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and healthy condition. They are made of several sizes 

 and patterns, and fitted with roses for dispersing water 

 with varying force. 

 Watering-Pot. — A watering-pot is indispensable in 



the greenhouse or conservatory, 

 where it is daily needed. It 

 should be obtained of a suit- 

 able size, from one to four gal- 

 lons, with a rose for sprinkling, 

 which may be detached at will. 



The Excelsior Pump, (Fig. 

 125), is a very compact and use- 

 ful implement for greenhouse 

 and garden work. It is easily 

 operated, and throws a continu- 

 ous stream. It is very effective 

 for watering shrubbery, gardens, 

 or lawns, and may be used in an 

 emergency as a fire extinguish- 

 er and prevent a conflagration. 



The Sidney Seed-Sower, Fig. 135,-excelsiob pump. 

 (Fig. 126). — This is a very useful implement, enabling 



Fig. 126. Fig. 128. 



the operator to sow seeds with perfect regularity, especi- 

 ally in wet or windy weather. It will distribute large or 



