2. Coles Choice fora Gardeu Library 
To Our Customers: 
It seems that people are more poorly informed about gardening than any phase of personal living. The reason probably is that there seems to 
be too much to learn. With this in mind, I have selected from my own library, the books which would help me the most if I were an amateur 
plant lover. My sincere wish is that you may derive some reward and enjoyment from these practical references. 
FLORICULTURE— 
FUNDAMENTALS AND PRACTICES 
By Alex Laurie And Victor H. Ries 
Second Edition, 525 pages, 1950 
This book is one of the most practical, accurate references that I know of. 
Written in a manner understandable to the layman, it nevertheless contains 
sound, precise information in compact form, valuable to the most advanced 
grower. The new developments in soils, fertilizers, pest controls, etc., are 
presented with specific recommendations. 
Every phase of home gardening is covered, from How Plants Grow, through 
Garden and Landscape Design. Included are chapters containing descriptions, 
uses, adaptabilities, propagation and culture of Lawns, Annuals, Perennials, 
Bulbs, Roses, Water Plants, House Plants, Shrubs, and Trees. 
Alex Laurie, Professor of Floriculture at The Ohio State University, is one 
of the world’s foremost plant scientists. Victor Ries, an Associate Professor at 
Ohio State, has specialized in the practical side of Floriculture for many years, 
as a newspaper and magazine contributor and as the guiding force of the 
Garden Club Movement in Ohio. 
If I were a home gardener and could have only one book on gardening, 
I believe this would be my choice. Postpaid, $5.50. 
THE BOOK OF TREES 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
2nd Edition — 448 pages — 200 Illustrations 
An all-around handbook for the tree Jover and tree planter. Hundreds of 
trees are pictured and described, with notes on their uses, adaptabilities, and 
care. Transplanting, pruning and propagation are covered and a variety of 
helpful lists for many purposes are given. There are chapters on street trees, 
on roadside trees, on nut trees, on trees important in American history, etc. 
Prepaid, $4.00. 
BOOK OF PERENNIALS 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
7th Edition — 280 pages — 103 Illustrations 
Among amateur gardeners there is a decided preference for perennial plants, 
largely because they require but little care and so generously reward even that 
little. For those desiring a continuous show of color from early spring to early 
frost in their gardens, this book will be extremely valuable. It discusses over 
125 separate species individually, with their culture and requirements, 
Prepaid, $2.75. 
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When trying to puzzle out what is troubling his 
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is up against a problem that is tough even for experts. 
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Sincerely, 
W. D. COLE 
SHRUBS AND VINES FOR 
AMERICAN GARDENS 
By Donald Wyman 
Photographs, drawings, maps; 442 pages. 
One of the finest basic books for gardeners I 
have read. It is no long list of obscure plants in- 
teresting only to a botanist. Rather it is a thorough 
evaluation of the best, most practical shrubs and 
vines for all of the United States and Canada. There 
are numerous lists of plants for specific growing 
conditions, discussions of autumn color, winter 
beauty, flower and fruit characteristics, and com- 
plete cultural advice for the more difficult plants. 
All this written in language designed for the 
person who has no botanical training. Dr. Wyman 
is well qualified to speak of these. He has for years 
been curator of Arnold Arboretum, America’s larg- 
est collection of plants, and he has drawn upon the 
experience of thousands of plantsmen all over the 
world. Postpaid, $7.50. 
NEW DESIGNS OF 
SMALL PROPERTIES 
By M. E. Bottomley 
103 Illustrations — 174 pages. 
Here are dozens of exciting plot designs to inspire 
the home owner. Each type of design—formal, in- 
formal, modern, and gardenesque—is treated sep- 
arately and illustrated with typical layout plans. 
Choose the plan that most closely resembles yours 
and select the special features that could be at- 
tractively adapted to your own use. Chapters on 
garden design and planting composition will help 
to make your dreams into reality. Prepaid, $3.75. 
BOOK OF SHRUBS 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
5th Edition — 448 pages — 190 Illustrations 
A mine of information on everything relating to woody shrubs as grown 
in all sections of the country. Numerous lists of different shrubs for various 
purposes and full details of care and culture are given. Yells how to propagate 
plants and how to care for them afterwards. Many pictures and diagrams are 
included to make things more understandable. Prepaid, $4.00. 
RAHIDSRO 
The Miracle Plant Food—Fertilize Through the Leaves 
We think all of our customers can benefit by using this product. It works almost unbelievable mir- 
acles in promoting rapid and healthy growth on all types of plants. 
RA-PID-GRO is a complete concentrated plant food formula. It is made into a liquid fertilizer that 
the aid of Purdue University and the U. S. Depart- plants can use immediately, simply by adding water. Contains 11 vital food elements plus vitamins 
ment of Agriculture A SHOTGUN SPRAY or 
DUST that wraps up ALL your problems in one 
package. LETOX is effective against Beetles, Aphids, 
Leaf Hoppers, Red Spiders, Corn Borers, Thrips 
and many more insects, and in addition controls the 
various blights, leaf-spots, anthracnose, and other 
diseases that bother your plantings. The answer to 
ROSE black spot, mildew, etc., too. Contains more 
than seven active insecticides and fungicides. Nothing 
is handier than a dust gun filled with LETOX, ready 
to combat your plant enemies whenever you have a 
few minutes to take it from the wall and do a little 
“bombing.” Costs you less than other types. Prepaid, 
2 Ib. package, $1.35. 
C—O TE, 
D1 Cole’s Acid Peat Humus Mixture 
A superior source for organic addition to any 
soil. Cole’s acid humus is pure organic peat con- 
taining no trace of sticks or other refuse. Provides 
humus necessary to retain moisture, improve 
aeration and build proper structure in your soil. 
Supplies acid condition required by Blueberries, 
Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc., and makes an ideal 
mulch. Mix about 42 peat and ¥% soil in backfill 
when you plant. Spread 1/2 to 2 inches thick for 
mulching. 2 bu. carton, by express not prepaid, 
$1.45 each. Full 20 bu. bale by freight not pre- 
paid, $4.90 each. 
Bl and B2. 
WHAT RA-PID-GRO WILL DO. Speeds up produc- 
tion and assures abundant crops. Greens up lawns; helps 
good grasses crowd out weeds. Aids your plants to 
flower abundantly and regularly, and keeps the foliage 
healthy. Remember, too, a healthy plant is not as 
subject to insects, diseases and winter injury. 
OFFSETS TRANSPLANTING SHOCK to a large 
extent and gets your new plants off to a flying start. 
Simply put 1 pound of Ra-Pid-Gro in 22 gallons of 
water (4 teaspoons per gallon) and you have a solution 
in which to dip plant roots before setting out. Trees, 
shrubs, fruit trees, evergreens, etc., are left in for 3 
or 4 minutes. Berry plants one minute. Strawberries, 
house plants, vegetables just dip and remove. Use the 
remainder for watering all of your plants. 
LAWN USE. Try 1 pound of Ra-Pid-Gro as a spray 
on part of your lawn. You will be astounded: at the 
difference in the treated area within 30 days. Offsets 
2-4D, shock, too. You’ll be a life-time booster for this 
remarkable and easy way to secure almost phenomenal G 
results from your plants. = 
Instructions on every package. 4 
1 Pound (makes 22 gals.) .......$1.25 y 
2 Pounds (makes 44 gals.) ....... 2.35 All , 
5 Pounds (makes 110 gals.) ....... 4.50 Prepaid 
25 Pounds (makes 550 gals.) ....... 21.00 
RA-PID-GRO is ALL Plant Food—Contains No Filler! 
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