September, 1917 
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the reputation for quality that we 
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The most complete stock 
of hardy plants in America 
Illustrated catalog of hardy 
plants, shrubs, trees and 
bulbs sent free on request 
ELLIOTT NURSERY CO. 
319 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
POWER 
LAWN 
MOWERS 
ym 
M J unlor type for ordinary lawns, 
$225. Roller and Riding type for 
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$500. Write for full information. 
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Your New Home 
Will not be complete until the grounds are 
tastefully planned and planted. Thousands 
of American homes owe their exceptional 
beauty to Meehan Service. Let us help YOU. 
Write for our 1917 Hand Book. It outlines 
our service and methods. 
THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS 
6740 Chew Street, Germantown, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
IRISES 
I. unguicularis (stylosa). A charming lilac- 
blue winter flowering Iris, with the most de¬ 
lightful fragrance. Blooms in Southern Cali¬ 
fornia from September to March. Suited to 
the Southern States and milder portions of 
the Pacific Coast. Will withstand some frost 
and snow. Extra large clump that should 
flower the coming winter—$1 postpaid. 
Price list of new and standard varieties of Iris sent 
upon request. 
The Dean Iris Gardens Moneta, California 
Beautify your home by 
planting evergreens. 
Onr catalog shows you 
many beautiful varie¬ 
ties. Do you want a fine 
hedgerow, some flower¬ 
ing shrubs, climbing 
vines, roses? You will 
find all these in the 
catalog, along with the 
best things to plant in 
small and large fruits. 
Write for this hook to 
help you in your plan¬ 
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The Morris Nursery Company 
Box 801 .West Chester, Pa 
In the trackless forest he 
fought the great enemy— 
day after day. There in 
the wilderness he waged 
the fiercest battles this 
earth has ever seen. Na¬ 
ture cruel, relentless, ever vigilant—man weak, alone, determined! 
The 
Primeval 
Fight 
Down through the ages has come that struggle. Today we are knowing 
the joy of the conqueror. It is this struggle that has developed our race. 
To it we owe all that we are. No longer must we fight for the bare chance 
to live—we have progressed further than that, but nature is still the most 
fascinating, the most dramatic thing we have ever known. 
Don’t be one of those to whom such wonders mean nothing. Each flower, 
each bird has had its struggle against great odds. These struggles and 
battles were a great part of our own great battle. Learn about them— 
understand more clearly the marvelous struggle of mankind to develop. 
LITTLE NATURE LIBRARY 
4 splendid volumes —1200 pages —144 page illustrations in full color. 
Life grows dull and uninteresting only 
when we forget nature. Turn back to it 
—to all its astonishing devices—to its 
absorbing mysteries—to its exciting bat¬ 
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with romance and adventure. 
There is so much, you don't know where 
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TREES WORTH KNOWING 
Julia Ellen Rogers, the famous ex¬ 
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BIRDS WORTH KNOWING 
Neltje Blanchan has written about 
the birds. No name in all the liter¬ 
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hers. 
FLOWERS WORTH KNOWING 
Neltje Blanchan has written the book 
on flowers. 
BUTTERFLIES WORTH KNOW¬ 
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Clarence M. Weed, the celebrated 
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Become friendly with the flowers. Learn 
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NELSON DOUBLEDAY 
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NEW YORK 
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Doubleday, 
Oyster Bay, 
New York. 
Please send me, all 
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Little Nature Library 
four volumes, bound 
in rich, green cloth, stamped 
in gold on the hack and sides 
with a full color illustration 
on the front covers and con¬ 
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Otherwise, I will return them. 
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Peonies 
Phlox 
Iris 
These perennials, and many 
others should be planted in 
the fall. .Many of the new 
varieties, and most of the 
old-favorites are ottered in 
Baur’s Catalogue 
of Plants, Roses, 
Shrubs and Trees 
A copy will be sent to any 
reader of House and Gar¬ 
den on receipt of name and 
address. 
Dutch Bulbs 
We expect to have our usual 
supply, in spite of war condi¬ 
tions. Our list is ready and 
will be sent to you on request. 
Orders for bulbs should be 
placed early; we shall fill and 
ship just as soon as our stock 
arrives. 
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