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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
The Readers’ Service is prepared to 
advise parents im regard to schools 99 
Important New Books 
Studies in the American 
Race Problem 
By ALFRED HOLT STONE 
Mr. Stone, who was chosen by the Carnegie Institution to 
write the economic history of the Negro, groups in this vol- 
ume a number of studies of the subject, based on his personal 
experiences, his observations throughout the South, and his 
wide historical knowledge. The chapters include: 
I. Race Problem Contrasts V. The Economic Future of 
and Parallels the American Negro 
II. The Foundation of Our VI. Mr. Roosevelt, the South, 
Differences and the Negro 
III. The Negro in the Yazoo- VII. The Negro in Politics 
Mississippi Delta VIII. The Mulatto Factor in 
IV. A Plantation Experiment the Race Problem 
besides three essays by Professor Walter F. Willcox, of Cor- 
nell University. Net $2.00, postage 20c. 
My School and My Gospel 
By SIR HUBERT von HERKOMER 
one of England’s most distinguished painters 
Tells about the famous school at Bushey, and gives sug- 
gestions of inestimable value to art lovers, for Sir Hubert’s 
gospel is one of work—a call away from mercenary self-seeking 
to the honest expression of the author’s personality. Since 
winning the Grand Médaille at Paris thirty years ago, he 
has been a vital factor in art education. Fully illustrated. 
Net $7.50, postage 50c. 
New Fiction You Will Enjoy 
Round the Corner The Altar Stairs 
in Gay Street By G. B. LANCASTER 
By GRACES.RICHMOND ‘ Author of 
Author of Sons 0’ Men, The Spur,” 
and ‘‘ The Tracks We Tread’’ 
A full-blooded and absorb- 
ing tale of the South Seas, 
in which a strong man finds 
himself passionately in love 
with a woman who is bound 
to another man. $1.50. 
The Blotting Book 
By E. F. BENSON 
Author of ‘‘ Sheaves,”? etc. 
“* The Second Violin,’ etc. 
\ An irresistible account of 
how ‘‘ Gay Street’? became 
the centre of much interest 
and activity upon the arrival 
of a fun-loving family of 
six young people. Illus- 
trated. $1.50. 
Weeping Cross 
By HENRY L.STUART 
A stirring tale of a young 
Irish cavalier in Puritan New 
England—a story worthy of 
Stevenson. Net $1.40, pos- 
tage 14c. 
The story of a mysterious 
crime in which young Asshe- 
ton suddenly finds himself 
enmeshed on the eve of his 
marriage. $1.00. 
DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & C0. NewYork city 
Byzantine Wonder Lily 
This is not a Fairy Tale 
but a FACT 
The above picture represents the plant in bloom taken from a photo, This 
bulb blooms without either SOIL or water. Kept in the dark the flowers 
are retarded, but, as soon as brought to light, in its season of bloom (late 
autumn and winter) the flowers appear. Such exquisite, rosy tinted blossoms, 
shading toa pearly white in the calyx ornamented with silvery stamens. Noth- 
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dainty living bouquet it has NO equal. The perfume exhaled by it is delicate 
and refreshing. Bulbs are simply placed in a bowl or dish. As soon as any 
flower withers cut it off close to the bulb when a new one comes forth, each 
strong bulb bearing from 9 to 12 flowers. When through flowering the bulbs 
can be potted or planted out, when they developa 
beautiful dark broad undulated foliage. During ee 
midsummer give a rest when the bulb will be i se 
ready for flowering the next season. ! 
Bulbs Ready in September 
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The seed will cost you a few cents and give 
results. Plants bought in spring cost dollars 
and are not as sure of success, depending on 
transplanting and weather conditions. 
Best Selection ten HARDY PLANTS to sow now: 
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Foxglove ( Digztalis), exquisite tall spikes, white, purple, rose. 
Snapdragon (A ztirrhinum), curious velvety flowers, immense range of colors. 2 
Pansies (Children’s faces), one of the sweetest early spring flowers, all colors. 
Daisy, early spring bedder, white and rose. 
Pinks, hardy garden sorts. ; 
Hollyhocks, the grand show flowers of grandmother’s garden. Jaf, Sal 
Poppy Iceland, brilliant in red and yellow. Berger 
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