^furniture 
of distinguished character, 
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Our Catalog No. 1. tells all 
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Our plants are raised under most favorable 
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you in perfect condition. 40tli year. 200 acres. 
J. T. Lovett, Inc., Box 152, Little Silver, N. J. 
Strawberries fill a quart 
| Knight's Plants dia it 
Mr. Quick bought $0 
worth of Knight’s Berry 
Plants. The next spring 
his Net Profit from the fruit 
was $100, besides ha /ing all 
he could use himself. And 
he writes, "16 of the selected 
berries filled a quart”. 
Knight’s Berry Plants Pay. 
Send for Catalogue Today. 
DAVID KNIGHT & SON 
Box 81 
SAWYER, MICH. 
5&C 
Plant this Giant 
Golden Sweet 
corn and save on your sugar. It's as ’ious as 
tne celebrated Golden Bantam and mil larger. 
Vet onlv 3 days later. It does not become mealy 
out remains sweet and succulent until too bard 
tor the table. The stalks grow fi ft. high and 
near two to three ears each. We offer a large 
package of this seed, grown on our own farms, 
at 15c, postpaid. Our supply is limited, better 
order today. Also ask for our 1918 Catalog— free. 
3 . J. H. GREGORY & SON 
360 Elm St., Marblehead. Mass. 
You Need 
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in making up your garden 
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62 years. The descriptions 
and illustrations in our 1918 
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Our little Book HOME FIREPLACE 
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Why the Fireplace Is Important 
The information is delightfully interesting and is of 
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“Colonial Way” Fireplaces 
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Plan Now for Summer Shade 
O ELECT the spot on your lawn where you would like one or 
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reaching you in thriving condition. We 
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At our nurseries arc thousands of 
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'if 
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seed you use. Car¬ 
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When production 
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purchase tested seeds. 
Sent free on request—Car¬ 
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127 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. 
BOSTON, MASS. 
Branch of Jas. Carter A Co., Haynes Park, Eng. 
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Saves Coal, Health, Furniture 
Brings Complete Comfort 
Used with Steam, Vapor or Hot 
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Send for Circulars 
HUMIRAD CO., INC. 
15 East 40th St., NEW YORK, N. Y. 
You May Have 
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Anyone can grow 
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1918 Catalogue of Water Plants 
tells what materials to use, how 
to build pools of different sizes and shapes, 
and what Water Lilies and Water Plants 
to use for beauty and permanence. Ask 
for a copy. 
WILLIAM THICKER 
Water Lily Specialist 
Box G. Arlington, N. J. 
