You Will Enjoy the New Varieties 
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly-flower or 
Man’s Orchid) (annual). Culture B. Plant 
4%,” deep. Hundreds of butterfly-like 
blooms. 24” high. 
Pkt., 20c. 
SHASTA DAISY, Alaska (hardy perennial). 
Culture F. Plant 4%” deep. Large, white 
single flowers 4-5” across with small yel 
low centers. 24” high, 
Pkt., 10c. 
SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN (Euphorbia ) 
(annual). Culture D. Plant 4%” deep. 
Leaves are broadly veined and margined 
with white. 24” high. 
PkKt., 10c: 
STATICE (Sea Lavender) (annual). Culture 
A. Plant %” deep. Masses of dainty flow- 
Poor- 
ers in large panicles. Flowers last for 
months when dried. 18” high. 
Pkt., 15c. 
STOCKS (annual). Culture A. Plant %” 
deep. Bloom all summer. 24” high. 
Ten Week Stccks. Double, bloom in about 
10 weeks. 
Pkt., 10c. 
SWEET PEAS (annual). Sow very early. 
Dig a trench 1’ wide and deep. Place 6” 
rotted manare or peat moss mixed with 
manure, on bottom, tread down firmly. Fill 
with good garden soil. Sow a row of Sweet 
Peas %” apart. When plants are 3 to 4” 
high thin to 6” apart and provide supports. 
When warm weather sets in apply plenty of 
water and mulch of peat moss. 
Summer Flowering Spencer. Individual 
colors or mixed. Extremely hardy and 
productive. 
Pkt., 10c. 
TITHONIA, Fireball (annual). Culture B. 
Plant %” deep. Bright orange, scarlet 
single dahlia-like flowers. 72-96”. 
Pkt., 15c. 
MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN 
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es Gloves 
Ge Leather—DIRT-PROOF 
SOFT AS KID—Extra Pliable 
Ideal gloves for men and women, 
s\ made from select imported leather 
processed to render it amazingly 
soft and pliable, as well as dur- 
Yable. Permit almost barehand 
freedom with perfect comfort, yet 
insure complete protection 
from dirt, scratches, 
bruises, stains. Economi- 
cal—outwear 6 pairs of 
fabric gloves and are use- 
ful the year 
round for 
Garden, snasmerk. Painting, 
Yard, Furnace, Garage, etc. 







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Sizes for women: “Small,” 
“Medium,” ‘Large’ — for 
men: ‘‘Medium,” and ‘‘Large.” 
Price, per pair: 
Size 7 and 8.............. $1.10 
Size 9 and 10............ 1.25 

TRITOMA 
(Red Hot Poker) (hardy peren- 
nial). 
Flowers from pale yellow to orange 
red. 36” high. 
Pkt., 25c. 
ZINNIA, Lilliput Pastel Mixture 
ABEL'S COUNTRY LIFE WILD 
BIRD FOOD AND FEEDERS 
ABEL’S WILD BIRD FOOD. Lb., 15c; 
5 lbs., 70c; 50 lbs., $6.00; 100 lbs., $11.50. 
FAMOUS BISHOP WILD BIRD CAKES. 
40c each. 
BISHOP SUET AND SEED FEEDERS 
No. 104. Seed Feeder. Made of rustic, 
prevents waste and 
gives a complete sup- 
ply of food. Roof is 
hinged for filling hop- 
Tae Height, 11”, 
No. 101. Suet Feed- 
er made of pine. A 
bark covered roof pro- 
tects food from weath- 
er. Height, 10”, $1.25. 
No. 116. Seed Feed- 
er made of cypress or 
pine and roofing mate- 
rial. Hinged roof fa- 
cilitates filling. Size, 
8144”, $1.00. 
No. 117. Six Way 
Feeder. If you wish to 
prevent a monopoly we 
recommend this seed 
hopper. Frequently 
t one bird will dominate 
a feeder and will not 
permit others to eat. 
Feeder has six com- 



VERBENA (annual). 
%” deep. 
15” high, 
Mammoth White. 
PRta) L5G; 
WILD FLOWER MIXTURE. Splendid mix- 
ture of old-fashioned garden flowers. in 
various colors and varieties. Excellent for 
border planting. 
Culture B, Plant seeds 
Dwarf plants with large heads. 
Snow white blooms. 
Pkt., 10c. 
ZINNIA (annual). Culture ©. Plant \&%” 
deep. 
Flowers of 
high, 
Black Ruby. 
roon, 18” 
Pkt., 10c. 
Crown of Gold. 
golden petals. 
Pkt., 15c. 
Dahlia Flowered. 
deep velvety ma 
Giant flowers 
24” high. 
with deep 
6” blooms in yellow, red, 
pink, and orange. 30-36” high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Fantasy. Composed of a mass of twisted, 
tubular petals which give them the ap- 
pearance of a miniature Cactus Dahlia. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Giants of California. 
ers 5 to 6” across. 36” 
Pkt., 10c. 
Lilliput. The small pompon in red, 
pink, white, and orange. 
PkEt., 10c. 
Lilliput Pastel Mixture. 
Immense double flow- 
high, 
yellow, 
Pompons 1 to 
144”. Variegated colors. 12-18” high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Mexicana. Charming double and _ semi- 
double blooms in a wide range of colors. 
12” high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Navajo Mixed. Medium sized flowers in 
various colors. 30-36” high. 
Pkt., 15c. 
JUSTA 
SIMPLE 
TWIST OF 
THE WRIST 
AND THE 
PLANT IS TIED 
"TWIST-EMS" 
FOR NURSERIES, ESTATES AND 
AMATEUR GARDENERS 
“Twist-ems”’ are dark green strong tapes with 
wire reinforcing that makes perfect plant ties. 
Place ‘‘Twist-ems’’ around stem and support. 
Twist ends between thumb and finger. In a 
“flash’’ the stem is securely tied. 
8”, 35c per 125. 
STANDARD PLANT TUBS 
A splendid plant tub- 
which will give excellent 
service tor a remarkably 
long time. Well con- 
structed, sturdy, and of 
first quality. The staves 
are supported by strong 





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BLEACHERS 114%”, $2.90. Complete painted an attractive 
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