Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-01-17
An All Important Item to Farmers,
Truckers and Lovers Of Flowers.

Way back in the early years Of the
United States, there was founded ia
Baltimore by an honorable old gentle.
man lwho had learned his trade in En-
gland an establishment which has not
only reflected credit TO Baltimore, but
has also been a pride to the entire State,
He founded the well known seed house
of J. Bolgiano 4 Son. This was ninety
years ago, and he bad very little capital
other than an earnest purpose and a ca
paeity for hard work. Today J. Boil
giano & Son are one of the leading seed
houses IN the United States, and in
these many years they have accumulated
vast amount of experience and knowl-
edge which we think entities them to be
considered authorities on matters per-
tanning to the growth of the choicest
varieties Of flowers and vegetables.
Their commercial success is due large
ly to thorough understanding Of this
simple principle, Men do not gather
figs from thistles." In the great COM
petition that exists in these modern
days, those only succeed who are worthy
of public confidence. They will not
sacrifice their reputation for a temporary
gain. In their vast growing operations
they are convinced of the necessity Of
sowing rightly in order that they may
reap abundantly; Of the uselessness Of
trusting to luck. As a seed house they
have always aimed to give full value for
every dollar they have received and asa
result their trade has increased far be-
You'd their highest hopes. SO you can
see house started on such principles is
worthy of your confidence and your
trade.
}. Bolgiano & Sons catalogue for 1908
has Just been published and besides be-
ing one of the most attractive catalogues
we have ever examined it is full of
practical suggestions and has many new
vegetables illustrated which will, we
believe, be profitable for our truckers to
grow.
In their Field Seed Department, for
quality of clover and grass seeds they
lead the State. Often both the Agricul-
tural Department at Washington and
our own State Agricultural College at
College Park make purchases of these
important items from them.
Their AowerA seeds are produced by
the best growers of flower seeds in the
world, and they claim therefore that II
you want seed that will grow and pro-
duce beautiful flowers you should Sc
cure your flower seeds from them.
In Dahlia, Gladiolas, Lily Bulbs, etc.,
also Rose Bushes and Flowering Plants,
they are prepared to please the most
critical trade.
Their Self-Watering Porch Boxes
should receive your careful attention,
for all through the North and West peo-
pie everywhere have had better results
with their flowers by using these boxes
than ever before. They are as cheap as
first class wooden box, and will last
ten times as long.
Their New Forcing House Plant Fer
tilizer, called "Plant Blood" is also
used extensively by the Agricultural
Department at Washington. This fer
tilizer will bring early lettuce ten days
to two weeks earlier than it grows in the
regular way. 1t is inexpensive but very
effective.
We have drawn your attention to
some of the interesting items in this
catalogue, because we believe if you
trust this well known seed house with
your orders for seeds, etc., you will be
gratified and pleased with the results
their goods will produce.