You'll need three things for a summer treasure hunt through one of the Midwest's many fresh-air markets or antiques and collectibles street fairs:

1. Comfortable shoes.

2. Sunscreen

3. The top 10 hot collectibles list from the July/August issue of Country Home magazine.

Caution: Lots of other treasure hunters will have it, too.

This is probably the most anticipated issue each year for collectors, and the "Let's Go Antiquing" theme is a favorite with readers, says Lisa Bagley of Meredith Corp., publishers of Country Home.

"This year, in addition to working the nation's top antique dealers and flea market gurus to create the 'hot' list, editors included specific information on what consumers should expect to pay for each one of the collectibles, starting at $10, as well as ideas for displaying or using the vintage finds in their home," explains Bagley.

What is considered a collectible is a matter of personal taste, affordability and interest, influenced by the object's desirability, history and intrinsic value. The 13th edition Country Home Top 10 list also reflects a desire to use the objects in home decor, rather than locking them away to gather dust.

Country Homes' Top 10 Collectibles

1. Aesthetic Movement transferware

What is it? English transferware from the aesthetic movement (1870 through 1900).

How much will I pay? Plates in good condition run $50 to $250; expect to pay more for specific patterns, makers and shapes.

Display ideas: Hang transferware as art.

2. Six-board chests

What is it? Simple 17th- and 18th-century American-made storage chests constructed out of six wide (usually pine) boards.

How much will I pay? Between $500 and $2300

Display ideas: Use as storage

3. Enid Collins purses

What is it? Painted bucket and box bags adorned with plastic stones made by Enid Collins starting in 1959.

How much will I pay? $40 to $250, depending on condition (painted signature is stamp of authenticity).

Display ideas: Group on a shelf -- or wear them on your arm.

4. Garden ornaments

What is it? English and French stone ornaments meant to adorn estate gardens from about 1680 through 1940.

How much will I pay? Simple pieces valued from $325 to $850; more elaborate carvings fetch tens of thousands of dollars.

Display ideas: Indoors or outdoors

5. Pattern-glass compotes

What is it? Pattern or pressed glass footed bowls manufactured from 1850 to about World War I. If you see two or four seams on the foot or inside the compote, it's pattern glass.

How much will I pay? $25 to $150, depending on rarity

Display ideas: Fill with fruit, candy, etc., or arrange as a grouping

6. Coin silver spoons

What is it? American spoons made from about 1790 to 1870, originally cast from melted-down silver coins.

How much will I pay? As little as $10 for a basic spoon; more elaborate patterns cost at least $100.

Display ideas: Mix and match patterns at the table.

7. Homespun

What is it? Textiles spun in the home and woven by professional weavers in the 19th century. Sewn into bedding, table linens, clothing and grain bags.

How much will I pay? Nondyed grain bags in good condition, about $100. Older and harder to find, American homespun is more valuable than European.

Display ideas: Collectors rarely cut homespun unless it's in poor condition, then use it for pillows, etc.

8. Flourishings/calligraphy

What are they: Victorian-era pen-and-ink drawings used to decorate calling cards, bookplates, etc.

How much will I pay? Calling cards from $25 to $45; larger pieces in good condition fetch more.

Display ideas: Frame and hang.

9. World War I and II posters

What are they? Patriotic posters from the United States Printing Office

How much will I pay? Price depends on importance of subject, scarcity and condition; most range from $200 to $800; original Uncle Sam ("I Want You") can go for more than $12,000.

Display ideas: Frame under UV-protected acrylic plastic or have professionally framed.

10. Folk art dogs

What are they? Doorstops, chalkware and wood toys honoring everyone's best friend.

How much will I pay? From $25 for chalkware to thousands for cast-iron statues. Condition, rarity and workmanship affect price

Display ideas: Place them around your house for a smile.