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COLLECTORS 
Who wish to obtain first-class Eus opean 
or African Natural History Specimens 
will oblige by sending class of desiderata 
to . 
DR. REED, Jr., 
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SURPLUS FUND, - - 50,000. 
Undivided Profits - - 73,961 
BRYANT HOWARD, =- ’ - - President. 
J. H, BARBOUR, : - - Vice-President. 
JOHN GINTY, - - - - - Cashier. 
W. R. ROGEsS, . “ Assistant Cashier. 
—DIRECTORS.—— 
O. 8. Witherby, John Ginty, 
James McCoy, 
Bryant Howard. 
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The Savings Bank. 
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In the Consolidated Bank Building, corner of Hand 
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CAPITAL, - ~ = $100,000. 
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ORCHIDS, CYCADS, 
Bulbs, Seeds and Roots. 
a) 

Dendrobium maccarthese; D. aureum; D. crumin- 
atum; D. 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 Ameriéan 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. Tree 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 
jllustrated price lists, etc. 
STEARNS’ CURIO SHOP, 
Headquarters for Low Prices, 
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