House and Garden 
family by the name of Cloux, whose 
various members were buried in the 
Haarlem church. Thirty or forty years 
ago it was found that the masonry of the 
tomb was out of repair, and the vault 
was entirely rebuilt. The masons in 
charge of the work descended into the 
vault and remained there during more 
than a day. Now, although more than 
two centuries had passed since the epi¬ 
demic, all these workmen were attacked 
with the infectious bubo (characteristic 
glandular swelling) of the plague, and 
had to undergo long treatment at the 
hospital. Nevertheless, there were no 
symptoms of the plague proper, and all 
recovered.”— Exchange. 
PALMS 
K ENTIAS will stand what may he 
termed a cool temperature and 
grow well, too. They will not suffer in 
the slightest degree if the temperature 
falls to fifty degrees if the temperature 
of the house or houses in which they are 
grown is kept always moderately low 
uniformly, hut if the plants are grown 
hot sudden coolings will damage them. 
Old or well-established plants in pots 
stand a cool temperature much better 
than young plants. The latter will live 
in as low a temperature as the former, 
but mere existence is not satisfying, es¬ 
pecially in the case of young palms. 
They have to be kept growing in order 
to make them profitable; and again, the 
young palms suffer in the way of color 
very perceptibly when they are sub¬ 
jected to a low temperature. Kentias 
all through do with less fire heat, or, 
in other words, thrive in a lower temper¬ 
ature than arecas, and for that reason 
arecas should he kept growing in a some¬ 
what higher temperature during the 
winter. If arecas are kept in a too cool 
temperature now they may get checked 
to such an extent that they will make 
little or no growth until spring, which 
means a considerable loss in a few 
months’ time. 
Only very little shade is needed on 
palm houses now and that little should 
be confined to areas of glass exposed 
to the south or west. Hard syringing 
is very eff ectual in keeping palms free of 
troublesome insects; on the other hand, 
gentle spraying with that object in view 
is worse than waste of time and water. 
In syringing, it should always be kept in 
mind that when force is used in the 
tify Your SKingles 
by staining them with 
Cecbot’s Shingle Stains 
They are made of Creosote (“the best wood 
preservative known”), pure Unseed oil, and 
the best pigments, and give soft, velvety 
coloring effects (moss greens, bark browns, 
silver grays, etc.) that look better and wear 
better than any others. 50% cheaper than 
paint. 
Send for stained wood samples and catalogue 
SAMUEL CABOT, Sole Manufacturer 
141 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 
Agents at all Central Points 
Cabot’s Sheathing “Quilt” makes warm houses 
Preserve and Beau 
Clark & ‘Russell, Architects, “Boston 
On To 
Where the old wall-paper is so id on the wall, charming and beautiful 
results can be secured by applying Alabastine directly over it, par¬ 
ticularly nn ingrain paper and even striped paper, providing there 
are no sirong aniline colors or raised figures. 
Alabastine comes 
only in sealed pack¬ 
ages and any dealer 
Send a 2c U. S. 
stamp for samples ^ 
!■! Alabastine tints. 1 
^^lll supply it if you and a folder giving 
arc careful to ask for - x*,-n ^ .. valuable hints on wait 
Alabastine. 1 he Oaiutaiy Wall Coatmg (iecuratious. 
Alaltastiue will give you an even, velvetv surface wliieli reflects the light instead of ait- 
sorbing it, thus making your rooms brighter an<l more clieerfnl. Best results are obtained 
where the ])aper can be removed, for then Alahastine becomes a part of tne wall. Alabastine 
IS made from pure Alabaster roek, powdered. Simply mixed with coM waterand 
ai)])lied with a tlat brush, it adlieres to tlie wall by its own cementing 
liowers. You can do the work yourself, or employ an ^ 
I experienced decorator. 
The Alabastine Co., 149 Grandville Avc., Grand Rapids, MIch.i 
I 59, 105 Water Street, New York City. Ik 
Thousands Pleased 
with our 
Booklet on Good Furniture 
Gay 
So charming is our brochure “Furniture 
of Character” that many have written us 
that it is an “artistic delight,” a “master¬ 
piece of value and beauty,” a “work of art,” 
“exceedingly beautiful,” a “gem,” etc., etc. 
In it we have tol I what can only be suggested in 
any advertisemeiiT—interesting facts about the cele¬ 
brated and favorably known 
Berkey & 
correct repro luctions ot (Jolonial an<l Period furniture 
lor the dining room, rttoiii ami library. 
It will be mailed to any address upon receipt of 16 
cts. in V. S. stainj s to luirtly defray ex¬ 
pense. If not acceptable, return same, 
and stamps will Le refunded. 
This high grade furniture with ourl 
guarantee shopmark can Le secured at' 
mo lest prices through the leading fur¬ 
niture stores. Shop Mark 
BERKEY ^ GAY FURNITURE CO. Estab. 1859 
Please Address Dept. N. Grand Rapids. Mich. 
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Old Fashioned 
Sentiment stirs in the 
heart of the owner of such a 
cliest. Yet in the olden days the 
first consideration was usefulness. There is 
nothing like the genuine Southern Red Cedar as \ i/ prejiaid from factory 
a protection against moths, dust and dampness. to home. Wo re. 
Thischestismadeiuabeautiful,dull, natural finish turn money ami pay 
—bound with heavy copper bands—studded with copper retura freight if xm- 
nails. Send for catalog today. Piedmont Red Cedar satisfactory. 
Chest Co., Dept. 66, Statesville, N. C. 
Treasure Chest 
MENNEN'SI 
BORATED TALCUM 
TOILET POWDER 
and Mamma’s greatest comfort. Mennen’s relieves and 
prevents Chafing, Sunburn, Prickly Heat and Chapping. 
For your protection the genuine is put up in non- 
refillable boxes—the “Box that Lox,” with Mennen’s 
face on top. Sold everywhere or by mail 25 cents. 
Sample free. 
Try Mennen’s Violet (Borated) Talcum Toilet Powder—It 
has the scent of Fresh-cut Parma Violets. SatnpU Free. 
GERHARD MENNEN CO.. Newark, N. J. 
Mennen’s Sen Yang Toilet Powder, Oriental Odor ( No 
Mennen’s Borated Skin Soap (blue wrapper) I Samples 
Specially prepared for the nursery. Sold only at stores. 
iSHeep Manxire 
i Kiln dried and pulverized . No weeds or bad 
lodors. Helps nature hustle. For garden, 
llawn, trees, shrubs, fruits and house plants. 
I riA LAROE BARREL, Cash with Order. 
' Delivered to your Freight Station. 
Apply now. 
The Pulverized Manure Co..30UnIon Stock Yards, Ctilrogo. 
WATER SUPPLY. The problem solved by the 
Kewanee System of Water Supply. Write for 64 
page illustrated catalog No. 44. 
Kewanee Water Supply Co., Kewanee, Ill. 
In writing to advertisers please mention House and Garden, 
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