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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

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BOWKER'S
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FOOD FOR FLOWERS
THIS PACKAGE
CONTAINS SUFFICIENT
PLANT FOOD FOR 10
PLANTS FOR ONE YEAR
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BOWKER FERTILISER Co.
BOSTON & NEW YORK

BOWKER'S FOOD FOR FLOWERS. - A fertilizer made especially for plants grown in the house; clean, free from offensive odor and is largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants and early and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant color. A large box containing sufficient for 20 plants for one year 25c, or postpaid 40c; small package 15c, postpaid 25c.
WALKER'S EXCELSIOR PLANT FOOD. - A soluble food for house plants containing all the elements necessary to nourish and make beautiful both flowers and plants. It makes brighter flowers and prolongs the period of blooming. Large box containing sufficient for 25 plants one year 25c, or postpaid 40c; small pkg. 15c, postpaid 25c.
JAPANESE PALM FOOD. - A chemically prepared fertilizer that will make healthy plants and beautiful foliage. Odorless, soluble and readily assimilated. Endorsed by palm growers who have used it. Excellent for Palms, Ferns, Rubber, etc. Price 25c, postpaid 45c.

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WIRE PLANT STANDS. - For strength, beauty of design and superior finish, our stands are unexcelled, if equalled [equaled]. The No. 10 illustrated herewith, is a very popular style. Price only $4.50, or without the arch for $3.50. Other styles at low prices. Illustrated list free.
WIRE WINDOW SHELVES. - These can be fastened to window frames either inside or outside. They are strong and attractive, 36 inches long, 6 or 7 inches wide. Each $1.00.
WIRE BRACKET. - This new pattern is a very cheap, handsome bracket, made of tinned ware [wire]. Price, 4 1/2 - inch, 10c each, $1.00 per doz.; 5 1/2 - inch, 12c each, $1.25 per doz.; 6 1/2 - inch, 15c each, $1.50 per doz.; postage 8c each extra.
TRELLISES. - Many patterns of wood and wire trellis. 15c to $2.00 each.
CANE PLANT STAKES.- Desirable for plant supports. 20c per doz., $1.00 per 100.

FRUIT PACKAGES.
Bright smoothly cut stock which will make the fruit look nicer and sell better. Prices named here are subject to change. Ask for a price list.
BERRY BOXES. - Made of the best white wood (poplar) heart stock, cut smoothly, and perfect shape; size 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 7/8, and will hold a wine measure quart. The bottom is set up for ventilation. They are usually put up in bundles of 500 boxes, complete for shipment, and are already for putting together which can be done rapidly. We furnish 500 at the 1,000 rate; broken bundles at the 100 rate. Price per 100, 45c; 1,000 $3.60. If a large lot is wanted ask for prices.
ANNEALED TACKS. - 1 lb. makes 1,000 boxes. Per lb. 25c, 5 lbs. $1.00.
MAGNETIC TACK HAMMER. - Picks up the tacks and saves much of the labor. Each 12c.

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CRATES. - Made of thoroughly seasoned stock, well ventilated at sides and bottom, but with a tight cover to protect from dust. We always ship in the flat or "knockdown." 16-qt. crates per 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.00; 24-qt. crates per 10, $1.10; per 100 $9.00.

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CRATE NAILS. - Coated wire and far superior to any other. 12 lbs. (will make 100 crates) for $1.00.
CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET.- The best package for shipping grapes, cherries, plums, etc. They are nested for shipment with the covers and bent handles in separate pkgs. 10 for 50c, 25 for 90c, 100 for $3.25. Ask for prices in large lots.
SMALL CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET. - For fancy grapes, etc. Holds about 4 lbs. 10 for 50c, 25 for 90c, 100 for $3.25.

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HALF-BUSHEL BASKET. - The best all around basket for the use of farmers, fruit growers and grocers that we know of. It is very strong and well made and particularly adapted for picking fruit, potatoes, tomatoes and other vegetables. The swinging bale makes it easily handled. Price 15c each, $1.65 per doz.
NO. 1. - ONE BUSHEL BASKET. - The ideal basket for general use. Thoroughly well made and meant for hard usage and should last many years. Each 25c, doz. $2.70.
NO. 2 - ONE BUSHEL BASKET. - Like the No. 1 but cheaper made. One of the best packages for shipping apples and other kinds of fruit and vegetables. Each 15c, doz. $1.50.
STAVE BASKET COVERS. - Made of slats for covering the baskets in shipping; make a secure cover. Price for one-bushel size 50c per doz.
DIAMOND MARKET BASKETS - Per doz. 50c, 10 doz. $4.25.
IRON MEASURES. - Made of galvanized iron with side handles. Peck size, each 35c, half-bushel each 45c; one-bushel each 65c.
WOOD MEASURES. - Iron bound to make them stronger. Half-peck each 20c; peck 25c.

CUT FLOWERS.
Owing to the fluctuation in the value of cut flowers at various seasons of the year it is impossible to give a list of prices in the catalogue, but we will quote lowest prices on any list of flowers desired, by mail. Roses very [vary] from $1.00 to $4.00 per dozen, and Carnations from 25c to $1.00 per dozen. They are always much higher at Christmas and Easter that at any other time.
TERMS on Cut Flowers are strictly cash with order. We do not care to ship C. O. D. Have bank telegraph for you if time is limited.

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Birds and Gold Fish.
We are sure that many of our customers will be interested in this department as the companionship of a bird has brightened the life of many a tired overworked mother and the music of a good songster makes the whole house more cheerful. For many years we conducted the largest mail order business in this line in the world, but it has now been sold to the IOWA BIRD CO. of Des Moines, whose beautiful illustrated catalogue can be had free on application. We list a few of the most prominent items which can be ordered from us if desired and we guarantee prompt shipment and good stock. Prices are subject to change. Winter is the best time to ship birds and we ship them everywhere.
HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARY. - These are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz Mountains, and are famous for their restful melody. Male birds $3.00 each. Female Canaries - for breeding, $1.00 each.
ST. ANDREASBERG ROLLER CANARIES. - These birds are without doubt the finest songsters in the world. Each $5.00.
EUROPEAN GOLD FINCHES.- Each $2.50.
PARROTS. - We guarantee each bird to learn to talk. Stock is changing constantly. Ask for prices when ready to buy.
IMPROVED BRASS CAGES. - Thoroughly well made and decidedly better than painted cages for birds. Size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. 75c; 6x9, $1.00; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 $1.25; 7x10 $1.50; 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 $2.00; 8 1/4 x 11 1/2 $2.50. Fancy styles and larger sizes $2.00 to $5.00 each.
SUPERIOR MIXED BIRD SEED.- This is a specialty with us and we sell tons of it. Per lb. 10c, 3 lbs. 25c, 13 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.75. Postage 10c per lb. extra.
GERMAN SUMMER RAPE. - Fed largely to trained canaries. Same price as above. SICILY CANARY. - Best recleaned. Same price. MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER. - Same price. MIXED PARROT SEED. - Best. Same price.
PREPARED MOCKING BIRD FOOD. - Best food on the market for all soft billed birds. Per large can 35c, postpaid 50c.
PAGE'S SONG RESTORER. - Successful in nearly every case of loss of voice from cold or moulting. Small cakes 5c each, dozen 50c, postpaid.
GOLD FISH. - The most elegant of all parlor adornments. We can furnish handsome medium size fish at 25c each, 5 for $1.00. Small size 10c and 15c each. Fancy Japanese and other fish at 50c each to $5.00 each. Ask for catalogue of Fancy Fish, Aquariums, Fish Globes, etc.

EGGS FOR HATCHING.
We are prepared this season to supply eggs for hatching from choice farm raised, high grade thoroughbred stock of a few of the leading varieties. They are superior egg laying strains and have won many prizes at the leading poultry shows.
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS.- The farmer's favorite. From large, well marked stock. Price per setting of 13 eggs, $1.25.
WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. - Great egg producers and very early to mature. Our stock is pure white. Price per setting of 13 eggs, $1.25.
BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. - Becoming very popular as a general purpose fowl. Per setting of 13 eggs $1.50.
WHITE WYANDOTTES - Rapidly becoming favorites. They are great layers, mature early and are pure white. Price per setting of 13 eggs, $1.25.

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BROWN LEGHORNS. - The greatest of all layers. Our stock is from one of best laying strains in the country. Price per setting of 13 eggs $1.25.
ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. - Per setting of 13 eggs $1.50.
LIGHT BRAHMAS. - High scoring stock. Price per setting of 13 eggs $1.25.
EGGS FOR INCUBATORS. - Write us for prices, stating the number of eggs you will want and breed. We will quote you our very lowest prices.
BREEDING STOCK. - A few choice cockerels and pullets at reasonable prices. Order early as our stock is limited. We send out only choice stock which will please our customers. Prices are delivered to express companies, purchaser to pay charges. Write for a more complete price list.
BRONZE TURKEYS. - Usually scarce, but we hope to have a good supply this season. Price per setting of 9 eggs, $3.00.
MAMMOTH WHITE PEKIN DUCKS. - Per setting of 12 eggs, $1.50.

Ask about our illustrated Poultry Supply List. You will find that our stock and prices are both right.

NOTICE CAGE BIRDS AND FANCY GOLD FISH LISTED ABOVE.