Gardening on the North Shore 
T O OUR garden-minded friends we are again presenting our catalogue 
to herald the approach of another season of beauty in the garden, and 
to share with you the results of our search for the choicest and newest 
plant material, as well as the old New England favorites and herbs which 
have been handed down from pioneer days. It is a hobby with us to get in 
touch with the hybridizers and specialists and to collect the fruits of their 
labors. Importations from England, Canada, and the Pacific Coast are to be 
found herein. From near-by Rhode Island have come several outstanding 
rose contributions of the Brownells. 
Ever since the days of Roger Conant this section of New England has 
stood for integrity and sturdiness, and our aim is to carry on that tradition 
both in our manner of doing business and in the quality of our plants. 
In every garden, however pretentious or modest, it is desirable to have a 
well-defined plan that expresses the individuality of the owner. A garden well 
planned and well maintained is a source of joy and satisfaction to its possessor 
and to all who have the pleasure of seeing it. Indeed, to achieve effective 
combinations of plants for color harmony and continuity of bloom, is to 
accomplish the kind of result that an artist realizes when he paints a beautiful 
picture. To be sure, careful attention is necessary to obtain a pleasing ar¬ 
rangement of plants and a harmonious combination of colors, if one would 
have a well-planned garden. On our staff we are fortunate in having an ex¬ 
perienced landscape architect who is an authority on old New England gardens 
and Roses—one who specializes in designing intimate gardens consistent with 
your manner of living. Let us help you to plan your garden. 
We wish to take this opportunity to thank our garden friends for their 
continued patronage and for their many testimonials regarding the quality 
of our stock. 
Geum Hybrids 
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