I} you are planning to build the Readers’ 
36 Service can often give helpful sug gestion 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
Auteust, 1908 
Keep the - 
Wheels Turning 
One of the little econ- 
omies that help toward 
a substantial saving is 
the use of a good axle 
grease. A grease with- 
out proper * body” runs 
off. One too heavy 
stiffens on the axle and 
adds to the pull. 
MICA 
AXLE GREASE 
is right—won’t run, 
won’t stiffen, won’t 
Wear Out as soon as 
other grease will. 
Covers the axle with 
an almost friction- 
powdered mica 
and keeps your 
wheels turn- 
ing when the 
other fellow, 
who uses 
poor grease, 
is stuck. 
Nothing 
like Mica Axle Grease 
for a tired wagon. Ask 
the dealer for it. 
STANDARD GIL COMPANY 
(Incorporated) 
ORCHIDS 
Largest importers and growers of 
OrcHIDS in the United States 
LAGER & HURRELL 
Orchid Growers and Importers 
TO 
SUMMIT, N. J. 
Most Dependable Help 
There are Jess than one-third as many parts on one of 
the Maxwell & Fitch 2 cycle Gas Engines as on the 
average four cycle engine. There areno valves, gears, 
cams or complicated parts to wear out or cause 
trouble. A boy can run this engine after reading 
our book of instructions. 
The most dependable power for running cream 
separators, churning, washing machines, pumping 
water, running dynamos, etc. 
There is a Maxwell & Fitch engine for every usage. 
Write for catalog. 
The Maxwell & Fitch Company 
518 Dominick St., Rome, N. Y. 
Three Summer-blooming Spireas 
that are Often Confused 
Geers different species of spirea are 
cultivated in our nurseries under the 
name of Spirea salicijolia, and they are all 
popularly known as meadow sweet or 
queen of the meadow. 
ONE WITH PINK FLOWERS 
The true willow-leaved spirea (S. salici- 
jolia) differs from the others in having pink 
flowers, being a native to Europe instead 
of America and being essentially an Old 
World species, while the other two are 
typically white-flowered American species. 
However, the willow-leaved species sometimes 
has whitish flowers, in which case it may 
be distinguished from the others by the 
ascending ramifications of its flower clus- 
ters. (All three species are hardy shrubs 
attaining five feet, have pyramidal flower 
clusters, and bloom in June or July and 
sometimes August.) 
TWO WHITISH FLOWERED KINDS 
I shall venture to call Spivea alba the 
“western meadow sweet”? because it is 
The true willow-leaved spirea (S. sdlicifolia) with 
pink flowers. The two other meadow sweets have 
white flowers 
commoner in the western parts of the 
United States, while S. Jatijolia is chiefly 
found east of the Alleghanies. The 
lower ramifications of the flower clusters 
are spreading or horizontal and much 
longer than their supporting leaves, while 
those of the preceding species are not so long. 
The eastern meadow sweet (S. /atifolia) 
has larger flowers than those of the western 
species and the clusters are perhaps broader 
at the base. ‘The blossoms are sometimes 
slightly blush color but not so pink as in the 
true willow-leaved spirea. The safest 
botanical distinction between this and the 
two preceding species lies in the panicles. 
Those of the first species are tomentulose, 
while those of the S. Jatifolia are quite 
glabrous. 
Connecticut. W. E. PENDLETON. 
The New Century Lawn Sprinkler 
Revolves freely with any pressure. Equal spray 
over circle from three to fifty feet in diameter. 
Body 
Black 
Enameled 
Arms of 
Polished Brass 
Wheels 
Mounted . 
on Wide Base, Red Enameled 
SIMPLE AND DURABLE 
Your money back if not entirely satisfactory. Sent 
express prepaid anywhere in the United States east 
of Rocky Mountains for only $2.50. Descriptive 
circular free. 
THE YOST ELECTRIC MFG. CO. 
Lincoln Ave., Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A. 
Buy From A Specialist 
Choice Evergreens oer 
Ornamental Planting § 
Also DECIDUOUS TREES and SHRUBS 
Write for large illustrated catalog, 
D. HILL, Evergreen Specialist, 
DUNDEE, ILLINOIS 
COMPETENT GARDENERS 
The comforts and products of a country home are in- 
creased by employing a competent gardener; if you want 
to engage one write to us. Please give particulars re- 
garding place and say whether married or single man is 
wanted. We have been supplying them for years to the 
best people everywhere. No fee asked. PETER 
HENDERSON & CO., Seedsmen and Florists, 35 and 
37 Cortlandt Street, New York City. 
Late Planting 
of hardy perennials, shrubs, trees, vines, etc., can 
be done with good results by sending into North- 
ern Vermont for Horsford’s Hardy Plants for 
cold climates—best in quality, lowest in price. 
Plants from the NORTH may be set long after 
the Souther nurseries have finished shipping. 
Ask for catalogue. 
F. H. HORSFORD 
Charlotte, Vt. 
e a e e 
Chickering Pianos 
SEND FOR CATALOGUE 
Chickering & Sons, 827 Tremont St., Fenway Station, Boston, Mass 
Apollo Lawn Sweeper 
Makes the Ideal Lawn 
Sweeps like a carpet-sweeper. Picks up dead 
grass, leaves, sticks, stones and all litter. Takes 
out worm casts, ant hills, crab grass, etc. Actually @ 
improves the turf. Gives the lawn a chance to take \ 
on that beautiful, rich green, velvety app .rance. \j 
Runs Easier than a Lawn Mower 
A boy can run it, cleaning the lawn better and 
faster than three men with rakes. 30 Days’ 
Free Trial. Money back if not satisfactory. [ 
Ask Your Dealer, or Write Us For 
Booklet showing the Apollo at work 
and telling all about it. Write gm 
today to tee 
The Greene Mfg. Co., 
508 Sycamore St., § 
Springfield, O. 
Ag’ts 
wanted 
in every 
state—ex- 
elusive terri- 
tory — profits 
large. 
