Earp-Thomas Soil Tester 
Z i : Turns guessing into knowing. 
This new soil tester is the simplest instrument yet devised 
for the practical gardener or farmer. With this tester, it’s 
not necessary to maintain a laboratory, the tests can be made 
right on the field. It is easy to use, simple in operation and 
accurate. 
Tt will show in an instant whether the soil is in an alkaline 
condition or whether lime is required. It will show which 
crops will thrive best in the soil. Full directions sent with 
each tester.- Price, $5.00, packed weight i lb. 
The 
Perfection 
Mole Trap 
This Mole 
Trap, is easy to 
Schroeter Improved 
Mole Trap 
No doubt 
one of the set and cannot 
best traps **startle’” or ine 
ontered : jure the-operator. 
4 oe d It will catch moles 
ee an when _ quite 
self - set- deep in the 
ting. Can ground, and 
ls sed there being no 
Ww ie re pin or other 
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too high. ‘5 The ‘run, 
Sets wel there is noth- 
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Packed| ‘merewecnoxuoemm@y Basses, andin 
5 Ibs. ht, | the ground over the “run” just enough 
to spring the trigger. 
Price, $1.15. 
Packed weight, 5 lbs. - 
‘Slim Jim’”’ Trowel 
The cheapest trowel in the long 
run; light, strong, durable and perfect 
handle cannot come off, 5-in. blade, 
65c; 6-in., 70c; 7-in., 75¢; Pack 
weight 1 ib, 
Ordinary Trowels, 5-in., 20c; 6-in., 
25c; 7-in., 30c. Packed weight 1 lb. 
A perfect trowel for making small, 
deep holes for transplanting and put- 
ting in bulbs; solid steel, strong and 
serviceable. No. A, 5-in. long 20c; 
No. B, 8-in. long, 30¢ each. Packed 
weight 1 lb. 
Hawkeye Tree Protectors 
THE HAWKEYE TREE PROTECTORS are a sure protection against 
sunscald, rabbits, mice and other vermin, as well as against damage by 
cultivation. We make them out of a species of water rock elm which grows 
on some of the islands in the Mississippi river. This particular class of timber 
becomes exceedingly hard and tough when exposed to the weather, defying the 
teeth of all vermin. The wood has a peculiar bitter 
taste, which is very obnoxious to all tree gnawers. 
The protectors are cut on a machine direct out of 
the log with the grain of the wood, on another machine 
they are cut the proper width and length, 10 in. wide 
and 20 in. high. Each Protector is chemically treated 
on one end. with a coal-tar preparation. This pre- 
vents decaying of the wood where the Protector comes 
in contact with the soil. Fruit growers advise us 
that if the chemically treated end is set 2 inches deep 
in the soil it will protect the tree against cutworms. 
After going through the above manufacturing pro- 
cesses the Protectors are partly dried in the air, this 
increases the flexibility of the wood and reduces the 
shipping weight. 
Anyone can attach the Hawkeye Protector with 
very little work. To secure best results soak the 
Protectors about 15 minutes in water, wrap them 
around the tree as many times as possible with the 
black end down. Then tie with string or wire top 
and bottom. Keep the upper end of the roll a little 
smaller than the lower to prevent the tie from slipping 
down. If properly attached they will last as long as 
the tree needs protection, absolutely keep every tree 
gnawer from touching the bark of the tree, also pro- 
tect the tree against damage that may be caused by 
tools in cultivating the soil. 
ue We believe you will concede that you cannot afford 
to risk damage and possible loss of your young trees when you can protect and 
save them at this small cost. Price, 45¢ per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 
1,000. Packed weight, 4 lbs. per dozen; 35 pounds per hundred. 
Purchaser pays transportation charges on Implements. 
Where packed weights are given articles are mailable. 
Page 169. 
Thermometers 
JAPANNED TIN CASE 
THERMOMETER 
Magnifying spirit tubes 
black oxidized brass scale, 
white filled figures. 
degrees F above. A 
Price, 8-inch, 80c; 10- 
inch, $0c. 
Packed weight 1 lb. 
~ Hot Bed and 
Mushroom Bed 
Thermometer 
Sun Dials are unique and interesting 
ornaments for the lawn or garden. 
We supply the figured plates, ready to 
screw On or cement to the pedestal or 
post. The figures, etc., are of raised 
metal; diameter of plate, 10 inches. 
Cast fron, Japanned gilt, $3.50. 
Bronze, polished figures, $12.50. 
Packed weight, 8 Ibs. 
Japanned 
Brass-tipped point encloses the tem- 
Z the soil or bed. Best grade, $2.25. 
Henderson 2 Packed weight 1 Ib. 
Wonderful 
Trowel | Six’s | 
Is all metal—cold Thermometer 
rolled steel all in one 
piece. So constructed 
that open ends will not 
lacerate the skin. 
Designed so _ that 
weight is scientifically 
Registers both Heat 
and Cold. The price in- 
cludes magnet for drawing 
registering needles back. 
Black oxidized brass, scales 
white-filled figures black 
japanned tin case. 
distributed — _  elimi- 8-inch Eeice - $6.00 
nating likelihood of 10-inch... Sse 6.25 
binding. With copper case 75c 
Price 30c each. Par- extra. 
cel post 1 lb. 
press only. — 
Heart-Shaped Trowel 
Heart-shaped blade 434-inches wide, 
for planting out plants from large pots, 
transplanting bulbs, etc, Price, 75c. 
Packed weight 1 Ib. 
diseased bark from trees, removing 
insect eggs, cocoons, etc., 
Packed weight 2 Ibs. 
(Og: Fa 
ee Anchor Tree Guard 
ify 14, _ Constructed of No. 8 and No. 9 
ig .¢7 galvanized steel wire, the horizontal 
a 
iy, Wire being locked to the uprights by 
he the patent clamp. They cannot slip. 
Coiled springs to prevent from 
chafing provided. Rustproof finish. 
Size A. Diameter 8 in.; height 5 
ft. 8 in., $2.50 each; $27.00 per doz. 
Size B. 10 in. diameter, 5 ft. 8 in. 
high, $2.75 each; $30.00 per doz. 
_Size C. Diameter 12 inch, 5 ft. 8 in. 
high, $3.00 each; $33.00 per doz. 
EXCELSIOR ‘“‘CAGE’’ TREE GUARD 
Made of No. 17 wire 54-in. mesh, rein- 
forced every 6 inches by flat steel rods 
securely woven into the’fabric. Fasten 
around the tree by means of tie wires. 
Each Dozen 
6 ft. high, 6 in. diameter.. $1.25 $12.00 
6 ft. high, 8in. diameter... 1.35 14.50 
6 ft. high, 10in. diameter. 1.60 146.75 
EXCELSIOR WIRE MESH GUARDS 
keeps out animals, allow sun and wind ac- 
cess to the bark, and harbor no vermin. 
They may be lifted to allow bark to be 
cleaned. Although light, they are so strong 
and durable that when a tree outgrows 
its guard it may be used again around a 
younger tree, 18 in. high, 6in. diameter. 
Price, $3.00 per doz. $22.00 per 100. 
ANCHO EXCELSIOR 
TREN GUARD Wire Mesh Guard 
Scale 
ranges from 10 to 40 de-- 
grees below zero to 120 | 
Shipped by  ex- is 
An important tool for scraping — 
$1.00. 
See zone rates on — 
a 
perature bulb; it is simply thrust into | 
