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The Garden Magazine, April, 1920 



fVould You Build 



Without a "Plan f 



You wouldn't think of it because it wouldn't be good busi- 

 ness! The same applies to your home surroundings. Many a 

 good picture has been spoiled by an ill-fitting frame. Let us 

 surround your home with a setting that will enhance its beauty 

 and value at small cost. 



Smith Landscape Service Saves Money 



We know the specific plant material that will accomplish big results 

 at minimum cost. Your money invested in Smith Landscape Service 

 will secure, without extra charge, the benefit of our 30 years' experience 

 of building pictures with plants. An inquiry as to our methods incurs 

 no obligation. We go anywhere for business. 



A. W. Smith Co. Zo kSL BuWng" Pittsburgh , Pa. 



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You, Who are Fond of 

 LIMAS 



There is a real treat in store for the 

 Garden Magazine reader for whom one- 

 hundred days of growing weather and a 

 moderately fertile soil will combine to 

 produce the greatest delicacy known to 

 the connoisseur. Young, fresh thin-skin- 

 ned limas that will literally melt in your 

 mouth are borne by 



Holmes' Green Prolific 

 Pole Lima 



So prolific are the plants that a few 

 dozen hills will bear an abundance of 

 large beans of finest flavor, — no exception. 

 Because of the sturdy growth of this vari- 

 ety, we suggest planting only two or three 



beans per hill so that a pound of seeds will go far 

 enough to provide any home garden. Price. Pkt. 

 10c.; y 2 lb. 25c.; 1 lb. together with a packet of Holmes 

 ^_— "Green Top*' Quality Beet for 

 ■ /-* (H 50c. postpaid 



life 



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A modest 96 page book in which we present in 

 absolutely unbiased fashion, the recognized leaders | 

 among American vegetables and flowers. In less 

 than a decade, by rendering conscientious service, 

 we have built a reputation on the basis of that 

 quality which Garden Magazine readers seek in all 

 merchandise. The choicest for your garden is await- 

 ing your call here. 



The Holmes-Letherman Seed Co. lma 



BEAN 

 Canton Ohio 



HOLMES' 



GREEN 



PROLIFIC 



Garden Full 

 , Gladioli 



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The Gladiolus is one of the most 

 satisfactory flowers grown and there 

 is no reason why every family can- 

 not enjoy this grand flower— it is as 

 easy to grow as the potato. 



Bloom from July to frost if you 



plant a few bulbs each month from 



April to July. 



\ J90^ ,. J For One Dollar and Fifty Cents 



*• we will send 50 Bulbs of our Grand 



*^^B§ ■' Prize Mixture, which covers every 



"'-^Pi,^ conceivable shade in the Gladiolus 



T kingdom. 



Each year we sell thousands of these bull, and 

 receive numerous testimonials as to their merits. 



Order Your Bulbs Now, so as to have them to 

 plant when you begin making your garden. 



Simple cultural directions with every package 



Mail this advertisement with Check, Money 

 Order, Cash or Stamps, or present at our store and 

 secure this splendid collection, sent prepaid to any 

 point in the U- S. east of the Mississippi. For poind 

 West and Canada add 2Se— ($1.75.) 



Our 1920 Spring Seed Annual sent on request 



30-32 Barclay St., 

 New York City 



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North Abington, 

 MASSACHUSETTS 



We have all kinds of Hardy 

 Ornamental Nursery Stock — 

 Evergreens, Trees, Shrubs, 

 Vines, Roses and Everything 

 for the Hardy Flower Garden. 



Put Your Garden Prob- 

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 be a pleasure to assist 

 you in making selections. 



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