3 “American Woods, 
a publication relating to American woods, and in which each is represented 
by actual and authentic specimens so prepared as to show transverse, radial and 
tangential views of the grain (see figures a, } andc). The specimens are so thin — 
as to allow the transmission of light, and thus the characteristic structure of each — 
is beautifully shown. Accompanying text gives full information as to the botan- 
ical characters, habitat, physical and medicinal properties, uses, etc. The speci- 
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bound octavo volumes, each one representing twenty-five species, having at least — 
seventy-five specimens, and selling at $5.00, expressage paid. 
PREPARATIONS OF WOODS FOR STEREOPTICON AND MICRO- 
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WOODEN CROSS-SECTION CARDS.—The toughness and ivory-like 
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printing, India ink work, painting, etc., they are very choice and valuable for 
advertising cards, invitations, calling cards, dinner cards, etc. Circulars and 
sample cards sent upon application. Address 
R. B. HOUGH, 
Lowville, IN. Y- 
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THE RURAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
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