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[Image] BOWKER'S [Illegible] FOOD FOR FLOWERS THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS SUFFICIENT PLANT FOOD FOR 10 PLANTS FOR ONE YEAR [IMAGE OF A CUT ROSE] BOWKER FERTILISER Co. BOSTON & NEW YORK

BOWKER'S FOOD FOR FLOWERS. - A fertiliser 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 palnts one year 25c, or postpaid 40c; small pkg. 15c, postpaid 25c. JAPANESE PALM FOOD. - A chemically prepared fertilser 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.

[Image] NO. 10 PLANT STAND

WIRE PLANT STANDS.- For strength, beauty of design and superior finish, our stands are unexcelled, if equalled. 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. The 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. Price, 4 1/2 - inch, 10c each, £1.00 per doz.; 5 1/2 - 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 alreadyfor 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, 5lbs. $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. 12lbs.(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 4lbs. 10 for 50c, 25 for 90c, 100 for $3 25.

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HALF-BUSHEL BASKET. - The best all around basket for 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. One of the best packages for shipping applies 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 35, half-bushel each 45c; one-bushel each 65c. WOOD MEASURES. - Iron bound to make them stronger. Half-peck each 20c; peck 25c.