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R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 



NEW^ FIBRE HOT-BED MAT. 



Mouse Proof ; Rot Proof ; Almost Indestructible. 



The new Singapore Fibre Mat for Hot-beds will be hailed with pleasure by all 

 gardeners and florists. It is very flrmly put together, and weighs about thirty-two 

 pounds. It is very much more durable than anything that has yet been introduced for 

 this purpose, and its efiectiveness as a frost resister is of the highest order. Mice and 

 rot make short work of ordinary straw mats unless great care is taken in their preser- 

 vation ; the Singapore fibre mat is not subject to these defects, and being made of an 

 air-holding, flexible, cane fibre — exceedingly strong and durable — commends itself kt 

 once to everyone who has hot beds. It is without question the best and most economical 

 mac made, and as the cost is only a trifle more than that of the common straw mat, its 

 general use is assured. 



Price, each, 6 feet 2 inches long by 6 feet wide, $2.00 

 6 " 2 " " " 3 " " 1.20 



R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Sole Agents for New England. 



STRAW MATS FOR HOT-BEDS. 



Made by hand from fresh rye straw; thick, and well put together. Excellent protection from frost. 

 All our Mats are very carefully and firmly made,being tied with the finest quality of twisted, tarred mar- 

 line. Special price given for large lots. Odd sizes made to order at very reasonable prices. Regpulat 

 size, 6x6 feet. Each, $1.50. Elxtra Heavy, $2.00. 



SASHES FOR HOT-BEDS. 



These are well made from thoroughly seasoned lumber, and glazed. Frame, l§-inch, 3x6 feet, $2.26; 

 IJ-inch, 3x6 feet, §2.40. Unglazed and unpainted sashes, each, $1.15 to $1.35. 



PATENT PROTECTING CLOTH FOR HOT-BEDS. 



Largely Used In Place of Qlass for Protecting Plants in EJarly Spring. 



The material used in its preparation renders it very tough and durable; prevents it from shrinking, 

 and causes it also to be partially water-proof. It is an excellent substitute for glass, and being light, 

 and easily and safely shipped, can be sent to sections of the country where it would be quite impossible 

 to send sash. It is furnished in pieces containing about forty yards, one yard wide. Prices, mediuia 

 grade, per yard, 10 cents; by the piece, 9 cents per yard. Heavy grade, per yard, 12 cents; by the pieca^ 

 10 cents per yard. The meaium grade is most suitable for general purposes. 



GRAFTING WAX. 



Trowbridge's. The best made. Put up in neat packages, with plain directions for use. 

 Per i lb., 10 cents; i lb., 15 cents; 1 lb., 30 cents. 



SNOW SHOVELS. 



strong, well made; several different sizes and pattenuSr 

 Price. 26 cents to 50 cents each. 



