190 BOOKS—ALUMINUM PAINT 
The I. W. Scott Company, Pittsburgh, Pa 
BOOKS FOR POULTRYMEN 
On this page it has been our aim to give a representative list of books devoted to practical poultry-keeping and related subjects. 
There are many other books on these subjects, and if we do not list the particular book you want, write us. The books in the following 
list will be sent postpaid at the prices given. 
American Standard of Perfection. Published by the American 
Poultry Association and is the American authority on the recog¬ 
nized characters of all varieties ot chickens, turkeys, ducks, and 
geese. The Standard contains “ideal” pictures made from photo¬ 
graphs of living models, showing fowls of many different breeds. 
It is the one book most used by judges, fanciers, and breeders, and 
the only recognized authority in awarding prizes in the poultry 
shows of the United States and Canada, and is the "last word” on 
all questions that arise in regard to the characters of standard- 
bred fowls. Size and weight of birds of the different breeds, their 
shape, carriage, markings, etc., are officially described in this book. 
Contains nearly 500 pages, 218 illustrations, and is printed on 
highly finished paper. Cloth binding, $ 2.50. 
Poultry-Houses and Fixtures. Ninth Edition. Revised and 
edited by H. W. Jackson. Gives complete plans and bills of 
material for all kinds of houses designed to meet every practical 
need and for every condition of location and climate. Special 
attention is given to convenient, labor-saving devices for interior 
and exterior use. 320 pages, illustrated. Paper, $ 2 . 
The Leghorns. By J. H. Drevenstedt. This is the most complete 
textbook ever written about the Leghorn. 144 pages; attractive 
illustrations. $ 1 . 
Best Plans of Poultry-Houses. Many poultry-houses are un¬ 
healthful for the fowls; many are inconvenient to do the work in. 
Both lead to failure. Following the plans in this book is assurance 
that you will have a satisfactory poultry-house at the least expense. 
It is a money-saver and a money-maker. Completely illustrated. 
50 cts. 
Best Methods of Feeding. Neither profit nor satisfaction is pos¬ 
sible where wrong methods of feeding prevail. Any except the best 
methods are expensive, wasteful, and do not produce the results 
that count. This book gives, in boiled-down, plain descriptions, 
the methods of feeding which have produced the best results. It is 
the most beautifully illustrated book ever offered American 
poultry-keepers. 50 cts. 
Best Methods of Culling. In these days, the progressive poultry- 
man gets rid of his drones, or non-producers, and gives their room 
and their feed to fowls he knows, by testing according to the rules 
in this book, are hard-working, heavy layers. This book gives the 
information in easily understandable form. Completely illustrated. 
50 cts. 
Egg Record and Account Book. A simple, easy method of keeping 
correct accounts by the day, month, and year, of all expenses and 
income. Also a record of all eggs laid, set, or sold; of chicks hatched 
and sold, and a record of orders as filled. 40 cts. 
Rabbits and Ducks 
American Rabbit Culture. By A. E. Facey, Jr. Tells everything you need 
to know about rabbits from beginning to end. New—just off the press. 
Paper binding, $i. 
Care and Management of Rabbits. By Chesla C. Sherlock. A complete 
guide for all phases of care, breeding, and management of rabbits. Illustrated. 
Cloth binding, $1.25. 
Outdoor Opportunities. Tells how to make money in spare time, mostly 
outdoors. Written by men and women of practical experience. 256 pages; 
118 photographs, $2. 
Making a Living with Rabbits. 96 pages. 50 cts. 
Rabbits and Dollars. 72 pages. 50 cts. 
Growing Ducks and Geese for Profit. By John H. Robinson. Complete 
textbook of domestic water-fowl, giving the latest and best methods for 
housing, feeding, incubation, brooding, and marketing. 448 pages; upwards 
of 200 illustrations. $2.50. 
Pigeons and Squabs 
A to Z of Pigeons. By E. J. W. Dietz. New edition. The last word on pigeons. 
156 pages; 51 illustrations. $1. 
National Standard Squab Book. By E. C. Rice. All about breeding pigeons 
and growing squabs for market. 416 pages; 211 illustrations. $1. 
Pigeon Disease and Feeding Management. By E. J. W. Dietz. Most 
complete information available on diseases. Chapter on general care. 78 
pages; illustrated. 75 cts. 
Pigeon Loft Register. 40 cts. 
Bees 
Starting Right with Bees. Every beginner in bee-keeping should own this 
book. Fabrikoid, so cts. 
ABC and XYZ of Bee Culture. The largest and most complete work on 
bees ever published. An encyclopedia on its subject. Latest edition. Fabri¬ 
koid cover, $2. 
Turkeys and Pets 
Parrots and Other Talking Birds. By Charles N. Page. The most com¬ 
plete work on this subject. 35 cts. 
Cat Culture. An instructive book treating on the care, breeding, and diseases 
of cats. 64 pages, is cts. 
Canary Breeding and Training. By Charles N. Page. A treatise on the 
breeding, rearing, training, and care of canary birds. 101 pages; illustrated. 
35 cts. 
Turkey Production. By L. E. Cline, B.S., M.S. A complete text on breeding, 
feeding, handling, marketing, and disease control, prepared for the use of 
turkey producers and agricultural students. A new book—just published. 
Covers every detail with latest information. 300 pages; 93 illustrations. 
Cloth binding, $3. 
Dogs 
Training the Dog. By Will Judy. For all breeds. Many illustrations. In¬ 
cludes full information on feeding, quarters, grooming, bathing, house 
breaking, and care of the dog in health and sickness. The best book of its 
kind yet published. Written scientifically and yet plainly, so that the in¬ 
structions can be easily applied by the owner of one or many dogs. Ji.so. 
Dog Encyclopedia. By Will Judy. The only complete reference work on 
dogs, giving the photograph, history, description and official standards of 
all breeds, and giving also full information about all of the other dog subjects, 
such as breeding, grooming, kenneling, exhibiting, importing, and the like. 
It answers every question about dogs. 163 illustrations. $3. 
Our Dogs. By C. E. Harbison. It tells how a dog should be trained, fed, and 
kept in condition, also describes the causes and symptoms of diseases as 
well as their remedies and treatment. In fact, everything that a dog-owner 
should know for his dog's well-being is here presented in plain, easv-to- 
1 understand, non-technical language. Illustrated. 252 pages. Fabrikoid. $2. 
Thompson’s 
Aluminum Alumbrite Paint 
The coat of metal protection for wood, concrete, steel, and brick. Ideal paint for 
barns, silos, poultry-houses, dairy-houses, and machinery. Affords perfect protection 
and beauty for greenhouses, inside and out. One coat covers any surface, even 
over black. Alumbrite helps to keep your building cool in summer and warm in 
winter. Measure the square feet to be painted. For rough work, divide by 500 
(for a smooth surface, by 700) to find number of gallons needed for one coat of 
perfect protection. Put up in Double-compartment Can. Postpaid 
1-pt. can. $0 75 $0 85 
1-qt. can. 1 20 1 35 
1-gal. can. 3 80 4 10 
5-gal. can.18 50 
The pigment portion of 
Alumbrite Paint is Alcoa Al- 
bron, a product of Aluminum 
Company of America, and the 
vehicle is especially designed 
to obtain the greatest possible 
durability and brilliance. 
