MLAREN’S PATENT SEED GERMINATOR. 
THE onward march of Agriculture necessitates that all seeds be tested. My Germinator is the same as 
that used by the Botanist of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, and described in their 
eee 2 “PERFECT SEED GERMINATOR.” 
Manufactured by DUNCAN M°LAREN, Bread slid sa 
THSTIMONIALS. 
} From Professor MCALPINE, Botanist to the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. 
. “The Seed Germinator which you have made forme suits the purpose perfectly. It is the best form of Apparatus that | 
I know, and meets all requirements. ‘The ventilation is so satisfactory, that it is almost impossible for fungus to grow in the 
case. » I have now discarded all other Seed Germinators, and use only this one, which I can confidently recommend. » 
“1st January, 1889. “AON. MCALPINE.” 
From Messrs. CROSS & DONALDSON, Seed Merchants, Edinburgh and Belfast. 
té Mr. DUNCAN M°LAREN, “ 10th January Yy; 1889. 
‘DEAR S1R,—The Seed. Tester supplied to us is more perfect in its arrangements than any we have yet seen. The 
' principle of ventilation has received special attention, and the result is satisfactory ; the fresh air admitted below producing 
that moist atmosphere which is most conducive to germination. We are sure that any one using your Tester will have great 
satisfaction with it.—Yours truly, “Cross & DonaLpson.” 
From Messrs. R. CARMICHAEL & SONS, Seed Merchants, Coldstream (Established 1832), 
“Mr. DuncaAN MCLAREN, “9th January, 1889. 
“DEAR Str,—The Germinator we had from you does is work admirably. The variations of temperature are very slight, 
the ventilation seems perfect, it requires Bory little attention, and is altogether the best apparatus for the purpose that we have 
tried or seen.—Yours truly, -“R. CARMICHAEL & SONS.” 
Usual size of PATENT SEED GERMINATOR, 3 ft. long by 2ft.. Price £6. 
a But any other sizes can be made to suit Buyers. 
Full Particulars on application to. DUNCAN M°LAREN, BREAD STREET, EDINBURGH. 
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