hundred fine trees from our nursery grounds 
to make roomfor the new ball park. Included 
are American Arbovitae, a splendid evergreen 
which will reach about 20 feet. These are 
healthy trees 4 to 6feet now. Askfor prices. 
SELF-SERVICE IN GARDEN STORES 
Self-service is becoming more popular, 
and of course you will find it at Thomsen's. 
But I want to make it clear that buying good 
garden stock is not the same as buying your 
groceries! Self-service is fine for gardeners 
of experience whe know what they want to buy 
and how to plant it effectively. But most of 
our customers want more than merchandise--- 
they need and want help and advice. 
There are many places where nursery 
stockis onsale, but where dependable advice 
cannot be obtained. The advice is more impor- 
tant than the merchandise! Millions of dollars 
are wasted on seed, rosebushes, and other 
items each year because supermarket checkout 
girls and department store extra clerks can- 
not give the essential ingredient--advice. 
Buy seeds and nursery stock only where 
youcan rely on planting and care advice. We 
never charge for this help. 
GLADIOLUS AND DAHLIAS 
Our Gladiolus bulbs and Dahlia tubers 
this year are packed in polyethylene bags 
with DDT enclosed for thrip control. Glads 
are especially fine this year. We offer them 
either Minnesota or Holland grown. Mail 
orders are invited. (Be sure to allow for 
postage). Jumbo size gladiolus bulbs in all 
Colores DUgeore gs .65 0 100. fer 9.50% 
Dutch and domestic Dahlias: 10 in ten 
Colers onde sa. Oe 2OULor 9, 658 
see illustrations of these at Thomsen's. 
Jumbo size Tuberous Begonias, in five colors 
PO er Oe aU. 
THOMSEN'S NURSERY AND SEED STORE 
SEEDS 
As usual, we have a splendid selection 
of flower and vegetable seeds, one of the 
best you will find in this area. Also, tools 
and accessories to make your gardening more 
easy and pleasant. Youlll enjoy. pS in 
our convenient store. ae 
GRASS SEED bi 
Thomsen's Certified Astoria for a lawn like 
velvet. “Pound, $1.85s02 tien oe ee lbs. 
9.505, 10: dbs. Ll] .95 $25. 2S puree 
Certified Creeping Red Fescue, for ary ABI 
and banks: (2 lbs. _.2.65;,/5 tbat oueae 
Certified Kentucky Blue Grass, the standard., 
2 lbs: 3.453, 5Jlbe. 94253 lori bs wee 
Certified Poa Trivialis, Danish Blue Grass 
for shady spots? 2° 1bs.=235959 5 veto 
lb. 4.50; 2 lbs. 8.85. 
1,653 2° 2bs.03 J25u 
Astoria... 
Merion Blue Grass: 
Datch’ White Clovers 16; 
Thomsen's Certified Lawn Mixture: 
Blue Grass, Red Fescue, Perennial Hye ina, | 
balanced blend. Finest for general use: 
2 be. a5e253 051s. 5.953) TOL Lean eee 
25 lbs...39.50. Other mixtures ntosondar: 
For mail orders allow 10¢ per lb. poet eees 
OTHER ITEMS 
Consult last issue of GARDEN. ‘HINTS, or 
ask for our complete price list, mailed on 
request. 
At Thomsen's you will find only. the best 
in nursery stock, seed, supplies, tools, and 
ADVICE. Let us ie you with any gardening 
problem, large or small. Whether it's a com- 
plete landscaping job to be done, or whether 
you want us to make suggestions on what and 
where to plant seeds and plants yourself, 
_we are glad to be of assistance. 
Bulk Rate 
U. S. Postage 
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4720 Hiawatha Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota é 
The greatest pleasure in our business comes from Orne 
seeing, year after year, folks returning regularly oS 
to our store for seeds, plants, and shrubs. 
Gardening is both recreation and health Spe rea 
Can we help you to enjoyment this year? 
