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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



July, 1917 





Potted Ferns 



For July Planting 



Ferns grown in pots can be transplanted 

 any time during the growing season with- 

 out setback or injury to plants. Because 

 with us, orders never stop, I have developed 

 a stock of pot-grown ferns second to none 

 in the country. All are shipped with ball 

 of earth, assuring arrival in perfect growing 

 condition. 



Ferns/orRocky Ledges 



With my sturdy, pot-grown plants, effects like that 

 pictured below are easily created in mid-summer. I 

 can supply special collections of perfectly hardy, low- 

 growing, evergreen ferns for both shady Rockeries and 

 dry ledges. Four Dozen Plants in either collection at 

 $7.50, constitutes the most remarkable bargain in 

 hardy ferns obtainable anywhere. 



Of course, I have other collections made up for other 

 special locations, such as in open sun; dry, shady 

 places; moist shady ground; wet, open spots. If you 

 love ferns you are bound to find some in my collection 

 that will thrive for you under the particular conditions 

 of your garden. 



Gillett 



Stands for 



Ferns 



The hardy ferns of 

 New England are 

 my favorites and leading 

 specialty. I offer every 

 worth-while kind and grow 

 them in such quantities as to be 

 able to sell them at rock-bottom prices. 

 You will find my Free Catalogue a most 

 unusual book describing unusual plants. It is 

 especially designed to create and stimulate among 

 home gardeners the love for the wild flowers. Write 

 for your copy NOW. 



Edward Gillett 



Bobbink <S ?\tkins 



Pot-Grown Vines, Climbers and Plants 

 for Summer Planting 



ENGLISH IVY IN POTS 



BUSH AND CLIMBING ROSES IN POTS 



POT-GROWN STRAWBERRIES 



The character and variety of our stock is 

 unsurpassed 



Write for descriptive folder 



Rutherford, New jersey 



Farquhar's Gold Medal 

 CYCLAMEN 



Awarded the Gold Medal of the Massa- 

 chusetts Horticultural Society 



Strong plants in 2| inch pots $15.00 

 per 100; 3f inch pots $20.00 per 100. 



R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO. 



9 So. Market Street 



Boston, Mass. 



BARKER 



WEEDER,MULCHER 

 CULTIVATOR 



Three Tools in One 



piiiiinain:!' 



a boost for every 

 home garden 



Why let weeds, poor cultivation and lack of mois 

 ture reduce your garden profits? Enlist The Barker 

 to help fight your garden battles. It kills weeds, 

 cultivates perfectly and forms the moisture-saving 

 dust mulch, all in one operation. It is the ideal tool 



For Intensive Cultivation 



Eight revolving steel blades, working against a 

 knife set below the surface, destroy the weeds and 

 pulverize the soil. Special shovel attachment for 

 extra deep cultivation. Entirely self-adjusting and 

 so easily operated that girls and boys can push it 

 with ease. Special leaf guard makes use possible un- 

 til late on the season. Every one of the five models 

 is fully guaranteed for five years. Special Factory- 

 to-user prices make Barker Weeders inexpensive. 

 Write for free catalogue and special offer to-day 



Barker Mfg. Co., Dept. 11, David City, Nebr. 



Home Defense 



to the Rescue 



It's*too late now for preventive "reg- 

 ular" remedies that might have checked 

 bug invasions in the home garden weeks 

 ago. July is the month to use specific 

 remedies — "last minute" insecticides that 

 are sure to do the work when it is too late 

 for experiments! 



The Recognized Standard Insecticide 



Is the ideal "Home Defense" Guard 

 especially adapted for use by private and 

 amateur gardeners. A concentrated 

 liquid that is easily mixed, easily applied, 

 free from all sediments that clog sprayers. 

 A sure remedy for all sap sucking insects 

 such as green, black and white aphis, 

 thrips as well as soft bodied "chewing" 

 insects like currant and cabbage slugs. 

 Equally useful with vegetables, fruits 

 and flowers. 



Fung 



Controls Rust 

 lllC and Mildew 



A most efficient remedy for many fungi and 

 blights affecting celery and other vegetables, roses, 

 sweet peas as well as other flowers and fruits. A 

 liquid sulphur spray that does not stain foliage, but 

 cleanses, protects from disease and encourages 

 vigorous foliage growth. Applied at regular 

 intervals of a week or ten days it is a sure preven- 

 tive for both garden and greenhouse use. 



Vermine 



Destroys Worms, 

 Maggots, Root Lice 



It means sure death to all insects or vermin 

 working in the soil or around roots of plants. A 

 thorough soaking of the soil with a Vermine solution 

 (direction on package) sterilizes, drives out or kills 

 insects and makes your garden safe for some time 

 from the ravages of hidden invaders. Ideal for 

 potted plants, freeing them from angle and eel 

 worms. Make Vermine your home defense against 

 ravages by enemies beneath the soil. 



Aphine, Fungine 

 and Vermine 



are tested, tried and never found 

 wanting. These products have 

 been on the market for many 

 years and proven thoroughly reli- 

 able in thousands of gardens. All 

 are highly endorsed by the foremost 

 professional as well as amateur 

 gardeners. 



All three products are concentrated liquid spray- 

 ing materials and are applied as per directions on 

 each can. Put up in sizes to meet the requirements 

 of all growers — whether for the home garden of 

 modest dimensions or for extensive ranges of the 

 commercial grower. All good seedhouses sell them. 

 For further particulars write to 



Aphine Manufacturing Co. 



Manufacturers of 

 Agricultural Chemicals 



Madison 



New Jersey 



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