July, 1913 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



351 



Without a Rival 



It WRIGHT'S Excelsior "Rust-Proof" Fencing stands alone in its class. It has no 

 I rival for the simple reason that there is nothing else just like it. There are many 

 I so-called galvanized fences, but they are made from galvanized wire. The process 

 of weaving flakes off the zinc coating in spots, and rust promptly follows exposure. 

 Excelsior "Rust-Proof" Fences 

 Tree Guards, Trellis and Flower Edgings are galvanized after they are made 

 | and hence have a perfect finish. Time and seasons have no effect on these 

 | products. Ordinary wire fences come and go, but Excelsior "Rust-Proof" is 

 I there to stay. There is no better fence investment. 

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Ask any hardware dealer to order for you. Write to us for illus- 

 trated catalog "B" and sample showing the " Rust-Proof " coating 



I Wright Wire Company, Worcester, Mass. 



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Coming August 17th 



Laddie 



A True Blue Story 



By 



Gene Stratton-Porter 



Author of 



"The Harvester," "Freckles," 

 "A Girl of the Limberlost," etc. 



f\ A book that brings you close to the 

 heart of nature, in flower and bird, 

 and close to the heart of man in the 

 purest and best emotions of his life. 



^ jish\ your Book Dealer to order you a Copy to-day 

 from the First Edition 



DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY 



GARDEN CITY, N. Y. 



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Profitable Orchard 



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Fruit prices are continually soaring higher. 

 The demand is ever increasing. Nothing else 

 on the farm brings such great returns per acre. 

 Fruit trees require little time and can be grown by 

 anyone following the instructions of our experts. These 

 men are maintained on a salary to assist our customers 

 to get the greatest profits from their orchards. They tell 

 you what fruit trees are adapted to your soil. They tell 

 you what varieties of fruit can be grown successfully in 

 your locality. How far apart to plant them, how to care 

 for trees, and their cost. In fact, they tell you anything you 

 want to know about planting for profit or home use. 



Our Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Flowers 



are positively of the very highest 

 class, northern grown, healthy, 

 vigorous and productive. Our 

 fruit trees bear early and abun- 

 dantly. They are hardy, true to 

 name and free from scale. In 

 fact, all our stock is thoroughly 

 fumigated just before shipment, 

 making doubly sure that you get 

 good healthy trees and plants. 

 Our goods are carefully selected. 



properly packed and promptly 

 delivered to customer in good 

 condition. 



Want To Consult An Expert? 



Do you want the free advice of 

 men who stand high in the fruit 

 culture world? Then drop us a 

 postal card telling what you plan 

 to do. We will arrange the consul- 

 tation. Also ask for free literature. 



We are the originators of the well-known Climbing 

 American Beauty Rose. Blossoms measure 3 to 4 inches 

 in diameter. Ask for special literature if interested. 



Hoopes Bro. & Thomas Co., dept. g, West Chester, Pa. 



PHILADELPHIA OFFICE:— Room 201, Stephen Girard Bldg. 



Sleep in 

 Comfort on 

 Hot, Sultry Nights 



Your porch, protected by 

 Vudor Shades, can be transformed 

 into cool, comfortable sleeping quar- 

 ters for the summer. 



Vudor 



Porch 

 Shades 



will make it as secluded as your own bedroom. During 

 the day they keep out the hot sun and let in all the light 

 and air you want. You can see out, but no one can see in. 



You will not be satisfied with any other than Vudors after 

 you've examined them. Vudors are proof against sun and rain. 

 The light, strong, wooden strips are lock-stitched together with 

 heavy, rot-proof seine twine (the same as in fish nets), which keeps the 

 strips from slipping out at the edges and breaking. The raising cords 

 of Vudor Shades will not annoy you by curling up and sticking in the 

 pulleys. Vudor Shades are very attractive, for they are indelibly stained 

 (not painted nor dipped) in colors to harmonize with your house. 



Mail the Coupon for Oar Free Booklet 



illustrating Vudor Porch Shades and Hammocks. We send 

 name of nearest Vudor dealer and sample name-plate so 

 you may identify the genuine Vudor. 



HOUGH SHADE CORP., 255 Mill Street, JanesviUe, Wis. 



We are makers of the famous Vudor Hammocks 

 which have re-enforced centers and special 

 end cords that double their life. 



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Remember Thin Vudor 

 Name-plate 



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The Readers' Service will give you suggestions for the care of live-stock 



