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Going abroad? Routes, time-tables, and all sorts oj 

 information obtained through the Readers' Service 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



October, 1911 



Livingston's Popular $1.°° Paeony Collection 



Four Famous Sorts — 



One Strong Root of Each 

 or One Dollar Postpaid 



This is THE Paeony opportunity of 

 the season. To acquaint you with "true 

 blue" quality Bulbs, Seeds, etc., 

 we offer this matchless collec- 

 S tion at a popular price. We 

 can offer the=e sorts so reason- 

 ably because we grow them on 



our own farms. 



Festiva Maxima 



The magnificent white 

 flowers are of perfect 

 shape, very full and 

 double. Some of the cen- 

 ter petals are flaked with carmine. 

 Festiva Maxima is a strong grower 

 and free bloomer. Foliage hand- 

 some and healthy; flower carried 

 on long, stiff stems. Each 50c. 



Mont Blanc 



Magnificent white with creamy cen- 

 ter. Plants are of compact growth, bearingthe fine 

 double flowers in greatest profusion. Each 50c. 



One Strong Root of Each for One Dollar Postpaid 



Guide to Fall Planting of Bulbs Free 



Describes and offers at reasonable rates a complete assortment of Dutch Bulbs, Paeonies, Irises, Phloxes, and Season- 

 able Seeds for fall planting. On second cover page you will read why we offer the above remarkable Paeony collec- 

 tion at the still more remarkable price. With many dependable culture directions and " true-to-nature " illustrations you 

 will learn to value our "Guide" as a safe adviser in matters pertaining to fall planting. Write for your free copy today. 



The Livingston Seed Co., 



659 High 

 Street, 



Madame Ducel 



One of the best midsea- 

 son sorts. Perfectly shap- 

 ed, globular flowers of 

 brilliant silvery pink col- 

 or, tinted and marked 

 with salmon. Plants are of dwarf, 

 vigorous growth, are excellently 

 adapted to landscape work and 

 bloom very freely. Each 60c. 



Rubra Triumphans 



Deep crimson-maroon. A striking 



sort of brilliant beauty ; exceedingly valuable for 



bedding. Extra large, double flowers. Each 35c. 



Columbus, Ohio 





Plants from Biltmore Nursery 

 Will Grow and Bloom in Your Garden 



The rugged health of the hardy plants grown in the "Land of the Sky " is an assurance that they will carry 

 their vigor and strength to their new home — your garden — no matter where it may be located. 

 Nature's rich colors, tints and hues are reflected in the flowers that Biltmore plants produce. 



Here, too, the Iris grows to perfection, with great strong roots that are ready to push up 

 spikes of bloom that all but rival the blue of the mountain sky. That you may know these 

 flowers in their natural beauty, we have just published 



THE IRIS CATALOG 



This story of the Biltmore Iris tells about the many varieties we grow here, and how you 

 may succeed with them in your garden. The book is illustrated with pictures of actual plant- 

 ings, and also shows many of the Iris in their glorious natural colors. 



HARDY GARDEN FLOWERS 



A booklet of 64 pages. Shows with photographic illustration and describes in clear 

 language the hardy perennials that grow at Biltmore. You will find that it describes many 

 plants you remember from the gardens of your youth, and which you have long wanted to have. • 



FLOWERING TREES AND SHRUBS 



Another booklet of interest to all who plant to beautify the home grounds. It describes 

 and illustrates most of the shrubs and trees adapted for lawn and garden planting, and that 

 give a profusion of fragrant flowers. Sixty-four pages, finely illustrated, showing typical 

 plantings in gardens, lawns and estates. 



BILTMORE NURSERY CATALOG 



More than a catalog — a guide to the trees and plants of North America. Persons who 

 wish to plan complete plantings will find it indispensable. Nearly 200 pages, richly illus- 

 trated, making a complete showing of the hardy and vigorous products of Biltmore Nursery. 



Send for the book that will help ycu most — you are welcome to a copy of any one of them. 



BILTMORE NURSERY, 



(Box 1 102) 



Biltmore, N. C. 



