1899 



GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. 



Ill 



Best Seeds 



that Grow! 



Thousands of Dollars 

 in CASH PRIZES for 1899 



and many other. New Features, 

 of particular interest, presented in 



URPEE'S 



Farm Annual 



Leading American Seed Catalogue 

 Mailed FREE to all. 



A handsome new book of 176 pages, — tells 

 the plain truth about Seeds, including rare 

 Novelties which cannot be had elsewhere. 

 Beautiful colored plates and hundreds of illus- 

 trations from nature. Gives practical informa- 

 tion of real value to all who would raise the 

 choicest Vegetables and most beautiful Flowers. 

 Write a postal card TO=DAY ! 



W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO.. Philadelphia 



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In writing advertisers, mention Gleanings. 



A FARM POWER 



IS A NECESSITY 



in the practice of modern ag- 

 riculture. They are net ded 

 for shelling corn, grinding 

 feed, cutting fodder or en- 

 silage, srparating cream, 

 wood-saw ii g. pumping wa- 

 ter, and a host of other things. 



LEFFEL 



ENGINES and 



BOILERS 



are clearly the best for the 

 purpose. Either Upright or 

 Horizontal; from 3 h. p. up. 

 Safe, simple, easy to run. 

 They are quick steamers, and 

 require little fuel. Pamphlet with prices on applica- 

 tion, stating size power wanted. 



JAMES LEFFEL & CO., Box 44, Springfield, 0. 

 In writing, mention Gleanings. 



BUY THE BEST. 



If you want the best low-down wagon you should 

 buy the Electric Handy Wagon It is the best because 

 it is made of the best material; the best broad-tired 

 Electric wheels; best seasoned white hickory axles; 

 all other wood parts of the best seasoned white oak. 

 The front and rear hounds are made from the best 

 angle steel, which is neater, stronger, and in every 

 way better than wood. Well painted in red, and var- 



nished. Extra length of reach and extra long stand- 

 ards supplied without additional cost when requested. 

 This wagon is guaranteed to carry 4000 lbs. anywhere. 

 Write the Electric Wheel Co., Box 95, Quincy, Illinois, 

 for their new catalog which fully describes this wag- 

 on, their famous Electric Wheels, and Electric Feed- 

 cookers. 



SPRAYING FRUIT-TREES. 



Thequeslion of spraying fruit-trees to prevent the 

 depredations of insect pests and fungus diseases is no 

 longer an experiment but a necessity. 



Our readers will do well to write Wm. Stahl, Quin- 

 cy, 111., and get his catalog describing twenty-one 

 styles of Snraying Outfits and full treatise on spray- 

 ing the different fruit and vegetable crops, which 

 contains much valuable information, and may be had 

 for the asking. 



flaple Syrup and Sugar 



are scarce this season; the bogus article 

 is never so. We can please you if you 

 want the pure maple. 

 2 to 6 gallons fancy syrup at 90c; Nos. 1 and 2 grades, 5 

 and 20c less per gallon respectively. For more than 

 case lot, club order, etc., write. 

 As to Our Rel'abit.ity. write Boughton. Ford & Co., 

 Bankers, Burton, O., or Adams & Ford, Cleveland, O. 



Ohio Maple Syrup Co., Burton, Geauga Co., 0. 



In writing, mention Gleanings. 



Fruit Packages of All Kinds. 



—ALSO— '* 



Bee=keepers' Supplies. 



We allow a Liberal Discount 

 on early orders. Why not send 

 for your supplies now to save the 

 discount and avoid the rush of 

 the busy season? Catalog and 

 price list free. Address 

 BERLIN FRUIT-BOX Co., 

 Berlin Heights, - Erie Co., Ohio. 



In writing to advertisers, mention Gleanings. 



YOU GAN USE 



Coiled Spring, Cable, Barbed 

 or Smooth Wire in our 



$10 MACHINE 



And Build the BEST Wire Fence at 

 1 6 to 24 Cents per Rod. 



Agents Wanted. Write for Catalog 

 B0WEN CABLE STAY FENCE CO. 

 Box 62, Norwalk, 0., U S. A 

 In writing, mention Gleanings. 



Farm Bee-keeping 



Is one of the leading departments in the 

 Modern Farmer and Busy Bee, the best 

 Farm and Bee paper in existence. Write for 

 sample copy and for clubbing rates with any 

 paper you want. 



E. TAYLOR ABBOTT, St. Joe, Mo. 



