VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS, ETC. 
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THE BEST PRUNING SHEARS. 
The ordinary shears as you have been using them, first 
squeeze, then pull, and finally tear apart what you desire to 
cut. Cutting this way is a hard job in case of a branch of 
a tree or vine, and almost an impossibility when it comes 
to cutting a piece of hard, dry wood. Bruno Grosche & 
Co.’8 Shears have a movable blade that is drawn across the 
material to be cut by simply opening and closing the shears 
in the ordinary way. Works with ease, leaving clean 
edges, and never pressing, bending or tearing what should 
be cut. Works better, easier, and lasts longer, without 
needing sharpening than any other in the market. 
No. 1, 9|in., ebony handles, brass trimmed, prepaid, $2.25 
No. 2, same as No. 1, black japanned handles, ,4 2.00 
KING OF LAWN AND GARDEN TOOLS, 
and Best Invention for Cutting and Rolling Turf. 
RICE’S PATENT COMBINATION 
BORDER KNIFE AND SCUFFLE HOE. 
One of the most useful articles ever invented for edging up walks and borders. 
Expressly adapted for cutting turf and for clearing walks from weeds, working in 
gardens, around shrubbery and flower beds, trimming strawberry plants, the com¬ 
bination permitting instant change from eager to scuffle hoe, thus saving much 
time and trouble running after tools. 
HASELTINE HAND WEEDER AND SCRAPER. 
The best hand weeder for use in flower or vegetable garden. For onions and 
strawberries it is indispensable. It is rapid, easy and thorough in its work. The 
blade i8 Zi inch wide, is l A inch thick, solid steel, oil tempered, and has five sharp 
edges. Price, postpaid, 30 cents. 
EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK. 
For weeding flower beds or vegetable gardens. It will 
work well among rows of seedlings, among ornamental 
plants, or in any place where freedom from weeds is desir¬ 
ed. 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, postpaid, 25 cents. 
SLUG SHOT. 
A non-poisonous powder and a very popular 
insecticide—it tequires no further mixing or prepara- 
ti on —easily applied and not injurious or dangerous 
to animals, the person applying it, or fruits and vege- ^ 
tables treated. Very effectual in destroying potato 
bugs and beetles, green and black flys, slugs.worms, 
caterpillars, etc. (By express or freight only.) Price 
per barrel of 235 lbs. net, $8.00; in 10 lb. packages trads mark. 
each 45c.; 5 lb. packages, 25c.; in tin canister, with perforated top for applying, 
25c. each; by mail, 35c. Apply with duster, bellows or gun. 10 to 40 lbs, is suffi¬ 
cient for an acre. 
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. By Mail 10 Cents Additional. 
Trowels, ordinary.10, 15 and 20 cents 
Trowels, solid steel.. •-45, 50 and 55 cents 
Plant Sprinklers, rubber.50, i5 cents and $1.00 
Bowker's Ammoniatcd Food for Flowers, per pkg.15 and 25 cents 
Condition Powders for Poultry, per pkg .25 and 50 cents 
Oyster Shells, ground. . •••••••• . . P e . r J i b • ® cen ‘ B 
~ u «* •« by Express or Freight.10 lbs. 25 cents 
Tobacco Dust, Fine Per lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 35c, 10 lbs. 65c., $3 per bb!., $25 per ton. 
Tobacco Soap .. .... .. .... • • • .per 1 b. 35 cents. 
Whale Oil Soap.. .per lb. 15c., 2 lbs. 25c., 5 lbs. 50 cents. 
