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such as Paris Green, Laurel Green or Hellebore. 
fly. red spider, senle, mealy bugs, ete., can only be destroyed by skin-irritating Insecticides. 
such as Kerosene Emulsion, Extract of Tobacco, Tobacco Dust, Fir Tree Oil or Soap. 
Plants and Fruits affected by Fungus Disease, such as mildew, spot, © 
dry rot, rust, etc., should be promptly treated with either Bordeaux Mixture, Copper Solution 
Ammonfated, Laurel Green or Sulphur. 
For Tree Borers, Insects on trunks, eggs on bark, and to prevent crawling up the 
trunk, use elther Caterpillar Lime, Whale Oil Soap or Tree Protecting Bands. 
For Animal Insects, use Cattle Comfort, P. D. Q. Powder or Thymo-Cresol. 
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bugs, worms, caterpillars or slugs, ete., are best destroyed by some poisonous Insecticide, 
If for any renson it is not deemed safe 
to use a poison, the next best non-polsonous Insecticides are Persinn Powder, Slug Shot, 
Fir Tree Oil or Soap, Kerosene Emulsion or Tobacco Extract or Tobacco Dust. 
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APPLICATION OF INSECTICIDES AND 
FUNGICIDES is bes done for fluid solu- 
tions with a Spry Pump, Knapsack 
Sprayer, Syringe or Vaporizing Bellows. 
In powder form they are best applied 
with a Powder Gun, Bellows or Duster, 
all of which are described on the next 
page, No. 178. 
OUR NEW IMPLEMENT CATALOGUE 
(mailed free) illustrates and describes 
a full line of hand and horse power 
apparatus for applying fluid and powder 
Insecticides and Fungicides. 
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&a- Powders, Soaps and Pastes (those offered by the pound)—non-poisonous—can be sent by mail, if 15c. per lb. is added to the prices, to pay postage. 
Fluids (those offered by the quart, etc.,) are not mailable. 
ANT DESTROYER. A non-poisonous powder 
which, sprinkled around their haunts, will destroy 
or drive away black ants from lawns, trees, plants, 
houses or other affected locality. Price, 4 lb. can, 
25e.; 1 lb. can, Tdce. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE, Improved. Ready for 
use by simply adding cold water. An indispensable 
Fungicide, curing and preventing black rot, mildew, 
blight, rust, scab and all fungoid diseases on fruits 
and plants. (1/b. makes 5 gallons of spray.) Price, 
1 Ib., 20c.; 5 lbs., 75c.; 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 Ibs., 
$2.50; 100 lbs. or over at 9c. lb. extra. 
CATERPILLAR LIME, Imported German. 
For the prevention of crawling insects from going 
up or down the trunks of trees; prevents the laying 
of eggs on the bark, and the hatching of those 
already laid ; prevents borers, scale, etc., and keeps 
all animals from gnawing the trees; it remains 
sticky and efficacious from 3 to 5 months, and is 
easily and cheaply applied. (Little booklet, giving 
full information, mailed on application.) Price, \5 
Ib. can, $1.00; 10 lb. can, $1.75; 25 lb. keg, $3.75. 
“CATTLE COMFORT’’ protects horses, cattle, 
dogs, etc., from flies, gnats, mosquitoes, horse-fly 
and other insects, is healing to sores, destroys head 
lice on fowls, ete. Prices, 1 quart, 45c.; 1 gallon, 
$1.15; 5 gallons, $5.00. 
COPPER SOLUTION, AMMONIATED. A 
Fungicide, the same as Bordeaux Mixture, the 
essential ingredient, ‘‘ Carbonate of Copper,” being 
dissolved in ammonia in this, while in Bordeaux it 
is counteracted by lime. Bordeaux is the cheaper 
and most popular for all ordinary purposes, but for 
late sprayings, when fruits are nearing maturity, or 
plants in bloom, Copper Solution is usually used, as 
there is no limy sediment left to be washed off by 
rain or hand before marketing. One quart is suffi- 
cient for 25 gallons ofspray. Prices,1 quart, 50c.; 
1 gallon, $1.50; 5 gallons, $6.00. 
FIR, TREE OIL. A popular Insecticide for green- 
house and house plants; it frees plants of nearly all 
insects to which they are subject, and for thefollow- 
ing it has no superior: Mealy bug, scale, red spider, 
aphis (black and green), thrip, blight, worms and 
slugs, and is also a valuable remedy for animal 
parasites and insects. % pint is sufficient for 10 
gallons of water. Price, 4% pint tin, 40c.; pint, 75c.; 
quart, $4.40; 1% gal., $2.50; 1 gal., $4.25. 
FIR TREE OIL SOAP. A formula of the above 
Fir Tree Oil, prepared in soap form and preferred 
by some. It will do all claimed for the fluid prep- 
aration. An ounce makes 1 gallon. Price, 4% Ib. 
tins, 25c.; 2 lbs., 75c.; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.25; 
20 lbs., $6.00. : 
HELLEBORE, Powdered White. For the de- 
struction of slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Less 
poisonous than Paris Green and London Purple, and 
safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly 
ripe. Can be used as a powder or dissolved 1 oz. in 
3 gallons water. Price, 20c. per lb. 
KEROSENE EMULSION. A paste, ready for 
use by simply adding water, 1 lb. to 10 gallons. 
For cabbage worm, scale on trees, caterpillars, 
melon louse, rose bugs, green fly and lice of all 
kinds, all sucking insects, either on plants or ani- 
mals. Price, 1 1lb., 20c.; 5 Ibs., 75¢.; 25 Ibs., $2.50. 
LAUREL GREEN. A combined Insecticide 
and Fungicide. Contains’ about 6 per cent. 
Arsenic and 10 per cent. Copper. It does the work 
both of Paris Green and Bordeaux Mixture 
combined, and saves the labor of applying both 
separately. It is neutral, and is in a fine pow- 
dery condition for dissolving in water or blow- 
ing on dry. (Full directions on each package.) It 
is a deadly poison to the worms and insects that eat 
it, having all the qualities for that purpose that 
Paris Green contains. Its Copper Salts act as 
a preventive against the spread of fungi and the 
mildews that destroy so much fruit and ruin so 
many crops. The cost of Laurel Green is about 
half that of Paris Green, and the labor is half, as 
one spraying serves two purposes. Itkills bugs and 
prevents the rot. Price, 1 lb. packages, 15c., $1.25 
doz.; 50 lb. keg, $4.00; 300 Ib. bbl., $18.00. 
PARIS GREEN. A poisonous, insoluble powder, 
indispensable on the farm or garden, for preventing 
the ravages of potato bugs, codling moth, worms, 
caterpillars, slugs and bugs. Applied as a powder 
it should be mixed with plaster or flour, 100 parts 
to 1 part of Paris Green; in solution mix 1 Ib. in 
200 to 300 gallons water. Price, 25c. per lb. 
PERSIAN POWDER OR BUHACH. Hender- 
son’s Superior Grade. (Cheap adulterated grades 
are worthless.) A most effective, non-poisonous, 
impalpable powder, so fine that it penetrates the 
innermost crevices. For worms, flies, aphis and 
almost all kinds of insects it is very effectual, suffo- 
eating them by filling up the breathing pores. 
Price, 10¢. 4 |b., 35c. per Ib. 
“P.D.Q.’’ POWDER for DOGSand POULTRY. 
This celebrated, non-poisonous, disinfecting insect 
powder is considered the best by many prominent 
breeders and fanciers, who use it exclusively for 
fleas, lice and other insects on dogs, cats, chickens, 
cattle, ete. It kills the insects immediately, and 
does not injure hair, feathers or skin; in fact, is 
healing and a disinfectant, and ‘‘slicks up the coat.” 
Price, 1 lb. box, 25c.; 5 1b. bag, $1.00. 
“ROSE LEAF.”’ Extract of Tobacco. One 
of the most effectual articles for the destruction of 
all insects and scale on plants; a pure, concentrated 
extract of tobacco, dilute with from 30 to 150 parts 
of water. Full instructions for the various methods 
of applying, including testimonials from leadmg 
florists, are given in our ‘‘ Rose Leaf’ pamphlet, 
mailed on application. Pint can, 80c.; quart can, 
55c.; gallon can, $1.50; 5 gallon can, $5.50. 
SLUG SHOT. A non-poisonous powder and a very 
popular Insecticide; it requires no further mixing 
or preparation, easily applied and not injurious or 
dangerous to animals, the person applyimg it, or 
fruits and vegetables treated. Very effectual in 
destroying potato bugs and beetles, green and black 
fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, ete. Price, per keg 
of 125 Ibs. net, $5.00; per barrel of 235 Ibs. net, 
$8.50; in 10 lb. packages, each 50¢.; 5 lb. paek- 
ages, 30c.; in tin canister, with perforated top for 
applying, 25c. each. 
SULPHUR FLOWERS. Price, 10c. per lb.; 
lbs., 60c.; 25 lbs. and over, at 5c. per Ib. 
“THYMO-CRESOL” English Cold Water 
SHEEP DIP. A world-famous dip, and, besides, 
is unexcelled as an internal and external remedy for 
animal wounds and skin diseases, for killing animal 
parasites, mixing with whitewash for trees, chicken- 
houses, kennels, ete. A gallon makes a hundred 
gallons for most uses. Prices, pint can, 45c.; quart 
ean, 65c.; half-gallon can, $1.00; 1 gallon can, 
$1.75; 2 gallon can, $3.25; 3 gallon can, $4.50; 
5 gallon can, $6.75; 10 gallon can, $12.00. 
TOBACCO DUST, Fine. For green and black 
aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. Splendid fertilizer and 
preventive for insects in the ground and around 
roots. Price, 10c. per 1b.; 5 lbs., 830c.; 10 lbs., 50c.; 
$2.00 per 100 Ib. bag. 
TOBACCO STEMS. Indispensable for fumigating 
greenhouses and conservatories, for the destruction 
of green and black aphis and other insects. Price, 
50 lb. bale, 85c.; 100 Ibs., $1.50; per ton of 2,000 
Ibs., $20.00. 
TREE PROTECTING BANDS—‘ Pillar Cat- 
ter ’’—is very effectual for preventing insects, cater- 
pillars, ete., from crawling up the trunks of trees. 
It consists of a strip of waterproof paper 4 inches 
wide, with a row of cotton batting on the under side 
stitched to each edge. The centre of the paper is 
coated with a sticky substance, which will not melt, 
yetremainsstickyfor months. When tacked around 
the tree no insect can pass this protector. Price, 
18c. per yard; 10 yards and over, 16c. per yard; 
25 yards and over, at 15c. per yard. 
WHALE OIL SOAP. Makes an excellent wash for 
trees and plants where insects and eggs affect the 
bark, and for smearing on the trunks of trees to 
prevent worms from crawling up. Price, 15c. per 
Ib.; 2 lbs., 25c.; 5 Ibs., 50c.; 25 Ibs. and over, at 
8c. per Ib. 
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HENDERSON’S FLUID WEED DESTROYER. 
The Best, Cheapest and Safest 
of Weeds, Moss, Grass, etc., 
Walks and Carriage Drive. 
It completely destroys all weeds, wherever applied, 
and by its effects on the ground prevents the growth of 
fresh ones for a year afterwards, thus saying an im- 
mense amount of labor in hoeing, etc. 
Its application is easy, being in a liquid form and only 
mixed with water and applied with a 
Four gallons mixed with a hundred 
gallons of. water will cover an area of about 50 yards 
requiring to be 
watering can. 
square. Full directions for use with each package. 
Quart Can, sufficient to make 6 gallons of liquid, 50c. 
Gallon Can, sufficient to make 25 gallons of liquid, $1.25. 
§-Galion Keg, sufficient tu make 125 galfons of liquid, $4.00. 
in Garden 
READE’S 
Destroyer 
Directions for Use: 
WORM ERADICATOR. 
For immediately removing Worms of every kind from Lawns, Garden 
Plots, Flower Pots, etc., without injury te the Most Delicate Plant or Flower. 
Mix an ounce of the Eradicator (about two table 
spoontuls) with one gallon of water in a watering can 
and use freely in the ordinary way of watering. 
The worms will immediately rise te the surface of the 
lawn or pot,and should at once be picked up and burned, 
as if left about they would injure birds or fowls. 
$1.00 Bottle makes 25 gallons of liquid. 
$3.00 Bottle makes 80 gallons of liquid. 
Mr. E. B. Curtiss, Captain of the Fairfield County 
Golf Club, Greenwich, Conn., writes October 28th, 1897 
“Gentlemen :—l am so pleased at the effect produced by the first 
application of your ‘Worm Destroyer’ made to-day that I can- 
not refrain from writing you. 
Destroyer’ mixed with 60 gallons of water sprinkled on the 
surface of a Putting Green, 60 feet square, covered it in a jiffy 
with countless squirming nuisances, 
way of escape from what did seem an inounable evil,” 
Three quarts of the ‘Worm 
7e feel now that there is a 
