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New Agate Beige Panel

A new pattern in the Royaltile line of paneling, Agate Beige, has been introduced bv Masonite.

A fai[hful reproduction of a semiprecious stone found in nature, Agate Beige combines an elegant free-form pattern with a neutral color that complements a broad spectrum ofother colors and patterns.

It is especially suited for high moisture areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. The 4' x 8' panels feature a plastic finish which is fused to a base of tempered hardboard.

Masonite is introducing Agate Beige with an incentive offer of a Mexican onyx ash tray for dealers and wholesalers. Mexican onyx is a stone which belongs to the same family as agate. The ash tray is similar in color to the panels.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9l10l.

Keeps Your Pow-er Dry

A new generatlon ot epoxy adheslves claims to offer contractors major savings of time and money in the repair of damp or wet structures has been developed by Sika Chemical Corp.

The trio of products, which share the designation 'Sikadur'. are used to patch, seal, surface, grout, and bond structural materialsconcrete. stone. wood, and metal. One, designated 'Sikadur Gel', has even been trowelled into olace on submerqed structures. A secoird, 'sikadur Hi-Mod'. is pressureinjected into cracks under water.

New Ceiling System

Armstrong Cork Co. has developed an innovative new method of attaching its Chandelier ceiling tiles to plaster, drywall or exposed joistseliminating wood furring strips altogether.

Called the "Integrid Furring Channel Method," the new system is designed to accommodate either 12" x 12" Chandelier tiles or the larger 1' x 4' units. It is easier to work with and requires no complicated room layout. The only tools necessary are those commonly found around the home. It requires only a2" drop.

Kev to the svstem is a new. liehtweigtit steel furring channel that ta'kes the place of conventional wood furring

All 3 moisture-insensitive epoxies are unique in that they are modulusoriented for specific applications in dry and 'can't-dry' conditions, for new construction as well as rehabilitation.

Sikadurs are 2-component, liquid epoxy systems. They are easily proportioned, easily mixed at the job site. The adhesives are applied by brush, squeegee, trowel. or conventional pressure-injection equipment.

The epoxies provide a dense durable bond with the substrate. Epoxy mortar patches may be feather-edged.

The 3 epoxy adhesives are 1fi)7o systems. They do not shrink, there is no safety hazard due to solvent evaporation. All are insensitive to moisture betbre, during, and after curing. They are equally suitable for use in fresh or salt water, and are not affected by most contaminants. For use as a mortar. thev may be mixed with oven-dry aggregate.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

Number Please

For number marking bins, shelves, racks. etc.. in warehouses and similar facilities, W. H. Brady Co. has announced the availability of highly visible, self-sticking markers numbered in sequence from 001 to 999 or 0l to 99.

SerieSystem numbering kits provide substantial time savings over other methods in which numbers have to be made up by printing or sticking down individual digits. This system has each complete multi-digit number peel off a dispenser card and press into place.

As the markers are mounted sequentially on cards, there is said to be far less chance of workmen making errors in numbering.

Number markers are printed in bold black on bright yellow vinyl cloth that is highly resistant to dirt and abrasion, backed by an aggressive, industrial grade adhesive.

The three-digit markers, from 001 to 999, are3/q" high and come as a set of 84 cards, plus one card of each individual number from 0 to 9 for repair, replacement or end-aisle marking, for a total of 94 cards. The two-digit numbers, 0l thru 9, are I Vz" high and come in a set of 17 cards, plus one card of each number, 0 through 9, for repair and replacement, for a total of 27 cards.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l

Now Hear This

A totally new, popularly priced business radio system for the construction industry is from General Aviation Electronics, Inc.

The system, the Mobiline I and Mobiline II VHF-FM (not C.B.) 2-way mobile units, have a variety of fixed base stations, and the GLH-100 multipurpose p.a./siren/hailer.

It provides radio communications between office, home or factory base station and salesmen, etc. at a low initial cost. with little, if any continuing maintenance exDense.

Designed for'use primarily in lightly populated areas with low signal density communications environments, the ruggedly-built, high quality Mobiline I is completely transistorized and features integrated circuitry to reduce power drain and weight and to provide long-life dependability.

It accommodates two communications channels, and is equipped with separate volume and squelch controls and transmit indicator light. A plug-in microphone and mobile mounting bracket with anti-theft device are included at strips. Manufactured in 12' lengths, they are especially fabricated to receive lntegrid cross tees which, in turn. sup- port the ceiling tiles. Wood or metal angle molding is used to finish off the ceiling around the perimeter of the room.

The installation method is simple:

( | ) Molding is nailed to all four walls, 2" below the level of the existing ceiling.

(2) Metal furring channels are installed perpendicular to the direction ofthe joists, starting 26" out from the side wall and spaced 48" on center thereafter. The channels are simple nailed into the joists using one nail every 48" Because they are rigid enough to bridge high spots in the old ceiling surface, the channels are self-leveling. The need for braces, shims, or wedges is eliminated and, unlike wood furring strips, the channels will not warp or split assuring a level ceiling indefinitely. no extra charge. It lists for $319.95 (including one channel).

(3) When all furring channels are in place, begin tile installation in a corner of the room. Just lay the first tile on the molding, snap a cross tee onto the furring channel, and slide it into a special slot on the tile's leading edge. Continue across the room in this manner insertine tiles and cross tees. Because the Chan] delier tiles butt tightly together. and all supporting metal-is fiiaaEn from view, the finished ceiling produces a smooth' monolithic appearance.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

The Mobiline II provides the same total capability as the Mobiline I, plus additional circuitry to permit use in heavily populated, high signal density communications environments. Engineering refinements in the receiver sections produce higher selectivity, improved spurious response and superior adjacent channel rejection. It broadcasts with 25 watts of nominal output power for positive signal penetration and retails for $399.95 (including one channel).

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll01

A Wood Chip In Your Tank?

During World War II, more than one million automobiles around the world used wood gas to replace some 20 million gallons of gasoline a year.

Now, in our most serious energy shortage since then, wood is emerging again as a possible source ofoil and gas.

The U.S. Bureau of Mines is planning a $2 million experimental plant in Albany, Or., to convert wood residues into low-sulphur oil.

It would process up to three tons of wood chips a day, yielding about six barrelsor 252 eallonsof fuel oil that could be reflned into other petroleum products like gasoline. Only high-grade wood chips will be used at Albany.

What's A Snib?

A new high security door lock designed for use on swing-in doors is now available for the first time in U.S. from Snib Security Products, Burnaby, 8.C., Canada.

It is a unique device that consists ofa lock plate and cam-operated lock assembly which mount on the door frame, and a protecting plate which mounts on the door facing.

Once installed, a single turn of a lever double locks the door via a built-in cam, making it impossible to open the door from the outside. The more pressure applied against the door, the more secure the lock becomes. A simple twist of the lockine handle unlocks or locks the door.

The lock plate and attached camJock mount on the door frame with three wood screws, while the protecting plate is installed on the door with a single screw.

Said to be ideal for homeowners and apartment dwellers desiring greater security than a chain lock, the complete Snib Lock retails for $3.95, with substantial discounts available. Construction is of strong cast metal. Dimensions are 2" x 2Vz" x Va" thick.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Angle Bay Windows

New Perma-Shield casement anele bay window unit by Andersen Corp. iill be comprised of low-maintenance Perma-Shield casement windows which have a rigid vinyl sheath applied around the wood sash and frame. The vinyl sheath requires no painting, resists weather and corroding, and can be kept clean and new looking by occasional washing along with the glass.

Units are assembled with a prefabricated mull center which is also sheathed with rigid vinyl to insure a^complete lowmalntenance extenor surlace.

They are available in 4"-5" and 6" heights, with 2" wide flanker sash and choice of 2"-4"-or 6" wide center sash. This allows all sash to be ventilating, stationary, or any combination of the two.

The units will be set uo bv distributors and delivered to the buildins site completely assembled and ready t6 install in the rough opening. Precut head and seat boards are optional.

WRITE: The Mer-chant Masazine. 573 So. Lake, Pasadena Ca. 9llbl.

Markers OK with OSHA

Trouble-free pipe markers, guaranteed to stay on, are now offered by Seton Name Plate Corp. Trade-named Setmark o, they conform to OSHA 1910.261. 262 and 2&. and ANSI A 13. I - 1956.

The markers have been tested and proven on hard-to-mark pipes, even when applied over dirt, grease or scale. No surface preparation is required on the piping or insulation. Setmark @ Markers eliminate the need for adhesive coatings, clear lacquer over-sprays, securing of markers with banding tapes, etc.

All printing is sealed beneath a protective plastic coating to repel dirt, abrasion and grease, as well as to help withstand acid and other corrosive conditions which are frequently encountered.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

New Look For Lock Packaging

A colorful new look has been given to the individual packages of all "4{X)" Line locksets from Kwikset.

A modern silhouette knob design flows throughout all the cartons for uniformitv in brand identification.

The ?unction of each lockset is visually identifiable by the color of its box, e.g., green for entry. brown for passage, red for exit, blue for privacy, etc.

Model number, finish designation and other important stocking information is given on the end ofeach individual box.

In addition to this new standard package, Kwikset also packages its "4ff" Line in attractively styled see-through visual packages.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

NEW Perma-Shleld casement angle bay window by Andersen Corp. is available in 30 and 45 degree models. Low-maintenance units feature rigid-vinyl sheath around wood sash, frame and mullions which require no painting. The convenience of double-pane insulating glass is standard.

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CRA "Garden Grades" Promo

A major promotion of redwood garden grades (commons) that will have a direct effect on redwood retailers will start in early spring and run through the summer. Aimed at the boomine d-i-v market, the California Redwood-Assn-. campaign includes two full-color national magazine ads, new literature, and extensive magazine and newspaperpublicity.

Full-page consumer ads are scheduled for national shelter magazines beginning in February and running through August. The ads spotlight the natural, knot-textured beauty and practicality of the less expensive garden grades of redwood.

An on-going publicity program will reinforce the garden grades ads and California Redwood Association literature. News releases for specifier and supplierpublications will be sent out nationally and regionally. Consumeroriented stories will be placed with magazines and newspapers throughout the country.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena. Ca. 91101.

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True Grit?

The Remington "Grit Edge" blade product line includes rod saws, hack saws, saber saw blades, and circular SAWS.

The blades are ideally suited to applications involving the cutting of ceramic tiles, slate, marble, flagstone, brick, asbestos, cement, tailpipe bolts, hardened chain. stranded cable. and similar materials.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena. Ca.9l10l.

New Hand-Held Sprayer

An unusual sprayer capable ofhandling most liquids has been introduced by the Magrath Co. The new Nebraska Spot Sprayer, which requires no hand pumping, is charged by any compressed alr source usrng a common automotrve tire valve.

A 5 gal. stainless steel tank permits the Nebraska Spot Sprayer to handle a wide variety of liquids, including many acids, according to Magrath. The sprayer's all brass wand featuies a brass nozzle that is fully adjustable from stream to fine spray.

In spite of its large capacity, the Nebraska Spot Sprayer is completely portable and easily hand-held. Weight of the unit is less than 8 l-bs.

The new sprayer also features a pressure relief valve in the tank lid. which prevents over-pressurizing the tank and allows the user to release pressure before removing the tank lid. Another advantage ofthe sprayer, according to the manufacturer, is that dirt and foreign particles cannot enter its closed syste--m and clog the nozzle.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena. Ca.9ll0l.

Two New Ceiling Panels

Certain-teed Products has added two new decorator designs to their line of fiberglass, suspended ceiling panels. For commercial and residential application, the ceiling panels offer acoustical and thermal efficiency and high light reflection. More importantly, the new vinyl facing designs are beautifully textured.

Seville is boldly stippled to give a rugged textured look. It provides good sound absorption, and has the Class C Incombustible Class 75 rating. Available; 24" x 48" x 3/a".

Capri creates a subtle plastered effect throueh random stippline. It is particularly slriking in rooins where tht! ceiling plays an integral role in the overall decor. Available: 24 " x 48" x 5/8"

The Certain-teed ceiling panel selec- tion also includes Travertine, an antique white textured surface with the appe-arance of travertine marble. This pattern is particularly well suited for- smart shops and offices where effective noise control is desired. Sound absorption: NRC of .85, mounting 7. Class A Incombustible Class 25.

These ceilins panels are easilv installed with stanilaid exposed, giid-type T-bar suspension systems. And, they'll never sag, warp or rot. They are readily removable for access to concealed wiring or piping.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll01.

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Spurs You On

New spur dunnage bags are easily inserted between pallet loads for resilient cushioning and as void fillers in both domestic and ocean going containers, the manufacturer says.

The standard Spur dunnage bag is 5" x 5' in length and made of a heavy mil polyethylene tube filled with thousands of Spur's polystyrene cushions. A 2" flap at the end enables SDB's to be fasteried to the product as required.

Featherweight (only I lb.), it permrts easy handling and installation.

They absorb shock and secure products against impact and shifting cargo, in rail cars and piggyback trailers, as void-fillers in igloos and air freight shipments, and between pallet loads of cargo in ocean containers or over the road trailers for resilient cushioning at all times.

WRITE,: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

Tub Recess Kit ForThe D-l-Yer

Marlite's new tub recess kit is designed for the do-it-yourselfer who plans to remodel his bath but doesn't want to drag out thejob any longer than necessary.

It contains all the necessary materials for a standard 5' tub recess area. The prefinished hardboard panels are ideally suited for the shower. Thev resist heat and can be damp-wiped clean. Regular carpenter tools are all that's needed.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena. Ca. 9ll0l.

UNRETOUCHED photograph of Ampine high density particleboard dynamically illustrates why this product is ideal for critical uses requiring excellent machining characteristics and high physical properties.

Workable Ampine

"This is what you can do with Ampine high density particleboard."

These words, routed on a piece of American Forest Products' particleboard, demonstrate the company's claim that Ampine high density is one of the most workable such products on the market today.

Ampine is manufactured from soft textured Western pine and white fir tree species whose properties in combination with AFP's manufacturing techniques help make this board ideal for virtually any use requiring excellent machining characteristics and high physical properties.

The well-known screw holdine values of Ampine are attributable to the'greater volume of refined raw material used to achieve the higher density. Fine textured raw material is added to the face layer giving the board an extremely tight surface for face machining, printing and thin overlay applications. Quality controlled precision sanding insures a uniform thickness to a tolerance of I .005".

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena. Ca. 9ll0l.

Adiustable Threghold

The Stanley Sta-Tru adjustable aluminum threshold is desiened to offer the builder positive correitive action for slightly low or out of square sills. It pe rmits up to 318" adjustment either across the entire threshold or at either end. Adjustable thresholds are available, cut to length. for doors up to 6' wide. - Other leatures of the adiustable threshold include fully recessed two-way adjustment screw, positive vinyl seal and elimination of the need for shims.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena. Ca. 9ll0l.

No Gas Shortage Here

At this time of shortages of nearly all solvents and petroleum distillates, Nyco Products Co. of Chicago is offering a non-solvent, non-flamable, heavy-duty, cleaner-degreaser for mopping, spraying, dip soak tanks, steam cleaners and high pressure washers.

Known as N-250, it contains no butyl cellosolve, naphtha, benzine, chlorinated solvents or petroleum distillates. This is a non-polluting liquid compound. fortified with wetting agents. penetrates and alkaline emulsifiers. It is highly concentrated for maximum cleanins effectiveness.

Dilutions can range from 20 to 40 to I for heavy deposits of grease, soot, resin, floor finishes, oil, ink and other grim and soil; up to 200 to I for routine cleaning.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

Where'g the Platter Go, Ma?

With the increase in informal dining and entertaining, many large platters, trays and cutting boards are being added to modern kitchens. These unwieldy pieces. ulong with lids and cookie sheets. iometimes create a difficult storage problem.

The Lons-Bell div.. International Paper Co., o-ffers a slide-out lid-and-tray rack to simplify large-item storage. All pieces stand on edge for easy selection. Every item is quickly accessible and can be lifted without moving any other item.

The tray rack consists of a door-front cabinet with a pull-out rack. Trays and other items stand on edge between dividers or may be hung on the pegboard partition.

The sliding lid-and-tray rack and otner space-savlng convenlences are available in all styles and finishes of Lone-Bell's Luxuria kitchen cabinets.

W-nnn: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena Ca.9ll0l.

weight Hallmark Shangle at 380 lbs.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena. Ca.9ll0l.

New Lock Merchandisers

Harloc Products has introduced two compact stock keeping units for pegboard disolav.

Colorful, - flexible, easy-to-install, these modular vinyl display panels snap right over your gondola or wall pegboard. They create an instant and organized lockset center. Colorful header stimulates impulse buying. Quick-see information under each hook makes restocking and recording a cinch. No. Ll6l5-l lockset merchandiser, only 16" wide x 15" high displays l2 locksets on 4 hooks. No. DB-lll5-l Deadbolt Merchandiser displays l2 deadbolts on 4 hooks. Header tells your customers the securitv storv.

Botli merchandisers are free with any basic stock order.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

Fiberglaes Columns

Colonial columns of fiberelass that combine the benefits of traditional styling with modern technology are detailed in a handsome new brochure iust released by Simpson Timber Co. -

The columns offer the elegance associated with Colonial American without the old fashioned maintenance headaches.

They are manufactured from fiber reinforced plastic, molded to produce hollow columns with the classic taper and the detailing of the early American craftsman.

Among the basic advantages are maintenance-free qualities and the resistance to impact damage.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

New Shlngle Slze

The entire line of asphalt strip shingles by Certain-teed Products will be revised in size 12t/q" x 36".

On a 20 square job, one-half square fewer shingles are required.

The revision in size will allow for uniform packaging with the same number of shingles in every bundle, and points up Certain-teed's immediate compliance with the increasing emphasis by federal, state and local legislation concerning truth in packaging.

Certain-teed shingles will now be applied with a 5 l/8" exposure, as opDosed to the 5" exposure that had been used. The new exposure has been UL approved.

Certain-teed is the first manufacturer to produce the larger shingle on a national basis. The corporation manufactures a broad variety of roofing in asphalt, from their 215 lb. fiberglassbased Glassguard, to their heaviest

Gaulk and Sealer Promotaon

A money-back coupon offer, an extensive consumer magazine and television promotion and expanded co-op program will highlight the 1974 spring oromotion for Dow Cornine silicone iubber bathtub caulk and silic-one sealer in cartridses.

In-pack-ed with each 3 oz. tube of bathtub caulk in white and decorator colors, and each l2 oz. cartridge ol sealer in clear, white, black, and a'iuminum is a 250 refund coupon that consumers return directly to Dow Corning.

The refund offers will be backed with a consumer magazine and television campaign which promotes the versatilitv and multiole uses of Dow Cornine sili6one rubb6r bathtub caulk and sealers to the male do-it-yourselfer.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena. Ca.9ll0l.

New Circuit Breakers

A completely new circuit breaker enclosure measuring just2t/z" in depth has been announced by General Switch Co.

The new shallow design breaker panel has been designated as the "Plus Line" and is particularly suited for modular and mobile housing and thin-wall construction.

Units accept 8 standard l" l20V circuit breakers, or sixteen t/2" l20Y (twin) circuit breakers. Because of seouence bussing. any two additional circuits can be .doubled-poled for 240V appliance wlnng.

As an added plus, a simple field adjustment permits conversion of main lug panels to main breaker panels operation without loss of branch or lighting circuits.

The new "Plus" units all feature onepiece construction; strong, die-cast bus bar for perfect rigidity; all Cu/Al compatible connections; electro-tin plating for high corrosion resistance.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

Western Lumber

USP Spring Promotion

U.S. Plywood launches "The Paneling People" Spring dealer program with the introduction of two new orefinished paneling lines - Constitution lnd Ticonderoga.

Named to tie-in With America's uocoming Bi-Centennial celebration. the new products introduction is dramatized by striking, red-white-and blue graphics in theme posters, wall banners, hang-tags and newspaper ad mats.

Wally Bruner continues to figure prominently as U.S. Plywood spokesman for "The Paneling People" on the nationally-syndicated TV program "Wally's Workshop" and in a Spring schedule of consumer ads in national maeazines.

Constitution is a rich woodgrain print on lauan hardwood plywood showing elegant birch patterns in three different colors: Patriot; a natural, birch-tone, Declaration; a medium-brown, wood shade and Prologue; a sandy-beige, oak tone.

Ticonderoga offers a more countrified styling by means of interesting distress marks incorporated in the embossed woodgrain' print. This distinctive lauan panel is produced in four different colors: warm, pecan-toned Musket, Caisson, a rich, teak shade, Long Rifle in the beige tones of rugged oak and Mohawk, honey-toned graining on ash-white grounc.

Random-planked Constitution and Ticonderosa are available in 4'x7' and 89 sizes in- both ll4" and 5132" thicknesses.

WRITE: The Merchant Masazine. 573 So. Lake, Pasadena Ca. 9ll0l.

Full Humidity Control

An advanced humidification unit for an average-sized home is housed in a walnut-erained cabinet in Vernco's humidifiir Model V2005.

It houses a fully automatic humidstat which maintains a constant level of humidity in the home. A three-speed control increases the comfort levels available.

A roller belt distributes moisture evenly from the reservoir throughout its surface providing a large area ofcontact

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with the fan air. Moisture enters the air in the form of water vapor which is forced out the top of thi unit, thus preventing annoying drafts.

When the water level gets too low for proper operation, the unit kicks off automatically and a fill-indicator light goes on.

- WRITET The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

New Electric Vehicles

Two lines of battery-powered cargo and personnel carriers serving a broad range of applications in various capacities and speeds have been announced by Allis-Chalmers Corp.

The Mobileman line of three-wheel vehicles comes in four models, each in two price categories, one with a steel body, one with a fiberglass body. Models include the MM98l2 back-toback personnel carrier and the MM98l4 single-passengerfcargo carrier. Both have tiller-bar type steering. The singleseat cargo carrier Model MM98l5 and the double-seat Model MM98 l3 are equipped with automotive type steering and orotective shields.

These four models are built on a common chassis. Vehicles are approximately 80" Iong and 30" wide. They are powered by three 6-volt, 18O-amp/hr Allis-Chalmers batteries, which are charged by an l8-volt on-board charger. Safety reversing switch requires key to be held in position when truck is moving ln reverse.

These compact electric vehicles move personnel up to 9 mph in aisles as narrow as 3 ft. They turn in a minimum of 90" and have automotive disc-type brakes for safe, sure stopping. An exclusive 97Vo efficient direct drive differential eliminates wasted motion of chains or belts.

The new Cargoman line is based on a common chassis with four wheels. Styles include passenger, cargo and a combination of the two. Four bodies are of fiberglass, with steel decking. Direct drive power train is 977o efficient. These units feature automotive-type steering, protective front shields, high intensity headlights and taillights, hydraulic brakes, and safety reversing switch.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena. Ca. 9ll0l.

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New Geodesic Greenhouge

The new Dome Greenhouse features optimum year-round growing conditions, modern geodesic design, spacious work area, redwood construction, oneday assembly, and amazing strengthsufficient to withstand gale force winds.

The strong, efficient geodesic design greatly simplifies the manufacturing process of the Dome Greenhouse which makes it possible to greatly reduce the price. Present prices for these greenhouses are only about l/3 those charged l:."r::i"O".O square-cornered sreen-

Using a circular geodesic form, it has a l0' diameter that furnishes over 80 sq. ft. of floor area. Ceiling height is 8', allowing ample room for tall plants and hanging baskets.

It is available with both opaque fiberglass and clear polyvinyl covers. No foundation is necessary, it can be placed right on the ground. Clear. k/d, rotoroof redwood is used throushout the irame. along with brass hardiare.

Everything is included ready for assembly; parts are precision cut, colorcoded, and bolt together easily. The only tools necessary are a household wrench, hammer and screwdriver.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

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The "New" Colonial Look

With the nation's Bicentennial just around the corner, the popularity - and demand - for all things Early American or Colonial is soaring faster than Ben Franklin's kite in the storm.

Armstrons thus has introduced "Constitution," -a Chandelier ceiling tile designed to complement Colonial and Early American interiors.

Inspired by the Elegant plaster reliefs on the ceilings of many of the most classic homes of the Williamsburg era, Constitution features a deeply sculptured design with antique gold tracings highlighted on a warm beige backsround.'

The embossed pattern flows uninterruoted from wall to wall because of the tilis' base material, Trilon. lt is this composition that permits designers to eliminate the old and unsightly V-groove bevels and produce a true 90" square edge on the tile for a monolithic appearance. 'Also, because of the Trilon composition, Constitution is fire retardant (Class 25, flame spread rating, according to Federal Specification SS-Sll8a).

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena. Ca.9ll0l.