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Che Sein: Camellia 
Autumn and Early Winter Flowering 
It would seem that here is a species of plant whose relatives are so supremely proud, jealous and 
domineering that they have nearly succeeded in completely obliterating from the garden scene this 
priceless gem. If the Sasanqua Camellias were known by the name, ‘’Sasanqua’’ alone, they would 
have long ago attained the heights of popularity they so richly deserve. It is more than just passing 
strange that so many otherwise discerning gardeners, constantly in search of something new and 
better for the garden, heve to be literally “clubbed”! into an acquaintance with: the Sasanqua. Now 
it develops, the skeleton in the closet is named ‘Camellia’! 
Because these Sasanqua flowers are not of gigantic proportion, nor stiffly and primly formal, nor 
of sufficiently gross construction to be useful as a corsage subject and in other ways bear but the 
slightest resemblance to a Camellia, they have been scorned as a poor relative. The Sasanqua truly 
does not need to lean on the name “Camellia.” It is in many ways, far superior to the Japonica 
(the commonly known Camellia). To mention a few—it is generally lightly and rather elusively fra- 
grant; it is much hardier; blooms more heavily at a younger age and at an earlier time of the year 
than the Japonica. It may be used in many ways the Japonica may not. It will charmingly adapt 
itself to uses really unique among flowering evergreen shrubs. It will stand a great deal of sun, 
of cold, of pruning and of neglect! 
This is not a sales talk, it is a simple and honest endeavor to acquaint you with one of the finest 
and most useful shrubs we have ever known. Don't keep dedging the Sasanqua—you’re bound to 
turn to them some day, but just try a few of them in your garden this season. We: are sure you will 
become as enamored with them as we are! 
five varieties of easy culture. They are all growing in pots and will 
We are offering below, ‘ : 
inches high, 3 to 4 years 
transplant without any loss or difficulty. The plants are about 12 to 15 
old and will start blooming first year after planting. 
Apple Blossom. Wonderful drifts of dainty white 
blossoms. Each petal lightly edged with pink, 
a strong upright flower. Flowers single, 3 in. 
in diameter. 
Maiden’s Blush. A really fast grower, upright, 
flowers single, flesh-pink. 
Mino-No-Yuki. A porcelain-white, semi-double 
to full Peony form. Good grower, spreading 
: ich leaves large, dark green. 
Cleopatra. One of the best, semi-double, Reony- BIenenes; . ¥ 2 : 2 
type. Rose-pink in color, compact grower Rosea. Large, single Rose-red in color. The under 
with dark, shiny, green leaves. petals surrounded by showy yellow stamens. 
All varieties listed are priced at $4.25 each. 
“They are particularly recommended for use in the following states: Washington D. C., Georgia, 
Kentucky, Maryland, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. With protection they should 
winter over in sheltered locations on Cape Cod as well as Long Island. They like an acid soil, 
the same as one would provide for Rhododendrons or Azaleas. 
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"Howard 5 Hiracle ‘ 
Plum 
(Patented) 
THE INTRODUCTION of the ‘Miracle 
Plum’ marks an epoch in the advance of 
fine fruits for the table. The tantalizing and 
delicious flavor, the great size, firm amber 
flesh, combined with a delightful color, 
place the ‘Miracle Plum’’ in a class by it- 
self. 
Invariably, after tasting the ‘Miracle 
Plum,’’ comes the exclamation: “This fruit 
is truly a miracle. It is something out of this 
world.”” 
Here are some facts about the ’’Miracle 
Plum’’: Extraordinarily lorge fruit, average 
diameter 22 to 234 inches. An astounding 
surprise to the palate, flavor not unlike 
Nectarine, Peach and Plum mixed; skin 
thin and unnoticeable when eating fruit, 
miniature stone, meat Nectarine-like in 
quality. Keeping qualities excellent, de- 
licious in preserves, fruit ripens over long 
period during July and August. Exceedingly 
fast growing and quick bearing tree, which 
will bear fruit the third year after planting. 
An ornamental tree of medium size, foliage 
persistent, in autumn richly tinted not un- 
like the leaves of a Maple. Can be grown in 
a small garden. 
Howard’s Miracle Plum is self fertile 
which means that you do not have to grow 
another variety of Plum near it in order 
to get a good quality of fruit, but for what 
is called a heavy commercial crop it is nec- 
essary to provide for cross pollination. 
As to its hardiness, we have reports from 
customers in lowa and northern Wisconsin 
in which they inform us that these trees 
survive without any damage temperatures 
as low as 20 degrees below zero. 
Healthy, strong plants, Each $2.25, 
Three $6.25, Doz. $22.50 
