April, 1915 
T H E G A R 1) E N M A G A Z 1 N E 
189 
Gladioli 
A Great Bargain in 
Finest Quality Bulbs 
I have secured an option upon a large quantity 
of the following choice varieties, which I can sup- 
ply, while they last, at the prices quoted. 
100 1000 
AMERICA, finest pink; large flowers $1*25 $10.00 
AUGUSTA, pure white; large flowers 1.50 12 
BARON HU LOT. beautiful rich blue 2.00 17 
BRENCH LEY LNSIS, brilliant vermilion-scarlet 1.25 10 
HALLEY, bright salmon-pink; very popular 2.00 17 
HOLLANDIA, rich salmon-orange; beautiful 2.00 17 
MRS. FRANCIS KING, flamingo-scarlet; large 2.00 17 
NIAGARA, soft primrose-yellow, large and beautiful . . . 5.00 40 
PINK BEAUTY, peach blow pink; early 1.00 10 
PRINCEPS, rich crimson-scarlet; large and brilliant. .. . 2.50 20 
TEN EACH OF THE ABOVE (regular price $5) 
100 bulbs, 2 Dollars 
These bulbs were grown under contract 
by a prominent Holland grower for the 
French, German and Russian trade. The 
contracts were broken on account of the 
war, and the grower is compelled to sell at 
a great sacrifice. 
I will guarantee that they are of the 
same FINE QUALITY as the goods I reg- 
ularly deliver to my customers. 
They are packed in lots of 100, and not 
less than 100 bulbs will be sold to a cus- 
tomer at these prices. This is the great- 
est bargain ever offered in Gladioli Bulbs, 
and the entire allotment will be quickly 
taken. Compare these prices with any 
catalog and send your order with remit- 
tance today. 
A. B. Vanderbeek 
172 Broadway, Paterson, N. J. 
NEW GLADIOLI 
As well AS old standard varieties 
in our choice collection. Are you 
familiar with the wonderful trans- 
formations which have taken place 
in these garden favorites during re- 
cent years? If not, a heap of joy 
is in store for you in looking over 
our Catalog, and choosing a list for 
this season’s bloom. 10 fine flower- 
ing Bulbs, named kinds, postpaid for 
50 cts. Catalog sent FREE. 
THE PERKINS-KING CO. 
Box 810 West Mentor, Ohio. 
Gladiolus Bulks 
THE BARGAIN OF YOUR LIFE 
12 Kunderdi Glory (Immense Cream, 
Ruffled); 12 Princeps (The Amaryllis 
Flowered) ; 1 2 America, (Lavender Pink) ; 
12 Mrs. Francis King (Flame Color); 48 
strong blooming bulbs, $1.00 postpaid. 
A beautiful little book, for the asking. 
Joe Coleman, Grower 
Lexington Ohio 
The Readers’ Service will help solve 
your building problems. Send us 
your questions and difficult points. 
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. 
“PEACE’ 
Coulee’s New 
GLADIOLUS 
The flowers of this 
magnificent variety are 
almost pure white, extra- 
large size; the long, stiff, 
upright spikes are un- 
surpassed for cutting. Extra choice 
Meadowvale-grown bulbs, $1 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
Cowee y s New Booklet 
About the Gladiolus 
is the story of a dear old lady who 
loved these beautiful flowers. I know 
you will enjoy the story, and the dainty 
illustrations. If you will send me your 
name and address a copy will be mailed 
to you at once. 
ARTHUR COWEE 
Meadowvale Farms Box 182, Berlin, N. Y. 
SPECIMEN TREES 
We are offering for spring planting a limited 
quantity of beautiful, large specimens twenty- 
five feet high with clean, straight trunks and 
uniform heads, every tree of COTTAGE 
GARDENS QUALITY. 
The selection comprises Maples, Oaks, 
Elms, Lindens, Planes and several varieties 
of Evergreens. 
We have just published a leaflet giving full 
particulars. If you are interested, write us 
and a copy will be sent you by return mail. 
COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Inc. 
NURSERIES 
QUEENS NEW YORK 
Buy this Rain Machine 
for Your Garden 
T AKE one of our Complete Portable Lines, 
for example. It is 50 feet long and will uni- 
formly water 2,500 square feet. Such a 
line costs but $ 11 . 75 . If money is sent with 
order, we pay delivery charges. 
Of course, the Skinner System can be sup- 
plied for irrigating any larger area. 
Its easily portable form makes it possible to 
change from one location to another. Can be 
attached to your regular hose or piping pro- 
vided. The pipes and fittings are galvanized. 
The quick acting connections and the nozzles 
are brass. Nothing to rust. Nothing to wear 
out. 
Don't sit by this year and watch your garden 
dry up. Just turn on the water and this 
Skinner System Rain Machine will do the 
rest. 
If it don’t do just what we say it will do, 
money cheerfully returned. 
Send for booklet. 
QKINNER 
Oystem 
OF* IRRIGATION 
The Skinner Irrigation Co 
219 Water St.. Troy. Ohio 
REES and SHRUB 
PORTER’S HIGH QUALITY STOCK 
Illustrated Price List free. Write for copy today 
PORTERS NURSERIES 
Box 201 Evanston, 111. 
NOTE — Big Stock of Large Specimen Norway Maples at Low Prices 
GROWN IN NEW JERSEY 
under soil and climate advantages, Steele’s 
Sturdy Stock is the satisfactory kind. 
Great assortment of Fruit, Nut, Shade 
and Evergreen Trees, Small-fruit Plants, 
Hardy Shrubs, Roses, etc. Fully des- 
cribed in my Beautiful Illustrated Des- 
criptive Catalogue — it’s free! 
T. E. STEELE 
Pomona Nurseries Palmyra, N. J. 
“American” Centrifugal Pump 
than by others because the 
impeller is accurately ma- 
chined to thecasing, prevent- 
ing any sudden change in di- 
rection of the water. Not an 
ounce of power is wasted. 
Every “American” Centrifu- 
gal absolutely guaranteed. 
k Write for new catalog 120. 
THE AMERICAN WELL WORKS 
Office and Works, Aurora, 111. 
First National Bank Building, Chicago 
Modern Gladiolus 
r FHOUSANDS of people all over the 
1 country know that for over ten years I 
have been selling the best Gladioli at the 
lowest prices and I want more of them to 
know it. I keep getting and growing the 
best varieties and I keep putting the prices 
down to meet the purses. of the people. I 
am again offering Fifty carefully selected 
gladiolus bulbs of flowering size for Fifty 
(50) Cents and I “pay the freight” and 
send my instructive catalogue of nevv and 
old named sorts and mixtures. This col- 
lection will contain a number of the best 
named sorts but without marks. Don’t 
forget that there are no better bulbs than I 
offer. I grow them myself and they are 
especially fine this year. Send your orders in now. 
GEO. S. WOODRUFF 
Box B Independence, Iowa 
Alexander’s Quality Dahlias 
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY FLOWER 
The Dahlia of to-day is of surpassing 
beauty as a single flower, exquisite for 
private gardens, charming in masses, and 
ideal for planting against shrubbery. 
Alexander’s Up=to=date Dahlias 
lead the World; because they are perfect 
in type and shape, beautiful in color and, 
most important of all — Free flowering. 
Our many customers are 
they receive good stock; 
name, and best of all — Guaranteed to Grow. 
All Flower Lovers are invited to send to the Dahlia King 
for his Free Illustrated Catalogue, which contains helpful 
descriptions and valuable cultural hints on Dahlias, Gladi~ 
olus, Roses, Cannas, Peonies, and Iris. 
J. K. ALEXANDER “The Dahlia King.” 
27-29 Central Street, EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASS. 
The Readers 1 Setvice will give information about automobiles 
