AVEERIeCAN HOMES AND GARDENS xiii 
Provide Modern Lighting 
for Your Home 
You will have fixtures to suit any 
decorative effect desired; lower 
lighting cost than sufficient light 
by lamps; absolute independence 
of monopoly lighting conditions 
and enjoy light of the best. 
April, 1909 
Let 
Fixtures to Suit all Tastes and Pocketbooks 
Usually regular gas fixtures, such as are used with city gas, are installed. But 
i there are other kinds available at reasonable cost; fixtures that perfectly simulate 
t con- 
ID you ever hear of the Colt Standard Generator? 
sists mainly of two tanks, and so simple that a large resi- 
dence including outbuildings and grounds may be brilliantly 
lighted by fifteen minutes’ attention once a month or less—by a 
bright boy or any “‘ man of chores.”’ 
It makes (generates) Acetylene Gas—modern acetylene—cool, 
clean, dry and pure; delivers it to the piping, under a pressure 
that wouldn’t break a pasteboard box, and the burners pass per 
hour but one tenth the amount of gas (if carelessly left open) as 
would a city gas burner of equal size, viz., twenty-five candle power, 
and the gas is non-poisonous. Thus the gas is much safer than 
city gas, with which all are familiar, and which insurance reports 
show to be much safer than electricity. 
Better Light and Perfect Service 
Because the Colt Generator makes cool, pure gas the light is 
actually—not theoretically—the nearest approach to daylight of 
any artificial light known. It is so near to daylight that colors in 
pictures, furnishings and decorations show their true colors—a 
revelation in enjoyment of the home at night. 
And the light is wholesome and healthful—odorless, clean and 
cool. There are no mantels, chimneys, etc., as with ordinary 
gas—to detract from the appearance of fixtures or cause annoyance 
candles, lamps, lanterns and electroliers. 
The Method 1s Simple 
Excepting for the advantages as pointed out, the method is the same as 
for city gas, differing only that you are independent, get better light (our gas is 
also practical for cooking) and in difference in cost between independence and 
public service charges, the generator is a desirable investment—not an expense. 
Our Colt Standard Generator 
It is used in thousands of residences throughout the United States and lights 
many American palaces, Yet it is solow in cost as to be within the reach of every 
one, Seventy-one United States Government Lighthouses use them, which is con- 
clusive proof of their efficiency. 
The Colt Standard Generator has: a a ; 
—The fundamental principal of gravity—hence simplicity and positive operation 
as to reliability and economical production of gas. 
—Colt Float Feed Cut-off, which for safety is like the water injector that 
prevents low water in a steam boiler. 
—Colt Floating Trap, which washes, cools and drys the gas, making it perfect. 
These features are all gravity in princi- 
ple—as certain of operation as the falling 
of a stone thrown into the air. 
Other features—all a part of the most 
conscientious manufacture — provide 
against forgetfulness and carelessness and 
make it strong, durable and a good invest- 
ment. 
General Information 
It takes an illustrated booklet to tell our 
story completely. Each page is alive with 
interest. We will gladly send it free. 
As we shall not remind you to write us 
by repeating this advertisement, will you 
not write us to-day? 
You want good light, and we believe you 
will appreciate the service we offer. We 
have distributors all over the United States 
and prices are uniform—but address home 
¥. iB COLT COMPANY, 23 Barclay Street, NEW YORK 
and expense. ‘The gas can be lighted by push button—thus pro- 
viding all of electricity’s lazy convenience but without electricity’s 
eye strain, for this light is natural—color balanced; a soft white 
light—like sunlight. Yet it costs less than oil. 
SHETLAND 
PONIES 
An unceasing source of pleasure and 
robust health for children; safe; inex- 
pensive to keep; many champions; 
stallions and mares for breeding; 
complete outfits; our beautifully illu- 
strated free catalog tells allabout them. 
BELLE MEADE FARM 
Dept. W. BEDFORD, MASS. 
Ge lakeo rere yes 
v2. Wirltetor Circulars 
AIF. FE. ae ERS 
~ Ashland, Ohlo 
ASP.ROOTS & CAL. PRIVET 
French Argenteuil Asparagus Roots. grown from 
imported seed, highly cultivated, selected for 
country homes. Finest flavored and largest 
Asparagus known. Plant now. S$? per 100. 
§ $5 for 200, $10 for 500. Also California Privet, 
my easily trimmed, fot hedges, screening unsightly 
objects. Strong plants for immediate effect, $3.50 
per 100, 86.50 for 200, $15 for 500. Planting 
directions for either with order. 
; S.L. de Fabry, Grower, Little Silver, N. J. 
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Ql you desire the most 
stylish furniture that 
can be obtained at a 
reasonable cost, use our 
French Willow 
s 
Furniture 
The latest improvements for homes, concrete 
“BUNGALITH” 
DURABLE, ECONOMICAL, CONVENIENT 
Address THOS. HALL, 257 39th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Lightweight, durable, 
artistic and cleanly. | 
Send for Catalogue and Prices 
THE WILLOWCRAFT SHOPS 
BOX A NORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 
CHINESE WICKER BASKET GHAIRS 
Imported direct from Hong Kong China. 
Weather finished, strongly made, very 
artistic, just the chair for porch or den. 
What you have always wanted but never 
Anew where to obtain. Sent direct upon 
receipt of price. Satisfaction guaranteed 
or money refunded. Reference German- 
American Savings Bank, Los Angeles. 
OMER G. HOWRY 
Importer of Chinese Wicker Furniture 
Broadway Central Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
Place a sundial in your garden or 
on your lawn and it will return an 
hundred fold in quiet enjoyment. 
WRITE US FOR FREE BOOKLET ¢ 
Sundial Information 
CHAS. G. BLAKE & CO. 
778 Woman's Temple, Chicago, Ill. 
Peonies and Irises True to Name! 
Buy of a specialist, who grows and knows the stock hesells. J have been 
specializing im hardy flowers for over eight years, but only a few months 
ago issued my first catalogue. My offerings comprise over 250,000 Iris and 
Peonies in about 1,000 varieties. SEND FOR MY CATALOGUE of 
Peonies, Irises, Phloxes and Hardy Plant Specialties. Pronounced by ex- 
perts the most complete in America. Contains information of great value 
to all who love hardy flowers. Free on application. 
BERTRAND H. FARR, ae NURSERIES 
809E Penn Street, Reading, Pa. 
PRICE, $8.00 
