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T H E G A R D E N M A G A / I N E 
February, 1917 
Hardy Plant Specialties 
Farr’s 
Hardy Plant 
Specialties 
J his new edition tor 1917-18 will be ready early in February. I have tried to 
make this edition more complete and helpful than any of its predecessors. In its 
completeness it will be a text book that no reader of The Garden Magazine will 
wish to be without. 
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THIS EDITION 
Irises. In the Germanica section there will be 
added some notable new introductions from 
Europe in addition to my splendid Panama- 
Pacific Gold Medal Collection, which contains 
many varieties of my own introductions, raised ' 
here at Wyomissing. 
In the Japanese section there will be the first 
offering of a series of new' seedlings of my own 
hybridizing. These are entirely distinct in 
color, size and form of flower, from any of the 
existing varieties. 
Peonies. My collection is acknowledged to be 
the most complete in existence. This year 
I shall include a number of fine varieties, 
which, owing to limited stock, I have not 
been able to offer heretofore. 
Tree Peonies. Of more than ordinary inter- 
est will be the chapter on tree peonies and 
their cultivation. 1 he purchase of the noted 
collection of tree peonies owned by Brochet & 
Sons (successors to Paillet Nurseries), Cha- 
tenay, France, has given me a wonderful 
collection which is now established in my nur- 
series. These, together with the unique as- 
sortment of the beautiful Japanese varieties, 
gives me a collection of over 300 varieties, all 
of which are established on their own roots — t his 
is important, as many past failures with tree 
peonies is due to grafting them on the roots of 
the wild peony. 
Lilacs. The collection of Lemoine’s new French 
Lilacs has been enriched by the addition of 
several of his later introductions. 
Roses. A carefully selected list of the very 
best classes for outdoor planting. 
Evergreens. A choice collection of the rare 
evergreen trees and shrubs for lawn planting, 
including many dwarf forms for rockeries. 
To insure receiving a copy of this edition you should send me your name and address 
now. As soon as the work is completed the book will be mailed to you without cost. 
BERTRAND H. FARR — Wyomissing Nurseries Co. 
104 Garfield Avenue, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 
Planning the Carden. So many have asked me to help them plan their gardens that I have found it necessary to 
form a special department in charge of a skillful landscape designer and plantsman. I will be glad'to assist you in 
any way desired by offhand suggestions or by the preparation of detailed plans for which a charge will be made. 
The Readers’ Service gives information 
about Poultry Keeping 
The Readers’ Service gives information 
about Dogs and Kennel Accessories 
Landscape Planting Plan — Free 
A few evergreens, some Norway Maples, perhaps, and a little well- 
placed shrubbery will work wonders in beautifying your home. Harri- 
son Quality Trees will thrive in any climate, north or south. They 
are well-grown with vigorous compact root systems and carefully 
shaped tops. Tell us your needs. Our Service Department will help 
you make a selection and work out a successful planting plan — all with- 
out cos. 'o you. Be sure to send for our 1917 catalogue — free. It 
describes a complete line of ornamental trees, shrubs, and vines. Also 
fruit trees budded from bearing orchards — all kinds. Write to-day and 
be prepared for the spring planting. 
“ Largest growers of fruit trees in the world" 
J.Q.HARRieON A 6QN9 
PROPRICTOR8 
Box 56 
Berlin, Maryland 
One Hundred 
and Fifteen Years 
of Recognized 
Reliability 
TN 1802 Grant Thorburn, 
founder of our firm, opened 
the first seed store in New 
York City. 
Soon afterward he published his 
first Catalog, “The Gentlemen and 
Gardeners’ Kalendar.” From that 
time until this, the annual Catalog 
of Thorburn’s Seeds has been 
known for its perfect reliability. 
It lists only dependable seeds and 
gives the exact results you may 
expect. 
Of Thorburn’s Flower and Vegetable 
Seeds there is a complete assortment, 
including many new and desirable 
varieties, as well as some exclusive 
novelties. All represent high-bred 
strains subjected to the most exacting 
tests by master gardeners. 
The 1917 Catalog — A handbook of valuable 
information. Our new illustrated Catalog will 
help you to get the most out of the time, money 
and labor you invest in your garden. It con- 
tains many suggestions for selection, planting 
ami arrangement. 
Send for the Catalog nozv , that you 
may plan your garden in good season 
J. M. Thorburn & Co. 
53-B Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place 
New York City 
If a problem grows in your garden write to the Readers’ Service for assistance 
