FOBClNa FBAMES 
HOTBED SASH AND MATS 
192 
Fottler, Fishe, Ramson 
Co. 
BARRIE FORCING FRAME 
Under those frames 0)rn» Cabbage, Caulinower, Lettuce, 
(^icuml>crs, "1 omaioos, Melons, F.^g Plant, etc. as well as all tender 
flowers, can i>c started and grown in the open ground and brought 
to maturity much earlier tnan usual. 
The frames placed over Rhubarb or other permanent plants, 
either vcgetal)lc or flowers, greatly hasten their maturity in the 
.Spring. 
l.cttucc, etc., can l.c grown under or protected by the frames 
through tile late ball. 
Lxceilent lor the starting of tender flower and v<^etable seeds 
for transplanting into the open ground. 
The frames also protect their contents from the ravages of the 
cutworm. 
IMaced over bulbs in the Spring, in the small garden, blooms of 
greater perfection may f>e haci much earlier than usual. 
I'hc frames arc constructed of tinned iron, thoroughly protected 
from rust by a special p unting process, and can be instantly set 
up or taken apart without the use of tools. 
Any light of glass can lie easily replaced. In case of breakage, 
without taking the frame apart, and the top glass sides open 
for ventilation. 
The metal frame weighs two pounds, without the glass, and is 
alisolutcly strong and rigid. 'i he glass consists of four panes 
10 X 12 inches and pane 12 x 13 inches, standard sizes, easily 
obtainuldc anywhere. 
Lettuce growing and heading under a Barrie Forcing Frame 
French Bell Glass 
To assemble fit the corners of the top and IxDttom scjuarcs 
into the slits in the ends of the posts. Pass the stay rods, bent 
end up, through the holes in the sciuarcs, inside the posts. Attach 
nuts and tighten slightly. Slip in the glass and the frame is complete. 
Carefully packed, knocked down, in heavy corrugated cartons, 
each containing six frames and glass comi>Ictc. 
Price, $1.35 each, $7.50 per six, $15.00 per doz., 6C for 
$69.00, 96 for $105.00. 
FRENCH BELL GLASSES 
For grow’ing all kinds of early vegetables or flowers out of 
doors and under individual miniature greenhouse. The plants arc 
started early and transplanted out of doors. One of these Bell 
Glasses plac<NJ over them in the daytime, amounting to a miniature 
greenhouse, will protect them at night from the frost. It is a 
common sight in France among the private estates to .see 50 to 
1(X) of the Bell Classes scattered over the gardens, protecting 
plants in different sta^. Heretofore w’e have always imported 
these from France. The transportation breakage nas alwavs 
been a drawback. This year wc have made arrangements wiih 
a large glass manufacturer to have these made here and wc arc 
prepared to fill all orders promptly and ship from Boston or 
factory, thus insuring practtcallv no breakage. 
Each $1.25, per doz. $12.00. 
HOTBED SASH 
DOUBLE GLASS. Two layer.s of glasw with the dead air space 
enclosed between, without boards or any covering, are warnjer by 
night than the single layer sash with board.s or mats; the warmth 
stored in the beds from the stin is held so effectively through 
the night, by the air space between the two layers of glass, 
that even in zero no covering or uncovering of the double glass 
sash is necessary. All plants in hotbeds and coldframes are 
improved by the constant light, night and day, that reaches 
them through the two layers of gla.ss. These sash arc made of 
the best cypress and are thick and strong. They are all painted 
two coats and glazed. Price, $4.75 each, 5 sash for $22.50, 
10 sash for $42.50. Larger quantities and carload lots 
OUR REGULAR Sl'OCK SASH. These arc well made 
from very best quality and thoroughly seasoned lumber, 
free fron» knots and imperfections. Glazed with double 
thick glass, painted two coats, size 0x8 in. glass, $3.50 
each. Glazed <louble thick, painted two coats, size 8 x 10 
in. glass, $3.50. 
SASH, UNGLAZED. Same as above. in., 3xG 
ft., $1.50 each. 
HOTBED MATS 
on application. 
Palmer Hotbed Mats 
STRAW. Made by hand from the best rye straw, and in the rnost 
thorough manner. Size 6x0 ft., $1.75 each, $18.00 per doz. 
3x6 ft., $1.25 each, $14.00 per doz. Special prices on large 
lots, and special sizes made to order, 
PALMER. 76 X 76 in. No. 1 made of Burlap, w’ool filled and 
quilted, $1.90 each, $22.00 per doz. No. 2, made with Burlap on 
one side and duck on the other, wool filled and quilted, same as 
No. 1, $2.25 each, $23.50 per doz. 
An excellent mat for protection of young plants in coldframes or hot- 
bc<ls; not as bulky as the straw mats and undoubtedly warmer; 
with extra width to completely cover two sash. They arc filled 
with waste woo! and cotton, quil.tcd to hold shape. 
No. 1, Cotton front and back .Each $1.90, Doz. $22.00. 
No. 2, Cotton back an<l Waterproof Duck on front side. 
Each $2.25, Doz. $23..50. 
SINGAPORE. Fiber. These are heavier than straw mats, but are 
said to be more durable. $2.00 each. 
HOTBED THERMOMETER 
HOTBED AND MUSHROOM. For use in ground with paper scale, 
$1.50; metal scale, $2.00* 
