February, 1923 
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of distinction 1923 
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SPECIAL COLLECTION 
For readers of ihe House & Garden 
$ 3.00 
2.50 
3.00 
3.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
’$17.50 
To introduce these 10 beauti¬ 
ful new dahlias originated by 
myself I will send the whole 
10 while stock lasts (in one 
shipment only) for the very 
low price of $ 12 . 00 . If sold 
out your money will be im¬ 
mediately returned. Immedi¬ 
ate shipment, or after April 
1st. Address 
feoroeffifFna/b 
Ruth Van Fleet 
Mrs. Stillman 
Rochambeau 
Gen. Bell 
Jean Anderson 
Ninigret 
Powhatan 
Frances Lane 
Forest Loma 
Stephen Loma 
SPECIALIST 
Box H-G 23 
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, A H L/ A 
Westerly, Rhode Island. 
I 
Dogwood 
Should Be 
Planted 
At the very first sign of spring just 
as soon as the earth begins to loosen. 
And for perfect results they should be 
planted while still dormant, so that 
they may be thoroughly acclimated 
right from the first bloom. 
We advise that you order your dog¬ 
woods now, for shipment about March 
15th. By doing so you insure the best 
selections of stock, and an early plant¬ 
ing. This is of great importance. 
As an added inducement for you to 
order now (for later delivery) we have 
arranged the following special prices. 
White Dogwood 
3 to 4 ft...$.95 each or $ 9.50 
4 to 5 ft..1.25 
12.50 
5 to 6 ft...1.50 
15.00 
6 to 8 ft...1.75 
17.50 
8 to 10 ft..2.50 
25.00 
10 to .12 ft..3.50 
35.00 
per doz. 
Pink Dogwood 
2 to 3 ft...$1.25 each or $12.50 per doz. 
3 to 4 ft... 2.25 " 22.50 
4 to 5 ft... 2.75 " 27.50 
5 to 6 ft... 3.00 " 30.00 
On request, our service department 
will he delighted to inform you just 
how to proceed in getting the maxi¬ 
mum results with them, or for that 
matter, with any other gardening prob¬ 
lem which may require expert knowl¬ 
edge. A request for this co-operation 
entails no obligations whatsoever. 
Send for our. 12 page booklet “To 
Guide You In Your Spring Planting 
Simply ask for Booklet No. 201, and 
it will be sent gratis. 
“Successful for over a century ’* 
AMERICAN NURSERIES 
H. Edward Holden , Mgr. 
SINGER BUILDING, N. Y. 
To Garden Lovers: 
We offer, at reasonable prices: 
300 Varieties Gladioli, Forty-five acres, 
350 Varieties Perennial Plants, field 
grown, Twenty-five acres, 
300 Varieties Perennial Seeds—The 
only concern in America planting perennial 
plants especially for seeds. 
Hundreds of Annuals in Staples and 
reasonably priced Novelties, including the 
world’s finest Asters, Snapdragons, Stocks, 
and other important items. 
A good selection of Ornamentals and 
hardy climbers. 
Write for free catalogues to 
Ralph E. Huntington 
Painesville, Ohio. 
IN SELECTING ROSES 
the most important requisites are 
Hardness of Wood is first in importance as tills 
prevents your roses from dying back when 
planted out. Our dormant field-grown roses are 
hard grown and absolutely will not die back 
from this cause. 
Budded Upon the Proper Stock. Our Los Angeles 
and yellow roses and the moderate growers 
amongst the Hybrid Teas are budded upon Rosa- 
maine stocks that will not sucker nor shrivel, 
(together a great acquisition) American Roses 
grown on this stock received the Premier Award 
the Blue Ribbon of the Rose World at the Inter¬ 
national Rose Show held in Paris in 1919 and 
1921. We submit therefore that the superiority 
of this stock as a budding medium must be con¬ 
ceded. 
As to Size. Our Hybrid Teas are over 24 inches in 
height with heavy canes that will give immediate results. 
In Variety. We catalog only sueli varieties that have 
shown sterling merit and that are an advance on exist¬ 
ing sorts. They are fully described in our illustrated 
catalog which is sent free upon request. 
ROBERT EVANS HUGHES 
ROSE SPECIALIST 
Williamsville, N. Y. Near Buffalo 
The Tested and Proved Rose Bug Remedy 
TTff IBI 
You need not feel nervous concerning your next crop of 
Roses, Peonies, Rhododendrons and all other delicately petaled 
flowers subject to attack by the Rose Bug! That pest has been 
definitely conquered. Simply use Melrosine, as per directions 
on every can, spray and you'll find it 
Fatal to every bug it touches 
As an all-around contact insecticide. Melrosine proves an ab¬ 
solutely dependable remedy for plant lice of all kinds, thrips, 
spiders, and various soft scale insects. Withal it is pleasant 
and harmless to use. 
For sale generally at horticultural supply stores. If yours 
cannot supply it , send 6oc. for trial can. 
GARDEN CHEMICAL CO. 
Park Avenue and 146 th St., NEW YORK, N. Y. 
iS 
Int roducing 
four Superb new colors 
in Beckert’s Mammoth 
Snapdragons 
The luxurious growth and striking 
colors of this entirely new strain of 
Snapdragons, made it the sensation 
of last season. In size of spike and 
Bower, they compare with nothing so 
much as Gladiolus. 
Now Beckert’s offer four striking 
new colors. Those who were fortu¬ 
nate enough to secure from us a sup¬ 
ply of the seed last year, will want 
more this year. 
New for 1923 
Old Gold —Deep golden-yellow, 
changing into bright terra-cotta 
towards center. A fine blend of 
autumn colors. 
Snowflake —Pure white, relieved by 
a dash of yellow in the throat. 
Ruby Giant —Carmine center, shad¬ 
ing to scarlet at edges; yellow lip. 
Gorgeous color effect. 
Canary Bird —Clear delicate canary- 
yellow. The purity of color is 
most unusual and pleasing. 
Sent Postpaid 
Single Packets, 35 cents each. 
Four Packets (one of each variety) $1.25 
The Original Six 
Mammoth Snapdragons 
Introduced in 1922 
Apple Blossom —Delicate pink; yel¬ 
low lip and white throat. 
The Rose —Clear deep rose-pink. 
Wallflower —Bronzy orange, shading 
to coppery red at edges and to yel¬ 
low in throat. 
Copper King —Bright scarlet with 
warm copper sheen. 
Lilac Spray —Lilac-purple with yel¬ 
low throat. 
Purple Glow —Glorious deep rosy 
purple. 
Sent Postpaid 
Single Packets, 25 cents each. Six Packets, 
(one of each variety) $1.25 Ten Packets, (one 
of each variety, I 922 -I 923 1 ) $2.50. 
1923 Catalog Free 
The new Mammoth Snapdragons are 
shown in full colors in Beckert’s 1923 cata¬ 
log of flower and vegetable seeds. This 
book contains plain directions, valuable 
suggestions and practical information for 
both amateur and experienced home gar¬ 
deners. Send for free copy. 
Beckert’s Seed Store Dept. H., 
Established 1876 
North Side Pittsburgh, Pa. 
