An|Invitation to a Feast of Good Things 
HOUSE & GARDEN has raised its level of efficiency still higher, and for the year of 1913 has prepared a program of 
such exceeding value that it will be the one absolutely essential requirement of every person who has or intends to have 
a country or suburban home. So completely are all the various features of rural life covered that it would take an 
encyclopedia and a small specialized library to duplicate the information. Besides this the magazine will be of unsur¬ 
passed beauty of appearance. 
With pride and satisfaction we call your attention to our twelve forthcoming issues: our greatest achievement. We 
have to offer a splendid magazine of fascinating interest and definite helpfulness—an inspiring companion that brings 
pleasure and profit and guides you straight to a successful home. 
THE FOUR SPECIAL NUMBERS 
THE BUILDING J'JUMBER-January 
livery question that rises to perplex the intending home builder has been 
thought of and appears answered in this issue. HOUSE & GARDEN is de¬ 
termined to make building mistakes impossible, and has furnished information 
about every part of the house from cellar to garret. First on the side of 
construction: There will be articles on the foundation's, walls and the roof, 
that will give a clear idea of the relative advantages, merit and costs of the 
different building materials and the situations in which they apply. 
Next, the subject of plan will be developed. These articles aid co-operation 
with the architect and crystalize ideas about window treatment and lighting, 
economy of space and time in arrangement of looms and closets, interior 
finish, woodwork and floors. Further, the conveniences and utilities of the 
house will he discussed. This will include water supply and control, plumbing 
and the latest sanitary devices. 
The January number certifies the success of house building. 
THE GARDENING NUMBER—April 
The house without planting is no home. If you haven’t tried gardening you have 
a new delight in store for you, and no better way to begin than by reading this 
number from cover to cover, if you have the love of gardens this will be invaluable 
as a bearer of new suggestions, new plans and new methods. The man who has 
hitherto grown nothing but stones and an ill humor, will find here a way to make 
his land produce luxuriantly. It tells a clear story of garden beginning; all anyone 
need know about fertilizers, soil preparation, irrigation and drainage. The articles 
make the practical flower garden possible for you, since they will tell just how to 
plant seeds and seedlings, and how to care for the resultant growth. The particular 
flowers suitable for your place, the best arrangement of them for color and form, 
how to provide six months of beauty and bloom—your whole garden layout of 
flowers and vines is prepared for you. m article, picture and plan in the Gardening 
Guide. The man who wishes an edible return in fruits and vegetables will find his 
instruction here also: the way to a rich harvest is clearly shown. Nor are the 
grounds neglected. The beauty of lawn and tree and shrub planting is made 
available for every one. If you would know what planting does for the house, 
consult this number, it contains the secrets of the whole art of garden making. 
THE SUMMER HOMES NUMBER—June 
Everybody is realizing the necessity of life in the open. Whether you own 
a summer home or not. you can increase your opportunities for getting fresh 
air, sunlight and out-of-door living. One way is in camp and cottage. Roth 
have their special requirements as well as the year-round house, and they are 
made evident in the June number. The auxiliaries of outdoor living-rooms, 
also, garden shelters and garden seats are discussed here. 
Even if the house is constantly occupied, this issue tells how to prepare 
for warm weather—to place a sleeping-porch, hang suitable curtains, put up 
cool and comfortable wall papers, and satisfactory rugs. You can live on 
the porch if it is attractively furnished, or have an open-air dining-room. 
This number tells you how. Its keynote is all outdoors. 
The FALL FURNISHING and DECORATING NUMBER-Oct. 
HOUSE & GARDEN is the acknowledged authority on all matters of good 
taste in the home. When you refurnish or decorate, this number must be 
your criterion. You may save hundreds of dollars by starting right in your 
purchases, by following the schemes herein contained. Whether it is of rugs 
or curtains, furniture or wall papers that you seek information, your answer 
is here. Experts that know the markets, that have advance information of 
fashions, present wonderfully attractive plans in these pages. The problem 
of house furnishing is satisfactorily answered for every room and in a way 
distinctive and full of individuality. The comfortable’ home may be yours 
if you wish — you have but to read. 
Miss Grace Tabor. 
SOME STRIKING FEATURES 
i lie special numbers merely lay stress on work in which we are expert. Throughout 
the year these topics are brilliantly covered and in addition there are the following 
specialties: 
I HE DISTINCTIVE HOME —Articles by the leading architects in the country 
appear and their best work is shown in striking pictures. These features are widely 
appreciated, as there is nothing more suggestive than illustrations of homes actually 
built. Some will treat of that fascinating topic of remodeling and the delights of 
working over the old house. Such names are represented as Aymar Embury II, Allen 
W. Jackson, Charles Barton Keen, Davis, McGrath & Kiessling, Oswald Hering, and 
Walter Burley Griffin. 
Mr. F. F. Rockwell. 
GROUNDS WITH PERSONALITY 
The proper landscape treatment for your particular place is discussed from 
various points of view by Grpee Tabor, the author of the ‘‘Landscape Garden¬ 
ing Rook,” "Old-Fashioned Gardening,” etc. Miss Tabor will give definite 
planting plans that are invaluable, consistent for the various types of homes. 
She will also contribute an article of vital interest to all parents — Gardening 
and the Child. Work from other pens will carry similar inspiration. 
THE WILD 
PRACTICAL GARDENING 
Is under the generalship of that capable enthusiast, F. F. Rockwell. His 
work is definitely helpful as he takes nothing for granted, keeps abreast with 
all the improvements in plant life and has answers for the man beginning, 
as well as the one proficient. His work is ably seconded by experts in all 
branches of the gardening art. 
CREATURES 
'The suburban dweller who has no knowledge of his neighbors, the birds and beasts and insects of the woods and fields, has missed a most fascinating chapter 
of life's experiences. A series of exceptional interest will introduce HOUSE & GARDEN readers to new delights. There will be stories of the social life in 
the ant colonies, how the wasps are skilled carpenters, and masons, the friendly aid of the birds. One prominent name among several will be Ernest Harold 
Haynes, who knows our animal neighbors as Mougli did the forest beasts, and has won their trust and friendship. His wonderful photographs and vivid de¬ 
scriptions will provide great entertainment. 
THE COUNTRY PLACE 
is made profitable by the utilization of by-products. No business man would 
allow a department of his work to run at a loss. Articles will tell him how 
to apply these same business methods to the by-products of country living. 
Some of the subjects will be Sap Making, Honey Gathering, The Ice Crop, 
Profitable Poultry and Live Stock. Such names as E. I. Farrington, Claude 
Miller and others will be represented. One headliner will be The Further 
Adventures of John Anthony. His experiences will show how apple growing 
is being made very profitable in the East. 
HOME CONVENIENCES 
The advances of science are applied to the home. In lighting especially 
there has been a great revolution. F. Laurent Godinez, the discoverer of new 
theories in lighting, is the author of an epoch-making series that shows how 
lighting affects both the health and disposition. He instructs us how to make 
illumination a factor in decoration rather than a detriment. 
Heating, ventilation and water supply are subjects where advancement has 
taken place. These also will be treated. 
This intimation of our contents is at best 
but a hint and can give no adequate idea of 
the pleasure in store for you in reading it. 
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