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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. ... 63

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Poultry Supplies.
We handle a complete line of poultry supplies of the best quality. Prices are subject to important market changes. We will be glad to name special figures on large lots. Transportation charges to be paid by purchaser except where noted. Ask for complete list.
Philadelphia Poultry Marker.-A very convenient little spring punch, as shown in cut, for marking chickens. Price 25c, postpaid.
[Image: Drawing of a poultry marker and symbols.]
Daisy Bone Cutter.-We have tried all kinds of bone cutters that we know of and this works most decidedly the best. Turns easily, cuts fine and fast, and is simple in construction, nothing to get out of order Weight, 130 lbs. Price $18; our price $14, or without legs, $12.50.
Crown Bone Cutter. On stand $8.50.
Wilson's Bone Mill No. 1.-$4.25.
Tested Thermometers.-For incubators. Each 80c, postpaid.
[Image: Drawing of a leg band, extended and wrapped.]
Iowa Leg Band.-Made of soft, pliable brass band which is far superior to any other material. The loop is bent up in such a shape that the strap part of the band is easily inserted and fastened and can be instantly adjusted to fit any bird from a pigeon to a turkey. Price 20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100 postpaid.
Stoneware Drinking Fountains.-Keep the water cool and clean and prevent the birds from getting wet. Price, two-quart size, 25c; doz. $2.50; gallon size, 35c; doz. $3.50; two-gallon size, 50c; dozen, $5.00.
[Image: Drawing of a stoneware drinking fountain, round crock on it's side with an opening for drinking.]
Caponizing Instruments.-$2.50 per set postpaid.
Gape Worm Extractor.-Price, each 15c, 4 for 50c, postpaid.
French Poultry Knife.-Price 50c, postpaid.
Poultry Wire Netting.-The best made. [T]thoroughly galvanized to prevent rusting, properly twisted, made of No. 19 wire and of 2-inch mesh. It is put up in rolls of 150 feet in length. Price subject to market changes. Ask for price in large lots.
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18 inches. ... $1.10.
24 inches. ... $1.40.
36 inches. ... 2.10.
48 inches. ... 2.75.
60 inches. ... 3.50.
72 inches. ... 4.00.

Cut rolls at 1 cent per square foot.
Galvanized Staples.-Per pound 10c.
Glass Nest Eggs.-5c each, 30c per doz., 4 doz. for $1.
Egg Baskets.-Use the Climax Grape baskets listed on page 61 for shipping eggs.
Crushed Oyster Shells.-This is a most important article for the poultry yard and should be supplied to the fowls liberally. Of superior quality. Your hens will keep healthier, lay better, and eggs will be more fertile if supplied with it. Price, 10 lbs. 25c; 25 lbs. 40c; 100 lbs. $1.00.
Crushed Raw Bone.-Really better than the shell, but it will pay to use both. Of the best quality, being manufactured from fresh bones. Price, 10 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $2.25.
Fine Bone Meal.-Ground fine for feeding small chickens, also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10 lbs. 35c; 25 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $1.75.
Mica Crystal Grit.-Undoubtedly the best quality grit on the market. We have the regular size and also a small size for young chicks. Price 10 lbs. 25c; 25 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $1.00.
Lambert's Death To Lice.-A cheap and effectual remedy for all kinds of poultry vermin, moths, lice on horses, cattle or plants, fleas on dogs, etc. Price per pkg. of about 1 lb. 25c, or by mail for 40c.
Pratt's Poultry Food.-Will keep hens in good health and cure chicken cholera and other diseases of chickens and turkeys. It is a splendid egg food, endorsed by leading poultry raisers. Per 5-lb. pkg. 60c; 26 oz. pkg. 25c; postpaid 55c.
Spongia Tablets.-For roup. Doz. 10c; 4 doz. for 25c, postpaid.
Persian Insect Powder.-Ours is the best quality. Price. 1/4 lb. 25c; 1/2 lb. 40c; 1 lb. 75c, postpaid.
Cut Clover Hay.-A necessity for winter feeding. Price, 10 lbs. 30c; 25 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $1.75.
Clover Meal.-10 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. 65c; 100 lbs. $2.00.

Bee Keepers' Supplies
If a large lot is wanted, send list for prices.
[Image: Drawing of a bee.]
No. 1 Dovetailed Hive.-1 1/2 story hive for comb honey; a body with eight improved Hoffman thick-top frames and plain division board; one super with a follower and wedge; six section-holders with slotted separators, section, and foundation starters for frames and sections, and nails. Price, made, $1.70 each. In flat, $1.30 each. 10 for $12.00.
No. 1 Hive Empty.-Is the same hive leaving out sections and starters; everything else mentioned is included. Price, made, $1.40 each; flat, $1.10; 10 for $10.00.
Honey Sections.--4 1/4 inch 50c per 100, $3.00 per 1,000.
Comb Foundation.--Brood 50c per lb. Surplus 60c per lb. Postage 25c per lb. extra. Daisy Foundation Fastener.--$1.00. Novice Honey Extractor.--$7.00. Parker's Foundation Fastener.--25c each. By mail 40c. Porter's Bee Escape.--20c each postpaid. Clark's Cold Blast Smoker.--50c each. By mail 70c. Tested Queens.--Can ship any time after April 1st. $1.50 each. No. 2 Veil.--To protect from bees, 50c each postpaid. A B C of Bee Culture.--$1.25 per copy postpaid. Daisy Foundation Roller.--15c; by mail 18c. Spur Wire Imbedder.--15c; by mai1 18c. Alley Queen Trap.--50c; by mail 65c.

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Little Giant Hand Broadcast Seed Sower.-Simple in construction, light, strong and durable, and the easiest running machine known, having no feed plate to carry, and only weighing three pounds complete. Will sow orchard grass, blue grass, clover, timothy, wheat, etc. Even if you have only a small field to sow it will pay you to have one of these so as to get it distributed evenly. Each $1.50.
[Image: Drawing of a man using the sower, spreading seeds, Caption- Little Giant.]
Iowa Broadcast Sower.-An improvement on the Little Giant in that it retains its valuable characteristics, but instead of working with a fiddle-bow, it is operated with a crank. Price $2.00.
Granger Hand Sower.-A great improvement on the Cahoon and one of the best hand sowers on the market. It runs easily and will sow clover, grass seed and small grain far better than by hand and much more rapidly. Each $3.00.
[Image: Drawing of a hand planter, Caption-Rotary Planter.]
Rotary Corn Planter.-Decidedly the best hand corn planter made, and a very desirable implement for those who have but a small field or need to replant their ground. It puts the corn exactly where you want it and at a proper depth. It is easily worked and a most satisfactory tool in every way. Price $1.50.
Tree Labels.-3 1/2 inch, notched, 1,000 50c.
Pot Labels.-4-in. pointed; per 1,000 60c.
Trellises.-15c to $2.00 each.
Raffia.-Excellent for tying asparagus and other vegetables. Gardeners should try this. Per lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $2.00.
Hotbed Thermometers.-Each $1.00.
Garden Trowels.-5-in. 10c, 6-in. 15c.
Florist Trowels.-Extra heavy, 40c.
Concaved And Curved Seed Potato Knife.-Each 35c, postpaid.
Perfect Plant Food.-An unsurpassed fertilizer for plants, which is prepared especially for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory; clean, largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants, free from vermin, and early and abundant blossoms. Per lb. pkg. 25c, postpaid for 40c; 1/2 lb. pkg. 15c, postpaid for 25c.
Lawn Fertilizer.-A plant food which will force a luxuriant growth, also a very desirable and beneficial fertilizer for garden use; 10 lbs. 60c, 25 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. $3.25, by freight or express.
[Image: Drawing of a hand weeder]
Lang's Hand Weeder.-It is, in our opinion, the best weeder made. Its special advantages over all other weeders of this class is that it has a band which passes over the fingers which, when the tool is not in use, gives full use to the hand for pulling weeds and thinning out plants without laying down the tool. Price 25c; $2.50 per doz.; 30c each, postpaid.
Excelsior Weeding Hook.-Can be used to great advantage among small and tender plants. Price 10c, doz. $1.10, or postpaid for 20c each.
[Image: Drawing of a weeder with claw-like prongs, Caption-Excelsior Weeding Hook.]
Hazeltine's Weeder.-Blade is solid steel, oil tempered and has five sharp edges. Price 30c; or postpaid for 35c each.
Dewey Atomizer.-The cheapest, most effective, most econimical [economical] and most durable insect destroyer. Will spray all kinds of liquids used for insects. Is thoroughly well made. Each $1.00. Postage 30c extra.
[Image: Drawing of a round wire plant stand on legs, with several tiers of shelves and an arch, Caption- No. 10 Wire Stand.]
Wire Flower Pot Stands.-For strength, beauty of design, and superior finish, our stands are unexcelled, if equaled. The No. 10, illustrated herewith, is a very popular style. Price only $3.50. Other styles at low prices. Illustrated list free.
Wire Window Shelves.-36 inches long. Each 75c.
Wire Flower Pot Bracket.-Very neat and convenient. Each 15c, doz. $1.50.
Fluted Flower Pots-A handsome new pattern. Price is the same as for common, plain pots, so they are sure to be popular. The following prices per dozen are for pots and saucers: 4- inch 60c; 5-inch 75c; 6-inch $1.00; 7-inch $1.50; 8-inch $2.40; 9-inch $3.00. We make no charge for packing or delivering at the depot here. All orders for these must amount to at least $1.00. Many styles of handsome pots, hanging baskets, jardiniers and vases at very low prices.
[Image: Drawing showing hand using sprinkler on two flowering potted plants.]
Tyrian Plant Sprinkler.-With it you can, without injuring your plants or soaking the earth, quickly sprinkle them. It will render valuable aid in keeping the foliage fresh and healthy and free from insects of all kinds. The bent neck enables you to spray the under side of the leaves which are usually the insects hiding place. Postpaid for 75c each.
Scollay Plant Sprinklers.--$1.10 large; 75c small.