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88. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

POULTRY SUPPLIES.
The annual sales of poultry and eggs in Iowa amount to several times the value of the fruit crop, and still it is surprising to see how little attention is paid to this business, the possibilities of which are almost beyond estimation. We are the only firm in the state that handles a complete line of poultry supplies. We are constantly testing all the new inventions in this line and are particular to handle only the best, which we are sure will please our customers. We list here some of the leading items. Send for our complete descriptive list if you are interested. Prices are subjected to important market changes. Will be glad to name special figures on large lots.

PAUL'S STONEWARE DRINKING FOUNTAINS.--For poultry, pigeons and bees. These fountains keep the water cool and clean, and prevent the birds from getting wet. The best and cheapest in the market. Convenient, ornamental and practical. The best testimonial is 50,000 sold in five years. Price two qt. size, 25c; gallon size, 35c; two gallon size, 50c.

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BROCKTON POULTRY FOUNTAIN.--For poultry, pigeons, etc., it cannot be excelled. Keeps the water free from dust or dirt. Made of indestructible galvanized iron--will last a life-time. Price, $1.25 each.
MANN'S GREEN BONE MILL No. 2.--Has given splendid satisfaction wherever tried, and we have sold many of them. Price, $19.00. Same for attaching to post, $16.00.

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THE IOWA LEG BAND.--Well shown in the illustration, being made all of one piece of soft pliable brass-band. 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. Impossible for the bird to loosen and will not injure the leg. Price, 35c per doz. $2.00 per 100 postpaid.
POULTRY WIRE NETTING.--The best made, thoroughly galvanized to prevent rusting, properly twisted, made of No. 19 wire and of two-inch mesh. It is put up in rolls 150 feet long, and of various widths. Price per roll as follows: 18 inches wide, $1.68; 24 inch, $2.25; 36 inch, $3.00; 48 inch, $4.00; 60 inch. $5.00; 72 inch, $6.00; 5 rolls or more at 10 per cent discount. Half rolls at one cent per square foot. Less, at one and one-half cents per square foot.
GALVANIZED STAPLES.--For putting up netting. Per lb. 10c.
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., 35c; 25 lbs., 50c; 100 lbs., $1.50; 200 lbs., $2.50.
WEBSTER & HANNUM BONE CUTTERS.--Very popular in some localities. No. 1, each $10.00; No. 2, each $12.00.
DAISY BONE CUTTER.--We have tried all kinds of bone cutters that we know of and this works most decidedly the best. This machine is especially made for cutting green bone with meat on, right from the butcher, or offals of bone and meat from the table; also cuts vegetables, scrap cake, etc. The knives can be taken out when dull, sharpened and replaced in a few minutes. Turns easy, cuts fine and fast, and is simple in construction, nothing to get out of order. Weight, 130 lbs.; price, $18.00. Our price only $16.00. Without stand for $13.50.
CLIMAX EGG BASKET.--The lightest and best basket made for shipping eggs for hatching. See cut on page 84. Price per 10, 50c; 50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.00.
BISDEE'S ROUP SPECIFIC.--Best cure for roup. $1.00 per pkg. postpaid.
CRACKER CRUMBS.--An excellent and cheap food for poultry, especially for young chicks. Price, $1.50 per barrel.
LINSEED OIL MEAL.--A little of this meal occasionally mixed with soft food will prove a great benefit, especially if a rich, glossy plumage is desired. Price 10 lbs. 35c; 25 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $2.00.

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PEEL'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 4 lb. pkg., 50c; 1 3/4 lb. pkg., 25c. Postage 16c. per lb. extra.
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. 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.75.
FINE BONE MEAL.--Ground fine for feeding small chickens; also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.75.
SUNFLOWER SEED.--One of the best egg producing foods known, and will keep your poultry in fine condition and give a gloss to the plumage. Per lb., postpaid, 25c; by express, 10 lbs. or more, 10c lb.
GAPE WORM EXTRACTOR.--A most excellent little instrument, the stem of which is made of silvered wire, with loops attached to catch the worms. Price, 15c each; 4 for 50c postpaid.

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PHILADELPHIA POULTRY MARKER. When hatching chicks from several yards it is of great importance to mark them so you may know exactly from which yard they are bred. To mark them, a very small hole is punched in the web of the foot. This hole enlarges as the bird grows, and always remains. We furnish a very convenient little spring punch as shown in cut at 25c.
SOFT EXCELSIOR.--Cut fine from soft wood. A most useful article; largely used for packing eggs for shipment. $1.00 per bale of 50 to 65 lbs.
SPONGIA TABLETS.--For curing roup. 10c per doz.; 3 doz. for 25c, postpaid.
PORCELAIN NEST EGGS.--5c each; 30c per doz.
HEMP SEED--Used largely for feeding birds and pigeons. Per lb. 8c.
FRENCH POULTRY KILLING KNIFE.--Best and most humane method of killing. Price, 50c, postpaid.
WEBSTER CLOVER CUTTER.--This new machine is a small affair, but cuts quite rapidly, making eight cuts to each revolution of crank. It is also self-feeding. For a small flock of poultry this machine fills the bill. Price, $3.00.

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WILSON'S BONE MILL No. 1.--One of the greatest conveniences about a poultry house is one of these mills. Not only will they grind shell and bone, but are also just the thing to crack wheat or corn for little chicks, grind charcoal to mix with soft feed; grind up dry bread crusts, etc., making fine feed for the little chicks. Price, $5.00. Our price, ONLY $4.50.
NEST EGG GOURD SEED.--Produce hundreds of white gourds closely resembling eggs in size, color and shape. Should be grown by all poultry men. Price, per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
IMPROVED MOISTURE GUAGE [GAUGE].--Best thing we have seen to regulate the moisture in incubators. It does the work to a nicety. Price, $1.00, or by mail for $1.20.
IMPROVED OLENTANGY BROODER.--This is a great improvement and is larger than the old style, having a capacity of 120 chicks. We have thoroughly tested these and believe them to be the best brooder made. Is much preferable to have a hen for raising chicks even where the hens do the hatching. It will pay western breeders to order from Des Moines and save heavy eastern freights. Price, only $6.00 on cars here.
TESTED THERMOMETERS.--Manufactured expressly for incubators. They are very sensitive and accurate and have been tested. We take great pains in packing to avoid breakage, but customers must assume risk of breakage in transit. We seldom have one reported broken, however. Price, 80c each, postpaid.
CAPONIZING INSTRUMENTS.--The use of these adds greatly to the profit in raising poultry. We handle only the best makes. Price, with complete book of instructions, $2.50 per set.
PERSIAN INSECT POWDER.--A splendid insecticide, but harmless to human beings. Ours is the best quality. Price, 1/4 lb., 25c; 1/2 lb., 40c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid.
INSECT POWDER GUN.--Each 10c postpaid.
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, 25c per package of about 1 lb., or by mail for 40c.

INCUBATORS.
It is the most important thing with poultry breeders to have a perfect incubator, and we have been studying this subject carefully for five years and examined about fifty different makes of incubators, many of which were positively worthless. We can most highly recommend the Improved Monitor, which has been a standard for years, and the Successful. It will not pay you to buy a cheap machine as it is sure to prove expensive in the long run. Ask for descriptive circulars of these machines and tell us just what you want and perhaps we can help you in planning. Price of either the Successful or Improved Monitor, 100 egg capacity, $25.00; 200 egg, $35.00. We will furnish you prices on other sizes on application.

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