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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
The Readers' Service will gladly furnish information about Interior Decoration 
Three Reasons Why 1^1 
Von Should Planl 
Dwarf Trees ihis Spring 
Most everyone plants a fruit tree Some- 
time — plant yours this Spring , to gain a 
year’s time and the advantage of this season’s 
growth, without the loss of another year. This 
is reason number one. 
Soil and Season combine in the Spring to make trans- 
planting successful — reason number two. The root 
system of dwarf fruit trees readily overcomes trans- 
planting shocks. A good mulching assures complete 
success. Dwarf fruit trees planted this Spring will 
give you fruit sooner than your neighbor who plants 
a standard tree. To learn more facts worth knowing 
about our Dwarf Fruit Trees, ask for our 
Free Manual of Dwarf Tree Culture 
Address. 
Check for 
Name 
1 hat’s really what you will find our 
catalogue to be. No other nursery- 
man in America pays so much 
attention and tribute to Dwarf 
Fruit Trees as we do, and many 
pages of our Catalogue are de- 
voted to their management and 
possibilities. We record the many 
phases which practical experience has 
taught us will be of interest to the 
Home Gardener. Profitable crops 
for home use may be grown in 
almost thesmallest backyard. 
1 hese trees begin bearing 
from two to six years 
quicker than standard 
trees. Illustration 
shows 3 year old pear 
tree. Dwarf Fruit 
1 rees need less room 
and are easier to care 
for. You will find them a delightful, fascinating and practical hobby. 
W I McKav saw Prepare NOW to * ather r° ur 
• * T *^*^**J OOJ 9m own fruit crop in a few years. 
Perhaps you have never grown any Dwarf Fruit Trees and would 
like to try an assortment? To enable you to do a little experimenting 
at trifling cost, we make the following “Dwarf Trial Collection” 
for only $z.oo. 
1 Dwarf Wealthy Apple ------ $.50 
1 Dwarf Yellow Transparent Apple - - - - .50 
1 Dwarf Montmorency Cherry ----- .60 
1 Dwarf Seckel Pear ------- .40 
1 Dwarf Japan Plum ------- .60 
1 Dwarf Peach Tree ------ -40 
List Price - -- -- -- - $3.00 
Special Collection Price F. O. B. Geneva $2.00 
Why not prepare now for the joys of gathering the fruits of your 
own efforts in the near future? 
THE VAN DUSEN NURSERIES 
C. C. McKAY, Mgr. 
Box G 
Geneva, N. Y. 
is enclosed 
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Shrubs that 
Really Beautify 
To be attractive at all times is a quality much to be 
desired among ornamental shrubs. Some dazzle during 
the blooming seasons, then become commonplace. Others 
have attractive foliage, but insignificant flowers. Few 
shrubs we know combine as many desirable features as 
Virginia White Fringe 
( Chionanthus Virginica) 
Its deep, shiny green foliage contrasts handsomely with the 
long sprays of white, fringe-like flowers borne in latter May, 
followed by purple berries later in the season. Well-developed 
specimens grow to be 8 feet tall, ar^ of symmetrical outline, an 
ornament for any lawn. Strong plants, 50 cents each, #5 per dozen, 
including haling. 
Spiraea Wilsoni 
Brought from the wilds of China by America’s most famous 
plant collector. Bears magnificent “plumes” of white flowers, in 
size almost like a lilac spray, but very feathery and grotesque. A 
novelty that is sure to excite the admiration of passers-by and 
neighbors. Strong plants, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen, packing free. 
The Oriental Plane Tree— Ideal for Quick Shade 
grows in our 800 acre nurseries by the thousand because of its wide 
scope of usefulness for this country. As a tree to line avenues 
it is unsurpassed. Quickly develops into a fine specimen if given 
ample space. All sizes, from 65 cents up, and in quantities to 
fill any sized orders. Because we grow oriental planes in excep- 
tional quantities we can make exceptional prices. 
Let American Nursery Co’s Suggestions help you 
We will appreciate opportunities to help you makeyour money go 
further when invested in trees, shrubs and plants. We extend a 
cordial invitation to those interested to visit our nurseries. Full 
directions will be gladly given as to the most convenient means of 
reaching them. Please request our catalogue and such advice as 
you wish. 
American Nursery Co • y Building New York 
