., Washington. D. C. 



The Recognized Standard insecticide 



Your Dealer Can Supply You 



Aphine. It is the safest form of "insect insurance." 

 The best remedy known for green, black, white fly, 

 thrips and soft scale. Easily applied — Effective. 



Fungine. For rust, mildew and all sorts of blights. 



Vermine. Sure eradicator for insects affecting plant 

 roots. 



APHINE MANUFACTURING CO. 

 Madison New Jersey 



FRUIT TREES 



Berries, Grapes, Roses. Ornamental and Shade Trees 

 FLOWERING SHRUBS 



Everything for the Orchard, Fruit-garden and Lawn 

 Buy Direct from the Grower 



Wholesale prices. FREE Catalogue 



GROVER NURSERY CO. 

 94 Trust Bldg. Rochester, N. Y. 



Pulverized Sheep Manure 



Best for Lawns and Gardens 



NATURE'S OWN PLANT FOOD 



Great for Lawns, Grass 



Plots, etc. It affords the fullest 

 advantage of spring rains,insuring ▼■«« 

 an early start and a luxuriant 

 growth. 



Sheep's Head Brand also is used 

 extensively for Gardens, Small Fruits, 

 Shrubbery, etc. Rich in nitrogen, 

 phosphoric acid and potash; also adds 

 humus. Guaranteed absolutely clean — nothing but sheep manure — free 

 from weed seeds which are killed by heat. Dried and pulverized for 

 easy application. Circular and prices on request. 



NATURAL GUANO CO., 803 A ^I, s ,^ et 



