WHOLESALE PRICE LIST 
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Grafting Thread 
Grafting Thread put up in balls, three ply, firmly twisted and 
loosely wound so that it can be soaked in boiling wax and used from 
the ball. 
Price per pound, not waxed __ $ o 35 
Same waxed ready for use, price per pound 40 
This illustration shows a ball of our grafting thread with a pencil 
run through the hole in the center. Many nurserymen prefer to sus- 
pend the ball of grafting thread from a wire to be unwound as it is 
used, we prefer to keep the grafting thread in warm water while it is 
being used, as described below. This can be used either way. 
To Keep Grafting Thread in Good Condition While Using 
Put a ball of waxed grafting thread into a quart cup or pan (a to- 
mato can will do), fill it half full of water and arrange over a lighted 
lamp or small oil stove to keep the water warm , go ahead. 
Grafting Wax for Bench Use, and How to Wax Your Thread 
One part (by weight) Tallow; two parts (by weight) pure lleeswax; 
four parts (by weight) Rosin. Put all in an open kettle and melt 
down. When boiling, stir thoroughly, throw in balls of thread loosely 
■wound. When the balls sink to the bottom of kettle, the wax has 
gone through and they are ready to come out, when cool are ready 
for use. It will require two to four minutes for balls to sink. 
Steel Box Straps 
One inch wide, nine inches long, thin soft steel, strong enough to 
hold the heaviest box. You can drive an ordinary nail through it 
without punching. Packed in kegs and takes same freight rate as 
nails, or sixth class, ready for immediate shipment. About 2800 
pieces in 100 pounds. 
Less than 50 pounds, price per pound f o 06 
50 pound kegs, price per keg 3 00 
100 pound kegs, price per keg 5 50 
