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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



JVit, 1918 



Plant Peonies 1 

 This Fall! I 



They are among the hardiest of all m 

 hardy plants, as the past exception- J 

 ally severe winter proved. We have 

 been growing Peonies for over twelve 

 years, and know that they are among 

 the few lowers that never disappoint. H 

 Our rigid system of testing all en- 

 ables us to offer only top-notchers. 1 

 and these we furnish 



Guaranteed True-to -Name 



Our collection of over 30odistinct and meri- 

 torious kinds includes the best French and H 

 English varieties, besides the largest stock in 

 the East of Brand's Famous New American 

 Seedlings. Because we grow all in large quan- 

 tities, we offer them at reasonable prices, of a 

 quality to please the most exacting hobbyist. 

 Over ioo of the best French and English 

 varieties are available in four distinct sizes. ■ 



Ask for Your Free Copy of Catalogue 



It's a reliable index to all that's worth-while in Peonies, H 

 Iris, Hardy Phlox, etc. Fall is the time to plant all these; 

 now is the time to plan and order them. Let our catalogue 

 help you select sorts that best suit your fancy. We'll 

 satisfy you through conscientious service. 



BABCOCK PEONY GARDENS 

 R.F.D. No. 79, Jamestown, New York 



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Plant Supports 



Can Your Own Tomatoes 



You will then know they are clean and 

 wholesome. By using the ADJUSTO 

 Plant Support which is low- 

 priced and lasts a lifetime, the 



fruit will be held up off the ground, caus- 

 ing the tomatoes to ripen from 1 to 2 weeks earlier. 

 The ADJUSTO, adjustable to any height, is 

 equally good for Roses., Dahlias, Hydrangeas, Peonies 

 and every bush and shrub that needs a support. Ask 

 your dealer, and if he has none in stock, write us. 



FORREST SEED CO., Cortland, N. Y. 



/O-*- COMING EVENTS -+- Q 



V9LUB » SO CIETY NEWcb 



Meetings and Lectures in July 



{Following dates are meetings unless otherwise specified) 



1. Larchmont, N. Y., Garden Club. 



New Bedford, Mass., Horticultural Society. 



2. Garden Club of Pleasantville, N. Y. 



4. Marshfield, Mass., Garden Club. 



5. Pasadena, California, Horticultural Society. 



6. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Gardeners' & Foremen's 



Association. 

 8. New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House Build- 

 ing, New York City, N. Y. 



Garden Club of New Rochelle, N. Y. 



Rochester, N. Y., Florists' Association. 



Park Garden Club, Flushing, N. Y. 



Garden Club of Ridgefield, Conn. 



Valdosta, Ga., Floral Club. 



School Garden Association of America, Pittsburg, Pa. 



Short Hills, N. J., Garden Club. 



Nassau County Horticultural Society, Glen Cove, L. I. 



Lenox, Mass., Horticultural Society. 



Westchester, N. Y., and 



Fairfield, Conn., Horticultural Society. 



Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., Horticultural Society. 



Salisbury, Conn., Garden Club. Lecture: Little 

 Known Vegetables. 



Marshfield, Mass., Garden Club. 



Dahlia Society of California, Palace Hotel, San 

 Francisco, Cal. 



Horticultural Society of Pasadena, Cal. 



Park Garden Club, Flushing, L. I. 



Garden Club of Richfield, Conn. 



Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., Horticultural Society. 



9. 

 10. 



13. 

 18. 



19. 



22. 

 23. 

 27. 





View of National Rose Test Garden, at Arlington Farms. 

 Washington, D. C. 



Alexandra, Rubin, Wartburg (not of best 

 color), Mrs. Flight, Dr. W. Van Fleet, Graf 

 Zeppelin, Goldfinch, Climbing American 



American Rose Society 



*TPHE National Rose Garden at Washington, 

 ■*■ D. C. was officially visited by the American 

 Rose Society on May 27th, and observations 

 of the varieties growing made by the Judges 

 (Julius Roehrs, Charles E. F. Gersdorff, and 

 Leonard Barron). The observations are taken 

 from the varieties as they stand on the day of 

 the visit. The following were noted: 



Climbers — Flower of Fairfield, Pearl Queen, 

 Silver Moon, Oriole, American Pillar, Queen 



The Judges ready for work. Left to right: Julius Roehrs, 

 Charles E. F. Gersdorff, and Leonard Barron 



{Continued on page 2j6) 



SOUTHERN fiHSP^ii 

 CANNER,! 



CANNING IS 

 CONSERVATION 



Canning Saves Food 



Canning is a patriotic duty, a national necessity — 

 it is conservation and co-operation with the Govern- 

 ment's food programme of the highest type. 

 Can and create greater stores of food for. America 

 and her allies. Install a simple $25 or $50 outfit 

 on your place and can all surplus fruits, berries, 

 vegetables — everything that grows. 



Your Chance To Help 



Don't let a single food product go to waste. Food 

 will win the War and this is YOUR chance to help. 

 With a Southern Canner you can do exactly as fine 

 work as the big canners, using either glass jars or 

 tin cans. With each outfit comes a complete book 

 of instructions. It's all so simple the work can 

 quickly be turned over to the servants. 

 Consider well this chance to help. Then write for 

 catalogue. 



Southern Canner & Evaporator Company 



340 East Main Street 

 Chattanooga Tennessee. 



r egetable Lore 



What to Plant— How to Plant 



A MAGAZINE for the benefit of the 

 amateur gardener. Its aim is to 

 teach planting, growing and cooking of 

 vegetables. An all-year companion of 

 the home gardener. No advertisements 

 —no high-sounding terms. Just truthful, 

 understandable advice for the happy men 

 and women to whom the garden is a play- 

 ground and a patriotic necessity. Full 

 value to subscribers in excess of claims 

 or money refunded. Issued monthly — 

 sample free— $1.00 per year. 

 MAURICE FULD, 1457 B.-o«dw.y. New York 



FARR'S 



Dahlias and Chrysanthemums 



Dahlias. A selection from more than 1200 sorts, 

 including the best old favorites, the -newer intro- 

 ductions, and the novelties. 



Chrysanthemums. The best varieties for outdoor 

 blooming- in normal seasons. Set this month 

 should bloom in autumn. 



Send for special list of Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Tree 

 Peonies, Flowering Shrubs, and Perennials of distinct merit. 



BERTRAND H. FARR 



Wyomissing Nurseries Company 

 104 Garfield Avenue Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 



tor Hotbeds 



and Cold-frames 



Sash 

 I Greenhouses 



Ready-made 



These Sunlight goods are established as the 

 standard of efficiency and economy. 



Order in Summer and 



make sure for Fall, 



Winter and. Spring 



work. 



Ask for catalogue of 



Garden Outfits. Free. 



Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 



937 £. Broadway Louisville, Ky. 



The Readers' Service is prepared to help you solve your gardening problems 



