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THE DREKA CO. 
1121 Chestnut Street 
Philadelphia 
TRUE 
SIBERIAN IRIS 
Do you know the True Siberian 
Iris?—the most dainty of all flags— 
with its varying warm tone of 
blue tinged violet, veined with 
creamy markings. Take advantage 
of this offer. You will be de¬ 
lighted with the grace and beauty 
of this garden gem. 
Collection for 
: 5 
5 True Siberian Iris 
5 Yellow German Iris 
5 Lavender German Iris 
5 Light blue German Iris 
These large roots will bloom 
in your garden if planted 
this autumn. 
Send your order 
NOW 
A French Pussy Willow 
will be given with each 
order for Iris Collection. 
Send for 
Catalog 
Established 
thirty years 
PFUND NURSERY CO.s 
“Elmhurst Nurseries” 
711 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Ill. 
A HOME in the country” no longer means 
inconvenience. With a Paul Water Sys¬ 
tem modern plumbing, and dependable water 
service are a part of comfortable suburban life 
as well as city life. 
A Paul Water System should always be con¬ 
sidered in plans for a new home and can be 
installed as well in the town or country 
mansion that is to be remodelled. 
Paul self-contained compactness, reliability, 
and fully-automatic service is the result of 
specialized engineering and inventive effort 
during 45 years of pump-building. Write to 
our engineering department for assistance in 
selecting the right water system for your 
home. 
Ft. Wayne Engineering & Mfg. Co., 
170 N. Harrison, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 
SELF-PRIMING, SElY-LUBRICATING, FULLY AUTOMATIC. 
Pressure Service from cistern, well or spring 
HAVE BIRDS 
THIS WINTER 
Put up our winter feeding de¬ 
vices near your house, $1.00, 
$7.00, etc. Resident birds will 
stay with you. Write for free 
circular. 
Jacobs Bird-House and Mfg, Co. 
200 W.Third Avenue, Waynesburg, Penna. 
California Dahlias 
THE MOST GLORIOUSLY COLORED DAHLIA OF THE AGE ! 
AMUN RA 
(THE EGYPTIAN SUN GOD) 
Winner of the GOLD MEDAL—First Prize at the iQ 2 i Exhibition of The 
Dahlia Society of California. 
Write for illustrated Catalogue containing full description 
and color picture of Amun Ra. We list all the Prize Win¬ 
ners and standard varieties of the better grade. 
JESSIE L. SEAL 
Office 607 Third Avenue, Dept. C. 
Distributor for Sies Dahlia Manual 
San Francisco, Cal. 
Price 60 cents 
“BUFFALO” Distinctive 
FIRE 
SCREENS 
•BUFFALO” FIRE FENDERS. SPARK 
GUARDS and FIRE PLACE SCREENS 
are unusually distinctive in appearance. 
Their good and correct designs, their well 
placed ornamentation, and their attractive 
finish lend charm to the most perfectly 
appointed residence. They insure perfect 
safety from flying sparks and absolute 
protection to children and older members 
of the household. 
• BUFFALO” FIRE FENDERS, SPARK 
GUARDS and FIRE PEACE SCREENS 
cannot be compared with flimsy, cheap 
ones. They are strong and durable, and 
made by the most skillful workmen from 
the best “BUFFALO” quality of fine 
mesh wire cloth. We make them to fit 
any size fireplace opening and in any 
desired ornamentation or finish. 
We also make “BUFFALO” PORTABLE 
FENCING SYSTEM, VINE TRAIN. 
ERS, TREE GUARDS. GARDEN FUR 
NITURE, WINDOW GUARDS, etc. In' 
formation gladly furnished. 
Write for complete catalogue No. 8-BD 
Mailed upon receipt of 10c postage. 
BUFFALO WIRE WORKS CO.. Ino 
( Formerly Scheeler’s Sons) 
475 TERRACE BUFFALO, N. Y 
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In November 
Plant 
Dogwood 
Known to he one of the hardiest 
trees grown in America, dog¬ 
woods lend character and tone 
to the home, by compelling the 
eye’s attention and gaining its 
admiration. Their exquisite 
charm invariably reflects that 
much sought, yet elusive senti¬ 
ment of hospitality and cheer. 
And, as there is no better time 
to plant them than during the 
month of November, we have ar¬ 
ranged the following special 
prices as an inducing incentive 
for you to plant some, now. 
White Dogwood 
3to4ft... $ !)5 each or $ 9.50 per doz. 
4t°5ft... 1.25 each or 12.50perdoz. 
5 to G ft... 1.50 each or 15.00 per <1 ,z. 
o. t0 ,nD ' I-75 each or 17.50perdoz 
.A"' 2.50 each or 25.00perdoz. 
10 to 12ft.. 3.50eaehor 35.00 perdoz. 
Pink Dogwood 
•3t°4ft .. $2.25 each or $22.50 per doz. 
4t°5n... 2.75 each or 27.50 per doz. 
f °6R... 3.00 each or 30.00 per doz. 
0 to 8 ft... 3.50 each or 35.00 per doz. 
re ;Quest. our service department 
will be delighted to inform you 
just how to proceed in getting the 
maximum results with them, or for 
that matter, with any other garden¬ 
ing problem which may require ex¬ 
pert knowledge. A request for this 
co-operation entails no obligations 
whatsoever. 
“Successful for over a century ’» 
AMERICAN NURSERIES 
H. Edward Holden, Mgr., 
SINGER BUILDING, N.Y. 
