THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
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A HARDY DWARF HEDGE PLANT 
'TpHIS new plant is a very dwarf, compact, erect form 
of the popular Japan Barberr}' and will thrive wher- 
ever that Barberry is at home, which is over an extended 
territory. It can be kept but a few inches high indefinitely 
by pruninsj. It makes an ideal dwarf hedge and can bt: 
trimmed into formal specimens. The original plant, 
now 15 years old, is about 2j^ feet tall, very compact, 
assuming the general outlines so characteristic of an old 
border-box specimen which it resembles to a remarkable 
degree, other than the evergreen nature of the box. This 
new dwarf Barberry, which is to be known as Box Bar- 
berry, has its own peculiar charms. The delightful, soft 
was well patronized b)- advertisers. It sold for 10 cents, 
and, no doubt, will be preserved by many as a future 
reference for the useful knowledge it contained. 
Box Barhemj — Dwarf Type of BerTxrix Thiinhrrgi 
summer-green foliage, turning in the fall to intensely 
brilliant reds and yellows, with an abundance of red 
fruits which remain on all winter, really places it con- 
spicuously in a class by itself. 
A UNIQUE FLOWER SHOW PROGRAM 
PLOWER show programs or schedules as a rule pre- 
sent little of interest to the general public, for they 
usually consist of a list of the classes to be competed for, 
run in among a lot of promiscuous advertising and con- 
taining nothing to hold the attention of anyone into 
whose possession they come, unless an exhibitor. 
Such was not the case at the show of the Sewickley 
(Pa.) Horticultural Society, held in September for the 
benefit of the American Red Cross Society. A "Program 
and Hand Book" was issued containi'ng a fund of valu- 
able notes and suggestions on the culture and care of 
flowers in all seasons — growing and storage of vegeta- 
bles — treatment of soils, fertilizers, insects and their rem- 
edies, and much practical information covering garden 
work the year round. 
This information was reproduced from the Gardeners' 
Chronicle and other horticultural papers, due credit be- 
ing given to each publication. The book in addition con- 
tained the program for the three days of the show and 
PRESERVE THE BEAUTIFUL 
At this time America holds much in trust for human- 
ity. Not the least, in our opinion, is the preserva- 
tion and perpetuation of the wonderful achievements of 
the Holland bulb specialists, writes A. T. Boddington 
in the New York Sun. 
For the past two years the Dutch bulb growers have 
lost enormously through being cut off from their prin- 
cipal markets in England, Germany and France, and were 
we in America also to abstain from planting it would 
mean that Holland bulb cultivation would have to cease 
altogether, and many of the marvelous introductions in 
tulips, narcissi, etc., which have added so much beauty 
to our parks and gardens would disappear from cultiva- 
tion and be lost forever. 
We deplore the underlying principle of much that has 
been advocated by speakers and writers against the pur- 
chase of certain so-called "luxuries," including flowers, 
bulbs and flower seeds. Must we abandon all the refin- 
ing and humanizing influences that go to make life worth 
living? We feel assured that horticulture will not be 
allowed to deteriorate in America during this critical 
period for the world, and future generations will admit 
a debt to this country, not only for its material aid in the 
cause of freedom, but because America kept aloft the 
torch of human achievement in the arts of civilization. 
AN APPEAL TO ROSARIANS 
T^ 
HE American Rose Society has accepted an invitation 
to come to Hartford in June, 1918. Hartford will 
welcome you ! The Hartford Park Department has in 
honor of your visit made plans to enlarge what is now the 
finest public rose garden in America. Beds have been 
laid out holding from forty to fifty plants each. They 
are ready for planting this fall. Choose your own 
varieties. The park garden is big. If duplicates of 
others are donated they will be used on opposite sides. 
If you haven't the plants, buy them — but give them. 
Your name as donor will appear on signs furnished bv 
the park department and will remain there for two years. 
That means good advertising for the individual and the 
new garden a big thing for the Rose. 
Are you with us and are you going to help us? May 
we count on your donation? How many beds will you 
fill? We expect 40,000 people to see the American 
Rose Society perform next summer. Are you going to 
be proud to be a member of the American Rose Society? 
We hope so. Alex. Gumming, Jr., 
Wallace R. Pierson, 
John F. Huss, 
Committee. 
Of Interest to Estate Owners 
The National Association of Gardeners maintains a Service Bureau 
which .s at the disposal of all who may require the servicea of efficient 
gardeners In their various capacities. 
The association seeks the co-operation of estate owners In its efforts 
to secure opportunities for those engaged in the profession of garden- 
ing who are seeking to advance themselves. It makes no charge for 
services rendered. It endeavors to supply men qualified to assume the 
responsibilities the position may call for. 
Through this service the National Association of Gardeners aims to 
liring the Country Estate Owner and the truly efficient men engaged 
in the profession in closer relation to each other, that the interest in 
ornamental horticulture and its greater development in this country 
may thereby be elevated. 
Make your requirements known to 
M, C. EBEL, Sec'y. National Association of Gardeners. Madison, N. J. 
