Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women - Wise Acres Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

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J. JACOB SHANNON CO. 744 Market St. 1744 »nd EQUIPMENT PHILADELPHIA W. C. Evans Coal, Feed, Grain, Hay, Straw, Etc., Both Telephones AMBLER, PA. DRINK WATER PUREST OF ALL WATERS PUROCK WATER CO. 1228 PARRISH ST., PHILA. The Methods of the House of Burpee Should make a strong appeal to those who wish success with their Garden of Beauty or their Garden of Plenty. The Horticultural School for Women Has given you an insight of the proper methods to apply. Let us start you on the right road by mailing you a Copy of our Annual, and also our 35th Anniversary Supplement. Write today “lest you forget.” A post card will do. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Burpee Bldgs., Philadelphia

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Asbestos “Century Shingles Last Forever. Never Require Paint. The Cheapest Slates For Permanent Roofing. Architect U. S. Naval Academy Model Cow Barns Contractor GOVERNMENT Annapolis. Md. THEO. P. TROWBRIDGE Annapolis, Md. NAVAL ACADEMY DAIRY. Annapolis, Md., Aug. 28th, 1912. Wallace Gale. Baltimore, Md. Gentlemen:—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your circular on the use of Asbestos “Century'’ Shingles. After a year's use of these Asbestos Shingles we are better pleased than ever. The roofs and sides look as fresh as when put on, with never a leak and everything snug and tight. Very truly yours, J. A. CONOVER. Manager. Asbestos Century” Shingles. Fireproof, Waterproof and Everlasting. Estimates cheerfully furnished to cover any building. For particulars write Keasbey Mattison Company Ambler, Pennsylvania

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WISE-ACRES March, 1914. Published Three Times a Year. Subscription, Si .00 a Year. Single Copies, 35 cents. Edited by the Students of the School of Horticulture for Women, at Ambler, Pennsylvania. STAFF Editor-in-chiefEmily Exlijy. Associate Editor, Frances Gardiner. Business Manager, Sara Dkming. Art Editor, Frances Shinn. Secretary, Caroline G. Peeler. Advertising Editor, Eleanor Lawrence. The school is planning to erect a new building during the summer to relieve the great pressure on the small buildings now in use, which are very crowded. The plans have been drawn up by Stewardson and Page, who are well known as the architects of the beautiful dormitories of the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr College and a number of other universities. The new buildings for the school are sure to be comfortable, convenient and good to look upon. The style ofjhe old farm house has been followed as much as possible, harmonizing with the neighborhood and the simple life of the students. Local stone will be used, with white trimmings. The plan as submitted, provides for two wings and a courtyard in between, opening to the south with several porches, offering opportunity for outdoor life. The dining room and kitchens will occupy the east wing: the offices and large hall taking up the west, thus giving a glorious view of the country for many miles, looking toward Chestnut Hill. The two wings will be connected on the north by three classrooms, having large windows to admit northern light. The porch connecting the cast and west wings on the south will be glassed in and paved with red tile, and when decorated with plants and flowers will make a comfortable resting place after a strenuous day. In the courtyard, if desired, there will be formal gardens; the vine covered pergolas giving needed shade in summer and light in winter. This of course is looking far ahead; at present it is proposed to build the east wing and one classroom only. All is ready to begin operations except the —money, and that we hope to have soon. All must pull together to this end, for it is the long pull and the strong pull that counts, and anything that is worth having is worth working and waiting for; a new building we must have!