. Dreer's autumn catalogue 1931. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. /flEHiyAJ)« GARDEN REQUISITES I 101 Bird Houses and Feeders. If for no other reason than because of their economic value an effort should be made to attract and pro- tect birds. Birds feed upon practically all insect pests and so whatever measures may be taken to induce a family of wrens, a pair of blue birds, or wood- peckers, or robins, to nest in the garden or nearby tree, will be quickly discounted by thei
. Dreer's autumn catalogue 1931. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. /flEHiyAJ)« GARDEN REQUISITES I 101 Bird Houses and Feeders. If for no other reason than because of their economic value an effort should be made to attract and pro- tect birds. Birds feed upon practically all insect pests and so whatever measures may be taken to induce a family of wrens, a pair of blue birds, or wood- peckers, or robins, to nest in the garden or nearby tree, will be quickly discounted by their continuing in- fluence in keeping down the increasing tide of insect life. Birds seemingly prefer a weather beaten house, rather than a new shelter, for this reason we suggest locating your bird house during the fall or early winter season. No. 10. Made entirely of cedar, trimmed with rustic bark. Can be supplied for either blue birds or wrens. Weight six pounds $1 50 No. 30. Wrens. Made of cedar, trimmed with cedar bark. Weight five pounds 1 25 Bird Feeders Birds most readily respond to our hospitality during the winter season when their natural food supply is at a low ebb. The feed- ing arrangements pictured offer a very convenient method for the distribution of bird food. Many of our native song birds may be induced to remain with us during the winter season if an abundance of food is placed where it is readily accessible. No. 45. Blue Bird. Made of cedar, can be supplied in either a stained mahogany finish or with the body painted white and the roof in green. Weight five pounds. Stained, $; painted. SI 35 No. 50. Blue Birds or Wrens. Made of cedar with rustic trimming. Small for wrens, weight five pounds, $; large, for blue birds, weight eight pounds 1 75 No. 55. Blue Birds and Wrens. One of our most attrac- tive houses. Made of cedar in rustic effect; specify for either blue birds or wrens. Weight five pounds 1 75 No. 60. Wren. Made of cedar, stained mahogany br
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