THE GARDEN MAGAZIN E 
April, 19 17 
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5 Big Offers 
Home of Elm Hill Gladioli 
FROM 
THE 
Evelyn Kirtland, the famed 
Giant Gladiolus. 50c. each: $>. 
fbr 12. Miss Kirtland measuring 
length of spike (note yard stick) 
of Gladiolus named after her. 
The following collec- 
tions have pleased hun- 
dreds of customers and 
will please you as well. 
“All Star” Collection 
Gladioli 
50 large bulbs in 6 distinct 
colors, properly named and 
labelled. $1. 
Ten Gorgeous 
Dahlias 
2 plantseach of a fine Peony, 
Cactus, Decorative. Show 
and Collarette Dahlia. SI. 
Ten Hardy New 
Chrysanthemums 
io fine plants in five lovely 
colors. $1. 
Ten Beautiful 
Iris 
The hardy "orchids'* for the 
millions. $1. 
Ten Everblooming 
Roses 
For a garden of delightful 
fragrance. $1. 
All 5collections, togeth- 
er with a fine bulb of 
famous Evelyn Kirt- 
land Gladiolus for $5. 
All prices postpaid East of 
Mississippi River. West of 
that add io% for postage. 
Our free book of Culture 
Directions is worth many 
dollars to you. Write for it. 
AUSTIN-COLEMAN COMPANY 
Originators, Giant and Distinct Gladioli WAYLAND, OHIO 
HOL.CO- Seed Book 
Tells you what and how to plant in your 
vegetable and flower garden and when to 
plant it. Makes crops sure and dependable. 
Send icc. fcr one package each of Giant rnrr 
Pansy and Aster Seeds and get the book T I\EE< 
THE HOLMES-LETHERMAN SEED CO. 
228 N. Cleveland Ave., Canton, 0. 
YOU Should Plan! 
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Because they represent a wonderful variety. 
Because they increase in size and beauty each suc- 
ceeding year and with proper selection you can 
have a handsome garden with an everchanging 
color from May to December. Here are the 
names, both botanical and common, of a few 
kinds you should plant this spring: 
Anemones 
Anthemis 
Aquilegia 
Beilis 
Buddleia 
Campanula 
Convallaria 
Delphinium 
Dicentra 
Digitalis 
Monarda 
Myositis 
Papaver 
Primula 
Scabiosa 
Rudbeckia 
Stokes ia 
Tritoma 
Valeriana 
Windflower 
Golden Marguerite 
Columbine 
English Daisy 
Butterfly Bush 
Bellflower 
Lily of the Valley 
Larkspur 
Bleeding Heart 
Foxglove 
Bergamot 
Forget-me-nots 
Poppies 
Primroses 
Blue Bonnet 
Conefiower 
Cornflower Aster 
Torch Lily 
Hardy Heliotrope 
All of these and many others all described in our new 
catalogue, many beautiful illustrations. Tells 
HOW TO GET MORE PLEASURE OUT OF 
YOUR GARDEN 
Send for catalogue and special offer 
W F KING Specialist in Hardy 
• *-*• ^ 1 1 X VJ Old Fashioned Plants 
Box 386 Little Silver, New Jersey 
The Fragrant Flowered Daphnes 
' I 'HERE are about forty species of Daphne 
generally distributed over parts of Europe, 
North Africa and Temperate Asia. The ma- 
jority are greenhouse pot plants and the sweet 
scent of Daphne indica, var. odorata is fa- 
miliar. Fortunately a few species prove quite 
hardy and include some of|the most desirable 
of small evergreen and deciduous shrubs. 
The Mezereon, Daphne Mezereum is the 
earliest to flower out-of-doors; a deciduous 
shrub with slender erect branches that flowers 
very early in spring, usually about the first 
week of April, and before the leaves appear. 
The flowers are produced all along the 
branches and are usually of a purplish-red 
color, although they vary white to red. There 
is an autumn flowering variety (grandiflorum) 
with large deep purple flowers. In Daphne 
Mezereum the flowers are succeeded by quanti- 
ties of scarlet or yellow poisonous berries. 
About the middle of May Daphne Genkwa 
produces along the whole length of its branches 
rather large flowers of a pale lilac color, ap- 
pearing before the leaves. 1 his is a spreading 
shrub with erect branches and grows about 
three feet tall. Plants of this species de- 
rived from Japan have never proved a success 
in the Arnold Arboretum, but plants raised 
from seed collected by Mr. E. H. Wilson in 
\\ estern China have proved fairly hardy in an 
exposed position, and last year produced seed 
from which a number of seedlings have been 
raised, and if these prove, as they should do, 
more hardy than the type they will be a very 
welcome addition to our earl}' flowering dwarf 
shrubs. Mr. Wilson speaks highly of this 
plant in his book on his travels in Western 
China and considers it by far the finest species. 
Among the hardy kinds Daphne Cneorum 
appears to be the general favorite and is com- 
monly known as the “garland flower” from 
the fact that in that part of central Europe 
where it grows wild the girls use it when in 
flower to make garlands for their hair. The 
flowers here are produced about the middle of 
May in terminal clusters on semi-prostrate 
branches. 1 hey are of a rose pink color and 
very fragrant. In a suitable position this 
dwarf plant soon forms a wide spreading mat 
with narrow deep-green leaves that are re- 
tained all winter. A second crop of flowers is 
frequently produced during September. I here 
is a variety called majus with larger, darker 
colored flowers, and there is also said to be a 
variety with white flowers. I have never 
seen Daphne Cneorum produce seed. 
Daphne altaica, from the mountains of 
Southern Siberia is a perfectly hardy de- 
ciduous shrub with erect branches growing 
about three feet tall. The flowers, which are 
white and scentless, are produced in terminal 
umbels during the early part of June. The 
foliage is of a yellowish green when young. 
From the European Alps comes Daphne 
Alpina which has very fragrant white flowers 
assembled closely together. I his species may 
also be readily distinguished from D. Altaica 
which it otherwise resembles by the downy 
covering on the lower surface of the young 
leaves and on the young branchlets. It grows 
about two feet high and flowers during the 
early part of June. It is partially evergreen 
but requires protection here during the winter. 
Daphne caucasica flowers at the same time 
as the two previously mentioned species, and 
has a similar habit of growth. I he flowers are 
white and of a disagreeable odor. It also 
grows about two feet tall and a light pro- 
tection usually carries it through the winter. 
Arnold Arboretum W. H. Judd. 
NIAGARA ‘ 
Sin 1 Dust Mixture, 
applied with - 
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Niagara 3-in-i Dust Mixture is a finely powdered, carefully == 
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= it offers the most convenient, cleanly way to protect your = 
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= Duster, $2.50 ; Niagara 8-ln-l Mixture, 40 cts- 1b. == - 
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83 Main St., Middleport, N. Y. 
== Makers of the famous Niagara Duster and Dust Materials 
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Double Your Garden Joys 
With Select German Iris 
The colors in this group of German Irises har- 
monize and will form the nucleus of a valuable 
collection in your garden. 
Cherion. Lilac-mauve and violet. La Tendresse. Soft 
lavender-blue. Lord Salisbury. Amber-white and dark 
R urple. Pallida plicata. Clear purple; lilac edge. Maid 
larion. Clear lavender; touched purple. Queen of May. 
Delicate pinkish-lilac. 
One plant of each variety, 
delivered in the United States V *■ 
My booklet includes a list of German and Japanese Irises, 
Peonies, and many other perennials. Mailed to your address 
on request. 
ADOLF MULLER 
DeKalb Nurseries Norristown, Penna. 
Make Your Gardening 
Profitable and Easy 
T , RAPkTFP Weeder, Mulcher 
The DA.KrvHt\. and Cultivator 
See 
THE 
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tion. Only garden tool that successfully, 
in one operation, destroys the weed and 
forms the necessary soil mulch. “Best 
NVeed Killer Ever Used ” Has shovels 
_ . for deeper cultivation. Self adjusting. 
easily operated, inexpensive. Write for 
free illustrated catalogue and special I-~actory-to-User offer. 
DARKER MFG. CO.. Dept. 11 David City. Neb. 
A WOMAN FLORIST 
Hardy Everblooming 
6 
On their own roots 
ALL WILL BLOOM 
THIS SUMMER 
Sent to any address postpaid; 
guaranteed to reach you in good growing condition 
Roses 
25 
GEM ROSE COLLECTION 
Re.vsle Brown. Creamy White 
Rhea Reid, Rosy Crimson 
< lothllde Soupert, White and Pink 
Snowflake, Pure White 
Kadlanee. Brilliant Carmine 
Pre*u Taft, Brightest Pink 
SPECIAL BARGAINS 
6 Carnations, the “Divine Flower," all 
colors 25c 
6 Prize winning Chrysanthemums - 25c 
6 Beautiful Coleus 25c - 
3 Flowering Cannas 25c 
3 Choice Double Dahlias - 25c 
3 Choice Hardy Iris - 25c 
xo Lovely Gladioli 25c 
10 Superb Pansy Plants 25c 
15 Pkts. Flower Seeds, all different 25c 
Any Five Collection** for One Dollar. Post- 
paid. Guarantee satisfaction. Once a customer, 
always one. Catalogue free. 
MISS ELLA V. BAINES Box 66, Springfield.Ohlo 
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