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Hovey 6° Cols Autumn Catalogue 
HYACINTH CLASSES. 
Hyacinths grown in glasses of water are charming ornaments for parlor windows, and the ease and 
success in flowering bulbs in this way add greatly to the popularity of not only Hyacinths, but Polyanthus 
Narcissus, Amaryllis Formosissima and other'bulbs, which can be grown in the same manner. Can be 
used for cut-flower vases when desired. Tall pattern, each, 15 cents; per dozen, $1.50. ^>ow pattern, 
each, 15 cents; per dozen, $1.50. 
PLANT SPRINKLERS.—RU BBER. 
Indispensable for house or window gardening, sprinkling plants and bouquets, distributing dis' 
infectants or dampening clothes and carpets and for other purposes where a fine spray in required. 
Straight Neck, two sizes. Large, 75 cents each; small, 50 cents each. 
Angle Neck, two sizes. Large, 75 cents each; small, 50 cents each. ( Postage jo cents each extra.) 
Star Powder Guns. — For applying insect powders of all kinds; neat, much improved pattern. Each, 15 cts. 
Excelsior Odorless Flower Food. Just the thing for plants to start them at once into a healthy, vigorous 
growth and abundant bloom. It drives worms and other troublesome insects from the soil. It has no disagreeable 
odor. It takes the place of liquid manures and is just the thing that has been wanted for a long time. Full 
directions on each package. Price, 25 cents per package, by mail, post-paid. 
Bowker’S Food for Flowers. This most excellent Fertilizer is specially prepared for the successful 
growth of all Flowerin; Plants in the house or greenhouse. It contains all the elements of fertility required for a 
healthy, vigorous growth and bloom, and adding greatly to the brilliancy of the flowers. Package sufficient for 
twenty plants one year, 25 cents; by mail, 40 cents. 
CARDEN REQUISITES, ETC. 
Potting Soil. Prepared with peat, leaf mould, loam, sand, and a sufficient amount of fertilizer. Price, half¬ 
peck, 15 cents; peck, 25 cents; bushel, $1.00; barrel, $2.00. 
Rotted Fibrous Peat. We have secured a large quantity of the finest fibrous peat which has become 
thoroughly rotted, and for use in potting many plants is invaluable. Price, half peck, 15 cents; peck, 25 cents; 
bushel, $ 1.00; barrel, $2.00. 
Leaf Mould. All plants grow more luxuriantly from having leaf mould mixed with the soil. We furnish it 
in large or small quantities at much reduced prices. Price, half peck, 15 cents; peck, 25 cents; bushel, $1.00; 
barrel; $2.00 
Silver Sand. For mixing with potting soil. Best quality. Per lb., 5 cents; per 100 lbs., $3.00. 
Sphagnum Moss. For orchids and basket plants. Per bushel, 75 cents; per barrel, $1.50. 
Pure Dalmatian Insect Powder. Per lb., 50 cents. 
Whale Oil Soap. F or destroying insects. 15 cents lb.; 2 lb. box, 25 cents; 5 lb., 50 cents. 
Sulphur. Per pound, 8 cents. 
J. L. Virgin Sulphur. One of the best remedies for Mildew on roses and other plants. Per lb., 10 cents, 
TobaCCO Steins. For fumigating. Per barrel, $1.00; per case, $2.50. 
Hellebore Powder. For destroying currant worms, etc. Per lb., 30 cents. 
TobaCCO Soap. For the destruction of insects. Per lb., 35 cents. 
Soluble Fir Tree Oil. An invaluable preparation for destroying insects and parasites on fruit trees, shrubs 
and house plants. Price, per pint, 75 cents; quart, $1.50. 
Gishurst Compound. For Mealy-Bug, Scale, Red Spider, etc. Per box, 75 cents. 
Paris Green. For Potato Bugs, etc. Per pound, 25 cents. 
Standen’s Gardener’s and Amateur’s Friend. One of the best fertilizers for the conservatory and 
parlor; is highly recommended by the Gardener’s Chronicle. Sold in cans as imported, 50 cents each; 75 cents 
by mail. 
Peruvian Guano. Per lb., 10 cents; per 100 lbs., $4.00. 
Lawn Dressing. IO lb. bags, 50 cents; 25 lb. bags, $1.00; 50 lb. bags, $1.50; 100 lb. bags, $2.50. 
Raffia Bass. For tying. Per lb., 30 cents. 
Labels. For plants or trees. Per 100, 15 cents; per 1,000, 75 cents. 
Garden Stakes. All sizes. Per 100, $1.50 to 36.00. 
Grafting Wax. In pound packages, 30 cents; half pound, 15 cents. 
Sulphur Bellows. Imported. Each, $2.00; American, $1.25. 
Thermometers. All sizes. Each, 50 cents to $2.00. 
Garden Syringes. From 31.00 to $9.00. 
HOT-BED MATS. 
For covering hot-beds and frames; 
these are made by hand of the very 
best rye straw; size, 6x6 feet; $1.50 
each. Any other size furnished to 
order. Price for large quantities on 
application. 
