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The Readers' Service will give you 

 suggestions jor the care of livestock 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



December, 1907 



450c Genuine Drawnwork 

 Handkerchiefs 



$2.00 VALUE FOR $1.00 



These beautiful handkerchiefs are gen- 

 uine hand drawnwork on fine linen 

 Iswn; ii inches square. Assorted de- 

 signs as illustrated. No. A, 40c; B, 

 very sheer, 50c; C and D, 30c each. 

 Our special introductory offer, all four 

 handkerchiefs illustrated, sent postpa d 

 for only $1.00. Warranted genuine 

 .handwork. 



GENUINE CORAL 



NECKLACE 



Special Half Price Sale. 



These 2 NECKLACES for $1. 



20c 



^_ pm ^ su ^ jr Wa- ranted genuine, be 



L-. „™.„;.„... j ported rich color cora 



limited time thefollowin 

 at half regular prices: i6-in. Necklace, twig coral, like inside i 

 tion, with clasp, regular 40c, for 20c; 56-in, Fan Chain, 42c ; 

 Necklace of genuine round coral beads, like cut, regular $1. 

 "85c ; both necklaces as illustrated for $1.00. 



Genuine HAND-WOVEN INDIAN BASKET 

 Full of MEXICAN CACTUS CANDY 



St im- 



For 



g sizes 



istra- 



6-in. 



75, for 



50c 



A novelty in delicious confections. A 

 genuine palm basket (telescope style), 

 hand-woven in pretty colors by our In- 

 dians and filled with £-lb. of that most 

 delicious of all Mexican sweetmeats, 

 cactus candy ; made by boiling the 

 I heart of the cactus plant in pure sugar. 

 Wholesome, most delicious, and good 

 for coughs and colds. 



HAND-WOVEN c 



INDIAN BASKET i*>C 



Hand-woven by Indians in Mexico from strong palm- 

 fiber. Uniquely colored, durable, useful, ornamen- 

 tal. 8 in. high ; fine for den, sewing-room, flower- 

 pot, etc. Warranted genuine. Retails for $1.00, 

 but we will send prepaid for 25 cts.(two for 44 cts., 

 ifive for $1 00, all different designs), as special offer. 



A Box of Finest 



Xmas Mistletoe 



delivered for 50c. 



The world's finest mistletoe grows in New Mexico. 

 Add 50c for 2-pound box or fi.oo for 5-pound box to 

 your remittance and we will send you by fast express, 

 all charges PREPAID, a box of the finest, fresh gather- 

 ed mistletoe, timed to arrive (unless otherwise ordered) 

 just before Xmas. Gathered and packed so as to 

 reach you in finest condition. 

 Money refunded if not satisfactory. 

 TMs Pretty Birch pQCC with orders for 



Bark Canoe rKLL 5looor more - 

 c-rir^w ¥>itw / Hand mad( \ bv 



<J J. l\^JY wrlv* Indians ( see illustration ) 

 loo-page Art Catalogof Mexican Drawnwork, In- 

 dian Rugs, Baskets, Pottery, 6 cents. 20 page 

 JXmas Catalog FREE. 



The FRANCIS E. LESTER CO., 



Dept. J 12, Mesilla Park, N. M. 



Largest Retailers Indian-Mexican Handicraft in the JVorld* 



For a Beautiful 

 Hedge 



plant the Hardy Privet, Ligustrum Ibota, 

 of graceful habit, foliage rich wine color 

 in the Fall. 



For massing, White Rosa Rugosa and 

 Hardy Flowering Shrubs. 



Herbaceous Perennials in variety ; choice 

 Roses and Climbing Plants. 



Catalogue sent on application. 



Shatemuc Nurseries 



Barrytown, Dutchess Co., N. Y. 



What to Send to the Christmas 

 Market 



T^HE Christmas market demands are 

 ■*- somewhat different from those at 

 other holiday seasons. Better quality is 

 demanded then than at most times, hence 

 the necessity of extra attention to having 

 everything the best possible, and put up in 

 the most attractive shape. 



The New Year market is not likely to be 

 nearly so good for the sellers, because any 

 surplus from Christmas is carried over and 

 put on the market the following week. 

 Neither do the buyers have as much money 

 to spend the week following Christmas. But 

 there may be some special products that are 

 in good demand at New Year, and it would 

 be well to get into direct communication 

 with your commission merchant and learn 

 if there is a demand for any special product 

 so that quick shipments may be made if 

 circumstances warrant. 



In poultry, the goose is the leader at 

 Christmas. In New York and in other 

 cities where there is a large Jewish popula- 

 tion, the?:; are wanted alive in considerable 

 quantities. Whether alive or dressed they 

 must be plump and fat to insure high prices 

 and quick sales. Ducks are also used in 

 large quantities at Christmas. For the 

 Eastern markets, the geese should be dry 

 picked. Every effort must be made to have 

 the carcass present an attractive appearance. 

 Some leave on the wing feathers to the first 

 joint, and fasten the wings close to the body 

 with white twine. After dressing, put into 

 cold water for an hour or two, then clean off 

 any blood or dirt, and put into ice water or 

 very cold water till all animal heat is removed. 

 This hardens the flesh, and adds greatly to 

 the appearance. In warm weather, ice must 

 be used in packing. Requirements vary so 

 much in different markets that it is imperative 

 that a shipper learn them before shipping. 

 Neat packages are imperative and either 

 boxes or barrels will answer. For some 

 markets, it is customary to remove the heads, 

 pull the skin of the neck over the stump, and 

 tie neatly. One often sees fancy geese and 

 other fowls with the heads carefully tied in 

 paper to prevent any possible drainage of 

 blood from soiling the birds in the package. 

 Small broilers weighing a pound or less 

 each bring good prices if choice. Capons 

 are not yet in season. Mushrooms find 

 ready sale, but must be clean, bright and 

 carefully packed. Game is always an un- 

 certain quantity. Demand is generally good 

 for anything in season, but the game laws have 



TEDDY BEAR FERN BALL 



(MADE IN JAPAN) 



This unusual novelty, originated and imported 

 solely by us, is splendidly modeled, is 9 inches high, 

 has real glass eyes, and will make a unique and 

 attractive Christmas gift. Order now. 



Directions: Soak in water, hang up, 

 a coat of pretty little ferns will start 

 immediately. 



DELIVERED FREE IN NEAT BOX $1 ,50 



H. H. BERGER & CO., 



TO Warren Street New York 



The Lone Star eugene p. lyle. jr. 



A romantic tale of that indomitable band of men 



who practically added Texas to the United States. 



Illustrated. #1.50 



Published by DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & CO. 



133 East 16th Street, New York City 



The 'Beautiful Hand-tOo-den 



PEQUOT RUGS 



Refreshing Simplicity 



Wholesome and agreeable colors. Decidedly artistic in design 

 and inexpensive. Send for Booklet. 



CHAS. H. KIMBALL 



46 Yantic Road, Norwich Town, Conn. 



Q1SJOW r»ITTTTTM New Hardy White Hybrid 

 OIX W W \a^\JIl»Il»IX Perpetual Rose for planting 

 outofdoo-s. Plant hardy, vigorous, and flowers all summer. Or- 

 ders entered now for immediate or Spring delivery. Illustrated 

 catalogue with description of this and other Novelties in Fruits and 

 Trees mailed free. ELLWANGEPv & BARRY, 



Kurserymeu— Horticulturists, Rochester, JV. Y. 

 



100Treesfor$l 



Raise your Forest and Orna- 

 mental Trees and Shrubs from 

 Seed. 



This is the cheapest and best way to 

 have the finest trees and shrubbery, 

 and affords a great deal of pleasure. 

 We have a special collection o f seeds 

 of our five best trees from which you 

 can grow hundreds of hardy plants. 

 This collection by mail for $1.00. 

 When ^ o i order state where the trees 

 are to grow and we will send the kind that will grow best- 

 Order the collection now and also — 



Get our handsomely illustrated and uniquely descriptive cata- 

 logue F of tree and shrub seeds. It gives reasons" why, " "when^ 

 and ''Aoru." 



OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO., ATLANTA, GA. 



