94 Rk. & J. FARQUHAR & CO2S SEED CATALOGUE. 
HOT-BED REQUIREMENTS. 
Farquhars’ New Singapore Fibre Hot-Bed Mat. Mouse proof; rot proof , almost indestructible. This 
new Mat for Hot-Beds will be hailed with pleasure by all gardeners and florists. It is very firmly put to- 
gether, and weighs about thirty-two pounds. It is much more durable than anything that has yet been intro- 
duced for this purpose, and it is effective as a frost resister in the highest degree, Mice and rot make 
short work of ordinary straw mats unless great care is taken in their preservation; 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 at once to everyone who has hot-beds. It is unquestionably the best and most 
economical mat made, and as the cost is only a trifle more than that of the common straw mat, its general 
useis assured. Price, 6 feet 2 inches long by 6 ft. wide, each, 2.00; 6 feet 2 inches long by 3 ft. wide. each, I.20. 
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protection from frost. All our Mats are carefully and firmly made, being tied with the finest quality of twisted, 
tarred marline. Special price given for large lots. Odd sizes made to order at very reasonable prices. 
Regular size, 6x6 feet. Each 1.50. Extra Heavy, 2.00. _ 
Archangel Mats. Used for protecting from frost in spring. Size, 5by8feet. Each .8o. _ 
Packing Mats. These second-hand mats are inexpensive, and good for temporary use. 
Dozen, 2.50 to 3.50. 
Hot-Bed Sashes. These are well made from thoroughly seasoned lumber, and glazed. 
Frame, 1%-inch, 3x6 feet ; 134-inch, 3x6 feet, 2.40. Unglazed and unpainted 
sashes, each, I.15 to 
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possible to send sash. It is furnished in pieces containing fifty to sixty yards, one yard wide. Prices, 
medium grade, yard, .10; by the piece, yard, .09. Heavy grade, yard, .12; by the piece, yard, .1o. The 
medium grade is most suitable for general purposes. 
TYING MATERIALS; FLORISTS’ SUPPLIES. 
| Twine. Allsizes. Ball, .10 to .25. 
Twine, Green. (For stringing 
Smilax. Ball, .25. 
Twine, Soft. For tying vines, etc. ; 
BRAIDED ROFFEA. very strong. Large balls, .25. 
Roffea. The best material for tying plants; exceed- Tarred Yarn. Excellent jlow priced 
ingly strong, soft and pliable. Lb., .30. Sanya pe raspberries, shrubs, 
hangel [latting. For tying asparagus, buddin etc. +» +12. 
eines etc. Eack 80. iA hae? : Tarred Marline. Of better quality than the above; 
twisted in strands. In 5 and ro Ib. balls. Lb.,.18. 
Tinfoil. For bouquets. Price variable. Lb., .16. 
Bouquet Wire. Florists’ bright. Nos. 23 and 24. 
Price variable. Stone, 1.30. 
Paper, White. For cut flowers. Lb., .1o. 
Paper, White Tissue. Very light; used in packing 
fine flowers for shipment. Lb., 20. 
| Paper, Parceling. Lb., .08 to .1o. 
| Waxed Paper. Thin, white; aids in preventing the 
escape of moisture; used in packing flowers and 
small plants. Lb., 30. 
| Wolf’s Indelible Garden Pencils. For writing on 
. wood labels, in red, black, or blue colors. Each, 
Silkaline, or Smilax Green Thread. Largely .20; doz., 2.00. 
used for tying in bouquet work. Reels, each, .25. | Toothpicks. Used instemming flowers for set pieces. 
Cotton Batting. For packing; large sheets. Each,.06. | Box, .I10. 
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