DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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Matthews' Dnll and Cultivator Combined. — Those who prefer a drill and cultivator combined, something 

 which b inexpensive and reliable, suitable for limited use, chiefly in the cultivation of a small garden patch, will 

 find the Matthews' Combined Drill and Cultivator exactly what they want. It has received the highest testimoni- 

 ais. is extensively used, and is universally admitted to be the most complete and perfect impletnetit of the kind rrer 

 produced. It is thorough and simple in construction, sure in operation, and is capable of sowing nearly all the va- 

 rieties of seeds sown by larger drills. The depth of planting can also be accurately gauged. 



The above cut shows this drill with the cultivator attachment removed. When the cultivator attachment is 

 aftixed and the coverer and roller are removed, it gives a hand cultivator which resembles the one shown in the pre- 

 vious cut. and has all its advantages. The change to either drill or cultivator is easily and quickly effected. Price, 

 boxed and delivered at depot or express office, $15.00. 



Ruhlmann's Hand Cultivator. — One of the best, simplest and most durable machines we have ever seen for 

 working among onions, carrots, beets, beans, peas, ic. It is strong, easily adjusted, having but two bolts, can be 

 adjusted to work from seven to sixteen inches, can be regulated to any 

 heie-ht, and will do the work of eight men with hoes. Knives of best cast 

 steel. Weight, boxed. 35 lbs. Price, boxed and delivered at depot 

 cr express office, $5.50. ^^— i^^ yCM^i^^ H 



Holbrook's Hand Cultivator.— This hand cultivator has proved a -^^ ^v Xmim'^ II. 



great labor saving rnpleraent, and given general satisfaction for garden /^ ^ // \ 



and field use. The teeth are of cast steel, and cut from three to fifteen 

 inches wide between rows, or both sides of the row at once^ if preferred. 

 The rear teeth have side guar'is^ to alloTV them to work ivithin half an 



inch of plants^ and saz-e iiearly all the hand weeding. It is light, dur- ^ "'^^ j I 



able, simple, easy to operate, and thoroughly pulverizes and mellows the ^ %^ .^^^^^ A^ 



soil. It does the work of six to ten men with hoes. Price, packed and -9 ^^ '*■ "^^ 



delivered at express office or depot, $5.00. Holbrook's Hand Cultivator. 



WATER'S IMPEOVEdYeEE PEUilEIl. ^^J^A 



This Pruner is urisurpa,ssed by any made. It has many points oi superiority, a tf " / /'' ^^^^<^Wr 



few only of which we will enumerate : — lightness, simplicity, durability, interchange- [jJ I / '^'V^ t>- ' r^' 



able parts, and cheapness. It is constructed of the very best steel ; the blade is con- Ij / / ^^^'Mjvf// 



nected with the lever at the lower end in such a manner as to give great power. It j^ / / [ ^ ZK^/fi 



cuts the smallest twig perfectly and a larger limb than any other pruner, always mak- ^^ // JV ^>\\!\\r^ 



ing a very smooth cut. ^^ / / >vP ^Kir/iPi 



A good pruner is an indispensable article to ever\'one who cultivates a single fruit Wl / V AVV// 



tree, and the Water's pruner is the best one yet offered. It is without a competitor for w j / ij'j^ 



public favor. ^/ / vi/ ATCScNT^c^ 



These pruners can only be sent by express, purchaser paying charges. Prices, de- / W Af t-lvtf WT 



livered free at express office here, as follows : ?}-.U. w ~ f 



1 ^- { t . i.^ 1/ ^u * ^i IWPROVEO I 



Lengtn of poje, 4 feet ; weight, 2^ lbs $2.00 f ■^ * 1 



" 6 " " 2^ " 2.25 fe| TrEEPrUNER. I 



Extra Knives, postpaid each, 35 ^^i^^^- - ^J^^fc 



Revolving- LawTi and Garden 



Sprinkler and Fountain 



Directions. —Screw on to hose so that the Sprinkler will ^^^^i^^^^^ < 



stand upright when the pin is placed in the sod. "Turn on the ^^^^^^^^m. *i 



water according to the circle desired to be watered. 



Guaranteed to do as much as any Sprinkler made. 



The " Perfection " is warranted by the inventors to accom- 

 plish as much as any spnnkier in the market at the same pressure, and its superiority is shown by its simplicity 

 ease with which it can be cleared of any obstructions, effectiveness while working in a strong wind ; also the circle 

 watered can be reduced to any desired size, by turning the supply partly off. 



By its simple construction, it can be used on hill-side or terrace. 



In connection with a force pump, it can be used with good effect in green-houses, hot-beds, <tc. 



The bearings and working- parts are made of brass, and it is complete in itself; has only to be screwed to the 

 hose, and the pin stuck in the ground, to be used. 



Sent, postage paid, on receipt of the price. $1.25. 



E:xoi:x^sioii avejei>i>'g hook:. 



For weeding flower beds or vegetable gardens, it cannot be excelled It 

 will work well among rows or 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 injur)- to the plants, and will pay for 

 itself in one day's use Price, 25 cents each ; 30 cents by mail, prepaid. ' ^.jg^^ 



GUY'S GERM AlT PLANT FOOD. |^^/ 



For fowers. foliage plants^ paints, ferns, hiilbs^ ^c. Composed of nitro- » J J 

 gen, ammonia, and other chemicals essential to the growth of plants, producing ■ "■' l-^i^^fc- 



a luxuriant growth and generous blooming. Plants fed with it are not often \N A' \A \i 



troubled with insects. Put up in wooden boxes, with full directions for use. Weeaing MOOK 



Price, small size box, for testing, 10 cents ; by mail, prepaid j re. 



" larger '* containmg five times the quantity, 25 cents ; by mail, prepaid ......tpc. 



