The Garden Magazine, March, 1920 
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GARDEN SEEDS 
Successful Seed culture is a matter of expert knowledge and long 
experience — knowledge of soils, climatic conditions and sources of 
supply — experience in selection for maximum vigor and growing 
power. 
Thorburn Seeds have stood the test of time — back of every Thor- 
burn product is our reputation of continuous leadership for more 
than a century. 
Insure the Success of Your 1920 
Garden By Planting Thorburn Seeds 
Since 1802 these dependable seeds have been famous for their 
superior quality and reliability. Used continuously by five gener- 
ations of discriminating gardeners. 
Our latest catalogue for 1920 of Thorburn 
Seeds contains many valuable and interesting 
gardening suggestions. Free on application. 
J. M. THORBURN & COMPANY 
Founded 1802 
53 Barclay Street New York City 
Eschscholtzia Thorburn 
The effect of the plant of above California Poppy 
in bloom is simply gorgeous. 
Send ten cents for a packet 
of this beautiful flower, and 
the Catalogue for 1920. 
DAHLIAS 
The Best All-Season Flower in the World 
Dahlias will start blossoming six to eight weeks after planting, 
and keep on blooming until killed by frost. From some varieties 
you can cut as many as two hundred blossoms from a single bulb. 
Your choice in form and coloring is almost unlimited. 
TRY THESE COLLECTIONS 
SIX GIANT DAHLIAS FOR $5.00 PREPAID 
Bianca (Hybrid Cactus) Rose-pink, very free-flowering 
Cardinal (Peony-flowered) Purple-crimson, long stems 
Hortulanus Fiet (Giant Decorative) Salmon-pink 
Kaiif (Hybrid Cactus) Beautiful rich scarlet 
Mrs. Brandt (Incurved Cactus) Orange-buff blending 
Yellow King (Hybrid Cactus) Giant yellow, long stems 
FIVE CHOICE DAHLIAS FOR $1.00 PREPAID 
Ella Kramer (Cactus) Rose-pink, free-flowering 
J. H. Jackson (Hybrid Cactus) Giant deep maroon, almost black 
Mina Burgle (Decorative) Finest scarlet-red, free-flowering 
Queen Wilhelmina (Peony-flowered) Fluffy pure white 
Stradeila (Show) Double quilled purple-crimson 
If you are a flower lover, you will be delighted with 
these collections. They have been carefully selected 
from my stock of nearly 2,000 varieties and will make a 
fine assortment of types and colors. You run no risk as 
each and every bulb is fully guaranteed to grow and to 
be true to name, and 1 will replace any that fail to prove 
as represented. 
New Cultural Guide Free 
My 1920 Catalogue and Cultural Guide contains valua- 
ble cultural notes, and complete descriptions of over 500 
varieties of Dahlias, and a complete collection of Gladioli, 
Peonies, Phlox, Hardy Plants and Nursery Stock. Write 
now, as it is mailed free to all applicants. 
J. K. ALEXANDER 
The Largest Dahlia Grower in the World 
27-29 Central St. 
East Bridgewater Massachusetts 
“The Dahlia King ” 
Display Fountains 
Various designs, carefully 
worked out and models 
beautifully made. 
Consult us to prepare 
special designs for any- 
thing you require in orna- 
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We issue separate catalogues on: 
Display Fountains 
Drinking Fountains 
Electroliers, Vases 
Gateways, Sun Dials 
Stable Fittings, etc. 
Ornamental Department 
THE J. L. MOTT IRON WORKS 
Trenton, N. J. 
Fifth Ave. and 17th St. New York 
