HOUSE AND GARDEN 
September, 1912 
Fall-The Ideal 
Tree 
Time 
Ideal, because it is better for the 
trees and better for you. Better for 
the trees, because it gives the roots 
a chance to get well established, 
resulting in a more vigorous foliage 
next spring. 
It fortifies the trees to battle 
against the dry summers we have 
nowadays. Better for you, because 
the grounds being firm, will not be 
torn up so. Workmen are easy to 
get in the fall — in short, it over¬ 
comes that spring rush, and conse¬ 
quent disappointing results. 
We do the bulk of our Nursery 
planting and shifting in the fall and 
winter months. 
If you need choice trees in any 
sizes, from 6 inches up to 30 feet; 
trees with carefully pruned roots, 
and sturdy constitutions, then you 
want Hicks’ trees. There is no bet¬ 
ter stock to be bought at any price. 
Many tell us, there is none as good. 
Come and make your selections. 
Or make them from our catalogs. 
Your order will _ have the prompt 
and careful attention you appreciate. 
ISAAC HICKS AND SON, 
Westbury, L. I. 
Ill»w ON E MAN BECAME CINDEPENDFNT 
Mr. Goltz, Big Rapids, Mich., gets a good salary as foreman of 
a planing mill. But, like you and me, finds that even a “ good ” 
salary will not enable him to get ahead very fast. 
Last year he planted an acre of gooseberries and four acres of 
Himalaya berries. This year he has a little fruit ; next year he 
should make a profit of S500“without.leaving his town home or 
regular work. * YOU CAN D0 it — ASKftM E HOW 
This is the idea that I want 1000 men to take uP in 1912-13. 
will 1 e the rst step to independence, will mean happier c 
and longer lives. Will you be one 
of them ? Ask for.my Berry Book 
free. Tliirty-two pages of sound 
ideas, all gathered in my thirty 
years of berry growing as a hobby 
and a business. 
A. MiTTING W ! '‘'*9 
Berryda IpExperiment Gardens 
House Ave. 
Holland. Michigan 
Himalaya Berry 
is fruiting in 
Michigan at 2V, 
tons an acre this year. 
PERSONAL ATTENTION CAN BE 
FOUND IN A SMALL SCHOOL ONLY 
Blake Country School 
TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 
designed for boys who need much personal atten¬ 
tion, has, among others, the following unique fea¬ 
tures: 
1. Membership limited to 25 boys. 2. Each class re¬ 
stricted to 5. 3. Accurate grading in each subject. 
4. Opportunity to secure, by special arrangement, 
absolutely individual tutoring. 5. Study hours in 
very small groups, under masters who really teach 
boys how to study. 
Address correspondence to 
A. von W. LESLIE, A.M., Head Master Blake 
Schools, 2 West 45th Street, New York. 
Tel. Bryant 6798. 
Your Stucco or Con¬ 
crete House Needs 
Bay State Brick and 
Cement Coating Pro¬ 
tection 
The coating does not destroy 
the distinctive texture of con¬ 
crete, protects against dampness 
and moisture and has been en¬ 
dorsed by the National Board 
of Fire Underwriters as a fire 
retarder. It comes in different 
colors. 
Let us send you a booklet that 
tells you all about it. It has 
been used by the best architects, 
contractors and builders as a 
coating in light as well as heavy 
construction of every kind; 
houses, mills, breweries, garages, 
and railroads. 
It is very effective as a tint for 
interior decoration on wood, 
cement or plaster. 
Address for Booklet No. 2 
Wadsworth, Howland & Co. 
Incorporated 
Paint and Varnish Makers and 
Lead Corroders 
82-84 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 
$2.75 to $5.75. 
The name BISSELL’S has for thirty-six years typified 
the best Carpet Sweeper ever made, hence when you 
purchase a sweeper don’t be satisfied with a “just as 
good” kind, when the best will cost you but a trifle more. 
Insist that the sweeper you buy bears the name BISSELL’S 
“Cyco” BALL BEARING, as this name guarantees to you durability, light 
running, thorough sweeping, no dust, as well as preservation of carpets and 
rugs. Bissell’s “Cyco” Ball Bearing is our very latest and most highly per¬ 
fected machine and is on sale with all the leading trade of the country. Prices 
Write for booklet, “Easy, Economical, Sanitary Sweeping.’’ 
BISSELL CARPET SWEEPER CO., Dept. 131, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 
Largest Exclusive Carpet Sweeper Manufacturers in the World ( 26 ) 
The Stephenson System 
of Underground Refnse 
Disposal 
Keep your garbage and waste 
out of sight, under ground or below floor in 
Underground 
Garbage and Refuse Receivers 
Sanitary, odorless, f y-proof, a clean backyard, 
a fireproof disposal of refuse in 
cellar, factory or jraragre. 
Underground Earth Closet with port¬ 
able steel house for contractors, farm 
or camp. 
Nine years on the market. It pays 
to look us up. 
Sold direct . Send for circular , 
C. H. STEPHENSON. Mfr. 
20 Farrar SjL Lynn. Mass. 
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