March, 19 2 3 
1S7 
New and Rare 
Exhibition Dahlias 
Few flowers, whether used for 
garden decoration or principally 
for cut blooms to decorate the 
home, are as responsive to simple garden culture as our Modern 
Dahlia. It has made wonderful advancement in size of bloom, habit of 
growth and profuse blooming qualities. 
In order to further its now great popularity, we are offering this 
collection of 
12 Dahlia Tubers for $3.50 
—one each of 12 distinct varieties, not labelled, which if purchased 
separately according to name would cost not less than $10.00. 
Order Your Tubers Now so as to have them ready to plant any 
time after the tenth of May or when all danger of frost is past. 
Mail this advertisement, or present at our store, with Check, Money 
Order. Cash or Stamps, and secure this exceptional collection, sent pre¬ 
paid to any point in the United States. 
Our 25th Anniversary Seed Annual sent on request. 
30-32 Barclay St., 
New York City 
Remarkable 
Asparagus 
Results 
from this newly 
developed seed 
H ERE is the asparagus to plant in your garden— 
Washington Asparagus—a new variety developed 
by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
No other variety can compare with Washington. It 
is rust resistant, fast growing and high yielding. The 
stalks of Washington Asparagus are larger and more de¬ 
liciously tender than any other market variety. 
Our farms have been listed as official suppliers of this 
neivly developed seed and plants. 
A package of seeds, or 50 roots, will plant three rows 
each 50 ft. long, more than sufficient for the average 
family requirements, and will produce for twelve years. 
Send to-day for this special $1.00 package of selected 
seeds. Or, if you prefer, send $5.00 for 50 roots, or 
$3.00 for 25 roots. 
Postpaid anywhere in the United States. Complete 
cultural directions with each order. 
Prompt ordering is suggested, as the supply is limited. 
We have an attractive proposition 
for the large commercial grower 
Riverview Farms R. F. D. No. 7. Bridgeton, N.J. 
This Book Tells How 
To Make Your Lawns a Source of Pride 
The new enlarged edition of “Lawns Beautiful’’ tells what many estate owners are doing 
to improve their lawns, and proves it by interesting pictures. 
Laum Protection is the result of proper cutting 
Write for Free 
Holmes’ Evergreens 
Nothing in the plant world can quite replace the beauty and charm of Ever¬ 
greens. As single specimens or in groups on the lawn, or massed around 
porches or foundation walls, they add an air of stately dignity to the modest 
suburban home, as well as the expensive estate. Every home should have 
a few Evergreens. The important thing is to choose the right sort and get 
the best quality. We have a complete stock and can meet every requirement 
as to variety, size, price, or quality. Let us send you our n'ew 
r'afalntfllA FrAA The ^ inest we have ever issued. Beautifully illus- 
LdldlUgUc IiCt trated and printed. Contains complete list of Ever¬ 
greens and other shrubbery, garden, field and flower seeds, roots, bulbs, etc. 
We will be very glad to mail you a copy on request. A postal will do. 
HOLMES SEED & NURSERY CO. 
Dept. 442 Harrisburg, Pa. 
Book Today. 
The *‘4-Acre "Power 
Lawn Mower describ¬ 
ed in this free booh 
does the work of four 
or five men with hand 
mowers—a big saving 
in labor, and keeps 
the lawn in perfect 
condition. 
The “4-Acre” Power Lawn Mower 
is the standard of perfection in power lawn mowers. Cuts a swath 24 inches 
wide—4 to 5 acres a day at a cost of less than 40 cents a day. Scientifically con¬ 
structed throughout. Surplus power for the hills, specially built for close easy 
work in and out among paths and flower beds—Death to Dandelions, weeds, ant 
hills and worm casts. Built for sturdy compactness, handiness, simplicity, econo¬ 
my and efficiency. 
JACOBSEN MANUFACTURING CO. 
Dept. A, Racine, Wis., U. S. A. 
