Plants, Seeds. Bu 



50 J^EARS 



EXPERIEN_CE 



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GARDEN REQUISITES. INSECTICIDES, ETC. 



THOMPSON'S ROSE NICOTINE 



is chemically pure nicotine and quick death 

 to insects on roses, plants, pets, or wherever 

 foynd. No trouble, no odor, no staining, 

 no harm; simply apply as directed with spray 

 pump or plant-sprinkler. Especially effective 

 for insects on roses. It is an economical 

 insecticide and the best on the market. 

 Price, small can, 30 cts.; larger size, 65 cts., 

 postpaid. 



GRAPE DUST 



For mildew, mold or rust mites, 

 page 8. 



BORDEAUX MIXTURE, DRY 

 See page 8 



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Doz. postpaid 



3-inch ?0 20 



3j^-inch 30 



4-inch 40 



5-inch 50 



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SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP 



A few applications of this splendid insecticide will rid plants 

 and animals of all kinds of injurious insects, cheaply and effec- 

 tively. Directions for use on ever>- package. 3-oz. cake, makes 

 lii gallons prepared solution, 10 cts. each. 8-oz. cake, makes 

 4 gallons prepared solution, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 



HELLEBORE— POWDERED WHITE. See page 8 



A GOOD PLANT-FOOD. "BON ARBOR" 



The Greatest Plant-Food ETer 

 Ducovered 



Results from only one or two appli- 

 cations are beyond description. It will 

 make plants bloom that have never flow- 

 ered before. Plants that are withered, 

 yellow and almost dead will become vigor- 

 ous and thrifty by using "Bon Arbor." 

 Ji-lb. pkg., making 15 gals., 30 cts. 

 i-lb. pkg., making 30 gals., 55 cts., post- 

 paid. 



IMPERISHABLE LABELS 



Are needed in everv- well-regulated garden or lawn. Paper 

 and wooden labels are soon lost, defaced or destroyed and 

 thereby cost you a lot of trouble. These are of thin sheet copper, 

 plain. Last for years. Price, 25 cts. per doz. Box of 100, includ- 

 ing a steel marking pencil. Si. 35. postpaid. 



RADIX FOR WORMS 



Get rid of the earth-worms in your flower 

 pots, flower beds and lawn quickly and 

 without injury to the plants, by using "Radix" 

 the 20th Century Worm Eradicator. Dis- 

 solve in proportion of I lb. to 30 gallons of 

 water, then soak the soil. Worms will come 

 up instantly. Price, i-lb. can, 65 cts., post- 

 paid. 



C. & J. WEED-KILLER 



A great labor-saver. For use on paths, drives and gutters, and 

 where no gro%vth is wanted. Mix I gallon with 50 gallons of 

 water for 150 square yards. Apply after a rain. Price, H gal., 

 $1; I gal., $1.50; 5 gals., $7-50, by express. 



PAPER FLOWER POTS 



Light and waterproof. Reliable and especially convenient for 

 temporary use. ' Doz. postpaid 100 1000 



$1 00 $6 00 



I 15 7 50 



1 50 9 00 



2 25 16 00 



Diameter. .7 inches 



Height 2 feet 



Capacity. .4 gallons 



Endorsed by 

 fied customers. 



Wt., empty... 7 lbs- 



Wt., loaded. .39 lbs- 



Wt., shipping. I2lbs. 



more than 200,000 satis- 



Every machine is war- 



ranted to be perfect ' mechanically. For 

 spraying roses, fruits, etc., we know of 

 nothing better. 



Prices, by express 

 Auto-Spray Xo. I -.A. (.brass, with stop- 

 cock *7 50 



Auto-Spray No. i-B (brass, with 



"Auto-Pop") 8 50 



Auto-Pop, supplied separately i 5° 



Strainer, made of brass i 50 



Extension Pipe, Brass, 2 ft 50 



Extension Pipe, galvanized, 2 ft 35 



Elbow Extension, brass 30 



When ready to spray you have nothing 

 to do but hold the nozzle. 



NEW ERA, OR TRI-JET SPRAYER 



By Express 



The best spraying apparatus 

 on the market at the price. Eco- 

 nomical not only because of its 

 low price but because of its 

 great saving of material; makes mist out of 

 liquids. Price, by express. Galvanized 

 Reservoir, 75 cts.; Brass Reservoir, »i; 

 either size sent, prepaid, for 25 cts. addi- 

 tional. 



LENOX SPRAYER 



USEFUL FOR SPRAYING UNDER 

 THE LEAVES 



Almost indispensable for house 

 plants. Complete with a sample 

 cake of Sulpho - Tobacco Soap. 

 Price, 50 cts., postpaid. 



C. & J. RUBBER SPRAYER 



Splendid for applying insecticides 

 to plants. Price, 6 oz. size, 85 cts. 

 each, postpaid. 



"NEVERBREAK' 



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GARDEN TROWELS 



Are strong, durable and sat- 

 isfactory. None better. Blade 

 6 inches long. Price, 25 cts.» 

 postpaid. 



PRUNING SHEARS 



Many a plant suffers from want of timely pruning, 

 are not handy it does not get done Order them now. 

 Nickel-Plated. 9 inches long. (See cut.) Best workmanship, 

 ratchet-adjusting nut. First-class every way. Price, J5I.35 

 each, postpaid. . , 



Japaimed Handles. 8^ inches long, a different design, strongly 



built, especially well ^ ...„;„..u „„ n. i .i sf'lM 



suited to lady's hand. 

 Price, 75 cts. each, post- 

 paid. 



HEDGE SHEARS 

 Long handles and 9-inch blades for trimming hedges; also very- 

 useful for finishing off the lawn where a lawn mower cannot 

 reach. Price, $2 each, by express only. 



THE UNIQUE HEDGE-TRIMMER 



Mows your hedge. Price, $500, prepaid (sec cut page 53.) 



