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POPULAR GARDENING. 



XI 



Beautiful Chased, Solid Gold King. (199)-Tliis 

 fine new stylo King (upper engravingl is beau- 

 tifully engraved. The upper and under rim 

 project over the engraved part,thus protecting it. 

 Given in any size for two new names, or one new 

 name and 70 cents. Price to subscriber $1.55. 



Genuine Turquois and Pearl Bing. tsoo)— This 

 beautiful solid gold King shown in the figure con- 

 tains one genuine Tur- 

 quois and two Pearls, set 

 very handsomely. It is a 

 Ring that would plea.se 

 any miss. Given in any 

 size for two new names 

 and 35 cents, or one new 

 name and $1.00. Price to 

 our subscribers 81.90. 



Heavy Plain, Solid Gold 

 Eing. (301)-This isa 14 

 karat solid gold King, that 

 suits all tastes. It is per- 

 fection for an engage- 

 ment ring. Given in any 

 size for three new names 

 and 40 cents, or one new 

 name and $3.10 additional. 

 Price to subscribers $3.00. 

 Heavy Solid Gold Seal 

 Ring. (203)— This hand- 

 some onyx ring with any 

 initial desired: is sure to 

 please those desiring this 

 popular style. Given in 

 any size for twelve new 

 names, or for seven new 

 names and $.3..50. Price $9. 

 -On page 116 June 

 described a valu- 



Prentiums 



ings. 



The Avery Transplanter. 



issue, we illustrated and 

 able transplanter that has came into use in 

 England. This called out many inquiries, ask- 

 ing where such a useful implement could be 

 procured. Since then we have learned of its 

 being made in this country, as shown on page 

 V, and of these implements we are enabled to 

 oflfer two sizes. The device marks out a new era 

 in transplanting, doing the work easily, quickly, 

 and well, without disturbing the soil from the 

 roots. In use, as much soil as the steel shovels 

 will grasp is lifted from where a plant is to be 

 set; then the plant with its soil is lifted and trans- 

 planted to the hole first made, and the job is 

 done. The email size (,203) given for one new 

 name. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing 30 

 cents additional when sent as a premium or pur- 

 chased. Large two hand size, (804), given for 

 three new names. Price $3.00. By express only. 

 Improved Expert Camera and Outfit. (305)— 

 Four months ago, the writer of this invested in an 

 Amateur Photograph Outfit for his own use, and 

 started out as he supposed to spoil his first pic- 

 ture. He knew nothing of the practical details 

 of photography, except what he had picked up 

 by reading the guide book furnished with the 

 outfit. Imagine his surprise to 'find that the first 

 view he ever attempted developed into as good a 

 picture as any one since taken. Poor pictures 

 have in his experience thus far, been the excep- 

 tion, while the best he has taken have for their 

 perfection been a surprise to himself and to his 



The Fanioua Columbia Bicycle. {See Premium 209.) 

 friends. Having satisfied himself that amateur 

 jihotography is an art easily within the province 

 of any intelligent person to master, he with con- 

 fidence concluded to offer a complete outfit for 

 picture taking in this list of premiums. The out- 

 fit therefore presented is the Improved Expert 

 Outfit, taking a plate size 4x5 inches, and includ- 

 ing everything necessary for the entire process 

 of taking and finishing a picture. It is suitable 



f<ir all kinds of work, with lens, focusing-scrcc^n, 

 and tripod, one double revei-sible plate-holder, 

 (me box of best instantaneous dry plates, one 

 box of best sensitized albumen paper, develop- 

 ing outfit, with the necessary chemicals for de- 

 veloping and fixing the plates, printing outfit 

 with toning solutions for finishing the pictures, 

 trays for the different solutions, and material for 

 dark-roitm lantern, packed in a strong carrying 

 case. The Camera is finely made, and finished of 

 polished butternut wood of the latest model, 

 with movable front board and brass trimmings. 

 Every outfit is warranted to do good work. A 

 specimen of the work done by this outfit will be 

 mailed to any address on receipt of 13 cents. The 

 outfit complete with instructions for making 

 pictures given for only seven new names and$4.(M) 

 additional, or for 13 new names. Price 

 $10.00. For an additional $5.00 the 

 same style of outfit, but tor making 

 pictures, size 5x7 inches, wiU be fur- 

 ni-shed. Forwarded only by express, 

 the receiver paying charges. 



Imperial Accordion, No. 1634. 

 (20G)— This is a handsome and favorite 

 style of Improved German Instru- 

 ments. It has two sets of reeds, of 

 sweet tone, two stops, double bellows, 

 nickel keys, bronze top and bottom 

 decorated with nickel corner clasps 

 and border. It is a well made instru- 

 ment in all respects. It is 9 inches 

 long by 5 inches and 6)^ inches. Given 

 for four new names and $1.50 addi- 

 tional, or for seven new names. 

 Catalogued at $7.50, will be furnished 

 to our subscribers tor $5.00. By ex- 

 press only, charges paid by receiver. 

 Eclipse Steam Engine. (207)— This 

 is a perfectly safe and instructive toy 

 that never fails to please the young 

 folks, while the older members of the 

 family will look upon its workings 

 with wonder. It is a larger and better 

 boiler than the toy boilers of former 

 years, and will give far greater sat- 

 isfaction. Points of superiority: Larger boiler; 

 running parts proportioned to get the most work 

 from it; improved lamp, filled without removing 

 wick; " speed " to belt pulley, thus better adapt- 

 ing it for running machinery; boiler held more 

 securely on the stand, and feet of stand have holes 

 in for fastening down. Packed in box, with 

 lamp, wick, ete. Given for one new name and 

 35 cents. Price $1.00. Postage and packing, when 

 sent as a premium or purchased 35 cents. 



Chess Board and Boxwood Chessmen. (208)— A 



fine outfit for playing an absorbing game. The 

 Chessmen are of two colors, yellow and black, 

 and finely polished. To give an idea of their 

 size, we wUl state that the kings are .3^ inches 

 high. They come packed in a strong, wooden 

 box. Complete outfit, including a fine board, 

 given for one new name and .30 cents. Price $1.10. 

 Postage and packing :10 cents when sent as a pre- 

 mium or purchased. 



A Columbia Volunteer Bicycle. (209)— The 

 f'olumbia Bicycle made by the Pope Manufactur- 

 ing Co., Boston, Mass., is the result of 10 yeais' 

 patience, energy, expenditure of money, appli- 

 tion of science and mechanical skfil, backed by 

 an earnest purpose to find out what is best, and 

 to make it for the public. In the Volunteer is 

 embodied the first attempt by these leading man- 

 ufacturers to unite every essential of a servica- 

 ble and good wheel, and bring the cost down to 

 the lowest figure, consistent with high quality, 

 namely, $100, for a iW-inch wheel. We are ready 

 to put it in competition, in appearance and 

 actual ser\'ice, with many machines of much 

 higher price. The points of quality may thus be 

 described: Metal parts all steel, and no castings. 

 Endl&ss moulded rubber tires. O'escent felloes. 

 .56 and 18 direct spokes, with .5%-inch spread of 

 spokes. Detachable Knous cranks, 5, .5!^, and 

 (i-inch throw. Columbia "double-gri|i" rubber 

 ball-pedals. 18-ineh rear wheel. Columbia ad- 

 justable ball-bearings. l?^-inch cylindrical 

 perch, made of imi)orted patent cold-drawn, 

 seamless-steel tulie. 5-inch cylindrical head. 

 Columbia elliptical, cold-drawn, seamless-steel, 

 tubular front, and semi-tubular rear-forks 

 hollow, continuous-steel, cow-horn handle-bar. 

 "D<mble-grip" vulcanite handles. One-piece leg- 

 guard. Grip-lever-spoon brake. Adjustable 

 step. Kirkpatriek saddle. Tool-bag, with mon- 

 key-wrench, screw-driver, and oil-can. Weight, 

 with saddle and pedals on, 41 lbs. One .50-inch 

 Volunteer given for 75 new names and $30.00 ad- 



ilitional, or for 113 new names. Value of .M-inch 

 machine, $100, with a difference of $3..50 for each 

 two inches in size up or down. Offered on above 

 terms only; we cannot sell the machine. .Send us 

 inner length of leg to instep by which to select 

 the right size of machine. By express only. 



Iron Lawn Reservoir Vase. (210)— Aside from 

 being a Vase of fine pattern the one here offered 

 pos.ses,se8 the patent reservoir, which with a single 

 filling will answer the needs of the plants for a 

 week or more. Just the thing for the cemetery. 

 Height 37 inches, diameter of va.se 18 inches, base 

 14 in<dies square. Capacity of reservoir one 

 and one-htUf gallons. Given for seven new names 

 and $3.00 additional, or for twelve new names. 

 Price $1(1. By freight, receiver paying charges. 



SUPERIOR KNIVES AND SHEARS. Avoid 



Superior Pocket Knives and Shears, with Razor Steel, Hand 

 Forged Blades. Shoum much reduced. {Read what follows 

 the heading above. See Premiums 211 to 215.) 



poor Knives and Shears. Many poor ones offered 

 look handsomely. The articles we offer in this 

 line were made for good cutting service. Instead 

 of containing blades that are struck off with a die, 

 as is the ease with much cutlery of the day, those 

 used in the present articles are hand anvil made, 

 thus securing a fine tough metal. The material 

 from which they are forged is the best English 

 Razor Steel. If any blade breaks within a month 

 by fair usage it will be replaced free of charge. 

 The ^vriter thinks he knows what constitutes a 

 good knife. He has carried one of these knives 

 for three years, and finds that it is the best knife 

 for holding an edge he has ever seen. 



Superior Pruning Knife. (211)— This knife, 

 shown at one fourth its exact size in the engrav- 

 ing, is made for those needing a substantial tool 

 that will keep a keen edge. The blades are of 

 the best Roger steel, oil-tempered, and tested 

 before polishing. Round, easy handle, with steel 

 capped end. The usual blade is made for men 

 who know how to u,se a knife, and is wide and 



A Fine Lawn Vase with Reservoir. (See Premium 210.) 

 thin. They will break if you pry with them, 

 and you might call them hard, but they are not. 

 If it be placed into the hands of one who does 

 not know how to handle a knife, tell us this and 

 we will give you a thicker blade. Given for one 

 new name and 30 cents additional. Price $1.00 



