The Garden Magazine, April, 1921 
91 
The Tools that Make 
the Garden Grow 
After all, it’s cultivation that counts most! Without it, good 
soil will grow as many weeds as vegetables. With it, poor soil 
can be coaxed to yield remarkable crops. And then, a lot depends 
also on the kind of cultivators you use. During the past five years, 
Gilson Garden Tools have become the Stand-by of the Nation. 
The Gilson 
Triplex 
A substantial All-Metal Wheelhoe that brings 
you a great combination of Gilson Blade 
Weeder Hoe, 9-Tooth Liberty Cultivator and a 
strong Plow, all on one Pivot Axle. Quickly changed without 
wrench to do different work. Easily adjusted to height of man, 
width of rows, nature of crop. Let the Triplex, shown above, 
add Joy to your Hobby. Price $8.95, at your Dealer. 
The Gilson Brings you the latest and most scientific im- 
r • » . provement in tooth cultivators. The teeth have 
J-iio y V-shaped cutting edges and their shape causes 
them to sink into soil without pressure. Comes either as a hand 
tool or light, but sturdy, wheelhoe, in 5, 7 and 9-tooth sizes, 
adjustable to different width of rows, varying from 4" to 14” 
maximum expansion. Prices, $1.15, $1.45 and $1.70. 
The Original 
Gilson Weeder 
Will remain the simplest, yet greatest, 
rockerhoe ever evolved. Every stroke 
means business. Blade shown below has 
double edge, is practically self-sharpening. The one tool ab- 
solutely safe in children’s hands. Made in 5, 6 and 8-inch width, 
with 6-foot handles or wheelframes at #1.15, $1.25 and $1.35. 
Every home-gardener needs at least two Gilson Weeders. Learn 
all about them, and the complete line of Gilson Garden Tools, 
through special booklet. 
“Bigger Crops 
through Cultivation ” 
Tells why thorough cultiva- 
tion stands for bigger crops 
and explains some of the 
fundamental requirements 
of plant life as related to 
soil tillage. You’ll enjoy 
reading this little Garden 
Guide to Bigger Crops. 
May we mail it to you, 
together with name of 
nearest Gilson Dealer? 
J. E. GILSON CO. 
Makers of Garden Tools 
101 Valley Street 
Port Washington Wisconsin 
Seeds 
Worth More 
than their Weight j 
in Gold! 
Our 1921 Spring Seed Annual sent on request 
30-32 BARCLAY STREET 
NEW YORK CITY 
Stumpp & Walter Co’s. Fine Strains 
of Flower Seeds 
embody all the skill and experience of the foremost flower seed 
growers the world over. Here are a few offers designed to acquaint 
you with the better things among Flowers for the Home Garden. 
Pkt. I 
Petunias, S. & W. Co’s. Giant Fringed Mixed 25 
Arctotis Grandis, Blue African Daisy, very handsome 15 
Calendula, Orange King, very large deep orange color .25 
Carnation, Giant Marguerite Mixed, very double sweet scented .10 
Jjj Celosia, Pride of Castle Gould, the finest to be had in Cockscomb .25 
Gaillardia, The Bride, very fine double white 15 
Helichrysum, Double Mixed, everlasting(straw flowers) in all colors .10 
Marigold, Giant Show Orange, the largest and best of their class .25 
Poppy, Double Queen, very beautiful, ail colors mixed 15 
Salpiglossis, Finest Mixed, will flower all summer, 10 
Verbena, Giant Mixed, (New) of unusual size 25 
HI Zinnia, S. &. W. Co’s. Giant Mixed, none better to be had 25 
1 Special Combination Offer: ;r 
purchased separately would cost $2.25, sent prepaid anywhere in the 
United States and Canada for $2.00. 
The higher bred the strain, the poorer the 
yield of seed becomes ! Except for man’s 
assistance in pollinizing the flowers, our Giant 
Fringed Petunias would bear no seed at all! We 
have the courage to pay our specialists $25 per 
ounce for our own private strains. 
While it is only natural, then, that the seed is expensive, 
compared with ordinary commercial strains, it is cheap. 
Specially constructed lath houses, tedious hours of pains- 
taking work, great care in saving and cleaning the seeds — 
these are but a few of the factors that enter into the pro- 
duction of our fine strains of Petunias. 
