HOUSE AND GARDEN 
480 
June, 1911 
Dutch Bulbs and Plants 
direct from Holland 
Have you ever seen a real Dutch Bulb catalog— 
a catalog of Dutch Bulbs issued by the house 
that grew them? 
Do you understand the difference in sizes 
and qualities that exist in Dutch Bulbs— 
do you realize that your lack of success with 
these Harbingers of Spring may be due 
the fact that each Fall you 
are planting culls instead of 
real FIRSTS? 
Impelled by the increas¬ 
ing American demand for 
the choicest bulbs, by the 
tendency of the middleman 
to sell the cheaper sortings 
at the price of the best— 
the Iargest’growers of 
Bulbs'and Plants 
in Holland 
will hereafter sell direct to 
the consumer from their 
American Branch House. 
This is the* first direct 
branch of any Dutch grower 
in America — through the 
same firm has branches in jhj, j s Pride of Haarlem Tulip, 
other leading countries. carminy rose,one-ninth actual surface 
Our catalog will appeal to , . 
all flower lovers — to the man who buys ten tulips, hyacinths or 
daffodils, and the man who buys ten thousand—to those who 
want Spring flowering bulbs outdoors, as well as those who 
want the best for forcing indoors. 
Our shipment of Dutch Bulbs for Fall Planting is now be¬ 
ing made up. We suggest that you order early—as it will be 
impossible to fill orders after this American allotment is sold. 
A few prices which show what real first quality bulbs cost 
vvhen bought direct. 
Hyacinths-$2.00 per ioo, up 
Tulips-—$1.00 per ioo, up 
Narcissus (Daffodils — 75c per 100 ,up 
Crocus—40c per 100, up 
Shall we send that Dutch Bulb Catalog? 
Gt, Van Waveren and Kruijff 
LOUIS BERGER. Manager 
American Branch House, 529 Bourse Blag., Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A, 
Home offices and nurseries. Sassenheim. Holland. 
Other branches, Moscow, Russia. Leipsic, Germany. 
Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic. 
Have Yon Seen The Latest Garden" 
Novelties ? 
'T'HEY include musical 
Garden ornaments, 
concealed lawn chimes, 
combined rose bush foun¬ 
tains with chimes with or 
without electric illumina¬ 
tion). Smaller models for 
table decoration. These 
novelties are placed on the 
market this season for the 
first time. These chimes 
can be concealed by flow¬ 
ers or vines, and the least 
breath of air will produce 
the sweetest tones, coming apparently from a dis- a rosebush foun- 
tance. We also have a full line of all kinds of gar- ta j n w j t h or w ith- 
den furniture, vases, settees, fountains and all nlll . illumination 
other garden beautifiers. Write for Catalogue. 
AMERICAN GARDEN BEAUTIFYING COMPANY 
430 4th Avenue, NEW YORK 
A. S. JAKOBSON, Inventor. 
HALL CLOCKS 
For the present we offer 
you the opportunity of pos¬ 
sessing a full-sized, g-tube, 
double chiming Hall Clock, 
guaranteed of the highest 
grade in every respect, at 
the same price at which we 
have been selling dealers for 
the past seventeen years. 
Write for prices, illustra¬ 
tions and the broadest prop¬ 
osition ever placed before a 
consumer by a manufacturer 
of guaranteed highest grade 
goods. Twenty-three exclu¬ 
sive designs from which to 
select. 
GRAND RAPIDS 
CLOCK & M. CO. 
Grand Rapids, Mich. 
Established in 1890 
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when Jenny Lind came to us in 1850 and 
1851, and souvenirs which bore her name 
were eagerly sought, the “Jenny Lind" 
flask appeared. Its home was Glassboro, 
New Jersey. 
In shape it was globular with long, slen¬ 
der neck, and the original design on one 
side of the bottle was a portrait of the 
famous singer, while the other side bore 
a view of the glassworks. Subsequently 
other firms adopted the shape and orna¬ 
mented it with their own devices. It is an 
interesting bit of information that the orig¬ 
inal metallic mould of this flask was un¬ 
earthed a few years ago at the works of 
the company who had made it. 
Other designs produced at this period 
and later, were the Lafayette bottles, in 
commemoration of the visit to this country 
of that famous Frenchman, and the old 
A rare old piece of American glassware with 
the cherry tree design 
log cabin whiskey bottles, moulded in the 
shape of a house. Relics of the Harrison 
campaign in 1840 still exist in old flasks 
and inkstands shaped as bee-hives, log- 
cabins and cider barrels. 
Between 1840 and 1850, Philadelphia 
was an important glass manufacturing cen¬ 
tre, with the result that today in this coun¬ 
try can be found good specimens, and many 
of the designs can be traced to their orig¬ 
inal source. Carefully stored on the cup¬ 
board shelves of the outlying farmhouses 
are many of these old flasks 'with designs 
peculiar, patriotic, political, and Masonic, 
now filled with elderberry wine, brandied 
cherries, molasses, or even boneset tea. 
About eighty of these queer old flasks 
and bottles have thus far been discovered, 
of which about fifty have been identified. 
Of these, twenty-nine have representations 
of the American eagle; nineteen bear the 
head of Washington, and thirteen of Tay- 
(Continued on page 482) 
Simple Wire Fences 
For Country Homes 
Every argument favors an Anchor Post Fence for 
permanency. They do not hide the ground, yet afford 
full protection from people and animals—strong, durable, 
artistic, cleanly—make no shade, thereby allowing full 
sunlight to plants or shrubs— do not harbor leaves or 
snowbanks —grass can be cut close to and under them— 
will hold true to alignment — easily cared for, and most 
important of all, the posts are galvanized. All these argu¬ 
ments recommend the Anchor Post Iron Fence. 
We design, build and erect, when desired, fences, 
entrance gates, iron railings, etc., for estates, lawns, 
gardens and farms, each fencing especially adapted to 
its purpose. Illustrated catalogue upon request. 
Anchor Post Iron WorKsj 
11 Courtland St (11th floor) NEW YORK 
Burn Green Wood 
in your fireplace. You can do it if your fireplace’ 
is properly designed and equipped with our Iron 
Throat and Reinforced Cement Smoke Chamber. 
Enclose stamp and send for our booklet, 
“Hints on Fireplace Construction.” 
THE H. W. COVERT COMPANY 
169 DUANE STREET NEW YORK 
QfT Chemical 
€ FIRE ENGINE I 
For the Protection of 
Country Homes, 
Villages and Factories 
Especially when located some distance 
from a Fire Station. 
Throws a stream 75 to 85 feet. 
Better than a thousand gallons of water 
Extinguishes fire in Oil or Gasolene. 
May be operated by one man, 
Costs almost nothing to maintain. 
Absolutely Safe 
Lasts a Lifetime 
Better than Insurance 
which does not save 
treasures which cannot 
be replaced. 
Badger 
Fire Extinguisher Co. 
34 H. Portland St. 
Boston, Mass, . 
Full information 
sent on request. 
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