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DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO 
IMPORTED EUROPEAN SCYTHES 
Made of fine magnetic steel on the principle of a razor. Blade 
very thin, back strong. Can be sharpened to such a keen edge that 
one can almost shave with it. Unbeatable in mowing grass, grain or 
clover. Usually sharpened by hammering, which sharpens and hard¬ 
ens the edge. Those not knowing how to use the hammer should 
sharpen the blade on a grindstone. Not strong enough for mowing 
tough, big weeds or brush. Special prices, in quantities, for parks 
and cemeteries. All our scythes fit the American or any other kind 
of handle. 
HIGHER PRICES. WHY? 
THE DOLLAR IS DOWN, THE DUTY IS UP 
The lower the value of the dollar the stiffer the duly. The duty 
is at present 40 to 50 per cent ad valorem. That raises the cost of 
imported goods. We regret very much that we must raise the prices 
but Ave will lower the prices if and Avhen the duty goes down or the 
value of the dollar up. 
Dealers and Jobbers 
Write for quantity prices. We carry large stocks and can take 
care of sizeable orders at any time. 
PRICES FOR IMPORTED EUROPEAN SCYTHES 
Length 
20 inches 
22 inches 
24 inches 
26 inches 
28 inches 
Postpaid each 
.$2.85 
. 2.85 
. 2.90 
.2.95 
.3.00 
30 inches 
3.00 
A COMPLETE SCYTHE 
including the blade, handle, scythe ring, hammer, anvil and 
stone for $6.50, prepaid. 
EUROPEAN SCYTHE HANDLE 
This is straight, not bent. Each, postpaid, $1.75, including ring. 
Not prepaid, $1.55. 
European scythes will fit the ordinary bent or curved 
snaths. 
IMPORTED SCYTHE STONES 
A soft stone pointed at both ends, that will put a sharp 
edge on any tool and the only stone to use for sharpening 
scythes after hammering. This soft stone, made like so 
many other good things, in Germany and imported by us, 
will sharpen your scythe and will not reduce the thin edge 
put on by hammering. If you grind your scythe use any 
kind of stone, but if you draw the edge by hammering, use 
this soft stone only. Each, prepaid, 25c. Unprepaid: $1.00 
per dozen. 
European Scythe Ring 
Single screAV ring.30c Double screw ring.35c 
SCYTHE AND PLANT DISEASES 
Many fungoui diseases and injurious insects live on weeds 
through the winter and move to the cultivated patches in the spring. 
You can destroy both these enemies cheaply and effectively by using 
a scythe or sickle. 
Our imported Scythes are hand made by the mountaineers of 
Styria in Europe. Scythes, also swords, were made in that part of 
Europe for centuries. The makers have centuries long experience. 
The steel used is high grade Styrian magnetic steel and scythes as 
good, cannot be made on this side and sell for moderate prices. 
Scythe manufacturers in America tried it and gave up. Prices being 
high, on account of high duties, will not sell in America. American 
goods will not sell in Austria as they would if Austrians could sell 
their excellent scythes here. Both sides are losing. 
EUROPEAN GRASS HOOK 
These European Grass Hooks or better known as 
German Grass Hooks are a standard article on the 
American market. People that know demand them, 
because they are light and keep the edge better than 
most other grass hooks. Price each 75c; $7.80 per doz., 
prepaid. 
“LIKEARAZOR” GRASS HOOK 
This Grass Hook, 
like a razor, has a 
strong back and ex¬ 
tremely thin blade, 
very sharp and keeps sharp. Will cut grass and weeds 
with the least exertion on the part of the user. It is 
hand made, hammered out of a solid piece of very high 
grade steel. This grass hook will do better work than 
any other now on the market. 
We are sure you will like this grass hook better than 
any you e\ r er used. If not, send it back at our expense 
and we will give you your money back. Price, prepaid, 
each 85c, $8.50 per doz. 
IMPORTED BUSH SCYTHE 
A practically unbreakable scythe for cutting heavy weeds and 
brush. Sharpened by hammering; by drawing out the edge to the 
thinness of a razor, easy to cut with. On fairly level surface cuts 
the weeds, brush, or grass flush with the ground. It is a wonderful 
tool but only if drawn out by hammering. We recommend this 
scythe only to those that know how to sharpen a scythe with a 
hammer. Each $3.40, prepaid. 
Real Steel in Our Scythes 
It is just 17 years since I ordered three of your scythes which 
are still in use and in A-l condition. The scythe I am now ordering 
is for one of my neighbors. J. Konop, Maribel, Wis. 
ALLIGATOR SICKLE 
Alligator sickle has a toothed edge, is very 
sharp, and is an exceedingly useful tool. It will 
cut grass, corn stalks, and brush, with very slight 
exertion. It can be used in cutting woody stalks 
up to two inches in diameter. Much safer to use 
than a corn knife. Persons using regular corn 
knife frequently cut themselves. This is almost 
impossible when using Alligator Sickle. To sharp¬ 
en, use emery stone or a file and sharpen the 
tool on the reverse side. Price each, 75c; $7.80 
per dozen, prepaid. 
Anvil 
Hammer 
HAMMERS AND ANVILS 
Hammering draws out and hardens the 
edge of the scythe and the scythe stays 
sharp for a much longer time than it would 
if it was sharpened by the whetstone alone. 
Price: Hammer 95c; Anvil 95c, prepaid. 
