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Bug Death, Fir Tree Oil or Soap, 
as Paris Green or Iellebore. 
M Tobacco Dust, 
W insects that Suck the Juice of Plants, such as lice, green and black fly, 
WwW red spider, scale, mealy bugs, ete., can only be destroyed by skin-irritating 
Ww Insecticides, such as Kerosene Emulsion, Extract of Tobacco, Tobacco Dust, Fir 
Ww Tree Oil or Soap. 
\ Plants and Fruits affected by Fungus Disease, such as mildew, spot, dry rot, rust, 
NY) ete., should be promptly treated with either Bordeaux Mixture, Copper Solution or 
<ay Sulphur. 
q For Tree Borers, Insects on tronks, eggs on bark, and to prevent crawling up the trunk, 
use elther Whale-Oil Soap or Tree-Protecting Bands, 
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insects that Eat Foliage, Fruits, Flowers, Etc., whether they are bugs, worms, 
caterpillars or slugs, etc., are best destroyed by some poisonous insecticide, such 
If for any reason it is not deemed safe to use a 
poison, the next best non-poisonous Insecticides are Persian Powder, Slug Shot, 
S Kerosene Emulsion or Tobacco Extract or 
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REMEDIES “6 
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APPLICATION OF INSECTICIDES AND 
FUNGICIDES is best done for fluid solu- 
tions with a Spray 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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kes fj BOUT MAILING: Powders and Soaps (those offered by the pound)—non-poisonous—can be sent by mail, if 15c. per lb. is added to 
the prices, to pay postage. 
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, % lb. can, 
40c.; 1 1b. can, T5ce. 
APHIS PUNK is a soft paper saturated with nico- 
tine, rolled and dried. When lighted it burns slowly 
and is a cleanly, convenient and effectual remedy 
for “‘smoking”’ conservatories, etc., being especially 
effective against green and black fly and thrip on 
roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. It is 
also valuable when burned under trees or bushes, 
for destroying caterpillars and other insects. Use 
2 to 3 rolls for a 100-foot house. Price, per box of 
12 rolls, 60c., or by mail, 7Oc. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE. (Standard Formule, 
1 gallon makes 50 gallons spray.) Ready for use by 
simply adding water. An indispensable Fungicide, 
curing and preventing black rot, mildew, blight, 
rust, scab and all fungoid diseases on fruits and 
plants. Price, 1 pint, 25¢.; 1 quart, 40c.; 1 gallon, 
$1.00; 5 gallons, $4.50. 
BUG DEATH is a non-poisonous, insect-killing 
powder, that is in high favor, especially among 
many Southern market gardeners, who use it exten- 
sively for cabbage and tomato worms, potato and 
cucumber bugs,ete. Itis applied with a duster, 
bellows or powder-gun, at the rate of about 12 lbs. 
per acre. Price, 15c.lb.; 3 1bs., 35c.; 5 lbs., 50c.; 
12% lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.00. 
“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. Price, 1 quart, 45c.; 1 gallon, 
$1.25; 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 of spray. Price, 1 quart, 50c.; 
1 gallon, $1.50. 
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 the follow- 
ing it has no superlor: 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. 4% pint is suflicient for 10 
gallons of water. Price, 2 pint tin, 40c.; pint, 75c.; 
quart, $1.25; 1 gallon, $4.00. 
¥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 prepa- 
ration. An ounce makes 1 gallon. Price, % Ib. 
tin, 25c.; 2 lbs., 75c.; 5 Ibs., $1.73; 10 lbs., $3.25; 
20 Ibs., $6.00. 
HELLEBORE, Powdered White. For the de- 
struction of slugs, worms, caterpillars, ete. 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 of water. Price, 20c. perlb.; 5 1bs., 90c.; 
10 lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs. and over at 16c. per Ib. j 
KEROSENE EMULSION. Prepared according to 
the most improved formule; ready for use by simply 
adding water (25 to 50 parts water to one of Emul- 
sion). For cabbage worm, scale on trees, caterpil- 
lars, melon louse, rose bugs, green fly and lice of all 
kinds, all sucking insects, either on plants or 
animals. Price, qt., 30c.; gal., 85c.; 5 gals., $3.50. 
NICOTEEN. An extract of tobacco, containing 
about 40 per cent. nicotine. A most effectual, 
economical and safe remedy for fumigating green- 
houses. Use ascant tablespoonful to 1% pints of 
water for each pan, which is sufficient when vapor- 
ized, by placing a hot iron in it, for 600 square feet 
of floor space. Price, pint bottle, $1.50. 
Vaporizing Pans, extra, $1.50 each. 
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 as a plaster or flour, 100 parts 
to 1 part of Paris Green; in solution mix 1 Ib. in 
200 to 300 gallons water. Price, % lb. package, 
15c.; 1 lb. package, 25c.; 5 lb. package, $1.00; 
28 lb. bucket, $5.50; 100 1b. keg, $18.00. 
PERSIAN POWDER OR BUHA HW. 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, 10c. 4% lb., 35ce. lb., 51bs. $1.60, 101bs. $3.00. 
“P.D.Q.’’ POWDER for DOGSand POULTRY. 
This celebrated, non-poisonous, disinfecting insect 
powder is considered the best 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 dis- 
infectant, and ‘‘slicks up the coat.’’ Price, 1 lb. 
box, 25c.; 5lb. bag, $1.00. 
“ROSE LEAF.” Extract of Tobacco. Most 
effectual 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 in- 
structions for the various methods of applying are 
given in our ‘Rose Leaf”? pamphlet, mailed on 
application. Pint can, 30c.; quartcan, 55c.; gal- 
lon can, $1.50. 
SLUG SHOT. A non-poisonous powder and a very 
popular Insecticide; it requires no further mixing 
or preparation, easily applied and not injurious or 
Fluids (those offered by the quart, etc.,) and poisonous powders are not mailable. 
dangerous to animals, the person applying 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; 10 lb. package, 50c.; 5 lb. package, 
30c.; in tin canister, with perforated top for apply- 
ing. 25c. each. 
IMPORTED SCOTCH SOFT COAL SOOT. 
This prevents insect ravages and also acts as a 
stimulating fertilizer. Used in onion drills, radish 
beds, cabbage grounds, etc., it checks the attacks 
of grubs, cut-worms, etc. When scattered lightly, 
as a top-dressing around plants, it drives away in- 
sects that hide in the ground by day or lay their 
eggs near the roots. Price, 1 Ilb., 10c.; 10 Ibs., 
50c.; 25 lb. bag, $1.25; 100 lb. bag, $4.00. 
SULPHUR. Price, 10c. per lb.; 10 lbs., 60c.; 25 
lbs. and over, at 5c. per lb. 
“THYMO-CRESOL”’ English Cold Water 
SHEEP DIP. A gallon makes a hundred gallons 
for most uses. 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. Price, pint can, 45c.; quart 
can, 60c.; 1 gallon can, $1.60; 5 gallon can, $6.75. 
TOBACCO DUST, Fine. For green and black 
aphis, fleas, beetles, ete. Splendid Fertilizer and 
preventive for insects in the ground and around 
roots. Price, 10c. per lb.; 5 lbs., 30c.; 10 Ibs., 50c.; 
$2.50 per 100-lb. bag. 
TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating greenhouses 
and conservatories, for the destruction of green and 
black aphis and other insects. Price, 50 lb. bale, 
85c.; 100 lbs., $1.50; per ton, $20.00. 
TREE-PROTECTING BANDS—“ Pillar Cat- 
i: ; = ter’’—is very effectual for 
preventing insects, caterpil- 
_ lars, ete., from crawling up 
the trunks of trees. Itcon- 
s sistsof a stripof waterproof 
. paper 4 inches wide, with a 
= row of cotton batting on the 
under side stitched to each 
edge. Thecentre of the paper 
is coated with a sticky sub- 
stance, which will not melt, 
yet remains sticky for 
months. When tacked 
—& around the tree no crawling 
sa) insectcan pass theprotector. 
eae SS Price, 16c.per yard; 10 yards 
SSS S> and over, 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 
lb.; 2 lbs., 25¢e.; 5 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs. and over, at 
8c. per Ib. 
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HENDERSON’S FLUID WEED DESTROYER. 
The best, cheapest and safest destroyer of weeds, moss, 
grass, etc.,in garden walks and carriage drives. 
It completely destroys all weeds, whenever applied, and 
by its effects on the ground prevents the growth of fresh 
ones for a year afterwards, thus saving an immense 
amount of labor in hoeing, etc. 
Its application is easy, being in a liquid form and only 
requiring to be mixed with water and applied with a 
watering can. Full directions for use with each package. 
WORM EXTERMINATOR. 
For immediately removing worms of every kind from 
lawns, garden plots, flower pots, ete., without injury to 
the most delicate plant or flower. 
Directions for Use: Mix an ounce of the Exterminator 
(about two tablespoontuls) with one gallon of water in a 
watering can and use freely in the ordinary way of 
watering. 
The worms will immediately rise to 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. 
Quart Can, makes 6 gals.,sufficient for 150sq.ft., 50c. 1%-Pint Bottle, makes 10 gallous of liquid, - -  50c. 
Gallon Can, ‘‘ By Gs ee Oo Gi 2) 114-Pint Bottle, CEM OL I tes SSE - - $1.00 
5-Gallon Keg, ‘‘ ay Oo es “3,000 * 5.00 2Y-Quart Bottle, ‘‘ 100 << OG és - - 3.00 
