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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
June, 1915 
Dutch Bulbs 
from our fields in Holland 
Better tulip, hy- 
acinth, narcissus 
and crocus bulbs 
than you ever 
planted before. 
At the same 
prices — or lower 
— than you pay 
for inferior bulbs. 
Uppei 
Tulip, Rose Gris 
de Lin 
Lower Parrot Tulip 
Solid bulbs full of vitality — instead of 
the large flabby sorts which come from the 
lower-lying districts. Bulbs of the standard 
varieties — and novelties that have proved 
their worth in our Dutch nurseries, and on 
our American Testing Grounds. 
Bulbs true to name — because each order 
is packed and sealed immediately after selec- 
tion from the finest stock of the largest growers 
of high quality bulbs in Holland. Our 
5th Annual Catalog 
of WAKRU Quality Bulbs "p°£S" 
points the way to better results from your Dutch Bulb 
beds and at less cost. Contains many suggestions 
for inexpensive beds and borders of tulips, hyacinths, 
etc. — suggests which varieties to use in such combina- 
tions. Proven by our own tests and the pleased com- 
ments of many garden lovers in America and abroad. 
Lists the finest proved varieties of Darwin, May 
Flowering and Parrot Tulips. A complete guide to 
success with Dutch Bulbs. 
This unique, helpful catalog is too expensive for 
promiscuous distribution. But it will be sent FREE 
to readers of Garden Magazine who mention this 
advertisement. Write for it today. Do not order your 
Dutch Bulbs before you get your copy of this book. 
The prices will interest you : 
Finest Mixed Tulips . 
Per 100 Per 1000 
( iooo rates apply down to 250 ) 
.85 7.25 
Keizerskroon — red tulip, edged 
yellow 
2.50 
21.00 
Darwin Tulips, mixed, stems 
24 to 30 in. 
1.50 
12.75 
Pride of Haarlem, dazzling — 
cerise — scarlet 
2.75 
22.00 
Parrot or Dragon Tulips (see 
cut) 
1.15 
9.75 
Double Daffodils a specialty 
1.35 
12.00 
Extra selected Von Sion — triple 
and quadruple bulbs. Sassen- 
heim grown — admittedly the 
finest 
4.75 
42.00 
Dutch Roman Hyacinths $1.75&up $15.25 & up 
The results from a trial order will convince you. 
Our large business has been built on furnishing “ better 
bulbs and at right prices." 
WAKRU SEED & BULB CO. 
204 Walnut Place, Philadelphia 
John Van Aalst, Mgr. 
Sole Distributors of WAKRU Quality Bulbs 
Grown by GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF 
Sassenheim. Holland 
Branches in England, Germany. Sweden, Russia and 
Argentine Republic 
direct to your garden 
unusually fine exhibition is expected. The date will 
not be fixed until later in the spring, but as peonies 
in the neighborhood of Boston are generally at their 
best about the ioth of June, the exhibition will 
probably be not far from that date. 
The Peony Society is making an effort to extend 
its membership. The list of active members now 
runs well over a hundred, and is constantly increas- 
ing; but it should be much larger, and the aim of 
the Society is to enroll on its books all who grow 
peonies on a considerable scale, both amateurs and 
professionals. Information regarding membership, 
and a circular giving some account of the aims and 
achievements of the Society may be had from the 
secretary, Mr. A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y. 
The American Academy of Arborists 
T HE American Academy of Arborists has been 
recently organized, having for its members 
professional arboriculturists who have been actively 
engaged in the practice of this profession for ten 
years. As the object of this Academy is stated to 
be the advancement of arboriculture and landscape 
forestry, and the maintenance of the highest pro- 
fessional standard among its members, we sincerely 
hope that it will not fail in its mission. The presi- 
dent is Mr. Hermann W. Merkel, Chief Forester 
of the New York Zoological Garden, Bronx Park, 
N. Y., and the secretary, Mr. J. J. Levison, who is 
connected with the Park Department in Brooklyn, 
N. Y. 
For the Practical Park Commission 
G ARDEN enthusiasts would be well advised to 
take an active interest in the park control of 
their respective cities. In many of the larger cities 
it is customary to retain the services of a landscape 
architect who shall devote all of his time to the 
interest of the city parks. But in the smaller cities 
this is not always possible. But at the same time 
the influence of garden lovers would make itself 
felt in directing the selection of a commission by 
urging that such an officer should at least have an 
intelligent appreciation of horticultural matters if, 
indeed, it is not best to combine the two offices of 
landscape architect and park commissioner. 
It has been done, for instance, in St. Louis, Mo., 
where the horticultural society, Florists’ Club and 
similar organizations conduct a campaign of edu- 
cation toward assuring the desired result. 
It would seem to be pure common sense that a 
practical landscape architect should be in control 
of park matters. This may open up an interesting 
field for all kinds of horticultural societies and gar- 
den clubs. 
The Organization of the American Dahlia 
Society 
A NOTHER new society! on May ioth, in New 
York, a group of dahlia enthusiasts met and or- 
ganized as the American Dahlia Society. The pur- 
pose of this organization is to promote the knowl- 
edge of the dahlia, and to gain for this flower the 
recognition that it deserves from the Americanpeople. 
It is the intention of the organization to issue from 
time to time an information bulletin to members, and 
to hold at least one national show each year. Al- 
ready plans are under way for the holding of such 
a show in New York during September of this year. 
Local shows will be held throughout the country, 
supported by the local dahlia enthusiasts, and each 
will be held at that period of the year which is most 
favorable to the showing of dahlias in that locality. 
Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., was 
elected President; Joseph J. Lane, The Garden 
Magazine, New York, Secretary; four Vice- 
Presidents were also elected: George A. Stillman, 
for the East; E. Stanley Brown for the North; 
L. K. Peacock for the South; and W. W. Willmore 
for the West. Members joining before September 
ist will come in as charter members. Further in- 
formation may be obtained by writing to the 
Secretary. 
Early Sweet Peas 
W E PLANTED in our garden, without any 
protection, several rows of sweet peas on the 
ist day of February. On the 7 th of May we had 
several blooms and many buds. Our place is lo- 
cated at Saylor Park, Cincinnati. 
Can any one beat this record? 
Ohio. Harry C. Browne. 
RADIUM MAKES 
THINGS 
G R OW 
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tix upplu 
RADIUM BRAND 
JferUUaer (RAF) in June! 
Plants are living things and need food 
while they are growing. June is a splendid jg 
time to apply that ideal plant food, Radium 
Brand Fertilizer (R. A. F.). Top dress your ^ 
lawn with it, dig it in around your flowers, 
vegetables, shrubbery, etc. Feed the plants '#• 
that they may have strength and vitality, 
and they will come through the summer nx 
strong and beautiful. One pound will fer- 
tilize 50 square feet, or a plot 10x5 feet. $$ 
RADIUM 
Fertilizer (Plant Food) 
JTfciJe&t'fyTtinyrt' '&irTV0'" \ 
contains Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid, Potash and < 
Radium Iilement. Radium has an influence des- 
cribed by scientists as very similar in its effects i 
upon vegetation to the ultra-violet rays of the . 
sun, and as applied to growing things is the most ( 
important discovery of the century. 
How To Get Radium Brand ( 
Fertilizer (R.A.F.) 
Radium Brand Fertilizer (R. A. FJ meets a 
need among thousands of people who grow things 
in a small way, and want a concentrated plant < 
food in handy form. Your dealer probably ' 
has it; if not, we will send, prepaid, any of the ( 
following, East of the Mississippi River. Beyond 
add 5c lb. , 
12 oz. can, $ .25 2 lb. can, $ .50 I 
5 lb. can, $1.00 10 lb. can $1.75 ! 
25 lb. can, $3.75 
Please mention dealer’s name in writing. 
Permanent territorial representatives want- 
ed to handle and introduce Radium Brand 
Fertilizer (R.A.F. )• Write us for particulars. 
RADIUM FERTILIZER CO. 
21 1 Vanadium Building PITTSBURGH, PA. ( 
Free Booklet— Many inter- 1 
esting facts about the improve- i 
ment of Lawns, Plants. Gar- j 
dens — illustrated. Tells how 
Radium Makes Things Grow. 
Write for this booklet. 
Try 5 lbs. for $1 
Send us SI and we will 
send you this 5 lb can of 
Radium Brand Fertilizer 
(R. A. F.) prepaid. This 
will fertilize 250 sq. ft., or 
a plot 16x16 feet. 
C. G. van Tuber^en, Jr. 
Haarlem, Holland 
Grower of Choice Bulbs 
E. J. KRUG, Sole Agent 
114 Broad St., New York 
Formerly represented by C. C. Abel & Co. 
Bulbs imported direct from Holland 
for customers. No supply kept here. 
Catalogue quoting prices in Nurser- 
ies in Haarlem— free on application. 
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