IRecent publications. 
Piofessor Bailey proposes to revise his book on “Plant Breeding.” 
lie will present a full discussion of Mendel’s theories and recent 
hypotheses. 
W. H. Ragan, special agent of the Bureau of Plant Industry of the 
United States Department of Agriculture, has prepared a bulletin on 
“ The Home Vineyard,” with special reference to northern conditions. 
The magazine “ World’s Work ” this month celebrates its first birth¬ 
day. In the face of a field of magazines this one has forged ahead to 
the front rank. It is an illustration of what may be done when it is 
well done, and is an inspiration to men in any business. An especially 
interesting article in the November issue is that by Andrew Carnegie 
on “ Europe versus America.” 
Regarding chrysanthemum growing “ Country Life in America” for 
November says: “The hardy or outdoor chrysanthemums do not 
appeal to everybody. Still less do the old-fashioned ‘buttons,’ or 
Chinese varieties, with flowers only half an inch across. For most 
people these are ‘ too small ’ or ‘ too easy.’ On the other hand it is im¬ 
practicable to raise huge exhibition flowers in the home window ; and 
even if one could, it would not be worth the while. A chrysanthe¬ 
mum eight inches or a foot across is too much like a cabbage. As a 
rule, a Japanese chrysanthemum is at its best when its flower measures 
six inches across. Two inches either way from this optimum, such 
distinct types as Iora and Good Gracious tend to lose their character. 
They might as well be any other variety of the same color, because 
their individuality vanishes. A five inch flower is a good ideal for the 
amateur when he desires a*few single stemmed plants. But for solid 
satisfaction there is nothing like a group of bushy little plants in six- 
inch pots, each plant having ten or a dozen flowers averaging four 
inches in diameter.” 
RAFFIA FIBER 
Best Nurseryman’s Grade 
ALWAYS ON HAND 
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August Roller A Sons , 
NEW YORK. 
31 Barclay St. P. O. Box 752 
GRAPE VIRES 
—-AND- 
Gurrant Plants 
Highest Standard of Grades. Largest Stock and 
Lowest Prices Co r re s po n d e nc e s o 1 ic ite d. • 
WHEELOCI-C & O LARK 
FREDONIfl, N. Y. 
Willowdale Nurseries 
A most complete assortment of Evergreens 
and Shade Trees. We have Oaks, Maples, 
Lindens, Birches, Elms, Poplars, Tulips, and 
Magnolias in extra large sizes. 
Write for special quotations. 
RjCVKES'TR/WA/ & RYLE, 
KENNETT SQUARE, PA. 
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APPLE GRAFTS 
PEAR GRAFTS 
WHOLE OR PIECE ROOT. ANY STYLE WANTED- 
APPLE AND PEAR SEEDLINGS 
Our Seedlings have filled out well late in the season, and can 
supply good heavy stock in all grades. 
HONEY AND BLACK LOCUST 
AND MULBERRY SEEDLINGS 
A fine lot of Seedlings still unsold. 
ASPARAGUS 
50,000 fine heavy 1 year plants cheap. 
APPLE SCIONS 
We have some very fine heavy, long Apple Scions from our 
young scion orchard. Mostly western winter commercial 
sorts. 
GET OUR PRICES. 
| J. A. GAGE, Beatrice, Neb, 
200 Bushels Mountain Natural Peach Pits 
HOR SALE 
Nice lot assorted 2 year Apple. Following June Bud Peach left: 3300 Emma, 
3400 Greensboro, 1800 Chinese Free. Strawberry Plants by the million. 
CHATTANOOGA NURSERIES, 
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. 
APPLE TREES 
I have to offer APPLE in 3-4, 5-8 and 
1-2 inch grades. General assortment. 
Also other stock in general assortment. • 
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The Laketon Nurseries! 
LAKETON, WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA | 
GRAPE-CUTTINGS 
We offer cuttings of Concord, Worden, Niagara, Moore’s Early. Moore’s 
Diamond. Delaware, Brighton, and many other varieties, well-made and in 
good condition. Also grape vines, currants and general nursery stock. Send 
list wanted for lowest prices. Will also contract to grow grape vines for Fall. 
1903, delivery. LEWIS ROESCH, FREDONIA, N. Y. 
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