164 R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. FERTILIZERS AND INSECTICIDES 



GENERAL LIST OF FERTILIZERS, continued 



Clay's Fertilizer. This is a lasting, productive, economical 

 fertilizer for all horticultural purposes, and a reUable vitaUzing 

 medium for conservatory, greenhouse, and garden. It is highly 

 recommended by leading horticulturists ia the cultivation of 

 flowers, fruits, and vegetables for exhibition, pleasm^e and 

 profit. Original bags. 7 lbs. $1.75; 14 lbs. $2.75; 28 lbs. $5.00; 

 56 lbs. $8.00; 112 lbs. $15.00. 



Fertiflora. A hquid fertihzer for house plants. Bottle 35c. 



Land Limestone. Nearly all soils are benefited to a greater or 

 lesser degree for the propagation of many crops by the appli- 

 cation of lime in some form. Clay and boggy lands need larger 

 quantities of lime than hghter soQs. HeaAry soils are rendered 

 more light and porous. Sour soils with an acid reaction, by a 

 liberal use of lime, become neutrahzed, sweet, mellow, more 

 friable, and easily drained. Light and sandy soils are rendered 

 firmer. On heavy soils, use 2,000 to 6,000 pounds per acre; hght 

 sandy soils, 1,000 to 3,000 pounds per acre, according to their 

 apparent need. 100-lb. bag $1.25; 500 lbs. $5.00; ton $18.00. 

 In lots of 3 tons or over, $17.50 per ton. - 



Muriate of Potasli. 50% Actual Potash. The most economical 

 form of potash and the most generally used in farm practice. 

 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. $4.50. 



Nitrate of Soda. (Reground.) 15.22% Nitrogen equal to 

 18.50% Ammonia. A plant stimulant that adds nitrogen in a 

 form which is immediately available to the plants. It forces a 

 heavy growth on leaf vegetables and should be used sparingly 

 and with great care — not more than 1 ounce per square yard. 

 As a hquid fertihzer, one ounce may be dissolved in 2 gallons 

 of water. 10 lbs. 85c.; 25 lbs. $1.75; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.00; 

 ton .$80.00. 



Salt, Agricultural. Valuable as a top-dressing for asparagus 

 in the spring. Also effective as a weed-killer on roadways, 

 paths, etc. 140-lb. bag $2.25. 



Scotch Soot. A fertilizer and fungicide. One of the best reme- 

 dies and preventives for mildew, when mixed with sulphur at 

 the rate of two-thirds soot and one-third sulphur. As a ferti- 

 hzer it promotes growth and heightens color of foliage and 

 flower. Sold only in original bags of about 100 lbs. at 7c. per 

 lb. By freight only. 



Stim-U-planT. A fertihzer in tablet form. Because of its ready 

 solubility it can be easily used as a liquid-manure by dissolving 

 the tablets in water at the rate of four to the gallon. Small 

 size 25c.; 100 tablets 75c.; 1,000 tablets $3.50. 



Sulphate of Potash. 48%, Actvxil Potash. Valuable for root- 

 and grain-crops but on accoimt of its strength it must be used 

 with great care. Apply 100 to 125 pounds per acre, usually 

 with other fertihzers. 10 lbs. 85c.; 25 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $5.00. 



Tankage, Blood. 12% Ammonia. Blood Tankage is valuable in 

 greenhouse or outdoors to heighten color of blooms and foUage. 

 100 lbs. $7.00. 



Tankage, Fine Ground. 9% Ammonia; 20% Bone Phosphate 



of Lime. Per 100 lbs. $5.00. 

 Thomson's Grape-vine, Plant and Vegetable Manure. 



This Manure is a perfect food for the grape-vine and other 

 fruits under glass; also vegetables and other plants in the garden. 

 Quantity required: Grape-vine Border. — For making up a 

 border, J^cwt. to the ton of loam ; for surface dressing 2 lbs. 

 per square yard, apphed early in the season and 1 lb. per square 

 yard after grapes are thinned; mix with a little fine soil when 

 roots are quite near the surface; if not very near the surface 

 sprinkle the manure on and fork it in. In both cases give a 

 slight watering. See that the thorough watering of the borders 

 is done some time previous to the top dressing. Peaches, 

 Nectarines, Figs. — For borders, for peaches, nectarines, figs, 

 etc.; J^cwt. to the ton of loam. Original bags, 14 lbs. $2.50; 

 28 lbs. $4.50; 56 lbs. $8.50; 112 lbs. $15.00. 



Thomson's Special Top-dressing Manure. This Special 

 Manure is meant to be used as an additional stimulant during 

 the growing season. A heaped dessertspoonful will be sufficient 

 for a 10-inch pot, sprinkled over surface of soil, and watered 

 in with tepid water. This may be given three times during 

 the growing season. 14 lbs. $2.75; 28 lbs. $4.50; 56 lbs. $8.00. 



Vigoro. A superior combination of plant-foods that meets na- 

 ture's most exacting reqmrements. i When Vigoro is used, no 

 supplementary substances are required. If apphed to plants 

 grown on benches or in pots, it should be worked into the soil 

 and the plants then watered. For top-dressing the lawa in 

 spring, use 50 lbs. for a lot 30 x 125 ft. 25 lbs. $2.00; 50 lbs. 

 $3.75; 100 lbs. $6.00. 



PEAT, MOSS, POTTING SOILS 



Charcoal. In lumps or fine ground. U.sed for sweetening soil. 



Lb. 10c. ; 10 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. $5.00. 

 Charcoal, Powdered, No. 36. For top-dressing putting greens 



and lawns. $6.00 per 100 lbs. 

 Granulated Peat Moss. {Im-ported.) For top-dressing lawns, 



mixing with soil in the greenhouse or outdoors where humus 



is required, and for mulching plants. Trial size, $1.50; large 



bale, $4.00; 10 bales, $35.00, f.o.b. Boston. 

 Sphagnum Moss. {Dry.) Useful for potting or for packing 



plants. Bus. $1.00; bag (approx. 2 bus.) $1.50; bale $9.00. 



Live Green Moss. Bag $3.50. Supplied only to order. 



Peat,Orchidor Fern Root. Bus.$1.75;bag (approx. 2 bus.) $3.25. 



Peat, Rotted Fibrous. An excellent material for mixing with 

 potting soils for many plants. This peat has been dug from 

 an old bog and exposed for a number of years until it has 

 become thoroughly decayed and is very fine and light. Bus. 

 $1.75; bag (approx. 2 bus.) $3.25. 



Prepared Potting Soil. A carefully prepared soil for pot plants, 

 composed of leaf-mould, peat, loam, sand and a sufficient 

 quantity of fertihzer. Pk. 40c. ; bus. $1.00.. 



INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 



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NON-WARRANTY. We do not give as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, any warranty, express or implied, 

 of any seeds, bulbs, plants, insecticides, fungicides or fertilizers, which we send out, and we shall not be liable for any mistake made in 

 the filling of any order. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. 



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*Antrol. This modern ant-control is the best and safest method 

 of extermination for the common house-ant. It destroys the 

 ant colony at its source, affording permanent relief, and is 

 absolutely safe to use wherever children or pets may be 

 present. Antrol Set, consisting of 4 containers and a 4-oz. 

 bottle of Antrol Syrup, complete, $1.00. Extra Antrol Con- 

 tainers, 15c. each. Extra Antrol Syrup, 4-oz. bottle, 50c. 

 each; 1-pt. bottle, $1.00 each; gal. cans, $4.00 each. 



*AII-in-One Mixture. A dry combination of 1M% Nicotine, 

 9% Arsenate of Lead, and 65% Sulphur. Controls many 

 fungous diseases, and both chewing and sucking insects. Lb. 

 75c.; 5 lbs. $2.50; 10 lbs. $4..50. 



*Aphine. A contact spray for killing red spider, thrip, white 

 and green fly. Pt. 75c.; qt. $1.25; gal. $3.50. 



Ant Destroyer. For destroying ants in the lawn and garden- 

 One or two applications will generally prove 100% effective. 

 Mlb. 30c.; i^lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. $3.00. 

 Ant-Food (McGregor's). For exterminating ants and many 

 other insects. Dust freely over the soil. 3'2lb. 50c.; lb. $1.00; 

 5 lbs. $4.75. 



^Arsenate of Lead. (Powdered.) A remedy for the elm tree 

 beetle, gypsy moth, brown-tail moth, etc. It adheres well to 

 the foliage and does not readily wash off with the rain. 3^1b. 

 35c.; lb. 50c.; 4 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $7.00; 50 lbs. 

 $13.50; 100 lbs. $25.00. 



*Black-Leaf 40 (Sulphate of Nicotine). A concentrated liquid 

 for use in destroying green aphis and thrips. 1-oz. bottle 

 35c.; 3'2lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $3.25; 10 lbs. $11.85. 



