THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
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Our Flag ....... 
Things and Thoughts of the Garden 
The Onlool(er 
The Growing of Vegetables 
Edrvin Jenkins 
Insect Enemies of Trees .... 
New Hybrid Winter Flowering Begonias 
Violet Culture ...... 
The Garden of Eden ..... 
The Planting of Home Grounds . 
Richard Vincent, Jr. 
Herbacious Perennials We Should Grow 
Arno H. Nehrling 
Culture of Rhododendrons Alex. Robertson 
From Frost to Flowers .... 
The Japanese Maples ..... 
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The Gardener 
Back Yard Gardens 
Arno H. Nehrling 
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The Greenhouse, Month to Month 
W. R. FoTvkes 107 
April's Work in the Garden John Johnson 1 09 
Bird Protection and the Definite Results 
Obtained Paul B. Riis 1 1 1 
American Association of Park Superintendents 1 1 3 
National Association of Gardeners . . 114 
Among the Gardeners . . . . .114 
Horticultural Events . . . . .115 
Local Society Notes . . . . 116-119 
Trip to Davey Tree Expert Co., Kent, Ohio 
Henr\) Wild 120 
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We invite you to visit our Exhibit at 
The New York Flower Show 
OF 
NEW and RARE SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 
STAIGREEN LAWN SEED 
Our representatives will be pleased to talk with you about our exhibit 
30-32 Barclay Street 
NEW YORK CITY 
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