GARDEN BOOKS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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better Gardens 



THE GARDENER, by L. H. Bailey. You get full advantage of Dr. 

 Bailey's unequalled knowledge and experience in this book. It tells 

 how to grow flowers, vegetables, and fruits from the time of plant- 

 ing through to maturity. Special articles on different types of gar- 

 dening. Information that is easy to find and simple to use. 116 

 illustrations, 260 pages. $2.00 



AROUND THE YEAR IN THE GARDEN, by F. F. Rockwell. Be- 

 cause the time when you do your garden work is so important, you 

 need a regular schedule. This book gives you complete information 

 on every garden problem, outlined week by week, and written by a 

 practical gardener. 88 illustrations, 350 pages. $2.50 



THE STANDARD CYCLOPEDIA OF HORTICULTURE, edited by 

 L. H. Bailey. This is the one universal and invaluable authority on 

 every horticultural question. Makes a compact but thorough presen- 

 tation of the kinds, characteristics and methods of cultivation of the 

 plants grown in the United States and Canada for ornament, for 

 fancy, for fruit, and for vegetables. Formerly in 6 volumes, but 

 now in three at about half the original price. 5,000 illustrations, 

 8.637 pages, 3 volumes, fabrikoid binding. $25.00 



HOME FLOWER GROWING, by E. C. Volz. A real flower garden 

 encyclopedia I It will teach you how to propagate and cultivate your 

 plants, how to care for. fertilize, and maintain them. It tells how 



and when and where to grow flowers ; what different kinds look like ; 

 how to plan indoor, outdoor, rock, and water gardens ; how to pre- 

 pare exhibits for a flower show ; how to organize a garden club. 

 151 illustrations, 364 pages. $3.50 



ROCK GARDENS, by F. F. Rockwell. Shows just how you can 

 build a rock garden yourself, on a small or large scale and at little 

 expense. Describes the types of rock gardens, tells what soils, cli- 

 mates, and locations are best, how to construct, and what to plant 

 for the effect you want. 31 illustrations, 86 pages. $1.00 



HOW TO GROW ROSES, by Pyle, McFarland, and Stevens. Makes 

 every step in the culture and care of roses so clear that any grower 

 can understand it and succeed with them. A completely re-written 

 edition of America's most popular rose book. 211 pages, 138 illus- 

 trations, including 45 varieties illustrated in color. $2.00 



Dahlias, by F. F. Rockwell 1.00 



Evergreens For The Small Place 1.00 



Gladiolus, by F. F. Rockwell 1.00 



Landscaping The Home Grounds 2.00- 



Lawns, by F. F. Rockwell : 1.00 



Making Your Own Market, by Russell Lord and T. Delohery 1.25 



Roses 1.00 



Shrubs, by F. F. Rockwell 1.00 



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GATOR-HIDE MULCH PAPER 



stimulates plant growth by increasing the temperature of 

 the soil, by conserving moisture in the soil and by eliminat- 

 ing the weeds. 



The Gator-Hide Mulch Paper used here on Early Iceberg 

 Lettuce not only yielded more to the row than the unmulched 

 area at the right, but it produced lettuce that was of de- 

 cidedly better quality and brought it to maturity earlier than 

 lettuce planted at the same time on adjacent unmulched land. 

 Try Gator-Hide yourself this year. 



PRICES 



Type 



Width 



Length 



Sq. Ft. 



Per Roll 



A ( Light Weight) 



18 in. 



900 ft. 



1350 



$3.50 



A ( Light Weight) 



36 in. 



900 ft. 



2700 



7.00 



B (Heavy Weight) 



18 in. 



450 ft. 



675 



3.50 



B (Heavy Weight) 



36 in. 



450 ft. 



1350 



7.00 



SKINNER SYSTEM 

 AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION 



This system is always made to order to fit each particular 

 plot. The nozzles deliver a fine mist-like spray. The Type 

 "C" oscillator moves the lines slowly from side to side, so 

 that this moisture is evenly distributed. 



A very comprehensive catalog and complete information 

 will be mailed to you upon request. 



THE RAIN WAVE SPRINKLER 





Substantial discounts on orders of 30 rolls or more. 



A Miniature Skinner System automatically operated and 

 handily portable because of its compactness and small weight 

 (only 17 pounds). This wonderful sprinkler will cover a 

 space 50 feet by 50 feet at one setting and comes to you 

 completely assembled, ready to attach to hose. $35.00. 



