Fertilizers 



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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 



SEEDSMEN, NEW YORK 



ELLIOTT'S INVI60RINE. 

 A Perfect Food for Lawns and Coif Links. 



The increasing demand for a Lawn and Golf Dressing that is odor- 

 less, safely applied and quick in effect, has compelled us to take up 

 this important matter and give it a close study, which we have done, 

 and we are pleased to state that in the production of Elliott's Invigorine 

 we have produced a Lawn and Golf Fertilizer that has no equal, being 

 convenient, portable and clean, inducing a rapid, rich green growth and 

 a most velvety appearance. This preparation is in every way moie 

 desirable than manure, avoiding the unsightly litter, disagreeable odor 

 and weed seeds, which cause an endless annoyance Should be sown 

 broadcast in spring or fall, or may be applied in midsummer without 

 injury to the grass. 



Quantity required : lo pounds for a plot of 300 square feet ; 1,000 to 

 1.500 pounds per acre in preparing new lawn, or one-half to two-thirds 

 the quantity in renovating an old lawn. 



Price, 4 lbs., 25 cts ; 10 lbs., 50 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.75 ; 100 lbs , $3.25 

 200 lbs., S6; per ton (2,000 lbs. J, $50. 



SHEEP MANURE, "RAM'S HEAD BRAND." 



This is a pure Natural Manure, and a most nutritious food for plants. 

 Its effect is immediate ; much more lasting and healthy than guano. It 

 is the best of all manures for mixing with the soil for greenhouse plants 

 — one part of manure to six parts soil. Strewn over and dug into the 

 vegetable-garden, or placed directly in drills or hills, it promotes a 

 rapid, steady growth until maturity. It makes the richest, safest, and 

 quickest Liquid Manure. For use in liquid form, i pound to 5 gallons 

 of water will make a liquid of a strength which can be used with safety 

 daily if necessary. In bags of 100 pounds each, $2 ; '/ton, 5 bags, $9 ; 

 per ton, 20 bags, $30. In packages of 2,4 and 10 pounds, 15 cts., 25 cts., 

 and 50 cts. each. 



COMPRESSED SHEEP MANURE. 



Used chiefly for making liquid manure. In bagsof 100 lbs. each, ?2 ; 

 Kton, 5 bags, S9 ; per ton, 20 bags, $30. 



ASHES, UNLEACHED. (Canada Hardwood.) 



Contain all fertilizing elements except nitrogen. 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, grass-lands and 

 lawns. Apply i to 2 tons per acre, as one heavy application will help 

 much more than the same quantity would applied in fractions. Price 

 per bbl., about 200 lbs., $2.25 ; per ton (2,000 lbs.) in bbls., $20. 



NITRATE OF SODA. 



This is valuable solely for the nitrogen it contains, equal to 20 per 

 cent of ammonia. It is very quick in action and hastens the maturity 

 of crops fully two weeks. 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 land plaster, for conve- 

 nience in applying, are generallv used. Price per 5 lb. package, 30 cts.; 

 10 lb. package, 50 cts.; per 100 lbs., S4. 



CRUSHED, or COARSE BONE. 



Excellent for graperies, etc., where more permanent results may be 

 obtained than from use of fine bone. 100 lbs., $2.75; 200 lbs., $5. 



PURE FINE GROUND BONE. 



This is a very pure, finely pulverized form of ground bone, specially 

 prepared for rose culture. It is well adapted for mixing with soil for 

 potting purposes, in the proportions of one part bone to fifty of soil. 

 2 lbs., 15 cts.; 4 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 50 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., 

 $2.50 ; bag (200 lbs.), §4.50 ; ton, $38. 



CLAY'S FERTILIZER. 



We have been appointed sole agents for this valuable English man- 

 ure, which is constantly increasing in popularity. It is undoubtedly one 

 of the best for all purposes, either in greenhouse or garden, and we be- 

 lieve its high reputation is well deserved. It is productive and lasting, 

 and notwithstanding its apparently high price, it is quite economical. 

 Per ^cwt. (56 lbs.), $4; cwt. (112 lbs.), S7. 



MAPES' CELEBRATED FERTILIZERS. 



The highest grade commercial fertilizers in the United States, their 

 basis being bone, no rock being used in their composition. All fertiliz- 

 ing constituents, nitrogen, potash and phosphoric acid, are strictly 

 high grade and soluble. 



Potato 3Ianure. For Irish and sweet potatoes, also for asparagus, 

 early vegetables, tomatoes, sugar beets, fruits and sorghum. Use 

 three bags per acre. Per bag (200 lbs.), 84 ; per ton, S3:). 

 Vegetable Manure (for all soils). This is our vegetable or truck 

 manure for all kinds of soils, light or heavy. Use broadcast ; special 

 for onions, asparagus, sweet potatoes ; melons, tomatoes, wheat and 

 seeding to grass. Per bag (200 lbs.), $4.50; ton, $42. 

 Complete Manure (for general use). For use on all crops and all 

 soils with or without stable manure. LTse broadcast ; if in hills, use 

 sparingly. Special for oats, Hungarian grass, vegetables, melons, 

 tomatoes, and seeding, with or without grain. Per bag (100 lbs.), 

 S4 ; ton, ^38. 

 Complete Manure ("A" brand). For use in hill or drill on all 

 crops, particularly in connection with farm manure. Special for 

 peas, beans, buckwheat and turnips. Per bag (20olbs.),$3 75 ; ton,S35_ 

 Fruit and. Vine Manure. For insuring fruiting power, and superior 

 quality of fruit in vineyards (grapes), pears, apples, plums, straw- 

 berries and all small fruits. Is slow in effects. Per bag (200 lbs.), 

 14.25; ton, $40. 



ELLIOTT'S CONCENTRATED PLANT FERTILIZER. 



A natural food for all growing plants, and specially adapted for pot- 

 plants either in the conservatory, parlor or outdoors. It contains all 

 the ingredients esfeential for the proper development of foliage and 

 flowers. Endorsed by the leading am.-'.teur and professional florists 

 throughout the country. Full directions for using accompany each 

 package. Small size (12 oz), 15 cts., by mail, 30 cts.; large size(24oz.), 

 25 cts., by mail, 45 cts. 



BOWKER'S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS. 



Made especially for plants grown in the conservatory, house or 

 garden ; clean, free from offensive odor. Full directions with each 

 package. Small size, 15 cts., by mail, 25 cts.; large size, 25 cts., 

 by mail, 35 cts. 



FERTILiIZERS. By Prof. E. B. Voorhees, of N. J. Agricultural Experiment Station. A new and valuable contributioti to the subject ; the 

 underlying principles of soils and fertilizing; the requirements of important crops, and the best fertilizers to use for them ; mailed postpaid for $1. 



