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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
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PHILADELPHIA'S LEADING SEED HOUSE 
MICHELL'S 
Invites you to inspect their unique display at THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, at Philadelphia, March 25th to 
April 2nd, 1916; and while there allow us to acquaint you with our mammoth business at 5 18 Market Street, Philadel- 
phia, or our Nurseries, at Andalusia, Pa. Neither will entail any obligation on your part, and we assure you it will be 
worth the time. 
Our corps of representatives at the Flower Show will be glad to lend any assistance in the usual Michell manner 
Courtesy Service Satisfaction. 
Make our establishment your mail address while in Philadelphia. Free telephone service at our office and at our 
§ Exhibit. 
Send for our General Catalog — FREE 
MICHELL'S SEED HOUSE 518 Market St., Philadelphia 
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Begonia — Mariemont Bedder 
Originated at Newport, R. I., where it is extensively used 
in beds and borders. It is the finest bedding variety grown. 
Very compact, small, reddish-brown foliage and a perpetual 
bloomer. The flowers are of the most brilliant scarlet and 
so freely produced that the foliage is almost hidden. Per 
pkt., 25c. 
Mignonette — Improved Eclipse 
Immense spikes 10 to 15 inches long in greatest profusion, 
superior to all others for winter blooming, exhibition or cut- 
ting. Greenhouse grown seed. Pkt. 25c, 1/16 oz. $1.50. 
1916 catalogue upon application. 
THOMAS J. GREY CO.. 
Seeds 
29 South Market St. 
Boston, Mass. 
Two of our Specialties 
AMARYLLIS 
SWEET PEAS 
CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION 
SEND FOR SPECIAL LIST OF AMARYLLIS 
ARTHUR, T. BODD1NGTON CO.. Inc. 
SEEDSMEN— 128 Chambers St.— NEW YORK 
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I FORBES & KEITH I 
Prize Medal Dahlias 
299 CHANCERY STREET, 
NEW BEDFORD, MASS. 
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Winners of the Grand Prize and 3 silver medals at 
the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 
San Francisco, California, 1915. 
Send jor catalogue. 
Competent Gardeners 
•J The comforts and products ol a country home are 
increased by employing a competent gardener ; il you 
want to engage one, write to us. 
tj Please give particulars regarding place and say 
whether married or single man is wanted. We have 
been supplying them for years to the best people 
everywhere. No fee asked. 
PETER HENDERSON & CO. 
Seedsmen and Florists 
35 and 37 Cortlandt St. NEW YORK CITY 
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"Quality First" stock at a 
reasonable price and vow re- 
quirements furnished complete 
| TREES THAT PLEASE | 
We specialize in Shade Trees, Choice Evergreens, 
Shrubs, including our famous Extra-hardy Hybrid 
Rhododendrons and Rhododendron Maximum, Vines, 
Roses, etc. 
Write for "Exterior Planting Decora- 
tions," a hand-book of Information on 
Nursery Stock, etc., which will interest 
you. Sent free on request for Booklet C. 
F. W. KELSEY NURSERY COMPANY 
150 Broadway, New York 
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Tree Owners and Tree Lovers 
Will find much to interest and instruct 
in the 
NEW ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE 
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Sample copies free on receipt of 2 cent stamp to cover postage- 
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THE FROST & B \ RTLETT COMPANY 
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NEW YORK 
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