INSECTICIDES 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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DUSTING AND SPRAYING MATERIALS 



AGRI-PAX-CONTACT INSECTICIDE 



Kills insects surely, ec- 

 onomically. No foliage in- 

 jury. Stainless. Non- 

 poisonous. Spreads evenly, 

 completely. .Does not cor- 

 rode. Does not settle or 

 clog nozzle. Recommended 

 by florists and market 

 gardeners. 1 pt. makes 2 

 to 4 gallon of solution. 



y 2 Pint $.40 



1 Pint 60 



1 Quart 1.00 



1 Gallon Can 3.25 



ARSENA1E OF LEAD. 



For destroying 

 eaf eating insects, 

 not harmful to the 

 foliage, greatly ad- 

 hesive. Powdered 

 arsenate of lead is 

 more economical 

 than other forms. 

 Prices: Powder, 

 1 lb., 30c; 4 lbs., 

 85c; 100 lbs., $20. 



ARSENATE OF ZINC. 



Kills quicker than Arsenate of Lead, ad- 

 hesive and less liable to burn foliage than 

 Paris Green. Excellent for potatoes. 

 Lb., 30c; 4 lbs., 85c; 100 lbs., $20.00. 



ATOMIC SULPHUR. 

 (One lb. to 10 gal. water). 



Pure sulphur manufactured into a paste 

 which may be readily diluted with water 

 and sprayed upon the fruit and foliage to 

 prevent fungous growth. Particularly use- 

 ful for spraying stone fruits for the control 

 of brown rot and scab. 25 lb. keg, $3.50; 

 100 lbs., $9.50. 



BLACK LEAF 40. 



A highly concentrated solu- 

 tion of Nicotine Sulphate, easi- 

 soluble in cold water. It is 

 ly. highly recommended byEx- 

 periment Stations and Spray- 

 ing experts, for use against aphis 

 and other sucking insects. Full 

 directions on each package. 

 1 oz. bottle, 35c; 14 lb. tin, 

 $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.85. 



BORDEAUX 

 (Orchard Brand) 

 (I2y 2 Per Cent 

 Metallic Copper) 



Use 8 lbs. to 50 gal- 

 lons of water. 



For preventing 



many fungus growths, 

 blights, etc. May be 

 either sprayed or 

 dusted. Powder, 1 

 lb., 25c; 4 lbs., 70c; 

 50 lbs., $7.00; 100 

 lbs., $13.00 . 



BORDEAUX- PARIS GREENMIXTURE 



Has the same insect killing qualities as 

 Paris Green and in addition protects against 

 blight. Very useful for treating potatoes, 

 tomatoes, and other crops. 50c per lb.: 

 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00. 



BORDEAUX - ARSENATE OF LEAD 



3 to 7 lbs. to 50 gallons of water. 

 To kill leaf-eating insects and control 

 fungous diseases; a double purpose spray in 

 one application. Lb., 40c; 4 lbs., $1.00; 

 24 lbs., $5.25. 



for Potatoe 

 water. 1 lb. pkt. 



lbs., 70c; 100 lbs., $10.00. 



BUG DEATH 



The popular non- 

 poisonoup insecti- 

 cide and tan there- 

 fore be used safely 

 and very effective- 

 ly on Cabbage, 

 Tomatoes, Celery, 

 Lettuce, Berries, 

 Egg Plants, Squash- 

 es, Melon s, Cu- 

 cumbers, etc. High- 

 ly recommended 

 Can be used dry or with 

 20c; 3 lbs., 50c; 5 



B. T. S. 

 Barium-Sulphur. 



Barium is very similar to Lime (or Cal- 

 cium) in its chemical properties but when 

 combined with Sulphur it greatly improves 

 the value of both elements as a spray for 

 controlling scale. May be used in both 

 dormant and growing period applications. 

 1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 85c; 100 lbs., $10.50. 



CARBON DI-SULPHIDE. 



For control of insects in grain. Lb., 50c. 



CORONA COPPERCARB 



Glow clean wheat free from bunt or 

 stinking smut and receive top prices for 

 your crop. Corona Coppercarb is a dust 

 recommended by experimental stations to 

 be applied dry to seed wheat any time be- 

 fore sowing. Use 2}^ to 3 ounces per bu. 

 of wheat, 30c per lb.; 51bs. $1.00. 



Lb. 



CUTWORM KILLER. 

 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 



SEED DISINFECTANTS 



These effective seed 

 disinfectants are sold by 

 the Bayer-Semesan 

 Company, a consolida- 

 tion of E. I. du Pontde 

 Nemours & Company, 

 Inc., and The Bayer 

 Company, Inc. They 

 comprise the following 

 products: 



1 CERESAN. This is 

 • a new dust disinfectant 

 'for the seed treatment 

 of wheat, oats, barley, rye and sorghum. 

 Controls nine diseases of these crops. 

 Prevents crop lossesdue to smuts. Quickly 

 and easily applied. 8 oz. 50c; 1 lb. 75c; 

 5 lbs. $3.00. 



SEMESAN, Jr. The dust disinfection 

 for seed, field and sweet corn. As only 2 

 ounces per bushel are necessary, the cost 

 for field corn is only 2-|c. per acre. Protects 

 the seed from rotting in cold, wet soil, and 

 increases stands and yields. 4 oz. 50c, 1 

 lb. $1.75., 5 lbs. $8.00. 



SEMESAN BEL. The instantaneous 

 dip treatment for seed, white and sweet po- 

 tatoes. One pound treats 16 to 22 bushels. 

 Controls *eed-borne diseases and increases 

 yields. 4oz.50c; lib. $1.75; 5 lbs. $8.00. 

 SEMESAN. May be used as a dust or 

 liquid to treat vegetable and flower seeds 

 and bulbs. Prevents and controls a large 

 number of seed-borne diseases. Remarkably 

 effective against damping-off. Especially 

 ustful in protecting against Gladiolus dis- 

 eases, blackspot and mildew of roses. Costs 

 only I to lc. per pound of seed. 2 oz. 50c; 

 8 oz. $1.60; lb. $2.75; 5 lbs. $13.00. 



Treat Your Seeds Before Planting. 



CARBOLA 



Is a white paint and a powerful disinfec- 

 tant combined in powder form. Just mix 

 it with water and it's ready to be applied 

 with spray pump or brush. No waiting, 

 no straining, no slaking — no bother of any 

 kind. Carbola is better than whitewash 

 in every way. It will not clog a sprayer. 

 It will not blister, flake or peel off. It will 

 not spoil if left standing. You can mix it 

 today and use it any time. And it's eco- 

 nomical— a pound of Carbola makes enough 

 disinfecting whitewash to cover 100 square 

 feet. 



Carbola applied to the walls, ceilings, 

 partitions, nests, etc., of your poultry 

 houses will help to prevent the start and 

 spread of contagious diseases among your 

 flock, It will aid in keeping your fowls 

 free from the health and profit-destroying 

 ravages of lice and mites. 5 lbs., 75c; 10 

 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $5.00. 



EVERGREEN 



Kills most plant pests, including even 

 cutworms. Use it freely on tender plants 

 and flowers- — it can't burn or otherwise in- 

 jure them. Neither will it injure the soil. 

 Harmless to man, live-stock, birds and pets. 

 1 oz. bottles. $0.35 16oz. bottles. $2. 00 

 6oz. " . 1.00 32oz. " . 3.50 

 1 gal. bottles... $13.00 



FORMALDEHYDE. 



Extensively used in the preparation of 

 potatoes for seed, as a preventative against 

 potato scab and to destroy other germs on 

 the seed. Will also control some forms of 

 grain smut. For potatoes a solution of 1 

 pt. to 15 or 20 gallons of water is made and 

 and cut pieces are soaked for 2 hours. One 

 to two gallons of this will be sufficient for 

 1 bushel of seed. Pt., 50c. 



HELLEBORE. 



Finely powdered remedy against rose 

 slugs, cabbage worms and other leaf eating 

 insects. Can be applied dry or sprayed. 

 Per lb., 45c; Y 2 lb., 25c 



KAY-SO 



A combined adhesive and spreader, mak- 

 ing spray materials more economical and 

 effective, inexpensive. Use 1 lb. to each 

 100 gallons of spray. 2-lb .pkg.50c; 10:1b. 

 pkg. $2.00. 



LEMON OIL. 



Soluble in water; will destroy Aphis, 

 Rust, Scale, and Bugs on Palms, Ferns, 

 Rose Bushes, etc. Highly recommended 

 as a wash for dogs and other animals, des- 

 troying lice and relieving mange. J4 Pt., 

 35c; 1 pt., 60c; 1 qt., $1.00. 



LIME AND SULPHUR SOLUTION. 



The popular spray material for dormant 

 spraying against scale and as a Summer 

 spray against certain fungus diseases. 

 1 qt., 45c; 1 gal., 80c; 5 gal., $3.25; 

 50 gal., 17jc per gal. Drum $3.00 extra, 

 (returnable before August 1st). 



DRY LIME AND SULPHUR. 

 Dormant Season; 12 lbs. to 50 gallons. 

 Growing Season: 3 lbs. to 50 gallons. 



Just as effective as liquid but more econ- 

 omical because of the absence of water. 

 Dissolves readily in cold water and complies 

 with Government specifications. 1 lb., 

 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25bs. 1, 

 $4.50. 



