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Prices subject to variations. 
Bone Fertilizers. 
Contain forty to fifty percent. phosphate of lime, and 
nitrogen equal to about four per cent. of ammonia. 
Decompose slowly in the soil and, therefore, form ex- 3 
cellent permanent improvement, being less likely than 
almost any other kind of manure to waste inrainy ; 
seasons, particularly on sandy soils. There is no 
danger of burning the plants, whether applied as top- 
dressing or directly to the roots. Excellent for top- 
dressing lawns and grass lands, for garden and field 
crops. 
Quantity required. For permanent pasture and 
mowing lands, ¥ to 1 ton per acre. For trees and 
vines, 2 to 4 quarts each. For top-dressing,1,000 to 
1,500 Jbs. per acre. Tor field and garden crops, *4 to 
1 ton broadcasted and harrowed in. For rose beds, 
pot plants, etc., 1 part to about fifty of soil. 
Raw Bone Meal. This is ground very fine, de- 
composes more rapidly in the soil than the coarser 
grades, and is, therefore, more quickly beneficial. 
PRICE, 1 lb. package,10c. (or by mail, 25c. per Ib.) ; 
5 Ib. package, 30c.; 10 1b. package, 50c.; 25 lb. bag, 
$1.00; 50 1b. bag, $1.50; 100 Ib. bag, $2.50; 200 lb. 
bag, $4.25; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $37.00. 
Raw Ground Bone. ‘This is moderately fine and 
particularly adapted for general fertilizing; the finer 
particles are immediately beneficial, the coarse keep- 
ing up the supply of plant food for a long period. 
PRICE, per 100 Ib. bag, $2.25; 200 lb. bag, $4.00; 
per ton of 2,000 Ibs., $35.00. 
Raw Crushed Bone. Slow but permanent in 
action, indispensable in the preparation of grapevine 
borders—for fruit trees, small fruits,ete.—where a last- 
ing fertilizer is required. 
PRICE, per 100 lb. bag, $2.50; 200 Ib. bag, $4.50; 
per ton of 2,000 lbs., $42.00. 
Bone Superphosphate. 
Benefits crops quickly, readily available, promoting 
early maturity, affording constant nourishment dur- 
ing their entire season’s growth. In case ofrotation of 
crop it is nearly as valuable for thelast as for the first. 
uantity required. Jor garden and tield crops, 
to 600 Ibs. per acre; for garden crops it is best 
For top-dressing 
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drilled in at seed-sowing time. 
grass, 600 Ibs. per acre. 
PRICE, per 100 lb. bag, $2.00; per bag of 200 Ibs., 
$3.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $32.00. 
Blood and Bone. 
A very concentrated source of nitrogen, vielding am- 
‘monia, ete., by gradual decomposition, and, in conse- 
quence, is superior for immediate as well as for pro- 
longed results; it is of exceptional value for garden 
crops, root crops, corn, grain, grasses, fruit trees, 
small fruits, grape vines, and, in fact, all kinds of 
vegetation. 
rowed in use from ¥2 to 1 ton per acre. 
crops drillin 300 to 500 Ibs. per acre. 
PRICE, per 100 lb. bag, $2.25; 200 Ib. bag, $4.00; 
per ton of 2,000 Ibs., $36.00. 
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Strictly high-grade, containing all of the elements 
needed by vegetables and flowers for their quick growth, 
early maturing and perfect development. The ingre- 
dients are quickly soluble and immediately commence 
to feed the plants, stimulating them into healthy, 
luxuriant growth, and it continues to feed them until 
the end of the season. 
Highly concentrated, fine, dry and free from objec- 
tionable odor, easily applied, either before or after 
planting, by sprinkling over the surface of the soiland 
raking in; or it can be mixed with water (stirring well) 
and applied as a liquid manure. If something espe- 
cially fine in vegetables or flowers is desired, two or 
three additional applications, made at intervals, will 
produce magnificent results. A 101b. package is suffi- 
cient for a space 15 x 20ft.for one application, or500 
to 600 Ibs.per acre. Instructions on each package. 
PRICE, 5 lb. package, 25c.; 10 lb. package, 45c.; 
25 lb. bag, $1.00; 50 Ib. bag, $1.75; 100 Ib. bag, 
$3.00; 200 1b. bag, $5.00; per ton, $45.00. 
HENDERSON'S 
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A safe, clean and high-grade fertilizer, free from dis-’ 
agreeable odor, prepared especially for feeding plants 
grown in pots. It is a wonderful invigorator, pro- 
ducing luxuriant, healthy growth, foliage of rich 
texture and larger and more brilliant flowers. 
_ It contains in a highly concentrated form all of the 
ingredients of plant food essential to the highest de- 
velopment of plants and flowers. It is very soluble 
and is readily assimilated so that marked improve- 
ment is usually noticed in ten days’ time. It is fine 
and dry, clean and easy to apply, either sprinkled 
over the surface of the soil as a top-dressing, or dis- 
solved in water (stirring well). Detailed directions on 
each package. 
PRICE, 1 lb. package, sufficient for 25 ordinary sized 
plants for 1 year, 20c., or by mail, 35c. 
Imperial Liquid Plant Food. 
Immediately available asfood for plants, producing 
: - | quick and lasting results, and adapted to all garden 
Quantity required. When broadcasted and har- | 
and pot plants, lawns, etc. Before using dilute with 
50 timesits bulk of water, and apply with watering-pot. 
PRICE (not mailable), pint, 25c.; quart,40c.; 1 gal- 
lon, $1.25; 5 gallons, $5.00; barrel of 30 gallons, | 
$20.00. 
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Special Quotations on large quantities. : 
Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure. 
A pure natural manure, and most nutritious for 
plants. Its effect is immediate and lasting. Excellent 
for mixing with the soil for greenhouse plants (one 
part manure and six parts soil). Strewn overand dug 
into the vegetable garden, or placed directly in drills 
or hills, it promotes a rapid, steady growth until 
maturity. It makes a rich, safe and quick Liquid 
Manure; one pound to five gallons of water can be 
used daily, if necessary, with safety. 
PRICE, 100 Ib. bag, $2.00; per ton, 2,000 Ibs., 
$30.00. In packages of 2 lbs.,15c.; 10 lbs., 50c.; by 
mail, 15c. lb. extra. 
Cotton Seed Meal. 
The elements of plant food are quickly available and 
push the crop along vigorously. Especially adapted 
to early crops. Use one-half to 1 ton per acre broad- 
east; 500 to 1,000 lbs. in drills. 
PRICE, $2.25 per 1001b. bag; $4.00 per 200lb. bag; 
$35.00 per ton. 
Ashes. 
Canada Unleached Hard Wood. Contain all fer- 
They drive away 
insects, and are indispensable for all crops requiring 
potash. They are very beneficial for garden and field 
crops, and are of high value for cabbage, potatoes, 
onions, strawberries, fruit trees, corn, clover, wheat, 
beans, grass lands and lawns. 
Quantity required. Apply 1 to 2 tons per acre, 
as one heavy application will help much morethan the 
same quantity would, applied in fractious. 
PRICE, per bbl. of about 200 lbs., $2.00; per ton of 
2,000 lbs., in bbls., $18.00. Special prices in bulk. 
Nitrate of Soda. 
Valuable solely for the nitrogen it contains, equal 
to twenty percent. of ammonia. It is chiefly astimu- 
lant; it is used in addition to other fertilizers. Itis 
very quickin action and hastens the maturity of crops. 
Quantity required. Being extremely soluble it 
should not be applied until the plants are above 
ground, when 100 to 500 pounds per acre, mixed with 
wood ashes or Jand plaster, for convenience in apply- 
ing, are generally used. 
PRICE, per 5 lb. package, 30c.; 10 1b. package, 50c. ; 
25 lb. bag, $1.25; 50 lb. bag, $2.00; 100 lb. bag, 
$3.50; per ton, $55.00. 
Mapes’ Celebrated Fertilizers. 
Per Per bag Perton 
100 lbs. 2001bs. 2,000 lbs. 
$2.50 $4.25 $39.00 
2.25 3.75 36.00 
(= Mapes’ Catalogue on application. 
Potato manure 
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Cabbage and cauliflower manure. 2.25 4.00 38.00 
Fruit and vine e 2.25 4.00 37.00 
Orange and fruit tree ey 2.25 4.00 37.00 
Grass and grain spring top-dressing 2.50 4.25 40.00 
Complete manure, ‘‘A’’ brand..... 2.00 3.75 35.00 
BD cs for general use. 2.25 4.00 38.00 
a se for heavy soils. 2.50 4.25 39.00 
Vegetable ‘‘ for light soils... 2.50 4.25 41.00 
“Cereal Brand,’ forfarmcrops... 1.75 3.00 28.00 
The basis of Mapes’ Fertilizers is bone, no rock being used. 
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A clean, portable and convenient lawn dressing which we have found to be never-failing in inducing 
It should be sown broadcast in the spring or fall, though it can be put 
on during the summer withoutinjury or danger of burning the grass, anda remarkableimprovement will 
It isin every way more desirable than manure, which is so often full of weed seeds. 
The use of ‘‘ Henderson Lawn Enricher”’ entirely does away with the old practice of top-dressing lawns 
with stable manure, which was so objectionable on account of unsightliness and disagreeable odors. 
Quantity Required. A10 Jb. package is sufficient to go over an area of 300 square feet, or for forming a new lawn, from 1,000 to 1,500 Ibs. per acre, or half 
the quantity for renovating an old one. PRICE, 5 lb. package, 25c.; 10 1b. package, 45c.; 25 lb. bag, $1.00; 50 1b. bag, $1.75; 100 lb. bag, $3.25; 200 lb. bag, 
$6.00; per ton of 2,006 lbs., $5000. 
