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Spruce, Conical (A. conica). A very symmetrical 

 and handsome tree. 5 feet. $1.00 each. 



Spruce, Eastern (A. orientalis). Of regular form; 

 compact and well furnished ; desirable for single 

 specimens. 1 to 5 feet. 75 cts. to $1.50 each. 



Spruce, Norway {A. excelsa). A very stately tree; 

 rapid grower ; attains a height of thirty or forty feet; 

 spreading and symmetrical ; one of the most valuable 

 evergreens for wind screens. Size, 3 to 6 feet. $1.00 

 to $2.50. 



Spruce, Hemlock {A. Canadensis). One of the most 



beautiful evergreen trees, with gracefully drooping 

 branches. 3 to 5 feet. 50 cts. to $2.00 each. 



Spruce, Weeping (A. inverta). A singular weeping 

 variety; the branches drooping almost perpendic- 

 ularly. 5 to 7 feet. $1.50 to $3.00 each. 



Yew, English (Taxus baccata erecta). Of erect habit ; 

 foliage short; of the darkest green ; very handsome. 

 50 cts. to $1.50 each. 



Yew, Golden (T.aurea). A small tree of dense habit; 

 leaves striped with yellow ; the young growth is very 

 conspicuous and pretty. $1.00 to $2.00 each. 



BIRD SEEDS AND POULTRY SUPPLIES. 



The Bird Seeds we offer have all been re-cleaned, and ar 



rities that are injurious to the health of birds. 



Mixed Bird Seed. For Canaries, etc. Qt. 20 cts. 



Canary (Pkalaris canariensis). Sicily, for Canaries. 

 Qt. 20 cts. 



Hemp (Cannabis saliva). Russian, for Parrots, etc. Qt. 

 15 cts. 



Millet (Panicum miliaceum). American, for Canaries, 

 Sparrows, etc. Qt. 15 cts. 



Rape (Brassica napus). English, or Winter, for Canaries, 

 Linnets, etc. Qt. 25 cts. 



Rape (Brassica napus). German, or Summer, for Cana- 

 ries, Linnets, etc. Qt. 25 cts. 



Rough Rice (Oryza saliva). Unhulled, for Java Spar- 

 rows, etc. Qt. 25 cts. 



Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica). For sowing in marshy 

 places; it produces an abundance of seed which is 

 greedily eaten by wild fowl. Lb. 25 cts. Postpaid 

 40 cts. 



Maw Seed (Papaver rhasas). For young and sick birds 

 during moulting. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts. 



Bird Lettuce Seed (Lactuca sativa). For young, sick, 

 and moulting birds. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Cuttle Fish Bone. For birds to pick at, and sharpen 

 their bills, etc. Oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Mocking Bird Food. Prepared expressly for soft- 

 billed birds. (By mail 65 cts. per bottle.) Per doz. 

 bottles, $3.50 ; bottle, 40 cts. 



POULTRY FOOD. 



Imperial. Very useful for making hens lay winter 

 and summer; it supports them during moulting, and 

 keeps the fowls in the best condition. It is estimated 

 that one-half of the chickens and turkeys hatched 

 annually die before reaching maturity. It supplies 

 all the needed material for forming bones, muscles and 

 feathers ; it strengthens the digesti ve organs and makes 

 the fowls healthy and more profitable. 1 lb. pkg. 50 

 cts., by mail 65 cts. ; 2£ lb. pkg. $1.00, by mail $1.40; 

 6 lb. pkg. by express $2.00 ; 25 lb. keg by express $6.50. 



Royal. Supplies all the needed material for forming 

 bone, muscle and feathers, strengthens the digestive 

 organs, and makes vigorous, healthy and profitable 

 fowls. A liberal supply of the Food during moulting 

 season will be amply repaid by early and rapid laying 

 and fine plumage. It is a tonic as well as an egg 

 food and will prevent Cholera, Gapes and other ail- 

 ments common to fowls. For 15 to 20 fowls stir in 



•e of the very best quality, free from must and other impu- 



their food about two tablespoonfuls mixed with a 

 little water, and feed every day. For Young Chicks 

 and Turkeys mix half the quantity and feed every 

 other day. 

 8i cts. per lb. in 10 lb. bag; or 2 lb. pkg. 20 cts. 



Prepared Oyster Shells for Poultry. Manufactured 

 from shells in a pure condition. The lime contained in 

 the shells assists in the formation of the egg, and con- 

 tributes to the general health of the fowls. A handful 

 to five fowls dailv will be found valuable at all seasons 

 of the year. Five lbs. 20 cts., 25 lbs. 65 cts., 50 lbs. 

 $1.00, 100 lbs. $2.00, bbl., 350 lbs., $4.00. 



Coarse Ground Bone. The use of ground bone is 

 rapidly extending among poultry raisers ; it tends to 

 keep the fowls in good health and materially aids lay- 

 ing hens. 5 lb. pkg. 25 cts. ; 200 lb. bag $5.00. 



SUNDRIES. 



Bird Boxes. For nailing to walls or hanging in trees. 

 35 to 50 cts. each. 



Portable Fountains. For poultry. Cannot be over- 

 turned and avoids the drowning of young chickens. 

 50 cts., 75 cts., and $1.00 each. 



Canary Bird Powder, or Song Restorer. An in- 

 vigorating tonic and restorative for Canaries, Gold- 

 finches, Linnets, and all seed-eating birds. This prep- 

 aration will in every case restore their natural notes to 

 birds that have lost their song from cold or moulting. 

 (By mail 30 cts.) Per box, 25 cts. 



Bird Lice Destroyer. Non-poisonous, simple, and 

 effective. Put up in Bellows Boxes, which facilitate 

 its application. (By mail, 30 cts.) Per box, 25 cts. 



Medicated Nest Eggs. Each 5 cts., per doz. 50 cts. ; 

 by mail 10 cts. ; per doz. $1.00. 



Porcelain Nest Eggs. Each 5 cts., per doz. 50 cts.; 

 by mail 10 cts. ; per doz. $1.00. 



White Bird Sand. Washed and prepared for birds. 

 Qt. 5 cts. (Not mailable.) 



Red Bird Sand. Washed and prepared for birds. 

 Qt. 5 cts. (Not mailable.) 



Hand Bone and Oyster Shell Mill 



No. 1, without legs, $5.00. 

 No. 1, with legs, $7.00. 



Remit for postage on Bird Seeds, etc., 16 cts. per lb., and 30 cts. per qt. or fraction thereof, when ordered to be sent by 



mail. 



