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418 Rr.uE Book of American Shipping. SAMUEL SWAN, President. CHAS. F. TOWNER, Secy and Treas . . The. . David B. Crockett Company, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Makers of Fine Varnish Specialties. LEADERS IN OUR LINE DURING PAST THIRTY YEARS SPAR COMPOSITION Composed of the best materials purchasable, is the most durable, the best known, arid has the largest sale of any Marine Varnish manufactured. Positively salt and fresh waterproof, is invaluable for Exterior Marine Work of any kind, and as its name indicates, particularly adapted for Spars of Steamships, Yachts and Canoes. Also a finish for Decks, Outside Doors, Piazza Floors, Store Fronts, etc. It will not crack, turn white or blister. No. 1 PRESERVATIVE The best interior Varnish for its purpose and price that brains .and experience can produce. Less liable to scratch than any finish known. It is not affected by contact with chemical gases, steam, or washing with hot or cold water and soap. For finishing Interior Work on Steamships, Yachts and Vessels of all kinds, Hospitals, Dwellings, School Houses, Floors, Piazza Ceilings, Stables, Pantries, Laboratories, etc.