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MISS MARTHA HISER'S 



AUTUMN BOOK. 



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WINTER-BLOOMING PLANTS, AND SEEDS. 



To $Iy friends and GostomeFs: 



From September until frost how often we 

 sigh at the thought of Winter! A back- 

 ward glance, and the daily deepening flood 

 of foliage and flowers seems to vanish, 

 leaving bleak, bare branches against a cold 

 and cheerless sky. Yet think, and realize that while time has taught that kindled fires may warm the body, 

 it needs a touch of nature to reach the soul. Therefore, in the upward course the art of Horticulture gives 

 flowers to blossom in the heart of Winter. By far the best and most of these come from bulbs, whose nature 

 is to gather and store strength under the Summer sun to insure the future flowers. 



It is wonderful how flower planters have come to recognize bulbs as giving the best results for growing 

 indoors during Winter. They are accepted as absolutely sure to satisfy— they cannot fail— the bloom is in 

 the bulb. Whether in open ground or in pots in the house, growing and caring for them is easy and simple; 

 but that none may fear failure, I give detailed directions tor care and culture elsewhere. All the bulbs of- 

 fered, with the few exceptions elsewhere noted, are entirely hardy and suitable for planting in the garden, 

 where they will thrive, naturallv taking care of themselves. 



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My "Gem" Collection of 



On BEAUTIFUL 



UU FLOWERING BULBS 



25c 



POSTPAID. 



Containing the following bulbs that will bloom in succes- 

 sion, lasting several months in all : 



2 HYACINTHS, Delightfully Fragrant. 



3 NARACISSUS, Very Fine. 

 3 TULIPS, Beautiful Colors. 



3 RANUNCULUS, Pretty Fair Maids. 



2 GRAPE HYACINTHS, Elegant. 



3 CROCUS. Bright and Pretty. 



3 SCILLAS, Fine Deep-Blue Flowers. 

 3 SPARAXIS, Delicate and Very Pretty. 

 3 IRIS, The Renowned FleUr-de-Lis. 

 3 FREESIAS. The Sweetest Flower. 

 2 ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM. 



I will send five collections for $1 postpaid, thus you can 

 get up a club and get your collection free of cost. 



BULBS- 



A GRAND OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE MONEY-if you will get up a club order for 1 5 GEM 

 COLLECTIONS, I will send them prepaid to you for $2.25. This will net you a handsome profit. Don't 

 fail to take advantage of it. 



Miss Martha Hiser, Urbana, Ohio. 



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