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T II E G A R D E N MAGAZINE 
April, 1915 
THE UPTOWN SEED STORE 
THE RIGHT TIME TO SOW 
GRASS SEED IS IN APRIL 
and when you buy your seed, buy good seed. 
BUNYARD’S INVINCIBLE 
GRASS SEED MIXTURE 
is made up of the finest re-cleaned seed. 
BUNYARD’S " BRITISH LAWNS " FORMULA 
This mixture is made from a famous British 
formula that produces the well known lawns so 
much admired. 
Price: 35c lb.; 10 lbs. $3.23; per bushel, 20 lbs. 
$6.00; 10 bushels or more, $3.30 per bushel. 
BUNYARD'S CENTRAL PARK MIXTURE 
An excellent mixture for re-seeding run-down 
and worn out lawns. 
Price: 23c lb.; 10 lbs. $2.23; bushel $4.00. 
All above, express or parcel post prepaid at 
prices mentioned. 
Send for Our Unique Catalogue 
M ailed free on application. 
Harry A. Bunyard Co., Inc. 
Grass Seed Specialist 
40 W. 28th St. (Bet. B’way and 6th Ave.) New York 
Big Shrub Special 
For this spring only we make this offer of large, 
bushy, well-rooted shrubs, 2 to 3 feet high. 
One of each for $2, Any four for $1 
Here is the list — Red Bark Dogwood, Double Deutzia (pink 
or white), Tartarian Honeysuckle (pink or white). Golden 
Bell (Forsythia), Rose Weigela, Mock Orange (Syringa), 
Bridal Wreath (Spirea Van Houttei), Large-flowered Hy- 
drangea (Hydrangea pan. grand.) We deliver this collection 
free to all points east of Ohio and north of North Carolina. 
Send order at once for spring planting. 
Our New Catalogue is ready. It is free to those who are 
interested in New England trees and shrubs. 
OLD COLONY NURSERIES Inc. 
Dept. B Plymouth, Mass. 
“As if Dame Nature 
Did the Planting” 
Spruces. Cedars, Pines, with Maples, 
Linden and flowering shrubs will give a 
natural effect to your planting if trees of 
the right size and quality are used at the 
beginning. 
Our 1915 Catalogue gives a complete 
list of the trees needed for* small or large 
grounds. Send today for a copy. 
HARRISONS’ NURSERIES 
Box 533 Berlin Maryland 
Producing Show Roses 
A SHOW rose as seen at the exhibitions is not 
^ an accident, nor is it as a rule typical of the 
variety. The accompanying photograph (taken on 
February ist) shows the production of a rose of the 
quality that we planned to exhibit at the New 
York Flower Show on March 18th. It illustrates 
the successive stages of growth necessary. To pro- 
duce roses of show quality the right break from the 
plant is necessary for a foundation upon which to 
work. 
Careful experiment has proven that, even 
though varieties vary, the average time necessary 
after stopping or pinching is about eight weeks in 
the coldest weather and about seven toward spring. 
The heavy growths selected to grow into show 
I 
Growing an exhibition rose bloom which, however, is not 
typical of the variety 
flowers were pinched this season the last week of 
December. Four weeks were allowed before the 
second stopping which was done between January 
20th and 25th. This may bring the show flowers to 
maturity a trifle early, but standing in water in a 
cold place will improve the quality and harden the 
flowers to stand in the exhibition hall in perfect 
condition. 
A big exhibit of roses means the pinching 
off of thousands of blooms to secure hundreds, 
if you would have those hundreds of the highest 
possible quality. Do not be misled into believing 
that a show rose is a rose of commerce, for it is 
produced for the special purpose of showing per- 
fection and to advertise the firm producing them. 
The cost of production is more than the rose would 
sell for and there is no demand commercially for 
the rose with the 7-foot stem. 
Cromwell, Ct. W. R. Pierson. 
Windbreaks 
and 
Hedgerows 
Greatly enhance the appearance of 
the country or suburban home, make 
for increased comfort and add real 
value in permanent improvements. 
You can save money by ordering 
now our inexpensive 
Evergreen I~t n T g i„ 
“We Raise Our Oum Trees” 
Our specialized collection of these young conifers is all 
hardy, held grown stock. Va- 
rieties for every place and pur- 
pose. Also a fine selection of 
White Ash, Oriental Plane, 
Norway Poplar and Red Oak. 
You will be surprised how soon 
our 3 and 4 year sizes grow into 
large sturdy trees. Our stock is 
admirably suited for forest plant- 
ing and lining out. 
Send for our booklet. It gives 
descriptions, sizes and prices. 
Planting instructions with each or- 
der. Remember trees are perma- 
nent improvement. Save money 
by writing today. 
The North-Eastern 
Forestry Co. 
Tree Seeds. Nursery Stock 
Box D Cheshire, Conn. 
Big Luscious Strawberries 
— the kind that win great admiration for their beauty and 
flavor — can be grown right in your own garden. Allen’s 
True-To-Name plants assure you of large crops of big deli- 
cious berries. They are hardy and true-to-type — the result 
of over 30 years* careful study and selection. They com- 
prise all the early and late strains of the standard varieties. 
Prompt shipment of any quantity. Fresh stock, careful 
selection. All plants guaranteed, tnu-to-name. Write for 
Allen’s 1915 Berry Book 
Gives latest cultural methods. Des- 
cribes fully Allen’s many varieties of 
strawberries and other small fruits. It’s 
free. Write for copy today. 
The W. F. Allen Co. 
54- Market St. 
Salisbury, Md. 
GROWN ON NEW LAND 
Thrifty plants, how to get them delivered 
to you free of Express charges. I have been 
in the Plant business 45 years. I will tell 
you how to grow a large crop in time 
of Drouth. 
$100 IN GOLD 
Paid to the Party growing the largest crop. 
If you receive my Catalogue it won’t be thrown 
into the waste basket. Send me the names of 
all the Strawberry Growers you know. 
C. S. PRATT, - READING. MASS. 
Readers’ Service gives information 
regarding Live Stock 
Contains most prac- 
Guide tical, money -saving 
group offers on fruit 
trees, berry plants, small fruits, 
asparagus roots and decorative 
plants, etc. 
Money-Making Stock at 
Money-Saving Prices 
This Complete Guide is Free — 
send for it today. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS 
Box 23, Moores town, N. J. 
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