November, 1911 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
3 2 5 
FLOOR, a fine wainscot, a front door, a carriage, a boat— 
everything different requires a different varnish. That’s why 
fhere are over 300 different Pratt & Lambert Varnishes, each made the 
best for its special purpose. Ask your architect and painter to select 
the right Pratt & Lambert Varnish—the one that you can know 
will give just the right finishing touch. 
“Decorative Interior Finishing” 
our free book, will help you decide 
on decorative effects. Send for it. 
Send for Free Vitralite Booklet and 
sample panel finished with Vitralite. 
They will convince you. 
Use “ 61” on Floors. It’s mar-proof, heel- 
proof, water-proof. Send for free sample 
panel and test it. 
The Long-Life WHITE ENAMEL 
for permanent, pure-white effects, indoors 
or out, on any surface. It never discolors 
nor cracks. Flows easily, doesn't show 
brush marks,dries with a hard, porcelain- 
j ike gloss that lasts. 
Aak for booklet, “The Finished Floor.” If your 
dealer can not supply you, write to 
117 Tonawanda Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
In Canada, 6l Courtwright St., Bridgeburg, Ont. 
PRATT & LAMBERT VARNISHES 
i&Yo“!L 55 e!! 15 S Established 62 Years Fo Li»io. rA K°Ti“ 
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DIRECT FROM HOLLAND 
Hyacinths 
Uulips 
Narcissus 
Crocus 
The Giant Darwin Tulips 
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• :* FINES TJfUUP GROWN 
’ ;• *•** OVER FIFTY NAMED VARIETIES 
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Paeonies in,great variety from'me 'largest collection. 
These and3na?iy othpr 'varieties of bulbs are 
found in our iqji Autumn 
Catalogue mailed free. 
Fottler^Fiske m Rawson Company 
FANEUIL HALL SQUARE, BOSTON 
GROW ORCHIDS 
'V r OU will find it most fascinating. Wonderful results may 
_ be obtained by amateur growers by following a few 
simple directions fully explained in our illustrated Orchid Book 
which we send you upon request. It contains reliable infor¬ 
mation about planting and subsequent care of this most 
beautiful plant, with description and prices of the various 
varieties, with special suggestions for beginners. 
Competent Gardeners and Assistants. Any lady or gentleman re¬ 
quiring their services can have them by applying to us. No fees. Please give 
particulars regarding place. Visitors always welcome at our Nurseries. 
JULIUS ROFHRS CO exotic nurseries 
nucnivo rutherford, new jersey 
BOBBINK & ATKINS 
World’s Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products 
Autumn Planting and Interior Decoration. 
The proper way to buy is to see the material growing. We shall gladly give our time 
and attention to all intending purchasers visiting our Nursery, and invite everybody 
interested in improving their grounds to visit us. Our Nursery consists of upward of 
300 acres of highly cultivated land, and is planted with a choice selection of Ornamental 
Nursery Products, placing us in a position to complete plantings and fill orders of 
any size. 
EVERGREENS AND CONIFERS IN 
TUBS, for interior and exterior decora¬ 
tion. More than 75 acres of our Nursery 
are planted with handsome specimens. 
Our plants are worth traveling any dis¬ 
tance to see. 
DECIDUOUS TREES AND SHRUBS. Many 
acres of our Nursery are planted with 
several hundred thousand trees and shrubs. 
It is worth while to visit us and inspect 
them. 
HARDY OLD-FASHIONED PLANTS. We 
have thousands of rare, new and old- 
fashioned kinds. Our Hardy Plant Grounds 
are especially interesting at this time. 
Special prices on quantities. 
RHODODENDRONS. Many thousands of 
acclimated plants in Hardy English and 
American varieties are growing in our 
Nursery. These can he planted at this 
time in Southern and Far Western States. 
HEDGE PLANTS. We grow a large quan¬ 
tity of California Privet, Berberis aud 
other shrubs for hedges. 
HARDY TRAILING AND CLIMBING 
VINES. We have them for every place 
and purpose. Ask for special list. 
BOXWOOD IN TUBS. We grow thou¬ 
sands of plants in many shapes and sizes. 
Everybody loves the rich, green color and 
delicate aroma of old-fashioned Boxwood. 
BAY TREES, DECORATIVE PLANTS 
FOR CONSERVATORIES, interior and ex¬ 
terior decorations are grown in our 
250,000 square feet of greenhouses. 
PALMS. We grow Iventias, Phoenix, 
Dracaena, in quantities, and a variety of 
oeautiful plants for house and greenhouse 
decoration. Don't fail to walk through 
our greenhouses when visiting our Nursery. 
BULBS AND ROOTS. We import quan¬ 
tities of Bulbs and Roots from Japan, 
Holland, and other parts of Europe. Our 
Special Autumn Bulb Catalogue will be 
mailed upon request. 
POT-GROWN STRAWBERRIES. French 
Four Season, and all other leading va¬ 
rieties. Ask for special list. 
PLANT TUBS AND WINDOW BOXES. 
We manufacture every shape and size. 
OUR NEW GIANT FLOWERING MARSHMALLOW. 
Everybody should be interested in this Hardy New Fashioned Flower. It will grow 
everywhere, and when in bloom is the Queen of Flowers in the garden. Blooms from 
the early part of July until the latter part of September. 
OUR ILLUSTRATED GENERAL CATALOGUE NO. 40 will tell you about the above 
and all our other products for decorating Lawns and Gardens. 
WE PLAN AND PLANT GROUNDS AND GARDENS EVERYWHERE. 
THE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PRIVATE ESTATES 
A SPECIALTY. 
WE CAN MAKE OLD GARDENS NEW AND NEW GARDENS OLD WITH OUR 
"WORLD'S CHOICEST NURSERY PRODUCTS.” 
VISITORS, take Erie Railroad to Carlton Hill, second stop on Main Line, 3 minutes 
walk to Nursery. 
BOBBINK & ATKINS 
Nurserymen, Florists and Planters. Rutherford, N. J. 
In writing to advertisers please mention House and Garden. 
