House and Garden 
with a self-addressed envelope, we will 
be pleased to forward the addresses of 
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Reader, will all find reply to their ques¬ 
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Our Specialty is 
Cottage Furniture 
Adapted to shore and country houses. Can be olhained unfinished or 
stained to suit the purchaser, and individual tastes may be gratified. 
A request will bring pictures of 200 distinctive patterns. 
Visitors are invited to inspect specimen pieces displayed in our ware rooms. 
WILLIAM LEAVENS & CO., 
MANUFACTURERS 
32 Canal Street, - - - Boston, Mass. 
Cottage Library 
Table 
(A Suggestion) 
USEFUL HINTS TO H0USE= 
KEEPERS. 
A COAT of Natural Jap-a-lac apjjlied over old 
or new linoleum or oilcloth will double its life, by 
preserving- the original coat of varnish which would 
otherwise soon be washed or worn off. 
WEATHER-BEATEN front doors are revived 
and beautified when coated with Jap-a-lac, and 
“newness follows the brush.” It is best to use the 
color nearest that of the old finish. 
WINDOW and DC)OR screens should be coated 
with Jap-a-lac each spring, using the Brilliant 
Black on the wire, and the Mahogany, Oak, Cherry 
or Walnut on the frames. It gives them new life 
and the wire cloth is protected from rust. 
PORCH FURNITURE should be protected and 
beautified each spring with Jap-a-lac. It is best 
to use the color of the old finish; but if you wish 
to change the color, use Red or Green Jap-a-lac. 
JAP-A-LAC is a household necessity, and can 
be used in a hundred and one -ways, from “cellar 
to garret,” and is especially adapted for finishing- 
old or new floors and woodwork. Ask your paint 
dealer. 
HOSE 
SUPPORTER 
WORN ALL OVER THE WORLD 
DO NOT BE DECEIVED 
BY BUTTONS MADE OF WOOD 
PAINTED OR COLORED TO 
MITATE RUBBER 
THIS GUARANTY 
COUPON-IN YELLOW 
IS ATTACHED THIS WAY 
TO EVERY PAIR OF THE 
GENUINE^BE sure 
IT'S THERE 
Sample Pair, Mercerized 25c., Silk 50c. 
Mailed on receipt of price 
GEORGE FROST COMPANY, Makers 
BOSTON 
HOSE 
SUPPORTER 
IS GUARANTEED TO 
DEALER AND USER 
AGAINST IMPERFECTIONS 
THE BUTTONS AND 
L00P5ARELICENSED 
FOR USE ON THIS 
HOSE SUPPORTER 
ONLY. 
Solving the Greenhouse 
Question 
“ There are a hundred and one things which 
you no doubt want to know about this green- 
hou.se ciuestion, before deciding definitely upon 
it. At just this state of the question, we can 
be of incalculable assistance to you. Just write 
us what you have in mind.” 
HITCHINGS & COMPANY 
1170 Broadway, - - - New York 
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