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J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
SOIL IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS 
SOIL IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS 
BLACK LEAF STERILIZED GROUND 
TOBACCO STEMS 
A finely ground, organic fertilizer material. An ideal and 
readily available source of necessary elements for your 
lawn, flowers, truck, market garden, and green house crops, 
and fruit. Better than stable manure, and makes a superior 
compost. Adds humus. Thoroughly sterilized, therefore free 
of weed seeds. Supplies ORGANIC Nitrogen and ORGANIC 
Potash. Does not burn tender roots. Economical, easy to 
use, and safe for every purpose. Guaranteed 1.16% Nitro- 
gen, 4% Potash. Being a “natural” fertilizer carries nearly 
all of the minor elements that a plant demands, particularly 
Magnesium for flower and leaf color. Apply at rate of 5 to 
10 pounds per 100 square feet, or 1000 to 2000 pounds per 
acre for all truck crops, tobacco, fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, 
ete. 10 Ibs. 25c; 25 lbs. 50c; 100-lb. bag, $1.50; ton, $20.00. 
BONE MEAL (Extra Fine) 
An excellent fertilizer, especially recommended for lawns, 
rose bushes, grape vines, and deep-rooted shrubbery, where 
it is desired to furnish the plants with a perfectly safe, 
slow-acting but continuous supply of nourishment. Florists 
and nurserymen use large quantities of our bone meal very 
successfully. 10 lbs., 35c; 25 Ibs., 75c; 50 Ibs., $1.35; 100-lb. 
bag, $2.25. Let us quote special price on quantities. 
HUMUS 
A pure organic material prepared for the purpose of build- 
ing up the lawn. Is odorless, and being neutral in action can 
be used on all plants. 100-lb. bag, $2.00. 
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE 
One of the most popular fertilizers for lawns, thoroughly 
dried and pulverized, giving lasting results. For top dress- 
ing of lawns use 1 ton per acre, applying in fall or early 
spring. 5 lbs., 20c; 10 Ibs., 35c; 25 lbs., 75c; 100-lb. bag, 
$2.00; ton, $30.00. Let us quote special price on quantities. 
CHILEAN NITRATE OF SODA 
Highly soluble, quick in action and hastens the maturity 
of crops fully two weeks. Champion Brand (shot form.) 
Lb., 5c; 10 lIbs., 35c; 100 Ibs., $1.85. Special price ton lots. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE 
For rhododendrons and azaleas. 10c lb.; 10 lbs., 50c; 100 
lbs., $3.75. 
BLOOD MEAL 
One of the best plant foods for forcing flowers and vege- 
tables. Excellent for rose bushes during blooming season. 
10c per Ib.; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 Ibs., $3.00. 
LAND PLASTER 
Useful as a medium for retaining moisture and the fluids 
and ammoniates of manure. 80-lb. bag, 90c; ton, $19.00. 
HYDRATED LIME 
Especially useful for correcting acid condition of soils in 
gardens and lawns. 50-lb. bag, 45c. Let us quote ton prices. 
ADCO 
Is a powder, which, when mixed with almost any non-woody 
vegetable waste, and kept wet, gradually converts it into 
manure. 
50 pounds of ADCO makes a ton of manure. Equal to 
stable manure—Odorless. Prices: 150 lbs., $10.50; 25 Ibs., 
$2.00. 
PEAT MOSS 
Promotes Growth by Improving Texture of Soils and 
Regulating Supply of Moisture 
Investigate its Many Advantages 
Granulated Peat Moss has rapidly come into general use 
for horticultural purposes, and large commercial growers 
recommend it highly as a moisture retaining humus, unsur- 
passed for mulching. It is excellent for clayey, light, sandy 
or gravelly soils, beds, hotbeds, coldframes, greenhouse 
benches, in potting soil and as a winter protection for lawns. 
Also as a mulch on strawberry, perrenial beds, roses, rhodo- 
dendrons, azaleas, evergreens, ferns, etc. 
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FISH BONE POTASH FERTILIZER 
FOR BETTER PRODUCTION 
Guaranteed Analysis 
The Commercial Fertilizers which we offer are made by 
one of Baltimore’s largest and most reliable manufacturers. 
Animal base products are consistently used, making a plant 
food which in its chemical action in the soil is best suited 
for continuous growth of the crops. 
Analysis Bag 167 lbs. Let Us Quote 
2-12- 2 $2.00 . 
5-8-5 2.50 Latest Low Prices 
7-12- 7 3.00 On Ton Lots Or More. 
ALWAYS LOOK 
on the Label 
for the GERM COUNT 
Expiration DATE 
and the PRICE 
INOCULATE 
Your legumes with 
NOBGE-HILTNER PROCESS 
TRAGI N | 
Fresh Each Year 
Leads in High Germ 
Count 
Alfalfa, Clovers, 
Soy beans, Peas, 
Cow Peas, Beans, 
Vetch, Lespedeza 
The Original Legume Inoculator 
NOB BE-HILT! 
NITRAGIN 
B. 08 
NITRAGIN INOCULATION PRICES 
When ordering, always specify kind of seed. 
Alfalfa, All Clovers Soy Beans, Cow Peas 
Lespedeza (Hulled) 
Garden NITRAGIN 
for Peas, Beans, 
Sweet Peas 
Inoculates from 1 oz. 
to 8 Ibs. seed, Price 25c 
only for Vetch and 
Aust. Pea. 
Beautiful Plants 
Successful Gardens 
Guaranteed 
to improve 
your plants 
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BALTIMORE,M9- J 
These TABLETS are very concentrated, are high in per 
cent of vital elements, nitrogen, ammonia, phosphoric acid 
and potash, properly balanced, they dissolve quickly, giving 
immediate fertilization which promotes vigorous growth, 
more blooms, richer colors and bring vegetables two weeks 
earlier. 30 Tablets, 17c; 75 Tablets, 39c; 200 Tablets, 98c; 
1000 Tablets, $3.50. (By mail add 10%.) 
