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PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



BRYANT'S IMPROVED PLANT PROTECTOR. 



We offer this season an improved pattern of this 

 useful article, which we feel certain will give great 

 satisfaction. As shown in the engraving, it is of circu- 

 lar form, having a diameter of 18 inches, and a height of 

 12 inches. The uses of the Plant Protectors are three- 

 fold: — first, against insects ; second, against early frosts ; 

 third, agaiust the cold winds, so fatal to tender plants, 

 when first set out. Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Cucumbers, 

 Melons, and all Vegetables of a tender nature, can be 

 forwarded, and more safely grown by the use of these Protectors ; also, all tender 

 flowering plants, and the more delicate kinds of annual flower seeds, can be raised 

 by being covered with them. 



They should be used from six to twelve days, according to circumstances, if only 

 for protection against early frosts; they should be put on in the evening, and taken off 

 as soon as safe from frost in the morning ; if against cold winds, keep them on during 

 the day, until the young plant has taken root ; if against the insect, that attacks 

 Cucumbers and Melons, leave them on night and day, for 6 or 8 days, until the plant is 

 strong enough to resist their attacks; if for annual flower seeds, leave on until the 

 seeds begin to germinate. Price $2 00 per dozen. 



THE SIDNEY SEED SOWER FOR GARDENS. 



This useful implement will supply a want long felt by 

 all who have experienced the difficulty of sowing seeds 

 with any regularity, particularly in wet or windy weather. 

 It will distribute with equal regularity peas or the small- 

 est flower seeds in any required quantity, either broad- 

 cast, or in drills, or pots. Small size, $1 each ; large size, 

 $1 50 each. 



PATENT EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK, 



The only instrument that can be used to 

 advantage among small and tender plants. 

 This instrument will work well among rows of 

 seedlings, among ornamental plants, or in any 

 place where freedom from weeds is desired. 

 It removes the weeds with far greater rapidity 

 than in the usual manner, without injuring the plants or soiling the hands, and is 

 in all respects one of the best instruments ever offered for this purpose. Price, 30 cents ; 

 by mail, 40 cents. 



NOYES' HAND WEEDER. 



This is a convenient, cheap and useful 

 little implement for clearing away weeds, 

 working between plants, dressing pots, and 

 for other small work, where a large hoe could 

 not easily be used. Price, 40 cents each. 



