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House 6 ° Garden 
December Doings 
In Your Garden 
D ECEMBER—-the month when all 
out-doors seems drab and dull; 
when color and warmth are welcome; 
when the garden story seems ended, 
for the shrubs and trees and plants 
have gone to sleep, and the garden 
looks dead and bare. 
But wait! December is the month in 
which, if we will, we can plan for newer 
and better gardens; the month in 
which we can begin active operations, 
for December is a good planting month 
on Long Island, and in other sections 
where the ground is protected by 
evergreens and shrubs, or by a mulch 
of leaves and litter. 
A Food Station 
For Winter Birds 
Right now—this winter, you can 
have a bird sanctuary garden if you 
plant shrubs that provide berries for 
food. Here are half a score of the best 
shrubs for this purpose: 
HERBERIS heteropoda. A new Barberry. 
2 ft. $1. 
DOGWOOD — Cornus Dunbari. New, white 
flowers in July; red branches. 5-6 ft. 
$3-50. 
DOGWOOD—C. paucinervis. From China; 
white flowers, black berries. Si. 
COTONEASTER divaricata. Evergreen foli¬ 
age; red berries. 2-3 ft. Si. 
■CRAB APPLE — Malus Arnoldiana. White 
flowers in June; red fruits in winter. 4-5 
ft. Si.so. 
MULBERRY — Morus acidosa. Sweet fruits 
that just suit the birds. 3-4 ft. $1. 
TUROUOISE BERRY—Symplocus pani- 
culata. A rare shrub with blue berries. 
3 ft. $3- 
VIBURNUM venosum Canbyi. White 
flowers in June, black fruit in autumn. 
2 ft. 60c. 
V. dilstatum. Japanese Bush Cranberry. 
Bright red berries. 2 ft. $1. 
V. Wrightii. Brilliant crimson berries. 2 ft. 
$2. 
One Plant of each for $12 
Rare Shrubs for Summer 
Flowers and Foliage 
Among these are some of the new plants from 
Arnold Arboretum and from Highland Park, 
Rochester. N. Y. 
HAWTHORN — Crataegus Dunbari. A small 
tree useful in the shrubbery border or as 
specimens. 2 ft. Si. 
HEATHER MINT—Elscholtzia Stauntoni. 
Lavender flowers in September. 2 ft. Si. 
EVODIA hupehense. From China; resembles 
a Linden. 3-4 ft. $1.30. 
FORSYTHIA Intermedia spectabilis. Early 
spring bloomer. 3-4 ft. $1. 
SILVER BELL— Halesia Carolina monti- 
cola. Grows straight—not in bush form. 
3-4 ft. S3- 
JUNIPERUS littoralis. A dwarf variety of 
Juniper from Japan. Si each. 
MOCK ORANGE—Philadelphus magda- 
lenae. White, sweet scented bloom. 3-4 ft. 
— Si. 
ROSA HUGONIS—Father Hugo’s Rose. 
Bright yellow blooms; extra fine shrub. 
2)2 ft. $2. 50. 
SORBARIA arborea glabrata. White flowers 
in large panicles. 3-4 ft. Si-50- 
STYRAX obassia. Extremely rare; flowers in 
May, followed by brownish fruits. 2 ft. Si. 
One Plant of each $11 
These Two Collections of Shrubs trill be 
sent to one address for an evert $25 
December for Evergreens 
and Shade Trees 
You can plant trees this month as 
•well as at any other time. The ground 
isn’t likely to be frozen more than 2 or 3 
inches, and an early mulching with leaves 
or hay will stop this. We can ship car¬ 
loads of evergreens in all sizes and at 
prices from $1 to $150 each; all with big 
balls of earth. Shade trees, like the oak, 
birch, maple and linden, can be handled 
now even better than in spring. Remem¬ 
ber that Hicks. Nurseries guarantees all 
■trees and shrubs—we run the risk—not 
■you. 
Come to the Nursery 
this Month 
See what we have here. Take home a 
■Christmas tree or some of the shrubs you 
will need for the garden plan. Come 
anytime; you will enjoy the color and 
pungent odor of the evergreens; the crisp 
air, the good roads, and the fun of a day 
outside. 
Drop us a line if you want a copy of 
our Fall Pricelist or other booklets on 
trees, shrubs and perennials. 
HICKS NURSERIES 
iBox II, Westbury, L. I., New York 
A 
Live 
Christmas Tree 
for Christmas 
CAN you imagine a more exquisitely appropriate 
gift to give or receive than this joyous little 
White Spruce, stretching out its arms to receive its 
holiday ornaments. A wonderful gift for a child 
and every grown-up in whom still lingers the spirit 
^of childhood. 
These little trees with their robust roots soiidly 
planted in a tub or jardinier will proudly 
hold the place of honor during the Christ¬ 
mas holidays and bring a cheerful touch 
of living green to the home through the 
long winter months to come. 
They are priced as follows: 
Each 
Tubs, each 
2 ft.. S2.00 
3 ft.. 3.00 
4 ft., 4.00 
I - in., $1.83 
I; in., 2.50 
16 in., 3.00 
it 
Matched 
Pairs 
$ 5 -oo 
7.00 
9.00 
The tubs are selected cedar, with strong 
hoops and painted green. They are 
shipped separatelv. 1 he plants are 
shipped with a ball of loam about their 
roots, tied in burlap. All carefully packed 
and delivered to express at Framingham, 
Mass., on receipt of your remittance 
which must accompany order. 
N B. Our Bulletin 17 will tell you 
more about these and other decora¬ 
tive evergreens and you will certainly 
want a copy of the Year Book to help 
you plan next season's planting. 
Send for both today. 
American Forestry Company—Owners 
419 Boylston St. Back Bay J 
Boston, Mass. 
Fire 
Screens 
for Christmas 
Nothing can lend true Christmas atmosphere 
of hospitality to the home like a cheery, open 
fire guarded by a charming “BUFFALO” Fire¬ 
place Screen. And “BUFFALO” Fire Screens 
make most acceptable, useful, different Christ¬ 
mas Gifts, too. 
“BUFFALO” FIRE FENDERS. SPARK 
GUARDS and FIREPLACE SCREENS are 
decidedly distinctive in appearance. Their 
good and correct designs, their well-placed 
ornamentation, and their attractive finish lend 
charm to the most perfectly furnished room. 
They insure perfect safety from flying sparks 
and absolute protection to children and older 
members of the household. 
“BUFFALO” FIRE FENDERS, SPARK 
GUARDS and FIREPLACE SCREENS 
cannot be compared with flimsy, cheap ones. 
They are strong and durable, and made by the 
most skillful workmen from the best “BUF¬ 
FALO” quality of fine mesh wire cloth. We 
make them to fit any size fireplace opening 
and in any desired ornamentation or finish. 
WRITE for complete catalogue No. 8-BD 
Mailed upon receipt of ioc postage 
BUFFALO WIRE WORKS CO., Inc. 
(Formerly Scheeler’s Sons) 
475 TERRACE BUFFALO, N. Y. 
Beauty 
for the Home 
SaVo 
Health 
for the Home 
FLOWER 
AND PLANT BOX 
Self-Watering and Sub-Irrigating 
The SAVO Steel Flower and Plant Box makes 
possible an all-year around garden. It assures 
thriving, beautiful flowers and plants for 
windows, porch, sun parlor, etc. Move it in¬ 
doors or out. Six sizes. Two finishes. Write 
for free catalog No. io. 
AIR MOISTENER 
The SAVO Air Moistener is the 
most efficient humidifier made— 
a health necessity for every 
home. Also preserves furniture, 
pianos, books, paintings, plants, 
etc. 
hill with water and 
hang on back of 
an> radiator out of 
sight; also made for hoi 
air registers. 
Tens of thousands now in 
satisfactory use. Send for 
Free Booklet No. 8. 
Savo Manufacturing Co. 
Dept. “Ca” 
111 W. Monroe St., Chicago, Illinois 
Our Evergreens Are Right 
Our Prices Are Right 
Here in the bracing salt air of the Maryland 
coast are growing the very trees you want for 
foundation, lawn or windbreak. Lovely, dark 
green Canadian Hemlock: sentinel like Juni¬ 
pers; graceful Retinosporas; stately Tines—we 
have them all—healthy, shapely specimens that 
delight tire eye. Every Evergreen is packed with 
a liberal “root ball” of earth. 
Send us a list of the trees you want, and 
we’ll quote you special prices. Or write for 
our Price List of Evergreens, Shade Trees, 
Fruit Trees, Bush Fruits, etc. 
J.Q.HARRISON & SONS 
PROPRIETORS 
“Largest Growers of Fruit Trees in the World” Jif£ 
Box 51 Berlin, Maryland^*^? 
& 
Snow White 
HESS 
STEEL MEDICINE CABINETS 
and 
LAVATORY MIRRORS 
Sanitary Beautiful 
Better than wood—never sag, 
shrink, warp or stain. Easily 
cleaned with soap and water. 
The enamel is guaranteed never 
to crack, blister nor peel. 
Low in price, but fine enough 
for any bathroom. 
This Mark 
Guarantees Best Quality 
Ask any dealer, or 
write us for illustrated 
booklet and prices 
HESS WARMING & VENTI¬ 
LATING CO. 
1223 Tacoma Bldg. Chicago 
Makers of HESS WELDED STEEL 
FURNACES 
