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HOUSE AND GARDEN 
March, 1915 
*s££ 
SALPIGLOSSIE 
(Orchid-Flowering) 
as illustrated on the front cover of our 
Catalogue, is a distinct favorite with 
those who have become acquainted with 
this delightful annual. 
The orchid-flowering strain branches 
freely from the main stem, forming fine, 
spreading plants, flowering % from all 
branches, making it invaluable for 
cutting. 
Following are a few of the popular 
varieties: 
Pkt. Doz. 
Purplish’.VioIet.SO. 10 SI. 00 
Pink, Bright Pink.10 1.00 
Light Blue, Veined Gold.10 ‘1.00 
Golden Yellow, Rich color.10 1.00 
Scarlet, Rich’color.10 1.00 
Brown with Gold.10 1.00 
Finest Mixed.10 1.00 
OUR SPECIAL OFFER 
For 25 cents, in coin or stamps, we 
will send one packet each of the six 
separate varieties listed above, which if 
purchased separately would cost 60 
cents. 
For description and prices of other 
novelties and specialties in flowers and 
vegetables, as [well las standards, write 
for a copy of our 1915 Spring Catalogue. 
New York 
Give Nature a Boost 
Your lawn, your flowers and 
shrubs, your vegetables and 
fruit trees, all need plant food. 
Use natural fertilizer. It is best. 
And use it now to get your soil 
ready for spring planting. 
SHEEP MANURE 
TRAOe BRAND MARIN 
is all natural plant food and humus 
11 that makes better soil and better crops. 
The Pulverized n, 25 Union Stock Yards 
Manure CO. £& Chicago 
Sold by Garden Supply Houses Everywhere 
the small plants set out in the garden, and 
late in September lifted back into the 
greenhouse on which the sashes should be 
replaced about October 15. By Thanks¬ 
giving Day the pansies will begin to show 
buds or even a few blooms and will make 
fine plants for budding out in April. 
Clumps of hardy chrysanthemums may 
also be lifted in August and set near the 
edge of the bed, close to the sunken path. 
Their branches will, of course, turn some¬ 
what from the wall, but the flowers will 
be quite satisfactory and the season of 
bloom considerably prolonged. 
About August 15 begin with the first 
sowings of lettuce in the work-room beds, 
and repeat every two weeks until October. 
Make the plantings small and scatter the 
seed well, thus avoiding weak and useless 
seedlings. The variety which shows red 
edges on its leaves, and one of whose 
names is mignonette lettuce, will be found 
most satisfactory for this work, as it 
stands the cold well and much of it will 
winter over and begin to grow again in 
the warm weather. Its ability to carry 
things through the cold weather is indeed 
one of the most valuable features of the 
pseudo-greenhouse — R. S. Lemmon. 
The Water Hyacinth 
J OHN BURROUGHS says there are 
no morals or ethics in nature. 
Strong plants overgrow the weak and 
usurp the territory. This aggression is less 
common in the water than the land, yet 
one of the most prominent examples in 
nature is the water hyacinth. Within the 
past decade it has been more closely ob¬ 
served, written about and strenuously 
dealt with than any plant in the United 
States, if the Canada thistle is excepted. 
When first introduced from Guiana as 
an ornamental aquatic it became vastly 
popular. Its magic growth and rapid 
fiorescense excited interest and admira¬ 
tion. 
The fact soon became apparent that no 
aquarium of average size could support 
such powerful growth except for brief 
periods. From aquaria large divisions of 
the plants were turned into more com¬ 
modious water-tanks, and fertile soil in 
the bottoms encouraged growth. Tanks 
overgrown, ponds, lakes, running streams, 
and even bayous, were beautified by new 
plantations. The rapidity with which it 
colonized all still waters and slowly run¬ 
ning streams was a matter of congratula¬ 
tion. This condition of things prevailed 
for only about three years, when objec¬ 
tions were urged against the aggressive 
spread of the plant. It covered ponds, 
lakes and bayous from bank to bank. 
Canals were so densely overgrown that 
plants had to be cleared out and destroyed. 
Navigable streams became impeded to 
such an extent that strenuous measures 
were adopted to eradicate the plant and 
prevent its further increase. Great care 
was exercised to keep it within already- 
infected limits. Wherever one root found 
Modern Sleeping Porch Fitted with Wilson’s Blinds 
Practically makes an Outdoor Room of the ordi¬ 
nary porch; a room at night, a piazza by day. 
WILSON’S VENETIANS 
for outside and inside of town and country 
houses; very durable, convenient and artistic. 
Special Outside Venetians 
most practical and useful form of Vene¬ 
tian yet devised for porches and win¬ 
dows; excludes the sun, admits the 
breeze. Keeps out the rain. 
For Illustrated Booklet 
specify “Vene tian 3" 
Orders should be placed now for 
spring and summer delivery. 
The J. G. Wilson Corporation 
1-3-5 W. 29th St., New York 
After Mayl-8 W.40th St.,N.Y. 
Also Inside Venetians; Rolling Parti¬ 
tions, Rolling Steel Shutters, Burglar 
and Fireproof Steel Curtains. Wood 
Block Floors. 
ANTIOUE ORIENTAL RUGS 
vs. AUTOMOBILES_ 
The design and construction of automobiles 
change each year. They are a constant source 
of expense. Antique Oriental rugs never change 
in design and construction. Their value increases 
with age. 
If you have money to buy a good automobile, 
you have money to buy good rugs. 
I take pleasure in sending a limited number'of 
people a selection of antique rugs. It is the best 
way I know to prove their value and to make 
life customers. I pay express both ways. If you 
will write and ask for my Rug List and Booklet 
_LL will gi ve you full particulars. 
L. B. LAWTON, MAJOR U. S. A., Retired 
3 LEIICH AVENUE. SKANEATELES. NEW YORK 
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Follows the 
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Living Room 
or Dining 
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There is more than mere 
lighting efficiency in Gau- 
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They give comfort—tone 
— delight—pride. They 
add the last word in har¬ 
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Gaumeir 
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are fully guaranteed. 
Their lasting finish is 
warranted against deteri¬ 
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Look for the 
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it is your safe¬ 
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Write for folio describing 
these artistic fixtures. 
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