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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY’S 
Garden Books 
FOR THE AMATEUR OR PROFESSIONAL 
Written by experts, the contents are dependable, 
covering subjects lucidly, thoroughly and yet con¬ 
cisely. Splendidly illustrated, well printed and well 
bound. Add 10 cents on paper-bound, and 15 cents 
on cloth-bound books, for postage. A 32-page 
descriptive booklet sent free upon request. 
The Book of Annuals, by Alfred C. Hottes. 
Complete manual (182 pages, 155 illustrations) with 
full directions for culture and use of over 100 
species. Cloth, $1.50. 
The Book of Perennials, by Alfred C. Hottes. 
Discusses over 143 separate species together with 
culture and requirements. Cloth, $2.00. 
Rock Garden Primer, by Archie Thornton. Site, 
construction, formation and plantings in a 152- 
page, illustrated book. Cloth, $2.00. 
Garden Guide. Cyclopedia of Gardening cover¬ 
ing every step from spading the ground to harvest. 
(576 pages, 300 illustrations). Cloth, $2.50. 
1001 Garden Questions Answered, by Alfred C. 
Hottes. 320 pages, up-to-date information for 
securing quick answers to garden questions. Pa¬ 
per, $1.50; Cloth, $2.00. 
Practical Vegetable Culture, by Albert E. Wil¬ 
kinson. Covers all phases of vegetable culture 
from sowing seed to harvest, and innumerable 
garden plans,. Cloth, $2.00. 
The Book of Bulbs, by F. F. Rockwell. Com¬ 
plete, practical guide of 264 pages with illustra¬ 
tions and instructive drawings. Cloth, $2.00. 
Rose Garden Primer, by Eber Holmes. Con¬ 
tents: Origin, history, varieties, planting require¬ 
ments, pruning, propagation and other topics. 
Cloth, $1.75. 
Practical Landscape Gardening, by Robert B. 
Cridland. Arrangement and architectural features 
of grounds and gardens. Cloth, $2.50. 
Practical Plant Propagation, by A. C. Hottes. 
Cloth, $2.00. 
The Woman’s Flower Garden, by Jane Leslie 
Kift. 160 papers, numerous illustrations, on large 
and small gardens, indoor and outdoor. Cloth, $1.25. 
Success with House Plants, by Kift and Heden- 
berg. 80 pages of instructive, plain statements. 
75 cents. 
Birds of the Wild, by Frank C. Pellet. Story 
of personal experiences and observations over a 
period of 20 years. Illustrated. Cloth, $1.00. 
Color and Succession of Bloom in the Flower 
Border, by H. S. Ortloff and H. B. Raymore. 232 
pages discussing plantings and relation to land¬ 
scape scheme, color harmony, contrast and bal¬ 
ance. Color chart of 14 basic colors. Cloth, $2.50. 
Plant Names, by T. S. Lindsay. English. 100 
pages. History and Principles, Pronunciation and 
Spelling. Descriptive, Specific, Fancy, Latin 
Names, etc. Cloth, $1.00. 
The Book of Shrubs, by A. C. Hottes. 448 pages. 
Full details of care, culture, soil and pruning of 
shrubs, evergreens and hedges. Suggestions for 
combinations and effective foundation plantings. 
Cloth, $3.00. 
The Book of Garden Magic 
A beautiful loose-leaf manual and scrap book. 
The author, R. E. Biles, has given complete in¬ 
structions for the home garden with hundreds of 
clear illustrations to convey details at a glance. 
Concise, but complete text is followed by quick 
reference charts by national experts. Instruction 
calendars mailed monthly, at no extra cost, direct 
timely attention to each task making tedious study 
unnecessary. Price, $3.50. Send for complete 
description. 
Flower Bed and Lawn Guard 
Constructed of heavy galvanized steel wire. 
“Cyclone” is crinkled and galvanized. Prices are 
per linear foot. “Cyclone” 12-inch, 8c. 
Dunham Roller-Bearing Water Ballast 
Lawn Rollers 
No. 5 — Roller Bearing. 
18 x 24 inch, with no tip 
handle lock, $14.50. 
No. 7 — Roller Bearing. 
24 x 24 inch, with no tip 
handle lock, $17.00. 
No. 2 — Plain Bearing. 
14 x 24 inch, $9.50. 
No. 4 — Plain Bearing. 
18 x 24 inch, $11.50. 
Grass Catchers 
Adjustable to any mower, “Easy Empty.” 90c. 
Gator-Hide Mulch Paper 
The new method of growing Bigger Crops, 
Earlier and Without Weeds. Mulch Paper con¬ 
serves moisture and stimulates growth. A circular 
giving more information will be gladly sent if 
requested. For general use we recommend the 
“B” (Heavy) grade; “A” (Light weight) grade is 
more for special crops. Price and contents per 
roll are : 
Type 
Width 
Length 
Price, roll 
A (Light weight) 
18 in. 
900 ft. 
$2.00 
A 
36 in. 
900 ft. 
4.00 
B (Heavy weight) 
18 in. 
450 ft. 
2.00 
B 
36 in. 
450 ft. 
4.00 
For the Birds 
Canary and Rape. Recleaned, sweet 
and fresh mixed in proportion two- 
thirds canary and one-third rape 
seed. Per pt., 15c.; per qt., 25c. 
Pint Quart 
Best Sicily Canary Seed . . . 15c. 25c. 
German Rape . 15c. 25c. 
Mixed Parrot . 15c. 25c. 
Millet, American . 15c. 
Hemp Seed . 18c. 
Sunflower Seed . 15c. 
Maw Seed (Poppy) .per lb. 
30c. 
30c. 
20 c. 
Thistle Seed . per lb. 
Padda, or Unhulled Rice .per qt. 
Bird Pep .per roll, 15c.; dozen rolls, $1.50 
Bird Gravel . per qt. box, 13c. 
Cuttle Fish . each, 5c.; per lb. 75c. 
Burnett’s Song Restorer . per bottle 25c. 
Burnett’s Bird Tonic . per bottle 15c. 
Fish Food, Wafer . per pkg. 10c. 
Fish Food, Natural . tin box 10c. 
Wild Bird Food, special mixture. 3 lbs. 25c. 
7 lbs., 50c.; 15 lbs., $1.00. 
Postage Extra. 
