August, 1914 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
119 
Dry Cleaning Wall Paper 
I N these days of labor-saving devices, 
we can appreciate a simple method 
of cleaning the walls and ceilings, instead 
of removing wall paper or re-calcimining, 
and creating no end of fuss and dirt. 
There is a splendid preparation on the 
market, its formula being the result of 
years of scientific research and experi¬ 
mentation, which dry cleans like a rubber 
eraser, saving much of the annual expense 
of repapering and calcimining. 
It is often the case that a whole room 
is repapered just because the surface near 
the radiators or near the gas or lamps is 
discolored, when all that is necessary is a 
gentle rubbing of the surface with a hand¬ 
ful of this cleaning preparation, which re¬ 
minds one somewhat of soft art-gum or 
of putty minus its adhering quality. The 
delicate surface of wall paper when care¬ 
fully rubbed, stands out bright and new; 
the soot and grime of smoke disappear like 
magic, and while the dry cleaner cleans, it 
odorlessly disinfects. 
When one realizes that for seventy-five 
cents or a dollar one can clean and pre¬ 
serve the favorite wall coloring of one’s 
room, saving a large decorator’s bill, one 
realizes that the scientific dry-cleaner has 
come to stay. This dry-cleaner is also 
valuable in cleaning window shades, re¬ 
moving the soiled spots and leaving the 
surface fresh and new. 
The Weatherproof Plant Label 
D OUBTLESS all amateur gardeners 
have had the experience of care¬ 
fully labeling plants with a piece of tape 
or wood, or with the original paper labels, 
only to find afterwards that the rain or 
wind or the birds have destroyed the labels, 
so that there is no way of identifying the 
plant. 
A very efficient, convenient and perma¬ 
nent label is made in weatherproof form, 
and fully repays the small initial cost of 
a cent or two a piece, according to size. 
The label is strictly waterproof, and is 
composed of a card made from some 
opaque material similar to celluloid, on 
which one writes the name of the plant 
with a lead pencil or with India ink. A 
second slide, transparent, slips over the 
name written on the opaque surface of the 
first slide, making a perfect covering. 
The two sections are joined at either end, 
and the whole attached to the plant by a 
copper wire. This label is simple, prac¬ 
tical and permanent, as the name can be 
rubbed from the opaque slide on which it is 
written, and the label used again another 
season. These waterproof labels are pro¬ 
curable in several sizes, allowing plenty of 
space for the name. 
Residence of Mr. H. E. 
Dodge, GrossePointe, Mich. 
Albert Kahn and Ernest 
Wilby, Architects, Detroit, 
Mich. 
J-M System of Refriger¬ 
ation installed. Maintains 
a very low, dry temperature 
in several refrigerators, also 
supplies pure ice for table 
use. 
(At right—one of the re¬ 
frigerators. Below — theA-S 
Refrigerating Machine. 
Refrigeration with 
the trouble left out 
You can now have your own refrigeration or ice 
supply without the trouble and inconvenience 
of the old-style machines. It’s as simple as 
A, B, C when you install the 
of Refrigeration 
(Using fl-S Machine) 
No complex parts. So simple in operation that any intelli¬ 
gent person can run it. 
No pounding noise. Does not have to be recharged. No 
dangerous gases. 
When your home is equipped with this machine the muss 
and nuisance of icing refrigerators are done away with. And 
furthermore, you are independent of the dealer who charges 
exorbitant prices because of a shortage in the ice supply. 
Can be used for refrigeration or ice-making. Makes 11 
to 110 pounds of ice per hour, according to size of machine. 
Hundreds of these machines are in daily use, many of which 
have been in operation for six years without a cent for 
repairs. 
Write Nearest Branch for Booklet 
H. W. Johns-Manville Go. 
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Pipe Coverings; Cold Storage Insulation; Waterproof¬ 
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A 
The Stephenson System of 
Underground Refuse Disposal 
f 
Open 
keeps your garbage out of 
sight in th eground, away 
from the cats, dogs and typhoid fly. 
Opens with the foot. Hands never touch 
™ Underground Garbage 
and Reluse Receivers 
A Fireproof, sanitary disposal for oily waste 
and sweepings in your garage. 
Our Underground Earth Closet 
means freedom from polluted 
water. 
Sold direct . Send for catalogue 
Beware of Imitations 
In use ten years. It pays to look us up 
Thousands of users 
C. H. STEPHENSON, Mfr. 
20 Farrar St. Lynn, Mass. 
iste 
:/ 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
of SPECIAL MERIT 
S EEDS: to be sown now. My special collection. 12 popular 
varieties 2 5 cts-, worth 50cts. Plants: Iris. 
Peonies, and many other varieties transplant well 
during August and following month. Special lists with full 
culture directions free. FRAMK KOEHLER, 
Grower of Perennials for 20 years. Rosedale Hardy 
Plant Farm, Camden, N. J. 
Pot-Grown 
Strawberry Plants 
as shown in the cut are much 
the best. The roots are all 
there —and good roots, too. 
If set out in August and Sep¬ 
tember will produce a crop 
of berries next June. I have the 
finest stock of plants in the New 
England States. Send for Cata¬ 
logue and Price List. 
C. S. PRATT, Reading, Mass. 
Our famous three Rustic Cedar Bird Houses for $3.50. 
We send out the same day order is received, securely 
packed. Our new Booklet, “Bird Architecture” will be 
out soon. Have your name enrolled now for a copy. 
THE CRESCENT COMPANY 
“ Birdville ” Toms River, N. J. 
SUNDIALS 
Real Bronze Colonial Designs 
From $5.00 Up 
Also full line of Bird Fountains and 
other garden requisites. 
Manufactured, by 
The M. D. JONES CO., 71 Portland St., Boston, Mass 
Send for illustrated Price-List. 
IRON AND WIRE FENCES 
Fences of all descriptions for City 
and Suburban Homes. Write today 
for our Fence and Gate Catalogue, and 
state briefly your requirements. 
American Fence Construction Co 
100 Church Street, New York 
LAKES 
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NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO. 
S. S. NORTH LAND 
Leaves Buffalo Wednesdays and 
Chicago Saturdays 
Meals a la Carte 
To ail lake resorts, including Mackinac 
Island. Harbor Springs Milwaukee and 
Chicago. 
Season from June 17 
to First Week in September 
Tickets optional. Rail or steamship on 
small additional payments. Write for 
particulars and,printed matter to 
STEPHEN [LOUNSBERY, G.P.A. 
1184 Broadway, New York, N. Y. 
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