Rk. & J. FARQUHAR & CO/S SEED CATALOGUE. | tie: 
HOT-BED REQUIREMENTS. 
®arquhars’ 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 careis 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 
wseis assured. Price, 6feet 2 inches long by 6 ft. wide, each, 2.00; 6 feet 2 inches long by 3 ft. wide. each, 1.20. 
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‘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 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, 6x 6 feet. Each 1.50. Extra Heavy, to order 2.00. 3x6 feet 1.00. Extra Heavy, 1.25. 
Archangel Mats. Used for protecting from frost in Spring. Size, 5 by 8 feet. Each .8o. 
‘Hot-Bed Sashes. These are well made from thoroughly seasoned lumber, and glazed. 
Frame, 1% inch, 3x6 feet, 2.35; 134 inch, 3x6 feet, 2.50. Unglazed and unpainted 
sashes, each 1.15 to I.4o. 
Patent Protecting Cloth for Hot-Beds. Largely used in 
place of glass for protecting Plants in early Spring. The 
material used in its preparation renders it very tough and 
durable; prevents it from shrinking, and makes it also par- 
= tially water-proof. It isan 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 im- 
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, .o9. Heavy grade, yard, .12; by the piece, yard, .1o. The 
medium grade is most suitable for general purposes. 
GLAZIER’S POINTS. 
MASTICA. 
Mastica. An elastic, adhesive sub< 
stance for glazing greenhouses, 
new or old. Being elastic it is not 
affected by expansion and con- 
traction. One gallon will cover 
about 300 running feet (one side). 
Prices, } gallon, .50; 4 gallon, 
.75; 1 gallon, 1.25. 
estes Glazing Machines. Each, 
‘Van Reyper’s Perfect Glazier’s Points. These | Scollay’s Puttying 
points are made of steel and galvanized. They Bulb. A simple 
are used on either side of the bar. A perfect ae pect! eh 
preventative of glass from sliding. Price, box of oe eles Prhe 
1,000, .60; by mail, .75. Princers, for driving putty in a semi- 
liquid state is ejected by pressing the bulb, enabling one to do 
the work very rapidly. Price, 1.00; by mail, 1.10. 
points, .40; by mail, .50. 
francis’ Improved Glazier’s Points. Made from 
brass and can be used either right or left. When 
in position they leave a smooth finish to paint on, 
and are as easily driven as tacks. Price, box of 
1,000, .50; by mail, .62. Thermometers , for Hot-Beds. Qr plunging; each, 1.50. 
