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T H E G ARDEN M A G A Z I N E 
April, 1917 
Garden Necessities That Repay You 
Bushes, plants, vines must have some kind of support and protection in order that they may 
grow most luxuriously. The best for the purpose, the one that combines beauty in itself as well 
as proper construction for endurance, is always the cheapest in the end. Trellises and bed 
guards repay many times over in plants, blossoms and foliage. 
The Excelsior Rust Proof Trellis on the end of the porch 
shown here not only supports the vines, but is ornamental as 
well. The bed guards are of the same make — 
same construction and materials. These 
Trellises and Bed Guards 
are made of heavy, tough, springy steel wires, 
which are held at every intersection in the vise- 
like grip of the Excelsior Steel Clamp, a pat- 
ented feature. AFTER making, the 
whole fabric is galvanized by the 
Excelsior Process, that not only 
makes it rust proof, but thoroughly 
and completely solders it into one 
rigid mass. These trellises won’t 
buckle, droop or sag. Winds and 
shock have no effect on them. They 
can be taken down and used over, 
and will last for years. 
To insure getting full value for 
your money, ask your hardware 
dealer for these products. We also 
make Excelsior fences, tennis 
fences, tree guards, gates, and similar 
garden necessities. We will cheer- 
fully send catalog B on request. 
WRIGHT WIRE CO. 
Worcester, Mass. 
Horsford’s And Lily 
Cold Weather Bulbs 
Plants 
And 
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Seeds 
That 
Grow 
Old - fashioned 
Flowers, D e 1 - 
phiniums, Peo- 
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gloves, Holly- 
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Shrubs, Vines, etc. 
The Fruits I offer are selected va- 
rieties which resist extreme cold. 
Those that easily winter kill are 
not included. Don’t fail to see our 
new catalogue before placing your 
spring orders. Prices are very low, 
considering the quality of stock. 
Ask for catalogue N. 
F. H. HORSFORD, 
Charlotte, Vermont 
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You will be astonished at our low prices. Tells how 
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Comments on New Carnations 
nPHE turbulent desire for something that is 
new, or different, saturates every human 
spirit, and the novelty creators are constantly 
endeavoring to satisfy this incessant craving. 
1 he call for novelties in flowers is just as 
emphatic as the call for novelties in fashion. 
Every new creation is the “ best ever, ” just as 
the latest and newest baby is “the cutest 
thing.” Every creator’s goose is a swan in his 
own estimation and it devolves upon the critic 
to turn on the current of cold facts in his critical 
analysis. But location, climate, atmospheric 
and soil conditions enter into the growing of 
flowers to such an extent that even the cold 
critic may err in his judgments, and it is not 
always safe or even fair to call the introducer to 
account for a seeming failure. His novelty 
may be all he claims for it in his locality, and 
yet be an utter failure in another. 
In the case of Carnations, this truth has been 
emphasized many times. The western-raised 
Carnations, with few exceptions, have never 
materialized in the East, while the eastern- 
raised varieties invariably have done well both 
in the East and West. Enchantress (Fisher) 
and Beacon (Fisher) are two sterling varieties 
that have stood the test of time in every cli- 
‘mate and vicissitude, and they are used as 
standards of comparison. 
1 here have been many pink and white vari- 
eties that have stood well the test of time, but 
no red and scarlet colors. While there have 
been many aspirants, few of them have been 
long lived. Beacon is the one outstanding 
exception. 
1 he past two years have seen a number of 
new-comers and they are principally in the red 
and scarlet class. Their survival is a question 
that only time can answer. The latest and most 
promising of this year’s offerings is a western- 
raised variety named “Iheonanthus” (Anthon 
Thea). It traces its genealogy back to Scott 
and Lawson by way of Enchantress, a noble 
line of ancestors. It has an exceptionally large 
flower and a fine scarlet color, with a good 
stem, and may be likened to a scarlet En- 
chantress. In and around Chicago it is well 
and favorably spoken of. It certainly looks 
like a winner. The demand for stock from all 
accounts is going to be heavy. There may not 
be enough to supply the demand this year. 
Merry Christmas, another novelty of the same 
color, is not well enough known to the writer*® 
pass judgment on. 
Of last year’s introductions the scarlet 
“Nebraska” looks the best. It certainly is a 
beauty. In size, color, and habit 1 heonanthus 
will have to travel some to beat it. \ ery little 
of it has been disseminated in the East, and 
stock will still be scarce this year. I lie stock 
as grown in the West, Middle West and East, is 
giving entire satisfaction and it looks like a 
universal sort. It is vigorous and healthy, 
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