CALIFORXIA. I want Roses on their Own Roots with dirt on them in the first si:e. 

 Mrs. A. C. S., San Diego. 



Rose-Growing Aids 



WALKER'S EXCELSIOR PLANT FOOD comes as a boon. Its use 

 is so simple, the good results so positive, that there is no reason why 

 any flower lover should be without a box of this essence of plant life. 

 It is an odorless preparation, combining in a highly concentrated 

 and soluble form every element required in plants to produce 

 vigorous, healthy growth and profusion of flowers. (Postpaid) 



2 J 2 oz. cans, making 3 gals SO. 20 



5 oz. cans, making 6 gals 35 



Hr^m^C-Bi ^~ oz " oan ~- making 15 gals 55 



SI LPHO-TOBACCO SOAP. For sure, easy and immediate exter- 

 mination of all insect life on plants, trees and animals, Sulpho- 

 Tobacco Soap is a matchless preparation. Will not injure the most 

 tender plant. It dissolves readily in water, and may be applied w ith 

 a Tyrian Sprinkler. Prices, 3 oz. cake, 15 cts.; 8 oz. cake, 30 

 cts.. postpaid. 



EVER GREEN. A modern insect control for both indoors and out- 

 side. Keeps plants of all kind free from all insects, such as Aphis, 

 Aster Beetle, Chrysanthemum Midge, all insects troubling Roses, 

 Bean Beetle, Red Spider, Cabbage Worms. Non-poisonous. 



loz. $0.40 _ t ... 16 oz $2.15 



6 oz 1.15 (Postpaid) 32 oz 3 75 



Liiy-of-the-vaiiey D. & C. Special Rose Fertilizer 



T '1 /-*X" -*-!-» £* ~\T 1 1 cz. We have had so many inquiries asking for a good fertilizer for 



I j I I V" — Oi ~" LJLJ-C "~ V 2.1J.G\ T Roses that we have after many years of experimenting found 



J J one that we highly recommend for indoors and out. ISot only 



""■ ^"^ , ^^^""^ — for Roses, but for all kinds of plants, but especially for Roses. 

 One of the most universally known and admired plants. The We have added to this, material which will keep your plants 

 graceful spikes with the dainty pure white bells, are a delight to free from insects of all kinds, both in the soil and on the plants, 

 the eye, and their delicate fragrance is exquisite. Plants succeed This is put up in a very convenient form so that it can be used 

 almost anywhere, but prefer a partly shaded situation and rich without any inconvenience or disagreeableness. 12 oz. pack- 

 soil. For house culture, plant rather thickly in pots or boxes. ages. 30 cts.; 2 1 ? lbs.. 75 cts., by parcel post prepaid: 100 

 scatter some moss or other light material over the soil, which lbs. by express collect, §10.00. Directions for use with 

 must not cover the crown; water well and set away in a dark, cold each package. 

 place. When brought to heat and light leaves will soon appear. ^^^ , 



Delivery- in November. Strong-flowering crowns. Three for §t^ J^mm\ *Tt* 



25 cts.; 75 cts. per dozen: s6.00 per 100. postpaid. ^^L *^P S ^ A fi» r 9 I Itt PIE Jk fciS I 



Hardy Larkspur taS^Tts 



™^^— ^^^^■■■■~^^^^— — -"^^^ An excellent fertilizer for this purpose is Stim-L -Plant, an 



Strong pot plants. 25 cts. each; 6 for §1.25. odorless, highly concentrated plant-food, in tablet form, with 



Delphinium Belladonna. This is the freest and most con- guaranteed chemical analysis of 11 per cent nitrogen, 12 per cent 



tinuous blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear turquoise blue phosphoric acid. 15 per cent potash. 



of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and beauty. A really Especially fine for Roses. These tablets increase production, 

 exquisite variety. heighten color and improve quality immediately. Many pro- 

 Delphinium Bellamosa. This is a rich, deep blue form of the fessional and amateur growers use them extensively all the year 

 popular light blue Belladonna, having the same free-blooming round — from early spring until late fall outdoors, during the 

 and other good qualities. winter for pot plants, hot-house benches, etc. They are as fine 

 Delphinium Chinense White. A distinct and neat variety for trees as for all garden and potted plants. 



growing about 18 inches high, with fine, feathery foliage and Easy to use. Simply insert tablets in soil near plants, or dis- 



producing freely large white blossoms. solve in water at the rate of four tablets to the gallon and apply 



as liquid manure. Complete directions with every package. 



TT'1 * ~\ JT 1 ' "\/T 1TV/T11 Prices, postpaid: SmaU size, 30 cts.: 100 tablets, 80 



Hibiscus Meenans Marvel Mallow <*«.; 1,000 tablets, $3.75. 



They make a bush -like growth from 4 to 5 feet high and 2 to I \7t*l0"H M I O "T) f" ^t"VT1 t~l K I Pf" 



3 feet across. The flowers are of an enormous size, frequently -*- J J-- L "-- L - L J- -LCLLl L i^J UlllllVlvl 



8 to 10 inches in diameter and ranging in color from fiery crimson ^— — —— ^— 



through various shades of red, pink and white. Bequire no care Is essential to the success with plants. With it you can 

 or protection. Price. Pink, Red or White, strong 2-year- quickly sprinkle them. It will keep the foliage fresh 



old field-grown roots. 75 cts. each, postpaid. and healthy. Throws a spray "just like rain." Its 



value is so apparent that, once 

 ■ secured, vou will not be without 



fiardv Ornamental (trasses 1H1& ml? ;; ' H again " Postpaid - S1 - 00 each - 



For ornamental purposes these grasses are strikingly original ^^S^T **K?S^ 



in effect and impart a tropical brilliance to the landscape. The 

 plumes which these grasses produce are beautiful for interior 

 decoration. 



Prices of all Eulalias and Erianthus described below, 

 25 cts. each: 5 for S1.00. 

 EulaBa Gracillima Lnivittata. 

 E. Japonica Zebrina. The leaf blades are of deep green, SPECIAL OFFER — The "Tyrian"' Sprinkler and a 3-oz. 



striped crosswise with pure white. package of Sulpho-Tobacco Soap for §1.10, postpaid, 



E. Japonica Variegata. Blades are creamy white in the center. including booklet, "The Window Garden, How to Care 



Erianthus Ravennae. Reed-like ornamental grass. for It." 



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