x AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS March, 1909 
<a RETIRE aaa ay oO R T ‘ "AN D> Seth Alene 
In building a home in the city 
or country, ask yourself first 
WHAT MATERIAL? 
NVESTIGATE wood, brick and stone. Set down the advantages 
and disadvantages of each, but do not, for your own interest, 
forget to investigate 
CONCRETE 
Definition: Concrete is a mixture of 
broken stone or gravel, sand and 
some form of Portland Cement. 
The success of concrete construction depends 
upon the quality of the cement. 
ORTLAND means a kind of cement. It — of everyone who owns a home, large or small, 
does not mean quality. ‘‘Atlas’’ does. | or who expects to build one. The name of 
Atlas Portland Cement, made in but this is ““Concrete Construction about 
TRADE MARK 
the Home and on the Farm.’’ It will 
be sent to anyone on receipt of + cents 
to pay delivery charges. Write for it 
today. Investigate before you begin 
/m@ to build or rebuild. You have no idea 
Portland cements. Whether you live of the number of things you can do 
in the city or country, whether you with concrete made from pure Atlas 
live on a farm or a country estate, the png gustasgoop Portland Cement until you have read 
one grade; a name to remember; 
a brand to insist upon. It has purity 
and uniformity, two qualities that are 
absolutely essential and which pro- § 
duce results obtainable from few 
importance of concrete to you and, this book. A large book on Con- 
therefore, the importance of Atlas Portland crete Country Residences, with many designs 
Cement cannot be over-estimated. and floor plans of houses made with concrete, 
We have a book that should be in the hands sent for 25 cents. 
THE ATLAS porttans CEMENT COMPANY --rt10 SO Broad Street, New York 
