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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



Mat, 1918 



TRADE MAR* RCG U S PATQFF 



Move Your Poultry Yard When and Where You Want 

 It By Using "BUFFALO" Portable Poultry Runways 



This new fencing sys- 

 tem enables you to 

 JPORTABL-EJflr make any size yard de- 

 sired and move it to 

 other locations at will. 

 To erect simply push 

 legs into the ground. 



Substantially constructed from i)-2 inch 

 Diamond mesh heavy galvanized wire fabric 

 and galvanized round iron frames with one 

 inch galvanized Hexagon Netting along the bottom, 

 twelve inches high. Strong and durable and its portable 

 feature makes it readily adaptable for fencing in young 

 chicks or ducklings as well as grown chickens, ducks, 

 geese, etc. Also used to advantage for enclosing small 

 vegetable garden plots, dog runways, etc. 

 Made in Standard size sections as follows: 



7 ' long x 5 ' high S3.75 per section 



2'6"" x s' (gate) .... 1.60 " " 



8' " x 2' " 2.00 " " 



6' " x 2' 1.60 " " 



PLUS 10% TO THE ABOVE PRICES, F. O. B. BUFFALO 

 These prices are effective April 1st, 1918. and are for orders consisting of six 

 sections or more. Above sizes can be shipped from stock immediately. Special si?es 

 made to order on short notice. Send money order, check. New York Draft or cur- 

 rency by registered mail NOW! Don't delay, freight conditions are bad and delay 

 in ordering may disappoint you in delivery. 



Our booklet No. 67AA will be sent upon request with six cents to cover postage. A 

 trial order will convince you of the merits of this system. 



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Start a Home Flock 

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You can easily have plenty of fresh eggs right from your 

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 Start with "squab" pullets, 8 to 12 weeks old. They come to 

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THE Hodgson way is the ideal way to house your poul- 

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MR. ROBERT PYLE — the well-known Garden Lecturer and 

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