May, 19 17 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
251 
Deutzias 
and Lilacs 
are among the most satisfactory shrubs for 
the home grounds. Lilacs form ideal screens 
and backgrounds. For base or frontal plant- 
ing, Deutzias are ideal. In our 800 acre nurseries, we 
grow all well-known sorts of merit in large enough 
quantities to make their liberal use inexpensive. 
Kinds Worth Planting 
Among Deutzias, we offer 
D. Gracilis, shown above 
D. Crenata. pink 
D. Lemoinei, white 
D. Ca n d id is sitn 1 » , white 
D. Pride 0 / Rochester , rose 
Strong plant*. 50e each: 
all 5 for $9. 
Lilacs we recommend 
Marie Le Graye, white 
Charles X, reddish purple 
Rubra de Marly . blue 
ll'm. Robinson , double pink 
Michael Buchner, •• lilac 
Slrons own-root plants. 
00* r'nrh; all 5 for $9.50 
Order Now for fall delivery. All will bloom next spring 
Let our Catalogue help 
It answers many questions about plants, shrubs and 
trees; tells how to plant and use them to best advantage. 
Write to-day 
X r New York 
American Nursery Co. 
Bldg. 
“^Perfect Lawns 
And How to MakeThem is told in detail 
in an interesting 16 page booklet re- 
cording a quarter century’s experience in 
lawn making. A free copy is awaiting 
your request. Please ask to-day. 
Grass Seeds for All Needs 
In any quantity of Best Quality Only are my 
specialty. Put your lawn problems up to me. 
Correspondence invited from Golf Clubs, 
Park and Estate Superintendents. “Every- 
thing for the Links” my specialty. 
William Tucker spfdati.t 
.m -~ 35 Nassau St., New York 
OSES sf NEW CASTLE 
— the most authoritative book on rose planting, cultiva- 
tion and pruning ever published. Beautifully printed in 
colors, this valuable guide gives special prices and tells 
all about our famous Roses. Plants and Bulbs. It s the 
lifetime ex|«erience of America’s largest rose growers. 
You will be astonished at our low prices. Tells how 
we prepay express charges anywhere in the l T . S. and 
guarantee safe delivery. Write to the Rose Specialists 
for your copy to-day 
HELLER BROS. CO.. Box S21. New Castle, Ind. 
NATURAL HUMUS 
6 Bags for $5.00 
Every garden needs something to stimulate the soil; some- 
thing to bring back its producing qualities. 
NATURAL HUMUS the producer of better planrs and 
greater crops WI LL DO THIS. Order 6 Bags to-day. 
NATURAL HUMUS CO. 526 W. 179th St., N. Y. 
BUY BULL 
GARDEN 
this year. It co&s 18 cents a foot, and is worth 
every cent of it. Hose seldom wears out — it 
usually dies and falls to pieces. Cheap hose 
cannot last because it is made of worthless 
compounds. 
Bull Dog 7-ply hose lasTs longest because there is plenty of live 
rubber in it. Letters come to us frequently, telling of lengths in 
service 14 or 15 years. 
Your dealer has it at 18 cents a foot in 25 or 50 foot lengths, made 
5-8 in., with 3-4 in. connections. If he is out of &ock, we will fill 
your order direct. 
A 2-cent Stamp will bring you our practical booklet , 
“Making The Garden Grow.” 
You’ll like it. 
Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Compan 
Department G 
Irises, Hardy Plants, Lilies and 
Japanese Garden Specialties 
Send for our new 1917-18 Catalogue 
Over 500 fine varieties of Irises 
onc 1980 Montreal Avenue 
St. Paul, Minn. 
Rainbow Gard 
Cambridge, Massachusetts 
ORCHIDS 
Largest importers and growers of 
Orchids in the United States 
Send twenty-five cents for catalogue. This amount will be refunded 
on your first order. 
LAGER & HURRELL 
Orchid Growers and Importers SUMMIT, N. J. 
ROCKMONT 
NURSERY 
Boulder, Colo. 
Offers a unique service to western garden enthusiasts. Centrally located for 
the econorhical distribution of the most complete stock of ornamentals west 
ot the Mississippi. Shade trees, evergreens, flowering shrubs and vines, 
Hollyhocks, Peonies, Iris, Phlox. Specializes Colorado native shrubs 
and flowers, including alpines and rock plants. Illustrated catalogue 
free, if you address D. M. ANDREWS, Owner, Boulder, Colorado. 
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