February, 1913 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



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The Tone That Charms 



In the home, on the concert stage, or ' 

 "wherever heard, Kimball Pianos have a 

 tone that immediately charms the listener 

 and marks them as instruments of unusual 

 merit. 



Over 250,000 Kimball Pianos Now in Use 



in as many of America's best homes is 



certainly convincing proof of superior merit. If no ( 

 dealer handles them you can buy Kimball Pianos and ' 

 Player Pianos direct at our regularly established one 

 price. Very easy creditterms extended to purchasers / 



Beautifully illustrated catalogue with prices andf 

 terms and the Musical Herald containing two 

 vretty songs, words and music, mailed FREE 



on request to Dept. *1ji 



<W. W. KIMBALL CO., Chicago, (Established 1857V 



CCCI^ PLANT AND 

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WHAT 

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MEANS TO YOU 



1. Complete instruction in all branches of Horticulture. 



3. Convincing- proof of the value of Northern Grown Products. 

 •». The very hest varieties in cultivation to choose from. 



4. Full directions as to when, how and what to grow to get the most out of 



your garden or farm. 



5. Landscaping your home grounds at small expense. 



This book of 128 pages, beautifully illustrated, mailed on application. 

 Write today. It is full of just the information you are looking for to make 

 your garden, farm and home profitable and attractive. 



17UE"17 Q¥7*¥7*r\C. ^ y° u mention this paper we will send 

 ri\ rir i C3 P i P «l /O you either of the following varieties free, 

 to convince you of the quality of our Northern Grown Stock. 



May's Selection of Colossal Pansies, May King 

 Lettuce, the new early Head Variety. 



I I 1VIAY Xr CO SAINT PAUL 



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European 

 Beech 



Fine Specimens 



Send for Catalog 

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 New Haven, Connecticut 



IHE exceptional beauty of the 

 'Hybrid African Daisy, with its 

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is synonymous everywhere with "The Most Reliable 

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Our 1913 beautifully illustrated, 160 page catalog 

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 It contains a wide collection of seeds, 

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J. M. THORBURN & CO. 



in years in business in New York City 

 33 B Barclay Street - New York 



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Note the large carrying wheels of 

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 Box C-3 Westerly, R. I. 



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Complete Home Study Courses in Agriculture, 

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 107 and 109 South Seventh Street - - Philadelphia, Pa. 



CATALOGUE MAILED FREE UPON REQUEST 



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