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[Image: Drawing of a harrow and attachment, Caption Planet Jr. Twelve-Tooth Harrow.]

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Tools And Implements. To reduce the cost of gardening it is necessary to have the best tools. A good wheel hoe is as much superior to a common hoe for cultivating a garden as a mowing machine to the sickle in the hay field. All of the following tools have been thoroughly tested, and, for their own particular class of work, having given splendid satisfaction. If you desire it, we will send illustration and descriptive circular of any of these tools. Planet Jr. Twelve-Tooth Harrow.--For fine cultivation, either deep or shallow, this has no equal. The recurved throat and high frame prevent clogging, and the reverse position is given to the teeth in a short time by changing a single bolt in each. It is provided with a new lever wheel, used to regulate the depth with exactness; also with a pulverizer, which leaves the ground in the finest possible condition. As a harrow, the work done is most perfect, and with the teeth turned backward it is admirable for trashy ground and leveling and for crops just breaking through the surface. Price $7.50, or without pulverizer $6.15.

Planet Jr. No. 8 Horse Hoe.--Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known as the "Planet Jr." Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator, for it is in use throughout the civilized world. It is so strongly built as to withstand incredible strain, yet it is light and easy to handle. The No. 8 combines all the latest improvements. Levers adjusting it in width and regulating the depth. Everything about the machine has been improved. Ask for circular, gives full description. Price $7.50.

Firefly 5-Tooth Cultivator.--A new tool for 1898 and one which we are sure will be popular. It is very much like the Planet Jr. Horse Hoe, has the same cultivating attachments but the adjustment to wide or narrow rows is made with two set screws instead of hand levers. Only about half the weight and an easy tool for horse and man. Price only $5.00.

Planet Jr. No. 1, Combined Drill And Cultivator.--This is the most popular tool we have ever sold. As a plow it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, etc. As a hoe, it works safely to and from both sides of the row at once, or between rows, working all rows from eight to sixteen inches wide at one passage. As a cultivator, it is admirably adapted to deep mellowing of the soil. It sows all garden seed accurately at the desired depth, opening, covering, rolling down and marking the next row all at one passage in the most reliable and perfect manner. Each machine is sent out with the tools shown in the cut. Price $9.00.

Planet Jr. No. 4 Combined Seeder And Cultivator.--The latest improvement for 1898. A new tool which is giving good satisfaction and it has so many good points that we offer it with confidence. It will drop the seed either in a continuous row or in hills, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36 inches apart. The drill is easily detached and the tool frame substituted. Has all the attachments shown in cut. Price complete $10.00. As a drill only $7.00. Attachments can afterwards be purchased for $3.50, to make a complete machine.

Planet Jr. No. 15 Single Wheel Hoe.--Another new tool being same as above only without the drill attachment. Price $6.00.

Planter Jr. No. 3 Seed Drill.--We regard this drill as the acme of perfection, and most decidedly the best seed sower made. It will sow perfectly either in a continuous row or drop the seed in hills, either, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart. It opens the furrow, drops in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, all at one operation. The hopper holds three quarts. The wheel is thirteen inches high. It is changed in a moment from hill dropping to drill work. It has a force feed, sows equally well whether the hopper is full or contains only a paper of seed. It is nicely adapted to all conditions of land, working especially well in fresh ground or when planting on a ridge. Price $9.00.

[Image: Drawing of a hoe, Caption-Planet Jr. No. 8 Horse Hoe.] [Image: Drawing of a hoe, Caption-Planet No. 4 Seeder And Cultivator.] [Image: Drawing of a hoe, Caption-Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe.] [Image: Drawing of a hoe, Caption-Planet Jr. No. 1, Combined Drill.]

Planet Jr. Hill Dropping Drill (Double wheel.) Much like No. 3, seed drill, but it has two wheels, and is for that reason preferred by some gardeners. It holds two qts. and sows all kinds of garden seed, either in drills or hills. Price $10.00. Our special price only $8.15.

Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe. The most practical tool made for gardeners. Each tool is sent out with the attachments shown in cut. The arch is high enough to enable the operator to work both sides of the row at once until plants are eighteen inches high; then the wheels can be set to run close together and work betwen the rows. Leaf guards (detachable) go with each machine, to be used when plants extend into a wide row. This tool is light, very simple, very strong, made of the best material and highly finished, and nothing exceeds the variety and perfection of work it performs. It will do the work of six men with ordinary hand hoes. Price $6.00. The same plain with no attachments, except one pair of hoes, $3.50. "Fire-Fly" Single Wheel Hoe.--This popular tool is exactly the same as "Planet Jr." Single Wheel Hoe, excepting that it does not have the rakes or leaf lifter. The attachments are a pair of hoes that can be set to work to or from the row, a set of three reversible cultivator teeth, and a large garden plow. The whole tool is light and strong and capable of standing hard usage for years. Price $3.75. Peerless Garden Cultivator.--This new tool has many features which will recommend it to the practical gardener. The handles are shaped so that they rest easily on the hands, and the wheel is so high, (23 inches) and broad-tired that it is no more work to cultivate with it than to trundle an empty wheel-barrow. Price $5.00.

McGee Garden Cultivator or Spring Hoe.--The invention of a practical onion raiser, who knew just what was wanted and how to make it. It has two wheels connected by an arch attached to frames by a lateral spring, enabling the user to almost "finger-weed" the crop, as the machine is under such complete control[.] Onion growers claim this is the best cultivator for onions. With each tool there is a pair of knives that operate as hoes, and a pair of cultivators. Price $4.40. Acme Seed Drill.--A nice little machine which was tested by over 500 gardeners in all parts of the United States last year and gave splendid satisfaction and we therefore offer it with confidence to our customers this year feeling sure that it will please them. It will sow beet, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, radish, turnip, and all such seeds with perfect regularity. It is simple in construction, so easily understood that a child can be instantly taught to use it; so simple constructed it is impossible to get out of order. By its use you will save time, save seed, make the work easier and get a better stand. If a longer handle is desired it can easily be attached but we make them short for convenience in shipping. Price $1.25 or to persons who order seeds from us also, the price will be only $1.00; charge prepaid.

[Image: Drawing of a single wheel pushed by a handle, text on hub of wheel, ACME Seed Drill.]

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[Image:Drawing, man in a field using a hand sower, Caption-Granger Hand Sower. Granger Hand Sower.--A great improvement on the Cahoon and one of the best hand sowers on the market. It runs easily and does the work to perfection. Thoroughly well made, strong and will sow clover, grass seed and small grain far better than by hand and much more rapidly. Price, $3.00.

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.

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. We have had a large number of these made, as we know they will take well with our customers; price only $2.00.

[Image: Text and Image, like an Ad, drawing of hand holding tool, Text - Lang's Hand Weeder, Handiest Tool On Earth. 30 cents by Mail PrePaid.]

[Image: Drawing of a hand tool, Caption-Excelsior Weeding Hook.] 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, per doz. $1.10, or postpaid for 20c each.

Hazeltine's Weeder.--Blade is solid steel, oil tempered and has five sharp edges. Price 30c; or postpaid for 35c each.

[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 is a most satisfactory tool in every way. Price $1.50.

Children's Gardening Sets.--Good, well made tools for the children at 10c, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 per set.

Reddick Mole Trap.--If you are bothered with moles you should purchase one of these traps. It is undoubtedly the best trap made and no mole can pass under it and live. Price only $1.00. [Image: Drawing of a mole trap, Caption-Reddick Mole Trap.]

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. 15c, 6-in. 20c. Florist Trowels.--Extra heavy, 40c. Concaved And Curved Seed Potato Knife.--Each 35c, postpaid. Garden Tools.--Hoes, rakes, spades, scuffle hoes, etc. A great variety at low prices. Hammond's Slug Shot.--A combination of the most potent insecticides and most soluble plant food. When you order your seeds, if you have not tried Hammond's Slug Shot, order a 5 or 10 lb. pkg. and use it as per directions given with each pkg. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 35c.; 10 lbs. 65c; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.00; by mail, postpaid, 1 lb. 25c; 4 lbs. 90c. Dusters.--For Hammond Slug Shot, each 35c. Columbia Lawn Mower.--A good, practical, well-made mower at a very low price. Ask for circular. Price, 14-inch, $3.75, or one cutting a 16-inch swath for $4.00.

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[image] 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. Many other styles at low prices. Illustrated list free. Wire Window Shelves.--Thirty-six 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 depot here. All orders for these must amount to at least $1.00. Many styles of handsome pots, hanging baskets and vases at very low prices.

Perfect Plant Food.--An unsurpassed ferlilizer 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. 75c, 25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $4.25, by freight or express.

Sulpho Tobacco Soap.--In our tests this has proved the most effective of any insecticide and is perfectly safe to use. Its chief ingredient is the gum of the richest Virginia and Kentucky leaf tobacco. It is formed with whale oil and sulphur in a soluable state, into a soap. The soap is easily dissolved in either warm or cold water. Per 8 oz. can 25c, or by mail postpaid for 35c.

[image] Fluted Flower Pot.

Spraying Pumps.--It does pay to spray; there can be no question as to it. Spraying pumps at $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $11.50 each. Illustrated price list free.

[Image: Drawing of a hand holding a bottle, Caption-Scolley Sprinkler.] Scolley Plant Sprinklers.--Large size, $1.10, small 75c, postpaid.

Lawn Trimmer.--For cutting edges not reached by lawn mower. Each 75c.

Rubber Hose.--Good strong quality which will please you. Per roll of 50 feet $6.00.

Valuable Books. It will pay you to read some of the following books which are sent postpaid on receipt of price. We can furnish any book, magazine or newspaper on agriculture or horticulture at the publisher's price. Henderson's Gardening for Profit.--New edition. By Peter Henderson. Price $2.00. Onions: How to Raise Them Profitably--Being the practical details by seventeen practical onion growers. Price 20c. The A B C of Potato Culture.--By T. B. Terry. Revised. Price 40c. Fitz's Sweet Potato Culture.--Cloth. Price 60c. E. P. Roe's Play and Profit in My Garden.--The author shows how he evoked a profit of $1,000 while carrying on pastoral and literary labor. Price $1.50. Henderson's Practical Floriculture.--New edition. Price $1.50. Practical Fruit Grower.--By S. T. Maynard; 124 pages, fully illustrated. Price 25c. Farmer on the Strawberry.--Price 25c. Fuller's Grape Culturist--By A. S. Fuller. Price $1.50. Fuller's Small Fruit Culturist.--Price $1.50. Art of Propagation.--Of nursery stock. Price 25c. Canning and Preserving.--By Mrs. S. T. Rorer. Price 40c. The Dahlia.--The only American book on this subject, and it is a clear, concise, yet comprehensive treatise. Beautifully illustrated. Should be in the hands of every one. Price 50c. Book on Canaries and Other Birds.--Price 25c.

Poultry Books. American Standard.--Every poultry breeder should have this for a guide if he intends to keep or show pure bred fowls. Price $1.00. Philosophy of Judging.--A companion to the Standard. Price $1.00. Burnham's Poultry Book.--Complete--342 pages. Price $1.50. Practical Poultry Keeper.--A very popular little book. Price 10c Some of Lee's Ideas.--On poultry breeding--illustrated. Price 50c; our price only 25c. Possum Creek Poultry Club.--By Uncle Rastus (J. H. Davis.) A humorous book of 110 pages on poultry culture. Price 35c. Pigeon Queries.--Of interest to pigeon breeders. Price 25c. 500 Questions and Answers.--On poultry breeding. Price 25c. A B C of Poultry.--A practical book for the beginner. Price 25c. Low Cost Poultry Houses.--Plans and specifications. Price 25c. Special.--Any five of the above 25c books for $1.00.

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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: [table] [column headings: Width. Per Roll. 5 Rolls.] 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. [Image: Drawing of short round tube- No caption or identification.] 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.

[Right Column.] 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. [Image: Drawing of a crate, filled with small boxes of berries.] 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. [Image: Drawing of a rectangular basket with a handle and lid.] 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. [Image; Drawing of a bee.] 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.

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64. Seed Catalogue And Garden Guide. [Image: Drawing of a bird on a branch, Caption-Hartz Mountain Canary.] Birds. "Little Dewdrops of Celestial Melody." The companionship of a bird will brighten the life and make the home more cheerful for every member of the family. In this department of our business we have a complete bird store and can furnish all varieties of cage birds, gold fish, etc. We can ship birds safely to the most distant parts of the United States. Express charges to be paid by purchaser on all goods on this page except where stated. Prices are subject to change. Hartz Mountain Canaries.--These are a specialty with us. They are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz Mountains, and are famous for their clear, pure, beautiful song which is a restful melody. There is no comparison between these and the common American "screetching" canary whose choppy notes are at times almost ear-splitting. They are perfectly happy in the cage, require little care, and are more hardy than any other bird. Choicest male birds $3.00 each. Second grade birds $2.50 each. Female Canaries.--For breeding, $1.00 and $1.25 each, according to plumage. [Image: Drawing of a parrot on a perch, Caption-Mexican Double Yellow Head Parrot, Geo F White (illegible)]

[Left Column.] St. Andreasberg Roller Canaries.--These birds are without doubt, the finest songsters in the world. Their tones are sweet, round and full, consisting of delightful bell notes, low water bubble, charming flute notes, and long silvery trills and whistling. They can be taught to whistle a tune and their most restful music continually delights and surprises one by its many changes. They are an ideal bird for an invalid and are often presented by our customers to sick friends. Price $5.00 each. Norwich Canaries.--Of most brilliant, dark yellow color. Price $5.00 each. Mocking Bird.--The most beautiful songster of all American birds and has wonderful powers of mimicry. Young birds $4.00. Singers $10.00. Red Bird, or Cardinal.--A handsome bird with brilliant plumage and a good whistler. $2.50[.] Brass Cages.--Thoroughly well made and decidedly better than painted cages for birds. Size 6 x 9 $1.00; 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 $1.25; 7-1/8 x 10-1/8 $1.50; 7-3/4 x 10-3/4, $2.00. Fancy styles and larger sizes, $2.00 to $5.00 each. Bird Seed.--Best quality of pure, clean seed, Sicily Canary, German Summer Rape, Russian Hemp, Paddy Sunflower, Superior Mixed Bird Seed and Mixed Seed for Parrots, all 10c per lb., 3 lbs. for 25c. Fine Mixed Bird Seed 5c per lb. Maw 30c per lb. If by mail add 10c per lb. for postage. Prepared Mocking Bird Food.--35c per package. Cuttle Bone.--Large 5c, small 2c each. Song Restorer.--A medicine and food combined. Per pkg. 5c, 6 for 25c. Holders for same 10c each, postpaid. Bird Insect Destroyer.--Per pkg. 10 cents, postpaid. Bird Cage Springs.--10c each postpaid.

[Image: Center, Bordered Box with text.} New Bird Book Just issued, contains descriptions of all best kinds of cage birds, parrots, etc., with complete instructions how to care for them, simple home remedies for them when sick, directions for training, breeding, etc. Also full information how to make an aquarium, care of gold fish, etc. Worth 50 cts. to any one who has a bird or fish. Also contains price list of everything in this line. Price 10. cents[.]

[Right Column.] Parrots.--When you wish to purchase a parrot it is always best to write and we will send list of such birds as we have on hand. Stock and prices change with the season, ranging from $4.00 to $75.00 each. Mexican Double Yellow Head Parrots.--Rank highest in talking, singing, and whistling. Choice young birds $12.00 each. Trained birds beginning to talk, $20.00. Australian Paroquets.--Beautiful little birds which can easily be taught many amusing tricks. Often called love birds. Price $6.00 per pair. Parrot Cages.--Either round or square. $2.00 to $5.00 each. Bird Cage Chains.--10c each, postpaid. Bird Cage Hooks.--10c each. Wire Nests.--10c each, by mail 15c. Nesting.--10c per pkg. By mail 15c.

[Lower Half of Page] The Aquarium. A well regulated aquarium adds an elegance to any place and is one of the most desirable ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting or dining room. It offers a wide opportunity for the study of nature, the motion of animal life eliciting the admiration of all, while affording instructive amusement for the children. They require very little attention, and live a great many years. The glass fish-globes are more popular than the square aquariums for the home.

[Image: Inset box, Drawing of a fish bowl with three fish in it, Caption & textCollection. An 8-inch Fish Globe (holds one gallon) and 2 Gold Fish, 1 Pearl Fish, 1 Silver Fish, box of Fish Food, Shells and Live Moss, making a handsome parlor ornament, all complete, securely packed for $1.35, worth $2.00. This is a great bargain.]

Gold Fish.--Of beautiful golden red color, sometimes spotted or marked with black. Price, 15, 25, 35 and 50 cents each. The 25 cent size is the most popular. Pearl Fish.--Clear pearly white, or variegated white and red. Price, same as Gold Fish. Silver Fish.--This is simply an uncolored Gold Fish of dull, silvery color. Price, 10 and 15c. Gorgeous, or Comet Fish.--A greatly admired variety of the Gold Fish with very long tail. When the fish turns in the water the head and tail nearly meet. Price, 35, 50 and 75c each. [Image: Drawing of a goldfish, Caption-Japanese Fan Tail Gold Fish.] Fan Tailed Gold Fish.--The most attractive of all, having three or four lobes to the tail, which spread out like a fan. They exhibit all the colors of the Gold, Pearl and Silver Fish very brilliantly. Price, 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents each. With every order for fish add cost of shipping can or bucket: 3 qt. size 15c; 1 gal. 20c; 1-1/2 gals. 25c. Prepared Fish Food.--A white wafer put up in boxes, which is the best and safest food for fish. 10c per box postpaid. Plants.--Aquaria Moss 5c per stem, 10 for 30c. Umbrella Plant 15c each. Calla Lilies 15c each. Water Hyacinths 15c each. All postpaid. Glass Fish Globes.--See cut. Neat, cheap, well made and most popular. 5 inch diameter 35c; 6 in. 40c; 7 in. 50c, 8 in. 60c; 9 in. 75c; 10 in. $1.00; 11 in. $1.25 each. Standing Fish Globes.--1 qt. 60c; 1/2 gal. $1.00; 1 gal. $1.25; 2 gals. $1.75; 3 gals. $2.50 each.

[Image: Drawing of sea shells piled along the beach, next to water, borders the lower left bottom of page.] Beautiful Sea Shells. Everyone likes to have a few of these beautiful parlor ornaments to place on the mantel, brackets, center table, etc., and but few know where to obtain them. We carry a nice stock of them for sale to our local customers and this year decided to mention them in our catalogue for the benefit of patrons elsewhere. We have a great variety of nice specimens ranging in price from 10 cents to $5.00 each and can make up collections to any amount that you wish to invest. We take special pains to select nice specimens for our out of town customers. We furnish the small shells in boxes at 15 cts., 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1.00 postpaid. Mixed shells for the aquarium, pint 30c, postpaid for 45c. Shells make desirable presents as they are elegant ornaments and practically indestructible by fire or water.

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[Left Column] [table] [column heading: Page.] Vegetable Seeds. Artichoke ... 9. Asparagus. ... 1. Asparagus Roots ... 21. Beans ... 1, 2, 20, 32. Beet ... 3, 30. Borecole, or Kale ... 1. Broccoli ... 9. Brussels Sprouts ... 1. Cabbage ... 4, 5, 30. Carrot ... 5. Cauliflower ... 6. Celery ... 6. Celeriac ... 6. Chervil ... 9. Chicory ... 5. Chives ... 21. Chufas ... 21. Coffee Berry ... 27. Collards ... 5. Corn, Pop ... 7, 20. Corn, Sweet ... 7, 20, 30. Corn Salad ... 5. Collections ... 51. Cress ... 5. Cucumber ... 8, 31, 32. Chinese Vegetables, 16. Curious Vegetables 9. Egg Plant ... 9, 31. Endive ... 9. Garlic ... 21. Gourds ... 8. Garden Lemon ... 9. Ground Cherry ... 9. Herbs ... 9. Horse Radish ... 21. Kale ... 1. Kohl Rabi ... 14. Leek ... 9. Lettuce ... 10, 32. Mangel Wurzel ... 3. Melon, Musk ... 11, 31, 32. Melon, Water ... 12, 32. Melon, Citron ... 12. Mougri ... 31. Mushrooms ... 21. Mustard ... 14. Okra, or Gumbo ... 9. Onions ... 13, 30. Onion Sets ... 21. Parsley ... 14. Peanuts ... 14. Peas ... 15, 20, 31. Pepper ... 14. Pomegranate ... 14. Potatoes ... 37. Potato Seed ... 37. Pumpkin ... 16.

[2nd Column from Left] [table] [column heading: Page.] Radish ... 17, 31. Rhubarb ... 16, 32. Ruta Baga ... 20. Salsify ... 16. Spinach ... 18. Squash ... 18. Sugar Beet ... 3. Sweet Potatoes ... 37. Tobacco ... 14. Tomato ... 19, 30. Turnip ... 20, 31. Vegetable Plants and Roots ... 21. Vine Peach ... 9.

Flower Seeds. Abronia ... 38. Abutilon ... 38. Adlumia ... 38. Accroclinum ... 38. Adonis ... 38. Ageratum ... 38. Agrostemma ... 38. Alyssum ... 39. Amaranthus ... 40. Ampelopsis ... 50. Anagallis ... 38. Amobium ... 38. Antirrhinum ... 38. Aquilegia ... 38. Arabis ... 38. Argemone ... 38. Asperula ... 38. Asters ... 33, 34, 3.9 Balloon Vine ... 38. Balsam ... 40. Begonia ... 40. Beets, Foliage ... 50. Bluets ... 50. Blue Bells ... 33. Brachycome ... 40. Browallia ... 38. Bryonopsis ... 50. Cacalia ... 41. Cactus ... 50. Cal. Yellow Bells ... 41. Calendula ... 40. Calliopsis ... 40. Campanula ... 40. Canary Bird Vine ... 40. Candytuft ... 40. Canna ... 40. Canterbury Bells ... 50. Carnation ... 41. Cassia ... 41. Catchfly ... 50. Celosia ... 41. Centaurea ... 33, 40. Centrosema ... 50. Chrysanthemum ... 41.

[3rd Column from Left] [table] [column heading: Page.] Cineraria ... 41. Clarkia ... 50. Cleome ... 50. Clianthus ... 50. Cobœa ... 41. Cockscomb ... 41. Coleus ... 41. Collections ... 51. Convolvulus ... 41. Coreopsis ... 40. Cosmos ... 34, 41. Cuphea ... 50. Cyclamen ... 50. Cypress Vine ... 41. Dahlia ... 42. Daises ... 42. Datura... 43. Delphinium ... 50. Diamond Flower ... 42. Dianthus ... 42. Digitalis ... 42. Dolichos ... 50. Eschscholtzia ... 42. Euphorbia ... 50. Ferns ... 50. Feverfew ... 50. Forget-Me-Not ... 42. Fountain Plant ... 42. Foxglove ... 42. Four O'Clock ... 44. Freesia ... 42. Fuchsia ... 42. Gailiardia ... 43. Geranium ... 43. Gilia ... 50. Gladiolus ... 43. Globe Amaranth ... 50. Gloxinia ... 50. Godetia ... 42. Golden Rod ... 50. Gourds, Ornamental 50. Grasses, Fancy ... 50. Grass Pinks ... 43. Gypsophila ... 50. Helianthus ... 48. Heliotrope ... 34, 43. Helichrysum ... 50. Hibiscus ... 43. Hollyhock ... 43. Humulus ... 50. Hyacinthus ... 50. Ice Plant ...43. Lantana ... 43. Larkspur ... 33, 43. Lathyrus ... 50. Lemon Verbena ... 43. Linum ... 50. Lobelia ... 43. Lupinus ... 50. Lynchnis ... 50.

[4th Column from Left] [table] [column heading: Page.] Maize, Striped ... 44. Marigold ... 33, 43. Martynia ... 50. Marvel of Peru ... 44. Maurandia ... 43. Mignonette ... 34, 44. Mimulus ... 44. Mimosa ... 49. Mirabilis ... 44. Mixed Flower Seed. 50. Moon Flower ... 44. Morning Glory ... 33, 44. Musa Ensete ... 34. Myosotis ... 42. Nasturtium ... 34, 45. Nicotiana ... 45. Nigella ... 44. Œnothera ... 45. Oxalis ... 50. Palms ... 34. Pansy ... 46. Passion Flower ... 45. Perilla ... 45. Petunia ... 45. Pinks ... 42, 43. Phlox ... 47. Poppy ... 47. Portulaca ... 45. Primula ... 50. Pyrethrum ... 50. Rhodanthe ... 50. Roses ... 33, 34. Ricinus ... 47. Salpiglossis ... 49. Salvia ... 48. Saponaria ... 49. Scabiosa ... 49. Scarlet Runner ... 50. Sedum ... 50. Sensitive Plant ... 49. Smilax ... 49. Solanum ... 33. Spraguea ... 49. Statice ... 49. Stevia ... 49. Stocks ... 49. Sweet Peas ... 34, 48. Sweet William ... 49. Sweet Sultan ... 50. Sunflower ... 48. Thunbergia ... 50. Torenia ... 49. Venus Looking Glass ... 50. Verbena ... 49. Vinca ... 50. Violet ... 49. Wallflower ... 49. Wahlenbergia ... 49. Water Lilies ... 33.

[5th Column from Left] [table] [column heading: Page.] Whitlavia ... 49. Wisteria ... 49. Wild Cucumber ... 50. Xeranthemum ... 50. Zinnias ... 50.

Flower Plants. Abutilon ... 36. Ampelopsis ... 58. Apois Tuberosa ... 58. Asparagus ... 35. Begonias ... 54. Bouvardia ... 36. Calystegia ... 58. Carnations ... 54. Chrysanthemums. 35, 54. Cinnamon Vine ... 58. Clematis ... 58. Coleus ... 35, 55. Collections ... 36, 51. Cyperus ... 36. Farfugium ... 55. Ferns ... 55, 56. Feverfew ... 55. Forget-Me-Not ... 56. Fuchsias ... 55. Geraniums ... 35, 55. Glecoma ... 55. Heliotropes ... 56. Hibiscus ... 56. Hoya Carnosa ... 56. Honeysuckle ... 58. Hydrangeas ... 56, 59. Ivies ... 56. Lantana ... 35. Lemon Verbena ... 56. Manetta Vine ... 55. Matrimony Vine ... 58. Maurandia ... 56. Mexican Primrose. 56. Myosotis ... 56. Moon Flower ... 56. Marguerite ... 56. Mountain Pink ... 56. Night Blooming Cerus ... 56. Orange Tree ... 56. Palms ... 36, 56. Pansies ... 56. Parrot's Feather ... 35. Passion Flower ... 56. Pelargoniums ... 56. Petunia ... 56. Roses ... 36, 57.. Rudbeckia ... 36 Rubber Tree ... 35. Salvia ... 35, 56. Sanseveria ... 56. Smilax ... 56.

[Right Column] [table] [column heading: Page.] Solanum ... 35. Stapelia ... 54. Strobilanthe ... 36. Swainsonia ... 56. Trumpet Flower ... 58. Verbenas ... 51. Violets ... 35. Wandering Jew ... 54. Water Hyacinth ... 56. Wild Rose ... 36. Wistaria ... 58. Woodbine ... 58.

Farm Seeds. Artichoke Roots ... 27. Barley ... 26. Buckwheat ... 26. Broom Corn ... 26, 29. Clover ... 28. Corn ... 22, 23, 24, 25. Coffee Berry ... 27. Coffee Peas ... 29. Cow Peas ... 29. Flax ... 26. Field Peas ... 26. Field Beans ... 27. Grass Seed ... 28. Kaffir Corn ... 27. Lawn Grass ... 28. Lentils ... 9. Oats ... 26. Potatoes ... 37. Rape ... 27. Rye ... 26. Spiltz ... 29. Soja Beans ... 27. Sugar Cane ... 27. Sweet Potatoes ... 37. Sunflower ... 27. Tree Seeds ... 27. Wheat ... 26.

Bee Supplies ... 63. Birds ... 64. Books ... 62. Flower Bulbs ... 52, 53. Fruit Packages ... 63. Garden Tools ... 61. Hardy Shrubs ... 59. Implements ... 61. Gold Fish ... 64. Miscellaneous ... 62. Nursery Stock ... 60. Poultry Supplies ... 63. Sea Shells ... 64.

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Cover Plant Collection. On the back cover of this catalogue we illustrate six charming plants which should be in every collection.

Meteor Rose--A rich, velvety crimson flower. One of the best hardy roses in existence. Described on page 36 of this catalogue. Price 15c each.

Of the Lantanas we illustrate two colors, but we can furnish many different kinds. The color of the flower is constantly changing. Price 10c each or six different varieties for 50c. See page 35.

The Hawkeye Giant Coleus is an immense leaved variety, and very attractive. See page 35. Price 10c each.

Umbrella Palm is one of the most popular plants for growing in the house that we have ever handled. See description on page 36. Price 15c each.

Solanum Jasminoides is a beautiful flowering vine. See description on page 35. Price 15c each.

Double New Life Geranium is one of the greatest novelties ever sent out, and sure to attract much attention. See page 35 for description. Price 25c each. The entire collection of six plants for only 60c.

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Cover Flower Seed Collections. This is also illustrated on the back cover of catalogue, and we are sure it will prove satisfactory to our customers. While the Blue Bells are an old flower whose praises have been sung by poets for centuries past, still they are uncommon and rarely seen. See description on page 33. Price 15c per pkt. Heliotropes are always popular, and our New Mammoth flowering variety will please customers. See page 34. Price 10c per pkt. Blue Solanum is a charming vine which has recently come into prominence. See page 33. 10c per pkt. Our Royal Mixed Asters will be found described on page 34 of this catalogue. Price 10c per pkt. Early Dawn Cosmos was introduced by us two years ago, and proved very popular among our customers. See description on page 34. 10c per pkt. Fairly Roses are charming little flowering plants, blooming in six weeks from time seed is started, and have become quite popular throughout the country. See page 33. 10c per pkt. The six packets of flower seeds described aoove for only 35 cents.

[Lower Third of Page, Left Column] Apiary Aquatic Plants

Bulbs in Garden and Greenhouse

Current Work Amateur's Guide in Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables.

Devices Diseases

Exhibitions Entomology

Fruits, All Flowers, All Fertilizers Fungicides

Greenhouses Grape Culture In and outdoors

Home Ground Hardy Shrubs and Plants

Illustrations All new and good things are fully illustrated. Implements Insecticides

Jottings of Interest At Home and abroad

Kitchen Garden Everything in Season

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