February, 1915 
T H E G A R 1) E N M A G A Z I N E 
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$1420 from 133 
J. H. Hale Peach Trees 
Averages 3 to § larger than Elberta; round, 
globular shape; golden yellow, carmine blush; 
solid as a cling yet perfect freestone; smooth, 
tight skin like an apricot; firm, solid — stands 
shipment almost like apples; ripens 5 days 
ahead of Elberta; hangs longer on trees; late 
bloomer; hardier than Elberta and other hardy 
peaches; fruit brings nearly double Elberta 
prices. Genuine trees obtainable only from 
Wm. P. Stark Nurseries, Stark City, Mo. 
Special Collection “B-X” 
$5.00 
35 Trees, Shrubs and 
Vines — Postpaid Only 
Peach 
5 "J. H. Hale” (Medium) 
1 Alton (Early) 
2 Early Elberta (Medium) 
1 Red Bird Cling (Extra 
Early) 
Apple 
4 Original Delicious (Win- 
ter) 
1 Livland Raspberry (Sum- 
mer) 
1 Wealthy (Fall) 
Grape 
1 Agawam (Red) 
1 Brighton (Red) 
1 Campbell Early (Purplish 
Black) 
1 Concord (Black) 
No Agents — 
i Diamond (Yellowish 
White) 
3 Moore Early (Purplish 
Black) 
1 Niagara (White) 
1 Worden (Black) 
Ornamentals 
1 Dorothy Perkins Climb- 
ing Rose 
1 General Jacqueminot 
Rose 
1 Helen Gould Rose 
4 Spire a Van Houttei 
(Plant) (Bridal Wreath) 
1 Russian Olive (Small 
Tree) 
2 Honeysuckle Vine 
(Hall’s) 
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WM. P. STARK NURSERIES 
Box 388 Stark City, Mo. 
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I “Peace” and “War” I 
“Peace” 
Two of Mr. Co wee’s 
Magnificent Gladioli 
Peace is one of the most beautiful of 
all the varieties I have introduced. The 
color is almost clear, pure white, with 
delicate veinings of lavender on the in- 
ferior petals. The flowers are large, and 
the buds will open the entire length of 
the spike, making “Peace” especially 
useful for house and table decorations. 
War is of the darkest blood-red imag- 
inable; the deep, broad throat is shaded 
and tinged with lustrous crimson-black. 
A wonderfully brilliant and striking 
flower that draws the attention of 
every visitor who sees the fields at 
Meadowvale Farms when the flowers 
of this variety are in their glory. 
"War’' 
| Cowee’s Gladiolus Bulbs Do Not Disappoint | 
I have only one ambition — to grow bulbs that will produce the most satis- j 
| factory flowers for my customers. I know I have succeeded, for every day | 
I some one tells me of the pleasure they derived from the bulbs I sent to them. 
J Here are two letters from the number, one from New England and one from I 
1 the Northwest: 
The bulbs I received from you last year produced 
very fine blooms and the flowers far surpassed in 
size and beauty any I have ever seen. — F. A. G., 
Conn. 
The Gladioli have been in bloom for a couple of 
weeks; they are the wonder of the neighborhood 
and a source of immense pleasure and satisfaction 
to me. — S. II. B., Minn. 
“The Garden of My Heart” 
| is the title of a little story told by a dear old lady who loved the Gladiolus as 
| some people love the rose. You will enjoy the story, the pictures of different 
I varieties grown at Meadowvale Farms, and the information given about my { 
I bulbs. Send me your name and address and I will mail a copy to you. 
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