THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
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~FLOWERS FOR WINTER 
In winter flowers are a source of daily interest, growing pleasure, and FINAL 
gladness and joy. From the moment the bulb is buried in its little dark bed to the 
day when the green shoots appear, gradually rising—buds swelling, foliage unfolding 
until a crowning glory of perfect beauty in brilliant colors. Flowers are rays of sun- 
shine in darkest winter days. Flowers—greeting us with their delicious perfume. 
Flowers—decorating our rooms and dining table. 
convalescent, breathing hopes of spring. 
OcroseER, 1908 
Flowers—cheering the sick and 
Flowers—educating our children at home, 
the tiny tots watching the process of evolution from small shoot to gorgeous blossom 
with eager cunosity. Herewith is a selection of bulbs which are EASIEST of 
cultivation and promise the BEST and surest success for winter flowers. 
50 BULBS FOR ONE DOLLAR 
*4 Hyacinths (Holland), white, rose, red, blue. 
OUR DOLLAR COLLECTION OF HARDY LILIES 4 French or Roman Hyacinths, white and rose. 
“READY in October. 
1 Lil. Candidum, St. Joseph’s Lily, pure white. 
1 Pure white Trumpet Lily. 
1 Lil. Auratum (Golden Queen), white with golden rays. 
1 Lil. Rubrum or Roseum, white and rosy spots. 
1 Lil. Tenuifolium (Coral Lily), fiery scarlet. 
1 Lil. Superbum, the GRANDEST Tiger Lily, orange with dark spots. 
1 Lil. Washingtonianum, white turning to soft rose and lilac. 
1 Lil. Elegans Incomparabile, rich oxblood color. 
Half of any collection for 60 cents postpaid. 
*4 Paper white Narcissus, immense clusters of flowers. 
*4 Golden Trumpet Narcissus. 
2 Cyclamen Giant, pure white and crimson. 
10 Freesias, pure white and yellow, the most delicious fragrance. 
6 Crocus, dainty, all colors. 
12 Oxalis, white, rose, lavender, yellow. 
2 Calla, Mysterious Lily of the Nile, white with gold stamen. 
1 Byzantine Wonder Lily Rose. 
*1] Chinese Sacred Lily. 
Those designated with a * can be grown in water. 
One-quarter Collection for 35 cents postpaid. 7 
We send only LARGE bulbs, SURE to flower first season. DIRECTIONS will be sent with every collection. 
SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE. IT IS FREE 
H. H. Berger G Co., 70 Warren St, New York 
H. H. 
Berger 
& Co., 70 
Warren St. 
New York: 
Enclosed find $1.00, 
Sor which please send 
me your $1.00 Collection 
of Bulbs or Lilies.* 
A “Bumper Crop” 
of Nursery Products 
This season has been the most favorable in the history of our business 
for the production of our stock. Everything you need to make your grounds 
attractive, we sell. 
jece Ready for immediate planting; a large quantity in 
Strawberries * all the finest and most profitable varieties. A special 
list will be mailed by request. Order at once and avoid disappointment. 
saee Of all Hardy Flowering Plants, these have gained and 
Paeonias: are holding popular favor more than any other outdoor 
flower. Blooming in the early Spring, the roots should be planted in 
September. Ask for our special list of varieties. 
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OUR BULB CATALOGUE, 
° - have become a garden necessity. 
Evergreens and Conifers: Every lawn, even of highly de- 
veloped beauty can become more beautiful by their proper use. Consult 
our LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT. 
Rhododendrons, Hardy Eng- 
Nurseries; plants in all sizes 
lish Hybrids and Maximum : and color known to this class 
of large leaved Evergreen Flowering Shrubs. Come and see them. 
We can supply the native Rhododendron Maximum and Kalmia in 
ear load lots. 
Of these many thousands are 
perfectly acclimated in our 
handsomely illustrated, with full and 
reliable cultural directions, and containing 
the largest assortment of high-class Bulbs 
in America, is now ready and will be 
- Never in the history of the Nursery business has such a 
Boxwood °* magnificent collection of Boxwood been offered to lovers 
of beautiful plants. Wehave thousands of plants in every shape and form. 
- Our collection of hundreds of specimens are well 
Bay Trees: known, having been admired by thousands of visitors 
from all parts of the country. 
Bulbs « Weimport many tons of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus and other 
* kinds from Holland, also quantities of Japanese, French and 
English Bulbs. Our AUTUMN BULB CATALOG will be mailed on 
application. 
Ask for Descriptive Catalog 25 
mailed free on application. A postal is 
sufficient. 
J. M. THORBURN & CO. 
33 Barclay Street through to 38 Park Place 
Visit our Nurseries 
BOBBINK & ATKINS 
NURSERYMEN AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 
RUTHERFORD, N. J. 
NEW YORK 
ESTABLISHED 1802 
