November, igio 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
Writing-Desk Units in 
Individual Libraries 
Every home needs a writing desk. It is 
much more satisfactory to haveaSlebcfWerniclic 
Writing Desk unit combined with two or more 
Bookcase units. 
This is especially true when the individual 
library idea is used — writing desk and bookcase 
combined for each individual member of the 
family in each separate room. 
SloWAVerpieke 
Elastic Bookcases 
combine sterling quality and superior excel¬ 
lence with utility, durability and artistic decor¬ 
ative effects, and are sold at uniform prices — 
freight prepaid — under positive assurance that 
exact duplicates can be had at any future time. 
By starting with 9lube?N^rmct<c units you can 
enlarge your bookcase capacity as your books 
increase, and be positively assured of securing 
exact duplicates at any future time. 
“The World’s Best Books” 
is a book containing authoritative lists of the 
5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 “best books” for children 
and adults. “This volume will greatly aid those 
seeking the best in literature” — Boston Globe 
A copy of this book and the 1911 Slobs A^mickc 
Catalogue will be sent you postpaid upon 
receipt of the coupon below. 
tTbe 9loV>c^Vcroickc Qo. 
Dept. H.G, Cincinnati, U. S. A. 
Branches: New York TU 
Washington, n I, W • L 
Chicago, ^ hlobe-Wernicke 
Boston. 3o., DeptHG Cincinnati, U.S. A. 
^ Please send me “The World’s 
Best Books,” also your 1911 catalog. 
My library contains . volumes 
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Street . 
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Vou choose the 
colors, we’ll 
make the rug." 
Rugs That Harmonize 
To effectively complete the color scheme of 
any room and add to its decorative value you 
should use Thread and Thrum Rugs. Made in 
any color or combination of colors you desire, 
of high class wool or camel’s hair—seamless, 
reversible, heavy and durable. All sizes up to 
12 feet wide, any length. The greatest value 
you ever received for your money. Write for 
our color card and price list to Arnold, 
Constable & Co., Now York. 
THREAD AND THRUM WORKSHOP 
Auburn. N. Y. 
W E install a perfect 
system anywhere, with 
noiseless pump (electric or 
hot-air) giving just the needed 
pressure. Exact cost told 
beforehand, and nothing left 
for customer to settle or “ fix.” 
Our system used by the 
United States Government—- 
and some 40,000 other pur¬ 
chasers. 
Let us send you reasons 
for preferring our method, of 
water-supply, adaptable to all 
conditions. 
Write to our nearest office for Cata¬ 
logue S, and let us tell you the cost 
of a water-supply all ready /or use. 
Guest: “But how do you have a city water-supply out here — miles 
away?” 
Hostess: “John will explain it to you. I only know that it is the 
Reeco Water System and that it works to perfection. 
Rider-Ericsson 
Engine Co. 
35 Warren Street, New York 
239 Franklin Street, Boston 
40 Dearborn Street, Chicago 
40 North 7th Street, Philadelphia 
234 West Craig Street, Montreal, P. Q. 
22 Pitt Street, Sydney, N. S. W. 
SPECIAL OFFER! THIS MONTH ONLY ! 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
3 FEET $25.00 per 1000 
5 FEET $50.00 per 1000 
Save 50% and 2 years by buying this size plants at these prices. 
Beautifully branched, strong rooted plants, only. 
S. L. de FABRY, Grower, Little Silver, N. J. 
Sheep Manure 
Kiln dried and pulverized. No weeds or bad 
odors. Helps nature hustle. For garden, 
lawn, trees, shrubs, fruits and house plants. 
<C A LARGE BARREL. Freight prepaid East 
.p-'+.UVJ 0 f Missouri River. Cash with Order 
Apply now 
The Pulverized Manure Co.,25 Union Stock Yards, Chlcate 
f Will positively destroy SAN JOSE SCALE and alt 
soft bodied sucking insects without injury to the 
tree. Simple, more effective and cheapo; than 
Lime Sulphur. Not an experiment. One gallon 
makes tt» to 20 gallons spray by simply adding water. 
, Send for Booklet, “Orchard Insurance.” 
B. G. PRATT CO.. 50 CHURCH ST., NEW YORK CITY. 
Special Offer For Fall Planting 
| AA HARDY BORDER PLANTS $r |j|j 
Ivv Arranged for continuous display. el«Vv 
These plants are field grown. Write for catalogue. 
CHARLES W. SCHNEIDER 
lluinsen Road Nursery, JAttle Silver, N. J. 
SPEAR’S 
New Cooking Range 
New Warm Air Distributors 
Open Grates and Stoves for 
Wood and Coal 
Special Stoves for Laundry, 
Stable, Greenhouse, Etc. 
Steam and Hot Water Heating 
Systems 
There are many reasons why you should 
have only Spear’s Heating and Cooking 
Appliances— the most modern, efficient, and 
economical 
IN YOUR COUNTRY HOME. 
Write to-day for further information and estimates. 
Hotels and Institutions receive special attention. 
ANOTHER HOUSE 
MADE BETTER TO LOOK AT AND BETTER 
TO LIVE IN BY CASEMENTS-THE WINDOW 
WHICH OUR SIMPLE AND PERFECT NEW 
DEVICES HAVE MADE THE BEST BY FAR 
FOR THE HOME. 
THEY GIVE THE HOME LOOK . 
THEY REALLY VENTILATE. 
NO STICKING OR RATTLING. 
NO SCREEN TROUBLE. 
NO CURTAIN TROUBLE. 
GET OUR FREE (BOOKLET. 
James Spear Stove and Heating Co. 
1014-16 Market Street • Philadelphia, Pa. 
THE CASEMENT HARDWARE COMPANY, 
154 WASHINGTON ST., CHICAGO, ILL. 
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