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

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A Stray Spark Caught and the Roof That spark destroyed more than the home—it has swept away things that neither money nor labor can restore— things that sentiment and love have rendered priceless. Some cold, bleak night you and your family may also be mournfully looking at a heap of ruins that a few minutes previous was your home, unless you protect yourself against the devastation of the stray spark; the one certain protection is to roof with Ambler Asbestos 41 Century ’ Shingles. But don't do it until you've proved to yourself that they are fireproof—not partly, but absolutely. Send us your address and we will mail you a sample Ambler Asbestos “Century” Shingle and also tell you where you can most conveniently obtain them. Hold this sample shingle over a lamp. Hold it there as long as you like and it won’t burn—it can’t—it’s asbestos. Test the shingle for toughness. Try and bend it. You can’t. Just because you can’t, it makes a roof that lasts — nobody knows how long, but at least as long as your house. Look at its beauty—its soft, artistic, unfading colorings. It comes in red, blue-black and gray. It doesn’t need paint and it never will. KEASBEY MATTISON COMPANY, Dept. A, Ambler, Pa. AMBLER Offices and Warehouses in all Important Cities throughout the United States Asbestos Shingles - A A LI.. A -I 4 •• -! 1. An Ambler Asbestos “Century Shingle roof can’t wear out, doesn’t depreciate, doesn't leak, split nor warp. It stands up equally well in the coldest winter and the hottest summer. Its only expense is its first cost and that is low. quality and worth considered. Right now, write us for the sample shingle.

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DREER’S SEEDS-PLANTS-BULBS AND HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES For eighty years we have been furnishing our goods to most critical buyers, and are in a position to fill your orders for anything pertaining to the Garden, Greenhouse, Lawn and Farm, including Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Lawn Grass Seeds, Farm Seeds, Garden Implements, Fertilizers, Insecticides, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Rollers, etc. Also Plants of all kinds, including the choicest varieties of Roses, Dahlias, Hardy Perennials, etc. DREER’S GARDEN BOOK FOR 1918 WILL TELL YOU HOW TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR WAR GARDEN Call or Write for a copy — FREE HENRY vADREER 714-16 Chestnut St..Philadelphia —: TH E:— First National Bank OF AMBLER, PA. Capital S1C0.GG0. Surplus $100.GCG. Harry C. Lange Practical Horseshoer General Jobbing Jarrettown, Penna. William Rodemicfc DBALBR IN Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries ami General Merchandise os. M. Hay wood E. H. Faust President Vice-President Wm. H. Faust, Cashier JARRETTOWN, PA.

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sf? S$? 9 , CONTENTS Editorial ........................ School Song....................... The Use of Lime on the Land....... Hot Beds.......................... An Ohio City A-Gardening.......... Conservation of Coal in Greenhouses By the Terrace in My Garden....... Ten Jolly Juniors ................ The Valentine Party............... Meeting the Emergency............. War Courses ...................... A Week............................ Alumnae Notes..................... School Notes...................... Red Cross Notes..................... Jokes............................. 2 3 4 7 9 10