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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



September, 191: 



Window Shades 



— now made in three 

 popular priced grades 



The original Brenlin Unfilled Shades hang at 

 a million and a half windows. From coast to 

 coast they are known as the finest shades made. 

 \Vhere, however, there is need for shades of a 

 lower grade there has been an insistent de- 

 mand for a Brenlin standard of quality in those 

 grades. To meet this demand we have now 

 brought out two new shades, making in all 

 three Brenlin quality grades, priced for the 

 ordinary window — (1 yd.x2yds.) — at 



75c, SSc and 25c 



{Except in the Far West) 



Brenlin Unfilled — the original Brenlin — should always 

 be used where length of service and attractive appear- 

 ance are first considerations. — For this shade is made 

 of closely woven cloth without the "filling" that 

 cracks and falls out in unsightly streaks and "pin 

 holes". Sun won't fade it nor water spot it. It is 

 supple — not stiff, yet always hangs straight and 

 smooth — and ready shades. Made in many artistic tones. 

 Special sizes and Brenlin Duplex — white one side, dark 

 the other, made to order at proportionate prices. For 

 windows 1 yd. x 2 yds., 75c. 

 Brenlin Filled at 55c, and Brenlin Ma- 

 chine Made at 25c. for windows 1 yd.x 2 

 yds.willbefoundbyfarthe best values in 

 window shades at these prices. Cut gen- 

 erously long, finished with unusual care, 

 and mounted on the best rollers made. 

 Write for the Brenlin book 



It shows actual samples of Brenlin in all col 

 and gives many helpful stci^c-tinns for the arti 

 treatment of your windows. With it we will s 

 vou the name of the Brenlin dealer in your toi 

 CHAS. W. BRENEMAN & CO., 2073-2083 Reading Rd„ Cincinn 



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If no dealer in 



supply Brenlin 

 write us and 

 we will supply 

 you direct. We 



satisfactorily 

 fill thousands 

 o f orders b y 

 mail every year 



Landscape Gardening 



A course for Home-makers and 

 Gardeners taught by Prof. Craig 

 and Prof. Beal, of Cornell Uni- 

 versity. 



Gardeners who understand up-to- 

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A knowledge of Landscape Gar- 

 dening is indispensable to those 

 who would have the pleasantest 

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Dept. G., Springfield, Mass. 



Prof. Craig 



Cyclamen for Indoor Bloom 



THERE is nothing more beautiful than a well 

 grown plant of cyclamen. 



You can buy the bulbs at any seed store, but 

 the most satisfactory way is to grow your plants 

 from seed, in which case the most necessary thing 

 is to be positive that you have a good strain. 

 Patronize a thoroughly reliable seedsman. 



Sow the seed during the latter part of September. 

 Use a small, shallow box; drain it well and have the 

 loam on top well sifted and very fine in texture. 

 Sow the seeds very carefully to prevent their being 

 in bunches, then press them into the soil. Cover 

 with a piece of glass, which should be removed just 

 as soon as the seedlings appear. Keep them in the 

 light, but cool and guarded from the hot sun. 



In the spring they will be read}- for potting off 



Healthy cyclamen bulbs, showing how they strike 

 from the bottom of the bulb in great masses 



into very small pots and later they will need 

 another shift. During the summer they should be 

 grown in a shady place so as to be brought along 

 gradually. During this time they are liable to be 

 attacked by insects, so scatter a liberal amount of 

 tobacco stems around the pots. When the plants 

 are taken into the house, do not make the mistake 

 of trying to force them. Keep them cool and 

 allow them to take their own time about flowering. 



Should you decide upon growing cyclamen from 

 bulbs, pot them in a light, sandy soil. Do not put 

 the bulb deep, leave part of it out of the soil. The 

 roots when healthy strike from the bottom of the 

 bulbs in great masses. Keep the bulbs cool — a 

 dry atmosphere and heat will be ruinous to the 

 leaves. 



Such an atmosphere also subjects the plants 

 to insect attacks. Syringe them often with ivory 

 soap, thoroughly washing off the soap with water. 

 Fumigate lightly and frequently and be careful 

 not to give too heavy a smoke ; use a flour bag and 

 tobacco paper which burns very readily. A little 

 piece of the paper will be sufficient for each plant. 



Cyclamen seedlings ready for potting off into small 

 pots 



Silverware for 

 Suburban Homes 



When you give a luncheon 

 or tea on the terrace or porch, 

 it is the silver that adds 

 most to the attractiveness of 

 the table. 



Do you know that the best 

 silver plate made is 



1847 ROGERS BROS. 



"Silver Plate 

 that Wears." 



It is backed with an unqualified 

 guarantee made possible by the 

 actual test of 65 years. 



Our new pattern. Old Colony, 

 illustrated here, will appeal to 

 all lovers of simplicity 

 silverware. 



Sold by leading dealers 

 everywhere. Send for illus- 

 trated catalogue " W-32.' 



INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. 



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i Co. 



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GERMAN IRIS PLANT NOW 



Gypsy Queen, deep copper and maroon. 

 H. Cramer, lavender. Her Majesty, pink. 



Honorablis, yellow and bronze. 

 Mrae. Chereau, white, lavender edge. Mrs. H. Darwin.white. 



Mrs. Wheeler, lavender and deep purple. 

 Strong plants, 12 cents each. The seven for 75 cents, 15 cents 



each by mail. Cash with order please. 

 FREDERIC J. RE A Norwood. Mass. 



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