GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN SUPPLIES. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 47 
THE 1SBELL MOLE TRAP. 
IT NEVER FAIL.S. g-j.^j™^ 
This trap is acknowledged by all who have given it a trial as the uest device ever invented for 
catching and destroying the underground mole, which is overrunning cemeteries, parks, lawns and 
gardens. When properly set, it never allows the mole to escape, and no skill is required in setting it. 
Price, $2.00 each. 
Grafting Wax.— 10c. per V lb.: 20c. per % lb.; 
30c. per lb. 
Garden Keels.— For garden lines. Large size, 
85c. each. 
Garden Lines.— Finest braided linen. 100 ft., 
75c. 
Rubber Hose.— % in.; best standard, 3-ply, 
18c. per ft. 
Slug Snot Duster.— These hold one gallon; 
the bottom is finely perforated, which allows 
the even and economical use of the slug shot 
on potatoes, cabbage, etc. ; a grand labor- 
saving device. Price, 50c. each. 
Powder Gun,— For applying insect powders, 
sulphur, etc., where a large bellows would be 
inconvenient; a very handy little thing. Every 
housekeeper should possess one. 30c. each, by 
mail, 40c. 
Rubber Sprinkler. — Invaluable for sprink- 
ling floral designs, bouquets, and delicate seed- 
lings; also for showering the foliage of house 
plants, thereby keeping them healthy. $1.00 
each; by mail, $1.10. 
Liive Sphagnum or Packing Moss. — Bbl., 
$1.50. 
Raphia.- For tying; per lb., 25c. 
Thermometers.- Extra quality, 8 in., 75c. 
each; 10 in., $1.00 each. Ordinary, 8 in., 20c. 
each; 10 in., 25c. each; 12 in., 30c. each. Cyl- 
indrical, heavy brass tipped, for plunging in 
hot-bed, or cutting-bench. $2.00 each. 
Stakes or Dahlia Poles.— Fancy turned tops, 
painted white; extra heavy; 3 ft., 4 ft., 5 ft., 
6 ft. Price, 2c. per running'foot. 
Excelsior Weeding Hook. — Saves the 
hands, and is much better and thorough, loos- 
ening the surface of the ground and destroy- 
ing all weeds. Price, 10c. ; sent by mail, post- 
paid, for 15c. each. 
Hand Pruning Shears.— $1.00 and $2.00 
each. 
Trowels.— Light, 6 in., 15c. each. Extra heavy, 
steel Trowels, 6 in., 45c, each. 
Hedge Shears. — Large size, durably made; 
the best. Price, 10 inch, with notch, $2.25 
each. 
Grass Edging Shears.— For trimming the 
overhanging grass around the edges of walks, 
beds, etc.; large size, with wheel, $3.00 each. 
Bamboo or Cane Stakes.— The cheapest 
and most durable stakes for general use ; slen- 
der, strong and neat; extra long. $1.25 per 
100; $10.00 per 1.000. 
The Lightning Weeder.— We can recom- 
mend this little tool as first-class everyway. 
The blade is solid steel, oil-tempered. When 
we say that it is as indispensable in the straw- 
berry bed or the flower or vegetable garden, 
as the axe to the woodman or the saw to the 
mechanic, we mean every word of it. It re- 
pays its cost many times in a single day's use. 
Price, 25c; by mail, postpaid, 30c. 
each, $1.00 
Budding Knives. 
each, $1.25 
SYRINGES. 
Length of Barrel, 18 in., diameter, 1)4 in. 
No. 10. Best Plate Valve Syringe. The finest Sy- 
ringe made; highly polished, with one stream 
and two spray roses, one fine and one coarse. 
Price, $5.00 each. With fixed elbow-joint for 
sprinkling under the foliage, Price, $6.00 each. 
Length of Barrel, 14 in., diameter, 1 in. 
"No. 12. This is a smaller sized, or ladies' Sy- 
ringe, ofj just as good workmanship, and with 
same attachments as our No. 10. Price, $3.25 
each. 
Length of Barrel, 12 in., diameter, 1 in. 
No. A. The cheapest durable Syringe made; 
with one stream and one spray rose. Price, 
$2.00 each. J ' 
BOUQUET MATERIALS. 
Toothpicks.— For stemming flowers, per 
box (2,500) ' " . 15c. 
40c! 
30c 
30c 
Bouquet Wire.— Fine per lb., 
Rose Wire.— Heavv " 
Tin Foil 7.7.7. « 
Smilax Cord.— Green cord used for train- 
ing Smilax on. Does not show through 
the foliage per ball, 
15c. 
STANDARD FLOWER POTS AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. 
We keep constantly on hand, for the convenience of our local trade, an assortment of all sizes 
of Flower Pots of a superior make, which we are prepared to deliver in this vicinity at the following 
Prices. We are enabled to offer these unusual terms from the fact that our sales of Flower Pots 
have steadily increased, and, in consequence of the quantity we handle yearly, we are enabled to 
buy at bottom figures. 
The pots we offer are of very superior quality, made of a tough, fine clay, making 
them very strong and durable, an d must not be compared with cheap pots manufactured principally 
to sell, and which do not give satisfaction. Delivered at the following prices, anywhere within reach 
of our delivery wagons; these prices include payment of freight, breakage, and cartage at Tarrytown. 
2J4 inch $0.75 per 100 
3 " ............. 1.25 
ZYz " 1.50 " 
4 " 2.00 
5 inch $3.00 per 100 10 inch . 
6 " 5.00 " 11 
7 " 7.50 " 12 
8 " 10.00 " 14 
9 " 15.00 
POTS FOR SHIPMENT. 
0.00 per 100 
"27.50 
35.00 
65.00 
Orders from purchasers at a distanc e will be packed and delivered on cars, at 25% discount 
from above prices, with no charge for packing, and shipped by freight from the factory in Con- 
necticut, buyer to pay freight and breakage. 
INSECT DESTROYERS. 
Hammond's Slug*' Shot.— As deadly to insect 
life as Paris Green, but is not poisonous. It 
does not injure vegetables or fruits on which it 
is applied, and yet it is an effective insect de- 
stroyer. Guaranteed to destroy potato bugs, 
currant worms, squash bugs, cabbage worms, 
cabbage flea, etc. It is a powder, and readily 
dusted on. The quantity required is regulated 
by the number of plants and their size at the 
time of its use, and varies from 10 to 40 lbs. per 
acre for each application. It is most conven- 
iently applied by a " Duster " for potatoes, 
cabbage, vine crops, and for currant and rose 
worms with the " Garden Bellows." Price, 5 
lb. package, 25c; bbl. (235 lbs. net), $8.00. . 
Liittle's Anti-Pest.— This preparation is a sure 
destroyer of the Scale, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, 
and insect pests of any and all descriptions. 
It may be as freely used in the conservatory, 
garden, and greenhouse as in the orchard or 
vineyard. It is non-poisonOus and harmless to 
vegetation when diluted and used according 
to directions. It mixes instantly with cold 
water in any proportion. It is safe, sure, and 
cheap. Full directions for use accompany 
each package. Price $1.00 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. 
Persian Insect Powder. — The best and 
most convenient remedy for killing insects of 
all kinds on house plants, especially where a 
liquid insecticide would be inconvenient. Can 
be applied best by powder gun in the form of 
dust. 40c per lb. 
Tobacco Stems. — For fumigating green- 
houses. $1.00 per bbl.; $2.00 per 100 lbs.; extra 
large bale of about 500 lbs., $5.00. 
Tobacco Dust.— 10c. lb.; 10 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs., 
$1.00; 100 lbs., $3.00; per bbl., $4.00. 
Sulphur (Flowers of), — For destroying mil- 
dew. 10c. per lb. ; 10 lbs. for 60c. ; 25 lbs. at 5c. 
per lb. 
Whale Oil Soap.— For the destruction of in- 
sects on plants; will destroy aphis or green 
fly, slugs on roses, thrips on grapevines, etc. 
15c. per bar; 5 bars, 60c; 25 bars at 10c. each. 
Tobacco Soap, or Jaques Sapo Tub.- c- 
cum. — 40c per lb. 
Hellebore. — Powdered White ; for currant 
worms, etc., 25c per lb. 
Fir-Tree Oil.— Very valuable for Palms, etc., 
a first-class remedy for mealy bug, scale, etc 
$1.50 per qt.; $4.00 per gal. 
Per 1.000 
$0.80 
1.25 
PAINTED TREE AND POT LABELS. 
These are the best labels we have ever used. They are more durable than the common 
label, being protected from the action of , the soil; they render pencil writing almost 
indelible, and moisture does not rough them up as it does the plain. They are paint- 
ed and ready for use at any time. 
Per 100 
Pot and garden labels, 4 in. long 15c 
' ...25c. 
1 ....50c 
12 " ....65c. 
Tree labels (notched and wired 
ready for use), 3)4 in- long. ....... .30c. 1.60 
RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS. 
10-inch basket, $1.25; 12-inch basket, $1.50. 
These have deep bowls, and are extra well 
and strongly made. 
GAL.VINIZED 
WATERING POTS. 
French. — "Very best 
quality; made of Galvan- 
ized Iron, with cylinder 
and spout stamped in one 
piece. 
6 quarts, $1.50 each. 
8 " 1.75 " 
Philadelphia Pat- 
tern. — Very durable ; 
hand made, with long 
spout and two copper 
roses, fine and coarse. 
6 quarts, $2.00 each. 
8 " 2.25 " 
Eustic Hanging Basket. 
French. 
ONLY BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS AT THESE SATES, UNLESS PRICE BY MAIL IS GIVEN. 
