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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. 63.

Poultry Supplies.
We handle a complete line of poultry supplies and are constantly testing new inventions in this line and are particular to handle only the best, which we are sure will please our customers. 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.
Philadelphia Poultry Marker.--To mark chickens a very small hole may be 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, for 25c postpaid.
Wilson's Bone Mill, No. 1.--Will grind shell and dry bone, crack wheat or corn for the little chickens, etc. Price, $5; our price, $4.50.
Crown Bone Cutter.--Believed by many to be fully equal to the Daisy, but it is not so heavy. It cuts easy, fine and fast. Has taken first premium at the two largest poultry shows in the country. Price, $8.50, or without stand, $7.

[image] Crown Cutter.

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.
Poultry Wire Netting.--The best made, 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 long and of various widths. Prices as follows:
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18 inches ... $1.15 ... $4.88.
24 inches ... 1.50 ... 6.50.
36 inches ... 2.25 ...9.75.
48 inches ... 3.00 ... 13.00.
60 inches ... 3.75 ... 16.25.
72 inches ... 4.50 ... 19.50.
Cut rolls at 1 cent per square foot.

Galvanized Staples.--For putting up netting, per lb., 10c.
Successful Incubator.--For years we have been experimenting with many different kinds, and we have decided that there is no better nor more generally satisfactory machine on the market than the Successful. It is thoroughly well built of best material, is simply operated, has a good regulator, and many tests have proved that it works much better than most machines. They are made for either hot air or hot water heating. We send with each incubator a book containing full directions for operating the machine, and much valuable information on the care of poultry on a large scale, as well as for a small flock. Price, 100-egg capacity, $20.00; 200-egg, $28.00. Ask for price on larger sizes.
Eclipse Incubator.--A cheaper machine, constructed on very similar principles to the above, heated with hot water. Price, 100-egg capacity, $14.00; 200-egg, $18.00.
Hot Air Brooder.--A most excellent invention and the best "foster-mother" for chicks, no matter whether hatched in an incubator or under hens. Price, 100-chick capacity, $8.00; 200-chick, $11.00.
Tested Thermometers--Manufactured expressly for incubators; very sensitive and accurate. We take great pains in packing, but customers must assume risk of breakage in transit. Price, 80c each, postpaid.
Stoneware Drinking Fountain.--For poultry, pigeons and bees. These 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.
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Brockton Poultry Fountain.--Indestructible galvanized iron; will last a lifetime. Price, $1.00.
Caponizing Instruments.--The use of these adds greatly to the profit in raising poultry. We handle only the best makes; price, with complete instruction book, $2.50 per set.
Gape Worm Extractor.--Price, each 15c, 4 for 50c postpaid.
French Poultry Killing Knife.--Best and most humane method of killing. Price, 50c postpaid.
[Image: Drawing of a leg band lying used for poultry lying flat and rolled as if it was attached.]
Iowa Leg Band.--Correctly shown in the illustration here given, 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, 25c per doz., $1.25 per 100 postpaid.
Webster Clover Cutter.--This machine is a small affair, but cuts quite rapidly. Price, $3. Large size cutter $7.00.
Nest Egg Gourd Seed.--Price per pkt. 5c; oz., 20c.
Porcelain Nest Eggs.--5c each, 30c per doz., 4 doz. for $1.
Egg Baskets.--Use the Climax Grape baskets listed on this page 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., 35c.; 25 lbs., 50c.; 100 lbs., $1.25; 200 lbs., $2.25; 500 lbs. $5.00.
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., $2.50.
Fine Bone Meal.--Ground fine for feeding small chickens, also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10 lbs., 40c; 25 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $2.25.
Cracker Crumbs.--An exellent and cheap food for poultry, especially for young chicks. Price, $1.50 per barrel.

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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 5 lbs. or more, 8c per lb.

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.

Pratt's Poultry Food.--Some prefer it to the above. Pkg. 25c.
Bisdee's Roup Specific.--Best cure for roup. Pkg. $1 postpaid.
Dust Bath.--Stone dust, $1.25 per 100 lbs.
Grit.--Per 100 lbs., $1.25.
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.
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 per pkg. of about 1 lb. 25c, or by mail for 40c.

Fruit Packages.
Being the oldest and largest dealers in the west in fruit packages, we can furnish you the best stock made, at low prices. Prices are subject to change during season.
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Berry Boxes.--Made of best white wood, heart stock, smoothly cut and perfect shape, size 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3-7/8, and will hold a wine measure quart. The bottom is set up for ventilation. They are put up in bundles of 500 boxes complete for shipment, and are all ready for putting together, which can be done very rapidly. They are grooved, instead of being simply scored, and when this groove is bent in it makes the box much stronger than any style of box heretofore offered. We furnish 500 at the 1,000 rate; broken bundles at the 100 rate. Price per 100 35c; per 1,000 $2.40; 5,000 or more at $2.25. If a large lot is wanted ask for price.
Annealed Tacks.--For making boxes, (1 pound makes 1000 boxes) per lb. 30 cts.
Forms.--To make boxes on, 25 cts each.
Magnetic Tack Hammers.--Pick up the tacks and save much of the labor. 15 cts. each.

Crates.--Made of thoroughly seasoned stock well ventilated at sides and bottom but with a tight cover to protect from dust. We always ship in the flat or "knock down." They make cheap, strong and neat packages holding 16 or 24 quart boxes. 16 quart crates per 10, 85 cts.; per 100, $7.25; 24 qt. crates per 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.50.
Crate Nails.--Of barbed wire and far superior to any other. 12 lbs. (will make 100 crates) for $1.00.
Wire Stapling Machine.--Price $35.00.
Stapling Wire.--Per lb. 15 cts.; coil of 12 lbs. $1.00.
Ideal Berry Box Machine.--With it you can make 2,000 to 3,000 boxes per day. Price, $6.00.
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Climax Grape Basket.--Illustrated herewith is the best for shipping grapes, cherries, etc. It is of the standard 8 lb. size making a strong but light package. Baskets are nested for shipment with the cover and bent handles in separate packages; also used for egg baskets. Our price includes wire fasteners for cover and nails for attaching handles. Price, per 10, 50 cts; 100 for $3.25. Ask for price in large lots.
Diamond Market Baskets.--Per dozen, 40c; 10 doz., $3.50.
Diamond Egg Baskets.--Similar to above but smaller. Per doz. 40 cts.

Bee Keepers' Supplies.
In this department, as in all others, we take pains to handle only the best. If a large lot of anything in this line is wanted, send list and get our prices.

No. 1 Dovetailed Hive.--A 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.
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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.
No. 11 Dovetailed Chaff Hive.--A 1-1/2-story hive for comb honey, with body and telescope cover and super cover, 8 Hoffman frames and division-board, one super with follower and wedge, 6 section-holders, 5 slotted separators, sections, foundation starters for frames and sections, and nails. Price, made, $2.70 each. In flat, $2.00 each, 10 for $18.
Honey Sections.--4-1/4 inch 50 cts, per 100. $3.00 per 1,000.
Comb Foundation.--Brood 50 cts. per lb. Surplus 60 cts. per lb. Postage 25 cts, per lb. extra.
Parker's Foundation Fastener.--25 cts each. By mail 40 cts.
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.

Beginner's Outfit.
5 No. 1 Dovetailed Hives complete in flat ... $6.50.
1 Clark's Smoker ... .50.
1 No. 2 Veil to protect from bees ... .50.
1 copy A B C of Bee Culture ... 1.25.
Price of all shipped together--$8.00.

Additional supplies which will be very useful: 1 Daisy Foundation Roller 15c, 1 Daisy Foundation Fastener $1.00, 1 Spur Wire Imbedder 15c, 1 Alley Queen Trap 50c, 1 Porter Bee Escape and board complete 35c, 1 qt. paint for hives 45c, 5 lbs. Brood Foundation $2.40. Total $13.00.