DEVOTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF ART OUT-OF-DOORS 
IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC GROUNDS AND HOME SURROUNDINGS. 
Entered at Chicago Post- Office as Second Class Matter. 
Vol XI, No. 2. CHICAGO, APRIL, 1901, Subscription | 
T^ecs 
Fruit Trees, Small Fruits in- 
cluding Grapes. Ornamental 
Trees, Evergreens and Flower= 
ing Shrubs for public and 
private grounds. Shade Trees 
for streets. Hardy Roses, 
Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc. 
Our beautifully illustrated 
catalogue contains accurate and 
trustworthy descriptions of the 
choicest varieties, and is replete 
wdth practical hints indispen- 
sable to planters ; it will be 
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BY SAMUEL PARSONS^ JR.« 
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Summer Houses — List of Plants for 
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