HOUSE AND GARDEN 
342 
April. 1913 
Floor Coverings 
That Satisfy 
We have been trying for years to pro¬ 
tect you against substituted imitations 
of wire-grass floor coverings. 
CREX — the original and genuine— 
now has the name woven (almost invis¬ 
ibly) in the side binding on the round¬ 
ed edge, as shown in illustration. 
Before you buy, look closely for 
CREX on rug or runner — it’s your pro¬ 
tection and stands for HIGHEST 
QUALITY. 
CREX coverings are sanitary and 
durable—do not hold dust or dirt—are 
reversible and easy to keep clean. 
They are suitable for all-year-round 
use in any home — indoors or out. Not 
affected by rain or dampness — they lie 
flat — never curl. 
Most dealers carry a varied assort¬ 
ment. It will pay you to look at the 
many beautiful and artistic designs. 
The low prices will astonish you. 
To introduce CREX in your home 
we are making a special size sample rug 
12x30 inches which we will send, post¬ 
age prepaid, on receipt of 35 cents in 
stamps or coin. State preference of 
color — green, red, blue or brown. 
“The Story of CREX’’ and catalogue 
of numerous patterns in natural colors, 
mailed oh request. 
CREX CARPET COMPANY 
Dept.Dl, 377 Broadway, New York 
Originators of Wire-Grass 
Floor Coverings 
P. Sarti, G. Lucchesi 
& Co. 
-IMPORTERS OF 
Italian Marbles for Hall and 
Garden, Lines, Fountains, 
Sphinxes, Tables, Benches, 
Pedestals, Columns, Statues, 
Mantel Pieces, Vases, Etc. 
Orders take for special designs .n 
Plastic and Marble Reproductions 
-- SHOWROOMS - 
113 East 34th St,, New York 
The Collector’s Corner 
(Continued from page 263) 
easily answered. The ware was com¬ 
paratively soft. It cracked as usual 
and chipped easily. Grease penetrated 
the glaze and stained and discolored 
it. Owing to their cheapness, such 
pieces were thrown away. Porcelain 
became commoner and cheaper, and the 
blue no longer held in such high esteem 
was relegated to the buttery and finally 
was discontinued almost entirely. 
Now as to prices, and here is the rub ! 
Even that very platter which brought 
$1,200 last year, if put up at auction to¬ 
morrow might not bring half that sum. 
When I am asked, “What is such a piece 
worth?” I always feel like answering, 
“What you can get for it.” It depends on 
where it is sold, if somebody wants it 
very much, if there is rivalry at the sale, 
and if the person who wants it most has 
a long pocket. Mr. William Hearst, who 
bought the one I showed, wanted this 
platter, and got it. Probably never again 
will anyone want it so badly. 
Not just any old platter in dark blue, 
even if it be marked Clews, Stevenson, 
Adams, Wood or any of the well-known 
English potters, is valuable. The “Land¬ 
ing of Lafayette” design has decreased in 
value during the last ten years, so much 
of it has been uncovered. The “Pitts¬ 
field Elm” has met the same fate. 
But if you have pieces marked “Syntax,” 
you might bustle about somewhat, always 
bearing in mind that seven of the Syntax 
designs have been forged! If you have 
any pieces with the “Arms of the States” 
on them you can glow with satisfaction, 
for even the most common one, New York, 
is worth over twenty dollars, while Penn¬ 
sylvania almost comes up to the “New 
York from Brooklyn Heights.” Such col¬ 
lector’s pets as the “Battle of Bunker Hill” 
platter, the medallion pieces, some of the 
college views, portraits of Washington, 
Lafayette, Franklin, etc.-—well, all these 
should be regarded with attention and ex¬ 
amined by an expert. 
The Vital Functions of Light in 
the Home 
(Continued from page 272) 
There are three types of systems sup¬ 
plying gas, and in addition the engine- 
operated electric plant. The gas generated 
is acetylene, gasoline and Blau-gas. 
An acetylene generator is usually in two 
main compartments of galvanized steel, 
sometimes placed upon one base, some¬ 
times two : the generator proper and the 
gas receiver. The gas-making material 
is calcium carbide, a substance produced 
by the electric fusion of lime and coke. 
This is supplied in lumps looking like 
pieces of crushed stone, and can be han¬ 
dled, shipped and stored with no more 
danger than if the steel can contained so 
many pieces of granite. If kept free from 
moisture it will last indefinitely. 
Carbide is placed in an automatic feeder 
( Continued on page 344) 
CITY WATER 
CONVENIENCE 
AT LITTLE COST 
When our outfits cost so little it seems 
a pity not to have running water in 
your home. You can own your own 
water works and have water as con¬ 
venient as the city people. Quit lugging 
and tugging with pails and tubs for 
baths and cooking. 
Send a Postal 
for Douglas’ Free Book 
It will open your eyes to the low price 
and ease of installing in your home. 
The upkeep is next to nothing. The 
Douglas Pneutank in the cellar can't 
freeze. The construction is simple — nothing com¬ 
plicated. It is easily operated. Beats attic reser¬ 
voirs and wind power towers and tanks. Every¬ 
thing where you can get it quick. This system 
will appeal to you. Write now for above booklet 
—a postal will bring it. 
W. & B. Douglas 
200 William St., Middletown, Conn. 
Pump-Makers for 81 Years 
** Detachable” Hose Reel 
Can be easily changed from one faucet 
to another. Put a faucet on front and 
rear of house, in garage, etc. 
Quickly slipped on and off the faucet. 
Hose securely attached to reel. 
Easily carried about. You can 
unreel the hose as needed with 
the water turned on. Reel re¬ 
volves on the faucet. 
Prevents kinks and twists in 
the hose—makes it last longer. 
Fire Protection — ready for instant 
use by having a special faucet in kitch¬ 
en or laundrv, small ^expense. 
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