HOUSE AND GARDEN 
128 
September, 1913 
HE Proofs That 
August - September 
Evergreen Planting 
Is a Success 
T HE fact that for the last five years we have been 
successfully planting Evergreens in August and Sep¬ 
tember, and that the sales figure $65,000 in that time, 
is proof beyond dispute that August-September evergreen 
planting is a success. 
The chart shows our average sales of evergreens for 
1911 and 1912. 
Evergreens planted in August or September are just 
,as successful as April and May. They have ample time, 
when August-September planted, to become thoroughly at 
home in their new location and develop an abundant, 
sturdy root system. When next Spring comes, the tops 
then start early and continue to grow rapid! > 
We have Pines and Cedars 25 ft. high as in the picture. 
They are growing in the nursery and can stand a journey 
of a thousand miles. Do you need a tree screen 8 ft. 
high ? We have many acres of such trees transplanted or 
rootpruned during the past two years and sure to grow 
rapidly. 
We also have thousands of little Spruces and Pines for 
forests or private nurseries. We can also transplant for 
you large evergreens that may be in your vicinity. 
Come and see Hicks trees and convince yourself. If 
you can’t come, send for the following literature: 
“Hicks Evergreens for August-September Planting,” 
which treats of trees up to 12 ft. 
“Evergreens That Save 15 Years,” treating of large 
trees. 
“Water Your Trees. Why, When and How,” which 
gives valuable hints on the watering of trees and shrub¬ 
bery. 
Isaac Hicks & Son 
Westbury, L. I. 
PETERSON'S 
PERFECT PEONIES 
AGAIN PROVE INVINCIBLE 
W INNING, out of six entries at the 
big Boston Peony Show last June, 
four first and two second prizes, in¬ 
cluding the most coveted first for the best 
twenty varieties on exhibition. 
And my own exhibition here, at its height 
ten days prior to the Boston show, was con¬ 
ceded by competent judges to be the finest 
ever seen in this country, or probably abroad. 
Advertising claims are easy to make, but 
this is a business of quality and achieve¬ 
ment. 
And with my Peonies you get immediate 
results, as witness below: 
Redholm, New Haven, Conn., 
June 16, 1913. 
My Peonies are perfectly beau¬ 
tiful, and are wonders for the first 
year. Only one of the twenty-nine 
has failed to blossom, and each 
plant has from three to six and 
eight beautiful blossoms. I am en¬ 
chanted with them, and wish I 
could let everyone know just what 
your plants are. 
Mrs. E. G. Stoddard. 
My new Peony catalog (free) will tell 
you the whole story. 
GEORGE H. PETERSON 
BOX 30 FAIR LAWN, N/J. 
Rose and Peony Specialist 
McCRAY REFRIGERATORS 
Active cold air circulation—Sanitary lining's. 
Send for Catalogue. 
McCRAY REFRIGERATOR COMPANY, 
593 Lake St., Kendallville, Ind. 
Farr s Peonies Planted This Month 
Will Bloom for You Next Spring 
No flowers equal the Peonies for splendor of bloom — not even 
the rose. I hey are truly the Queen of the hardy garden, and 
the joy of June is made even greater with the magnificent 
blooms, intoxicating with fragrance, dazzling with crimson and 
scarNp dp’ r,f y m pink and white. If the plants are set early 
this fall they will produce flowers next 
spring — this is the best time, for spring- 
planting delays the flowering season a year. 
My Collection of Peonies 
is the Finest in the World 
At Wyomissing Nurseries you will find over 
five hundred varieties — the largest collection of 
I eonies ever gathered together. I have speci¬ 
mens from all the famous European growers as 
well as from the noted growers in England and 
America. 
My book — -“Farr’s Hardy Plants”—gives the 
story of the Peony, and tells about Popnaes, 
Irises, Phlox and other hardy plant specialties. 
If you will tell me w'hat plants you are inter¬ 
ested in I will send you a copy. 
You can safely plant Irises and Perennial 
Poppies the early part of September—but don’t 
delay ordering, for the earlier they are planted 
the better will be the results. 
BERTRAND H. FARR, Nurseries 
106 Garfield Avenue Wyomissing, Penna- 
Bay State Brick anc. 
Cement Coating- 
It is the best insurance against damage by moisture for cement, 
concrete or stucco. It comes in different tints and does not de¬ 
stroy the texture of your concrete. 
Send at once for Booklet B, which tells you all about how this 
coating can be used in power plants, hotels, garages, homes and 
all heavy construction of concrete, cement or stucco. 
Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Inc. 
Paint and Varnish Makers and 
Lead Corroders 
82-84 Washington Street 
Boston, Mass. 
101 Park Avenue at 40th Street 
NEW YORK 
REG.US.PAT.OFFi 
BAY STATE 
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BLOCK No. 1 
Shows how concrete cracks when un¬ 
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Shows concrete protect! 
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