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CANE PLANT STAKES. 
These form a valuable substitute for the more expen- 
sive plant stakes in use. They are from 5 to 8 feet in 
length and can be cut to any desired size. Being light 
and durable they are adapted for supporting Roses, Car- 
nations, Gladioli, etc. 
$10.00. 
Per doz., 20 cts,; 100, $1.25; 1,000 
TOMATO SUPPORTS. 
The best Tomatoes are grown when 
borne a distance from the ground and 
subject to a free circulation of air. 
Gnarled, half-rotten, watery fruit is the 
result of allowing the vines to fall over 
and lie on the ground This Tomato 
support is a neat article, keeping the 
fruit clear of the ground, and enabling 
it to develop and ripen evenly, the sun 
and air having free access to it; 15 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 
PATENT WATERPROOF PLANT BED 
CLOTH. 
As substitute for Glass Sash on Hot-Beds and Cola Frames. 
At one-tenth the cost of glass and equal thereto. 
This Patent Cloth Covering has been used by leading 
florists and growers all over the United States, and very 
strongly endorsed by them. Its cost is so moderate and 
its use so effectual that hot-beds and cold frames can be 
constructed very simply and cheaply. It does not shrink 
in exposed service or decay rapidly. Protects plants in 
spring or fall from frost or chill. Promotes early, hardy 
and vigorous growth, allows healthy ventilation, and pro- 
duces best plants. Cloth is all 36 inches wide. Prices: 
Light grade, usually used for protecting tobacco plants, 
in pieces of 60 yards, $3.00 per piece; in less quantity, 6 
cts. per yard. Medium grade, 45 to 50 yards in piece, 8 
cts. per yard; in less quantity, 10 cts. per yard. Heavy 
grade, 40 yards to piece, $4.50 per piece; less quantity, 
12 cts. per yard. 
TYING MATERIALS. 
TRE EO Oo SOC OEE COUDEC OAD CII C Ee rE Per Ib., 25 cts. 
Green Smilax Twine...... 15 cts. per ball; $1.50 per doz. 
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TROWBRIDGE’S GRAFTING WAX. 
This has been in use for a number of years, and is 
highly recommended. Price, 40 cts. per lb.; 4% pound 
packages, 15 cts. By mail, 16 cts per lb. extra. 
FIBROUS PEAT. 
Of great value for hot-house and greenhouse plants 
and especially for Orchids. Per bbl., $2.25. 
SPHAGNUM MOSS. 
Very useful for mixing in soil for potting, also for 
mulching, packing, etc. Fresh moss, $1.75 per bbl.; dry 
moss, for packing, etc., $1.50 per bbl. 
COCOANUT FIBER REFUSE. 
Valuable for mixing with soil for plants, either in beds 
or in pots; are a most excellent substitute for leaf mold 
or peat. Plants of all kinds thrive in it with the greatest 
luxuriance. 50 cts. per peck; $1.50 per bushel, in bags 
or bbls. 
MATS. 
For covering hot-bed sashes, etc. Straw Mats, 6 ft. 
wide by 6 ft. long, $1.50 each. Russian Bass Mats, 
4 ft. by 7 ft., 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 
ABS Ts 
Armored Rubber Hose, ¥% inca, 3-ply....18 cts. per foot. 
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In 25 and 50 feet lengths. 
Ridgewood 
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INSECT EXTERMINATORS. 
Tobacco Stems for Fumigat- 
ing. Clean and free from 
rubbish. In bales of 100 lbs., 
$1.50 each ; 500 lbs., $6.00. 
Australian Garden Wash. Can be used with perfect 
safety on the most delicate plants, and will prove 
invaluable to florists and gardeners. Asa destroyer 
of insect life it has no equal. Per pt., 50 cts.; qt., 
80 cts.; half gal., $1.50; gal., $2.50. 
Fir Tree Oil. This new insect destroyer has proved to 
be one of the most reliable for red spiders, green 
fly, mealy bug, caterpillers, slugs, blight, etc. 
Dilute with water and apply with ordinary or bel- 
lows syringe, or by dipping the plants. Per pt., 75 
cts.; qt., $1.50; % gal., $2.75; gal., $5.00. 
Gishurst Compound. An English prepara ion for green 
fly, scale, bark lice, mealy bug, red spider, etc. Dis- 
solve in water and apply with syringe. Per Ib. 
box, 50 cts.; 3 1b. box, $1.00. 
Hellebore. Powdered White Hellebore itor rose slugs, 
currant worms, etc. Dust on with gun or bellows 
while the foliage is moist. Per lb., 30 cts. 
Slug Shot. Destroys all insects injurious to house and 
garden plants, vegetables and fruits of all kinds. 
Equals paris green where used liberally, without 
the danger from poison. Prices: 5 lb. pkt., 30 cts.; 
10 1b., 5U cts.; per bbl. of 235 lbs., 4 cts. per 1b. 
Hammond’s Grape Dust. A preparation to kill the de- 
structive mildew that strikes the grape vine; also 
for like use upon any other plants or trees affected 
with mold, mildew or rust mites, either in green- 
houses or the open air 5 1b, okt., 35 cts.; kegs of 
100 Ibs., $5.00. 
Sulphur—Flour of Sulphur. This is a staple article for 
greenhouse use; mixed with linseed oil and painted 
on the pipes it has been found a sure cure for mil- 
dew. In packages of 5 and 10 lbs., 40 and 75 cts, 
each. 
Tobacco Dust. This is a splendid insecticide for gen- 
eral use, and the best article for dusting vegetable 
plants, such as melons, cucumbers, etc. Per lb., 10 
cts.; 10 1b. pkt., 75 cts. : 
Tobacco Soap (Rose Brand.) Makes an excellent wash 
for plants and trees infested with green fly, lice 
and eggs of insects. Dissolve 2 oz. in a gallon of 
water. % Ib. tins, 25 cts. 
Whale Oil Soap. Makes an excellent wash for trees 
and plants; kills insects and eggs on the bark. Per 
Ib., 15 cts.; 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 25 lbs. and over, 10 cts. 
per Ib.. 
Woodason’s Poultry Lice and Distemper Killer One 
handful of this powder placed on a dust heap, or 
sprinkled about hen-house, will rid poultry ot ver- 
min and disinfect from distemper. 25 cts. per pkt. 
