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J. STECKXER SEED CO., LTD.. ALMANAC AND 



more if they are provided with water to swiiu. or at least to wash themselves in. We have hred both 

 ducks and geese for ruanv vears and consider them very profitable to raise. Pekin ducks usuallv 

 weigh from 7 to 9 lbs. each. "Setting of eleven eggs, $2.00; Drake $3.00: Hen, 52.00. 



WHITE HOX,I,AND TURKEY. 



Are more domestic in disposition than the Bronze varieties, They present a very fine appearance 

 either in the flock or when dressed. They are great layers and make good mothers for their young 

 not being much inclined to roam about and get the poults wet and chilled. Mature Toms weigh 25 to 30 

 pounds, and hens 16 ts 18 pounds This variety is coming into great favor, and we consider them an ex- 

 cellent one. The young are very hardy and quite easily raised. We have a choice flock of these excel- 

 lent Turkeys, giving them free range on a farm. Give them a trial. $10 00 per pair. 



STICKLER'S POULTRY TONIC AND EGG PRODUCER. 



This preparation is not a Food but a Tonic and Stimulant, vegetable ingredients form- 

 ing the very highest percentage in its tnixtu-ie. By a carefully calculated combination of 

 the different ingredients, it not only keeps the fowls healthy but increases their vitality, 

 infuses warm blood through the system, and protects them against the cold. As an egg 

 producer it has no equal. Full directions accompany each package. Put up in I pounds 

 packages only. Price, 20c. If ordered by mail add i6c extra. 



STECKIvER'S DEATH TO CHICKEN I,ICE AND MITES. 

 This is our preparation and we guarantee it to be as effective as any on the market, 

 and much cheaper. For roost and hen houses for vermin, lice, mites, on chickens, horses, 

 cattle, swine or plants fleas on dogs, etc.. it cannot be beat, We have given it a thorough 

 trial, and now offer it to our many patrons knowing it will please them. Put up in 4 lb. 

 packages only. Price, 50c. 



STECKLER'S ROUP AND CANKER CURE. 



An invaluable remedy for the cure of Roup and Canker in their various stages among 

 Poultry. Full directions accompany every package. Price, per l i pound package, 50c. 

 By mail, 5c. extra. 



CHINA NEST EGGS. 

 These eggs are the exact size and shape as the natural ones, and are well adapted for 

 breaking the habits of setting hens. With ordinary care they will last a life time. Price, 

 5c. each. 



PRATT'S POULTRY FOOD. 



This Egg producer is too well known to make any comment on the same; it makes 

 larger fowls, quickens the growth of young chicks, prevents and cures all poultry diseases. 

 The manufacturer claims it to be a sure cure for Chicken Cholera, Roups, Gapes and all 

 diseases that poultry are subject to. Price per packet, 26 oz. , 25c. 



Coarse Ground Bone. — Splendid for poultry. 5c. per lb.; #2.50 per 100 lbs. 



MAGIC FOOD. 



For Poultry. — An excellent food and egg producer. A safe Vegetable Tonic and 

 remedial agent, containing all the essential elements for producing the b.-st results in 

 Eggs. Plumage. Growth and Development, and the cure and prevention of all diseases of 

 the flock. Will make hens lay in summer and winter. Will make Urger fowls and quicken 

 the growth of young chickens; price 25c. per package. 



For Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs.— A Vegetable Tonic and Appetizer for all 

 sorts of stock, improving their genc-r-d health and keeping them in good condition. It is 

 compounded exclusively of life giving Roots. Herbs and Barks, and contains nothing 

 hurtful for man or beast. It is nature's own remedy for the cure and prevention of all 

 diseases which horses, cattle, sheep and hogs are subject to. It is not directly a food, but 

 should be given with the regular rations of grain daily. Price per package 25c; per bag 

 of 10 pounds, 75c 



pucker's Medicol Eggs.— One of the best inven- 

 tions in the line of Nest E^gs. They have the appear- 

 ance of buff colored chicken eggs, are clean and a posi- 

 tive vermin extermina'or. These eggs are made of burnt 

 clay, hollow inside and filled with a dry, strong insecti- 

 cide, harmless to chickens, but sure death to all insects 

 which fowls are subject to. No dusting insect powders, 

 etc., in the nests; one of these eggs, if placed under the 

 chickens, will keep them and their nests free of vermin, 

 ioc. each. 





