You Will Enjoy the New Varieties 
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly-flower or Poor- 
Man’s Orchid) (annual). Culture B. Plant 
%” 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. 
Tgaay, oes 
SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN (Euphorbia) 
(annual). Culture D. Plant 4%” deep. 
Leaves are broadly veined and margined 
with white. 24” high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
STATICE (Sea Lavender) (annual). Culture 
A. Plant 4%” deep. Masses of dainty flow- 
ers in large panicles. Flowers last for 
months when dried. 18” high. 
Pkt., 15c. 
STOCKS (annual). Culture A. Plant %” 
deep. Bloom all summer. 
Ten Week Stccks. 
10 weeks. 
Pkt., 10c. 
SWEET PEAS (annual). 
Dig a trench 1’ wide and deep. Place 6” 
rotted manure 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. 
24” high, 
Double, bloom in about 
Sow very early. 
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 
TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker) (hardy peren- 
nial). Flowers from pale yellow to orange 
red. 36” high. 
Pkt., 25c. 
ZINNIA, Lilliput Pastel Mixture 

VERBENA (annual). Oulture B. Plant seeds 
%” deep. Dwarf plants with large heads. 
15” high. 
Mammoth White. 
PEt bc: 
WILD FLOWER MIXTURE. Splendid mix- 
ture of old-fashioned garden flowers. in 
various colors and varieties. Excellent for 
border planting. 
Snow white blooms. 
Pkt., 10c. 
ZINNIA (annual). Culture C. Plant %” 
deep. 
Black Ruby. Flowers of deep velvety ma- 
roon. 18” high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Crown of Gold. Giant flowers with deep 
golden petals. 24” high. 
Pkt., 15c. 
Dahlia Flowered. 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. 
PEt LOC. 
Giants of California. Immense double flow- 
ers 5 to 6” across. 36” high. 
IPKt., LOG 
Lilliput. The small pompon in red, yellow, 
pink, white, and orange. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Lilliput Pastel Mixture. Pompons 1 to 
14%”, Variegated colors. 12-18” high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Mexicana. Charming double and _  semi- 
double blooms in a wide range of colors. 
12” high. 
PED. eLOCs 
Medium sized flowers in 
80-36” high. 
Navajo Mixed. 
various colors. 
-(N ITEMS 
Due to Fluctuating Market, Prices Are Subject to Change Without Notice 
Eézy Wear 
Garden Gloves 
All-Leather—DIRT-PROOF 
SOFT AS KID—Extra Pliable 
Ideal gloves for men and women, 
»\ 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 
y fabric gloves and are use- 
\ AN ful the year 
Ud round for 
Garden, Housework, Painting, 
Yard, Furnace, Garage, etc. 



WASHABLE}; 
Sizes for women: ‘Small,’ 
“Medium,” ‘Large’ — for 
men: ‘‘Medium,” and ‘‘Large.”’ 
Price, per pair: 
Sizee 7 wand O20 aoe $1.25 

B-B PATENTED 
CELERY 
BLEACHERS 
Made of a special process 
material scientifically treated 
to withstand moisture. With 
these Bleachers no banking 
of soil or putting up boards 
is necessary. Easy and 
quick results—prevents rot 
—produces cleaner, more 
uniform product under all 
weather conditions. 
No. Size Doz. 100 
B2 64% x 13 im. ........ $ .60 $4.00 


1000 
$36.00 
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. 
44c 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- 
je ERG ia alles 
$3.50. 
No. 101. Suet Feed- 
er made of pine. A 
bark covered roof pro- 
tects food from weath- 
er. Height, 10/’. $1.45. 
No. 116. Seed Feed- 
er made of cypress or 
pine and roofing mate- 
rial. Hinged roof fa- 
cilitates filling. Size, 
8%", $1.10. 
No. 117. Six Way 
Feeder. If you wish to 
prevent a monopoly we 
recommend this seed 
hopper. Frequently 
s one bird will dominate 
a feeder and will not 
permit others to eat. 
Feeder has six com- 
partments. White pine 
and green roofing. Re- 
movable roof height 
11%", $3.40 Complete 
stock of bird houses 
priced from $1.00 each 
to 28 room house at 
$34.50 each. 
CHICKADEE DINER 
A very exclusive diner for the friendly 
chickadees and other birds! Hangs anywhere 
outdoors. Comes crammed full of 12 delicious 
assorted Tidbits. Attracts the small clinging 
birds as flowers attract bees. 16 inches long. 
Stained weather-resisting, pleasing brown. A 
big value for any bird lover, with 24 extra 
tidbits, $2.50. 


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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. 4”, 35c per 250. 
STANDARD PLANT TUBS 
A splendid plant tub 
which will give excellent 
service for a remarkably 
long time. Well con- 
structed, sturdy, and of 
first quality. The staves 
are supported by strong 

ABEL'S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 
hoops, and steel strap- 
ping at the base gives 
added support. They are 
painted an _ attractive 
green color which har- 
monizes well with all 
kinds of plant material. 
Inside Inside 
Top Bot. Inside 
Diam. Diam. Depth Each 
No. 2 7 in ay Shay Tin. @ $1.25 
NOs nic 8 in. 6 in. 8in. @ 1.30 
No. 4 9 in ff aka 9in. @ 1.40 
No. 5 10 in 7% in, 9in. @ 1.60 
No. 7 12 in O eee ine wel leinen Ge 2.4.0 
NC) Ge wal Shiny olGisen (aE EGYN 
INOwe 16in. 12%in. 15in. @ 4.50 
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