March, 1910 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



XI 



YOU CHOOSE THE 



COLORS, WE'LL 



MAKE THE RUG." Z 



YOUR own individual rug, different 

 from all other rugs, and in a 

 high class wool fabric adapted to 

 your own decorations. If the rugs in 

 stock colors do not suit your require- 

 ments, we will make one that will, 

 either plain, self-tone or contrast. All 

 sizes up to twelve feet wide, any length. 

 Seamless, wool weft, reversible, heavy 

 and durable. Sold by best shops, or 

 write for color line and price list to 

 Arnold, Constable & Co., New 

 York. 



THREAD & THRUM WORKSHOP 



AUBURN, N. Y. 



I Want to Know You 

 if Like Me,\bu Love 

 The Hardj^GardenPlants 



If yon are so fortunate as to own a Iiardy 

 garden, ttien you and I fiave an interest 

 in common. We may never meet, but we 

 may become acquainted— you may write 

 to me about your garden, and I will send 

 you my book of Hardy Plant Specialties 

 which will tell you of Delphiniums, 

 Irises, Peonies, Phloxes, Poppies, etc. 

 My collection of these essentials of the 

 hardy garden is everywhere acknowl- 

 edged to be the most complete and com- 

 prehensive of any in this country. 



iCof^tinit€d ^frjnt last tnotit.h^ 



A Revelation My first catalogue, is- 

 -^■^^— ^^^ sued about a year ago, 

 became almost a necessity, but in offer- 

 ing my plants to the public for the first 

 time, I had many misgivings lest the 

 pleasure from growing flowers just for 

 themselves wo\ild be marred by grow- \ 

 ing tliem to sell. I liitle anticipated 

 the generous response my first book 

 brought forth. From all over the coun- , 

 try have come the most delightful 

 letters— a wonderful inspiration to me. 

 I want to thank my new-found friends, 

 whoseappreciatinn so kindly expressed 

 has given me new, «_ i„o«;^oi!/»n ' 



unexpected pleasure: An Inspiration 



If you care for these things you will want 

 my catalogue, for It IS ''different." A copy 

 free, If you write for It. 



BERTRAND H. FARR, Wyomissing Nurseries 

 809E Penn St., Reading, Pa. 





^^ Y ^^ I ^\ WLM C Ornamental Fences and Gates 

 \^ 1 ^^InX^IVb will beautify your home, 

 thereby adding to the satisfaction of living as well as to 

 selling value. Our 1910 Catalogue tells. 

 The Cyclone Woven Wire Fence Co., 1234 E. 55th St., Cleveland, 0. 



WHAT ARE YOUR TRKS WORTH ? 



What is that big one worth to you in dollars 

 and cents ? In pleasure ? In comfort ? Or 

 those trees along the street or drive-way ? 



You cannot replace them in your life time, so 

 can you afford to neglect them ? 



Have you an Orchard that does not bear as 

 it should ? This can be remedied. 



We can give you honest, intelligent and scien- 

 tific work without over-charging you. Write 

 for particulars and references. 



C. I PERSONS & COMPANY (^*n^\^Sns°'""' 



ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA ( ORCHARD EXPERTS 



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 Iron Works Co. | 



PRISON, HOUSE 

 & STABLE WORK 



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JOIST HANGERS 

 ^_^^ LAWN FURNITURE 

 ^o^.^.NT' FENCING, ETC. 



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CLEVELAND, OHIO 



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Your own Cottage at the 

 Seaside or Mountains 



THE matter of expense need not stand in the 

 way of your having a real vacation in the hills 

 or at the seashore. HodgSOn CottageS 



solve the problem. If you do not know? all about how 

 we have combined home comfort and attractiveness 

 with true economy in 



H ODGS ON 



Portable Houses 



it will be worth your while to look over our beautiful 1910 catalog. 

 We have widened out in our twelve years of portable cottage 

 building. You will be sure to find something in the long line of 

 Hodgson Portable Cottages, Lodges, Bungalowrs, Retreats and 

 Seaside and Mountain "Summer Homes," that will meet your re- 

 quirements. Well-designed Porches, Verandas, Sun Parlors, etc. 

 Cottages, one room to as many as wanted. Inexpensive Garages for 

 one or more cars — all of substantial character. We build to withstand 

 the severest storms. See our Exhibit at the Neiv York Sportsman' s 

 Shoiu, February 21st to March 9th. We will be glad to mail you 

 catalog on request. 



E. F. HOGSON CO., 116 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 



100 Plans forL 



A MOST helpful book to assist you in ma- 

 king your home surroundings artistic 

 and beautiful. It Vv'ill save you expense 

 and many disappointments. Our Landscape 

 Department has used these plans with great 

 success in laying out gardens, both large and 

 small. With the plans we send "Landscape 

 Gardening for Amateurs," a book of instruc 

 tions and sugge.stions, beautifully illustrated. 

 Contains principles of correct landscape garden- 



FREE — CataloiS of hardy 

 plants, shrubs, trees, 

 etc., and our special |i 

 offers for 19 10. Be sure 

 to see this book before 

 placing your spring or- 

 der. Write tod 



a^vv^ns an 



dGard 



ens 



ing, styles of gardens, verandas and window- 

 boxes, public and private grounds, vines, bed- 

 ding plants, hardy plants, shrubs, trees, hedges, 

 etc., all fully illustrated and described so that 

 you too can be sure of success. Plans and 

 book mailed postpaid for 50c, which will be 

 credited to you on any future order of S5 or over. 

 Send today and we shall also be glad to give 

 you individual advice and help. Ours is a ser\-- 

 ice nursery. We do more than the mere sell- 

 ing of plants and shrubs. We can tell you what 

 varieties are best suited for your purpose and 

 suggest the plan that will give you the effect 

 desired. Let our Landscape Department 

 help you. It is at our patrons' service FREE. 

 Wagner Park Conservatories 

 Box471, Sidney. O. 

 Florists — Nurserymen — I^andscape Gardeners 



