The West American Scientist. 
yosere GILLOTT 
Steel Plews 
FOR ARTISTIC USE in fine drawing, 
Nos. 659 (Crowquill), 290 and agr. 
FOR FINE WRITING, 
Nos. 303 and Ladies’, 170. 
FOR BROAD WRITING, 
Nos. 294, 389 and Stub Point, 849. 
FOR GENERAL WRITING, 
Nos. 332, 404, 390 and 604. 
Joseph Gillott & Sons, 91 John St., N. Y. 
; HENRY HOE, Sore AGENT, 
Sold by ALL DEALERS throughout the World. 
Gold Medal Paris Exposition, 1878. 
A. WENTSCHER, 
GENERAL COMMISSION 
FORWARDING AND SHIPPING. 
San Diego, Cal, 
RE YOU FOND OF USING TOOLS OR 
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HODGSON & BARWOOD, 294 Broadway, New 
York, N. Y. 
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illustrated and contains the most delightful & 
of stories. We make this offer to introduce, & 
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Belvidere, Ill. 
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COLLECTORS 
Who wish to obtain first-class European 
or African Natural History Specimens 
wi!l oblige by sending class of desiderata 
to 
Dr. REED, Jr., 
Ryhope, Sunderland, England. 
#55 Solid Gold Watch. 7] 
Sold for S$ LO®, until lately. 
Best $85 watch in the world. 
War- 
ranted. Heavy Solid Gold 
Hunting Cases. Both ladies’ 
and gents’ sizes, with works 
\\\ and enses of equal value. 
¥ ddne Person ineach lo- 
caltiy can secure one free, 
together with our large and val- 
uadle line of Hoeusehol? 
Samples. These saniples, as 
well as the watch, we send 
Free, and after you have kept 
them in your home for 2 months and shown them to thuso 
who may have called, they become your own property. Those 
who write at once can be sure of receiving the Watch 
and Samples. We pay all express, freight, etc, Address 
Stinson & Co., Box 812, Portland, Maine. 
Perfect timekeeper. 
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Consolidated National Bank, 
= $250,000. 
SURPLUS FUND, - -_ 50,000. 
Undivided Profits - - 75,961 
BRYANT HOWARD, - - - - President. 
J. H. BARBOUR, - - - Vice-President. 
| JOHN GINTY, - - - - - - Cashier. 
Ww. R. ROGERS, : - - Assistant Cashier. 
—DIRECTORS.—— 
O. S. Witherby, John Ginty, 
James McCoy, 
Bryant. Howard. 
Hiram Mabury, 
E. W. Morse, 
J. H. Barbour, 
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fa Exchange on all the Principal Cities of America 
and ®urope bought and sold. 
The Savings Bank. 
OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY. 
In the Consolidated Bank Building, corner of Hand 
Fifth streets. 
CAPITAL, $100,000. 
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E. W. Morse, - - = 3 a 
J. H. Barbour, - - 2 : 
John Ginty, - - 
President 
Vice-President 
Secretary and Treasurer 
: IDIRECTORS:-: 
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James McCoy, 
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Interest Allowed on Deposits. 
Loaned on Real Estate 
ORCHIDS, CYCADS, 
Bulbs, Seeds and Roots. 
Money 
Denarobium maccarthee; D. aureum; D. ecrumin- 
atum; 9. macrotachyum; Vanda spathulata, etc., etc.: 
each cluster, 50 cents—by mail, 75 cents. Cycas 
revoluta and Cycas circinalis stems of all sizes from 
$5.00 to 50 cents. Lilies—Pancartium, Gloriosa 
methonica, each, 50 cents, by mail. Price list on ap- 
plication, 
NATURAL HISTORY. 
Biri skins of over 40 species peculiar to Ceylon, 
mounted or unmounted. Curiosities, bird’s eggs, 
shells, bones, etc., ete. An assorted collection of 24 
species of bird skins by mail for $45. All orders 
should be be sent to C. R. ORCUTT, Editor 
The West Amerie€an Scientist, San Diego, Cal- 
ifornia, of whom nurserymen and florists can obtain 
circular on application. Coffee, Thea, Cocoa, Cin- 
chona, Peppers, Palms, etc., etc. Fresh seed always 
in stock. ‘I'ree Ferns and Lycopods, 
J. P. ABRAHAM, Nurseryman & Florist 
Grand Pass, Colombo, Ceylon. 
IT IS IMPORTANT 
For collectors to know where they can purchase spec- 
mens the cheapest. We invite all to send for our 
illustrated price lists, etc. 
STEARNS’ CURIO SHOP, 
Headquarters for Low Prices, 
ELKADOR, IOWA 
