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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



October, 1912 



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PIANOS 



For Generations 



the Standard of Excellence 



"As good as a Kimball" has long been the 



highest praise that could be bestowed upon a piano. Many 



decades ago the first Kimball piano was made and while it 



was a very different instrument from the Kimball of today, it 



marked a distinct advance in the piano-maker's art. 



Through all these years by painstaking effort, rare inventive genius 

 and the resources of a great institution, the supenor merits of the 

 Kimball Piano have been maintained until today informed music 

 lovers everywhere widely acknowledge 



Kimball Pianos Supreme in the 

 Home and on the Concert Stage 



Conclusive proof of the Kimball's high standing among the musical 



profession, is found in the fact that such eminent artists as G. Campanari, Walter 



Damrosch, Adelina Path, Emma Eames, Myrtle Elvyn, Emil Liebling and scores 



of others have recommended the Kimball and have selected it for their personal use. 



Just as pre-eminent is the Kimball Piano in the home. In many American 

 families three generations are using the Kimball — mother, daughter 

 and grand-daughter, all choosing this grand old make for their 

 respective homes. 



The pure, sweet, yet powerful tone, the responsive action 

 and the refined beauty of its case entitle the Kimball to a 

 place in your home. Don't be satisfied with anything less. 



Our COLONIAL Style at $365, and our PETITE GRAND 

 at $650, represent the highest standard of values in tonal 

 quality, wearing quality and price. If no dealer handles 

 them, you can buy direct at our regularly established one 

 price. Very easy credit terms extended to purchasers. 



Beautifully Illustrated Catalogues Kimball Pianos, Kimball Player Pianos and Kim- 

 ball Self- playing Pipe Organs for tbe Home, mailed free on request to Dept. 1737. 



Established 1857 



W. W. KIMBALL CO. 



304-308 S. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO 



How I Start Seeds 



FOR starting spring seeds, such as tomatoes, 

 celery, salvia, lettuce, etc., I have a small 

 glass box projecting from the living-room window 

 which fits under the top sash. By having top light 

 the young plants are prevented from being drawn 

 up to the light (as in an ordinary window) and grow- 

 ing spindly. By drawing down the top sash a tem- 

 perature of ioo degrees can be had (when the sun 

 shines on it), and when it gets too warm we lift the 

 small slide, letting in sufficient air to cool it to the 



Paint spoils the natural surface- 

 costs twice as much. 



Dexter Brothers English Shingle Stains 



preserve and waterproof the wood. Made of finest English 

 ground colors mixed in linseed and special preservative 

 which double the life of the shingles. 



Write for stained miniature shingles. Examine them care- 

 fully. Match them against the natural setting of your house, 

 until the right color combination is found. 

 Ask for Booklet A. 

 DEXTER BROTHERS CO., 115 Broad St., Boston, Mass. 

 Branches: 1133 Broadway, New York; 218 RaceSt., Philadelphia 

 Also ynakers of Petrifax Cemejit Coaling 



AGENTS: F. H. McDonald. Grand Rapids; H. M. Hooker Co.. 

 Chicago: F. T. Crowe & Co.. Seattle. Spokane and Tacoma, Wash., 

 and Portland. Ore.. Sherman Kimball. San Francisco. Hoffschlaeer 

 & Co., Honolulu and DEALERS. 



Inside view of the same showing the means for 

 regulating the heat 



