DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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Matthews’ Drill and Cultivator Combined.—Those who prefer a drill and cultivator combined, something 
which is inexpensive and reliable, suitable for limited use, chiefly in the cultivation of a small garden patch', win 
find the Matthews’ Combined Drill and Cultivator exactly what they want. It has received the highest testimoni¬ 
als, is extensively used, and is universally admitted to be the most complete and perfect implement of the kind ever 
produced. It is thorough and simple in construction, sure in operation, and is capable of sowing' nearly all the va¬ 
rieties of seeds sown by larger drills. The depth of planting can also be accurately gauged. 
The above cut shows this drill with the cultivator attachment removed. When the cultivator attachment is 
affixed and the coverer and roller are removed, it gives a hand cultivator which resembles the one shown in the pre¬ 
vious cut, and has all its advantages. The change to either drill or cultivator is easily and quickly effected. Price, 
boxed and delivered at depot or express office, $15.00. 
Ruhlmann’s Hand Cultivator. — One of the best, simplest and most durable machines we have ever seen for 
working among onions, carrots, beets, beans, peas, Arc. It is strong, easily adjusted, having but two bolts,_can be 
adjusted to work from seven to sixteen inches, can be regulated to any 
height, and will do the work of eight men with hoes. Knives of best cast 
steel. Weight, boxed, 35 lbs. Price, boxed and delivered at depot 
or express office, $5.50. 
Holbrook’s Hand Cultivator.—This hand cultivator has proved a 
great labor saving implement, and given general satisfaction for garden 
and field use. The teeth are of cast steel, and cut from three to fifteen 
inches wide between rows, or both sides of the row at once, if preferred. 
The rear teeth have side guards , to allozu them to work within half an 
inch of plants , and save nearly all the hand weeding. It is light, dur¬ 
able, simple, easy to operate, and thoroughly pulverizes and mellows the 
soil. It does the work of six to ten men with hoes. Price, packed and 
delivered at express office or depot, $5.00. Holbrook's Hand Cultivator. 
WATER’S IMPROVED TREE PRUNER. 
This Pruner is-unsurpassed by any made. It has many points of superiority, a 
few only of which we will enumerate :—lightness, simplicity, durability, interchange¬ 
able parts, and cheapness. It is constructed of the very best steel ; the blade is con¬ 
nected with the lever at the lower end in such a manner as to give great power. It 
cuts the smallest twig perfectly and a larger limb than any other pruner, always mak¬ 
ing a very smooth cut. 
A good pruner is an indispensable article to everyone who cultivates a single fruit 
tree, and the Water’s pruner is the best one yet offered. It is without a competitor for 
public favor. 
These primers can only be sent by express, purchaser paying charges. Prices, de¬ 
livered free at express office here, as follows : 
Length of pole, 4 feet ; weight, lbs.. $2.00 
“ “ 6 “ “ 2% “ • • . 2.25 
“ " 8 “ 35 ? . 2 -50 
“ 10 “ “ 4# ". 2.75 
Extra Knives, postpaid... ..each, 35 
“ PEEPECTIOIT ” 
WATERS 
Revolving- Lawn and Garden 
Sprinkler and Fountain 
(PRICE, 
Directions. —Screw on to hose so that the Sprinkler will 
stand upright when the pin is placed in the sod. Turn on the 
• water according to the circle desired to be watered. 
Guaranteed to do as much as any Sprinkler made. 
The “ Perfection ” is warranted by the inventors to accom¬ 
plish as much as any sprinkler in the market .-.t the same pressure, and its superiority is shown by its simplicity, 
ease with which it can be cleared of any obstructions, effectiveness while working in a strong wind ; also the circle 
watered can be reduced to any desired size, by turning the supply partly off. 
simple construction, it can he used on hill-side or terrace. 
In connection with a force pump, it can be used with good effect in green-houses, hot-beds, &c. 
The bearings and working parts are made of brass, and it is complete in itself ; has only to be screwed to the 
hose, and the pin stuck in the ground, to be used. 
Sent, postage paid, on receipt of the price, $1.25. 
. EXCELSIOlt WEEDING IIOOK. 
For weeding flower beds or vegetable gardens, it cannot be excelled. It 
will work well among rows or seedlings, among ornamental plants, or in any place 
where freedom from weeds is desired. It removes the weeds with far greater 
rapidity than in the usual manner, without injury to the plants, and will pay for 
itself in one day’s use. Price, 25 cents each ; 30 cents by mail, prepaid. 
GUY’S GERMAN PLANT FOOD, 
For flowers, foliage plants, palms, ferns, bulbs, firV. Composed of nitro¬ 
gen, ammonia, and other chemicals essential to the growth of plants, producing 
a luxuriant growth and generous blooming. Plants fed with it arc not often Weeding Hook 
troubled with insects. Put up in wooden boxes, with full directions for use. s 
Price, small size box, for testing, 10 cents ; by mail, prepaid.-. .15c. 
“ larger “ containing five times the quantity, 25 cents ; by mail, prepaid.. .40c. 
