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how they destroy. 
eating and sucking. 
eating caterpillars, 
BUARANTEED TO cestley roraTe Bves 
in Tomato snd Oxy Plants. current weres © 
pores. 
preventive spray early in the 
tomatoes, beans, etc., 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
Spraying is an insurance against failure and depleted crops. 
In some seasons it may seem unnecessary, but the effects will 
inevitably become apparent the next season. It must be done 
thoroughly to be effective, but should not be done without pre- 
cise knowledge as to the nature 
These may be 
of the attacking insects and 
divided into two classes, leaf 
Both reqpire separate treatment. 
potato-bugs, etc., require a stomach poison, 
which is sprayed on to the plant and intended to be eaten. The 
mee CaS sucking insects, plant lice, aphides, ete., require a contact poison 
S such as the Tobacco Extracts, Kerosene Emulsion, etc., strong 
irritants which cover the entire body and close the breathing 
The fungicides listed are to be 
cheapest and most effective way to combat these is to apply a 
season. 
thus treated will thrive, where others fail. 
used for plant diseases. The 
The lear 
Fruit trees, potatoes, 
Reg. U.S. Pat. Office. 
“Spraying Calendar” pamphlet sent upon request. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD—Remedy for all insects that eat leaves. 
Unusually adhesive and will not burn. In powder form. 
Powder, % lb. 35c; 1 Ib., 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.75; 10 Ibs., $5.00. 
ARSENATE OF CALCIUM—A specific for potato-bugs, effective 
as Paris Green and cheaper; also for apples and all fruits 
excepting stone fruits. Powder, % lb. 30c; 1 Ib. 55c; 5 lbs. 
2.50; 10 Ibs. $4.50. 
BLACK LEAF “40’—Concentrated Nicotine Sulphate. Recom- 
mended by all experts as the best for spraying, sheep dip- 
ping and similar uses 1 oz. bottle 25c; % lb. can $1.00; 
2 Ibs. 3.25; 10 lbs. $13.75. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Fungicide)—It is cheaper, better and 
safer to buy the already prepared mixture. All that is 
needed is dilution according to directions given on the 
package. Arsenate of Lead can be added thereby spraying 
for two purposes with one operation. Put up in liquid and 
powder form. Liquid, diluted 25 to 50 times with water, 
1 qt. 60c; 1 gal. $1.90. Powder, % lb. 25c; 1 1b. 45c; 5 Ibs. 
$2.00. 
BUG DEATH—A non-poisonous insect-killing powder used on 
potatoes, currants, cabbage, cucumbers, etc. Use 12 lbs. per 
acre. 1 lb. 25c; 3 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. 75c; 12% Ibs. $1.50. 
CARBON BISULPHIDE—A most effective remedy for ants in 
lawns, also for cut-worms. 1 lb. can 45c. 
CUT WORM KILLER 
(Sterlingworth) wx 
coarse powder to be 
sprinkled near plants 
to be protected, Has 
an enticing odor and 
worms prefer it to 
vegetation. Chickens 
and birds will not be 
poisoned by eating 
the worms killed by 
a al 35¢c; 
Se lbsige 
“SAFETY FIRST” 
PYROX—Kills_ insects 
and prevents fungus. 
Used on all kinds of 
large and small 
fruits, cabbage, gin- 
seng, potatoes, corn, 
Aa Ae ses 
“Come away! That's no place for a 
little bug like youl Can't you see thosé — shrubs, etc. 1 Ib. 
Zolaloes are sprayed with Pyrox?”” Stee ein teat $1.75; 
GRAPE DUST—Excellent for the prevention of mildew and 
blight, either in the greenhouse and outdoors. 1 Ib. 25c; 
5 lbs. 80c; 10 lbs. $1.50. 
GRAFTING WAX—¥% lb. 25c: 1 Ib. 40c. 
HELLEBORE—Peing less poisonous than Paris Green, ete., is 
Sater to use On fruits and vegetables. Dissolve one ounce 
to three gallons of water. Write for price. 
KEROSENE EMULSION—One of the best insecticides for all 
soft-bodied insects. Ready for use by adding 25 parts of 
water to one of emulsion. 1 ut. 50c; 1 gal. $1.25. 
GRASSELLI LIME SULPHUR SOLUTION—A combined insect- 
icide and fungicide that will control San Jose and Oyster 
Shell Scales on fruit trees. Dilute 1 gallon into 9 to 11 gal- 
lons of water, apply during dormant season, either in fall 
or spring before buds open. The summer spray is diluted 
144 gallons to 50 gallons of water asafungicide. 1 gal.$1.25. 
HORICUM—LIME AND SULPHUR—Aside from its ability to 
destroy San Jose Scale HORICUM will prevent fungoid 
troubles. Dilute with 40 parts of water. 1 gal. $1.50. 
NICO-FUME LIQUID—Guaranteed to contain 40 per cent nico- 
tine. % lb. tin 65c; 1 lb. $2.00; 4 Ibs. $7.50. 
NICO-FUME PAPER—For fumigating greenhouses. Does not 
injure blooms and furnishes the easiest method of fumi- 
gating ever devised. Tins of 24 sheets $1.25; 144 sheets $5.00; 
288 sheets $9.50. 
NIKOTEEN LIQUID—A powerful insecticide for spraying and 
fumigating. 1 oz. bottle 35c; 134 oz. 55c; 4% Ib. $1.10; 
1 Ib. $2.00. 
PARIS GREEN—1, lb. 20c; % lb. 35e; 1 Ib. 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.75. 
SLUG SHO'T—Used from ocean to ocean as a reliable destroyer 
of all leaf-eating insects. 1 lb. carton with perforated 
top 20c; 5 and 10 lb. lots 12c per lb.; 
25 to 50 Ibs. 10c per lb.; 100 lbs. $9.75. 
SULPHUR — Powdered. 1 lb. 20c; 5 
Ibs: 75c¢. 
SULPHO TOBACCO SOAP—Invaluable 
to all lovers of flowers. 3 oz. pkg. 
15c; by mail 20c; 8 oz. pkg. 25c; by 
mail 30c. 
TOBACCO DUST (Corona)—¥ lb. 20c; 
TS Ipasles so bs eSies5: 
TOBACCO STEMS—100 Ibs. $1.75. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT—\The finest thing 
on earth for banding trees to pre- 
vent worms and crawling insects 
from ascending the trunks. Sticky 
like Tanglefoot Fly Paper, remain- 
ing so all season. 1 lb. tin 50c; 3 
Ibs. $1.45; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Sprayers, Spray Pumps, Powder Blowers and Dusters, pages 90 and 91. 
BIRD SEEDS 
Nothing is more important than the proper selection of food for your bird. 
We offer these seeds in bulk only. 
We exercise great care in offering the best money can buy. 
If wanted by mail, add postage at Parcel Post rates. 
Pure, fresh, clean food is necessary at all times. 
See page 1. 
Prices subject to market changes. 
RAPE—Of the various kinds of seeds used for feeding birds, Rape is the most important. 
10 lbs. $1.85. 
CANARY—Stands next in importance. 
found in the already mixed brands offered in package form. 
MILLET—Should form part of the food, especially for finches. 
cheap mixtures, 1 1b. 7c; 3 lbs. 20c; 5 Ibs. 30c. 
HEMP—Is the richest of all seeds and should be regarded as a dainty rather than as a food. é 1 
i Give three or four seeds at a time, but never mix with other seeds, as the canary will waste other seeds in 
injures the voice. 
searching for it, hence the importance of buying the various seeds separately. 
Russian variety. 
SUNFLOWER-—Is the principal seed for parrots. We offer the 
birds, therefore poultr 
10 lbs. $1.60: 25 lbs. $3. 
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men purchase it for feeding their fowls 
1 lb. 23c; 3- lbs. 65c; 5 Ibs. $1.00; 
Our stock is bright, plump, clean and clear from dirt, not the inferior grade very often 
1 lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 55c; 5 lbs. 85c; 10 Ibs. $1.60. 
It is the cheapest of all seeds, therefore mixed largely in the 
It has a fattening tendency and 
1 lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 50c; 5 Ibs. 70c. 
It tends to give a lustre to the feathers of 
a few weeks before poultry shows. 1 lb. 20c; 5 Ibs. 85c; 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
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