July, 1907 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



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Special Hand-Made 

 Furniture 



The delightful adornment of his own "proper 

 mansion" is everyone's duty. To make it reflect 

 his own individuality and his likings it is 

 necessary that the furniture and furnishings at 

 times be somewhat at variance with the con- 

 ventions adhered to by others. 



At such times he turns to the specialist in ;| i 

 special home adornment. Such is this institu- || ^| 

 tion — a treasure chamber of ideas that have || 

 their realization in special hand-made furniture, The Bradsi 



special interior woodwork, special decorations, Chair 

 tapestries, etc. Write us for more information as to how we can serve 

 you in a way that will be pleasing to you. 



JOHN S. BRADSTREET & CO. 



Interior Fitmenti & 

 Mural Decorations 



111 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET 

 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 



A Corner in our Japanese Garden 



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A National Portable Cottage^ Price $195 



FREIGHT PAID- 



is just the thing you have been wanting for a long lime. 

 You can pack it in a wagon and set it up anywh re in a 

 few hours. It is wind and water proof, and will last 

 twenty years. You can take it down when required quite 

 easily. Store it or set it up anywhere. We build all 

 sizes, but we are making this 



A SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH 



The length is eighteen feet, and width twelve feet. There is a kitchen attached 

 at the rear six feet by nine feet, and a porch four feet wide the entire length of the 

 building. The large room is divided into a living room twelve feet by twelve feet, 

 and two bedrooms, each containing one of our improved portable bedsteads for 

 two persons. The entire structure is built of California red wood, p ne and 

 cypress, each being used to its best advantage. Two coats ol lead and oil paint are 

 applied to the exterior, and the interior is stained. The floor is of narrow pine 

 seven-eighths of an inch thick, tongued and grooved, and the roof is laid on tongued 

 and grooved matched roof boards. 



If you are in the market for a boat house, auto house, or in fact any form of 

 building, write to us for catalogue No. 29, and state requirements. 



THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CO. 



General OPfices: 604 Morgan Building, Buffalo, N. Y. 

 Depots : New York, San Francisco, Toronto 



SKIDOOI 



THE 2-CYCLE-ENGINE-SENSATION 



OF THE YEAR 



Entirely new and improved design, perfected in every detail — 

 excels all others in neatness, compactness, simplicity and strength, and 

 challenges the most critical comparison with any other engine of its 

 class in actual operation under the most trying conditions. 



2 TO 3 HORSE POWER 



Bare Engine 



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COMPLETE ENGINE WITH 

 Fresh Water Boat Fittings . $39.90 

 Salt Water Boat Fittings . 43.90 



The swi'^test, most powedul, efficient and reliable engine of its size on earth. 

 M ikes a speedy little Launch from an ordinary Canoe or Kowboat. Drives 14 to 

 20 ft. Launch, with load, 6 to 10 miles an hour. Ample power for use as an 

 auxiliary in 35 ft. Sailer. Easy to install and operate. Reversible — runs either way. 

 Perfect speed control — unfailing endurance powers — economical and safe — runs 

 smoothly, steadily and quietly — never skips or backfires — starts without cranking. 

 Runs on Gasoline, Distillate, Kerosene or Alcohol without change in equipment. 

 Strong and durable — sold under 5 years' guarantee. 



Complete Catalog illustrating and describing our full line of single and 

 double cylinder marine engines, sent free to any address on application 



BELLE ISLE MOTOR CO.? DETROIT, MICH. 



Peautif uOTalfes! anb Bribes! 



add greatly to the appearance of any grounds. The clear, 

 clean, pure white effect produced by a top dressing of 



Lopez Gravel 



is a delight to the eye, and enhances the beauty of the 

 surroundings. 



Lopez Gravel contains NO IRON, consequently does not 

 change color; nothing but clear, dull white crushed Silica Stone 

 ground large enough to prevent washing. Absolutely free 

 from dust and dirt. Send for FREE sample and further 

 information. 



LOPEZ SANDSTONE CO. 



Dept. B WILKESBARRE, PA. 



