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Ashes— Unleached Hard Wood. 



These contain all of tlie fertilizing elements except nitro- 

 gen. Aslies correct sourness in tliesoil, renderingsandy soils 

 more capable of retaining fertilizers, and nniking clay soils 

 less still and more easily worked. They drive away insects, 

 and are indispensable for all crops requiring potash. They 

 are very beneticial for garden and field crops. 



yuii'itity Kequired. Ashes shouldbe appliedin cnnsiderahle 

 quantities^ 1 to 2 l07is per acre^ as one heavy apiAication witl 

 help much more than the sa}ne qntrntitij would, applied in 

 /radians. If applied bi/ hand, protect by a heavy qlove. 



Price: Per bbl. of about ^.50 lbs., $3.00; per ton of 2,000 

 lbs., in barrels, $20.00. 



Bone Fertilizers. 



These are the true iihosphatic manures, containing forty to 

 fifty per cent, phosphate of lime and nitrogen equal to about 

 four per cent, of ammonia. They decompose slowly in the 

 soil and therefore form excellent permanent improvement, 

 being less likely than almost any other kind of manure to 

 waste in rainy seasons, particularly on sandy soils. There is 

 no danger of burning the plants, whether applied as top 

 dressing or directly to the roots. Excellent for top-dressing 

 lawns and grass land, for garden and field crops ; we can also 

 recommend them highly fnr florists' purposes, for rose beds, 

 mixing with potting soil, etc. 



Quantity Kequired. }'''or permanent pasture and mowing 

 lands, i^tol ton per acre. For trees and vines 2 to 4 quarts each. 

 For top"dressin<j, 1,000 to 1,500 lbs, per acre. For field and 

 garden crops, ^ to 1 ton broadcasted and harrowed in. For 

 rose beds, pot plants, etc., 1 part to abont 50 of soil. 



Boue Meal, Flunr or I>ust. This is ground very fine, 

 decomposes more rapidly in the soil than the coarser grades, 

 and is therefore more quickly beneficial. 



Price . 1 lb. package, 10c. (In/ ninil, 15c. per lb, extra),; 5 lb. 

 package. 25c.: 60 lb. bag, SI. 50; 100 lb. bag, 92.50; 200 lb. 

 bag, S4.50. 



Gruuud Bone. This is moderately fine and particularly 

 adapted for general fertilizing purposes; the finer particles 

 are immediately beneficial, the coarse keeping up the supply 

 of plant food for a long period. 



Price : 5 lbs., i:5c., per 100 lb. bag, 82.00; 203 lb. bag, S3.50; 

 per ton of 2,000 lbs., 832.00. 



Pure Crushed or Coarse Bone. This is largely used for 

 pasture lands, being rather slow but permanent in action, 

 and it is also indispensable in the preparation of grape vine 

 borders— for fruit trees, small fruits, etc. — where a lasting fer- 

 tilizer is required. Also for poultry. 



Price : Per 1001b. bag, i;2.25; 200 lb. bag, $4.00; per ton of 

 2,000 lbs., $35.00. 



No. 1 Bone Phospliate. 



Benefits the crops more quickly than with any other form 

 of bone, and on account of its readily available properties 

 promotes early maturity, and it is invaluable for most crops, 

 affording constant nourishment during their entire season's 

 growth. In case of rotation of crop it is nearly as valuable 

 for the last as for tin first. 



Quantity Kequired. For pnrden and field crops, 500 to dOO 

 76s. per acre ; for garden cropsil is best drilled in at seed-sowing 

 time. For top-dressing grass, 600 lbs, per acre. 



Price : Per bag of 200 lbs., $2.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $23.00. 



Bowker's Food for Flowers. 



An excellent fertilizer for house jilants. Easily applied by 

 dissolving in water. Clean to handle, without odor, produces 

 rich green growtli and profusion of flowers. 



Price: Small packages, 15e., or by mail, 20c; large pack- 

 ages, enough for twenty plants one year, 25c., or by mail, JOc. 



Nitrate of Soda. 



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

 twenty per cent, of ammonia. It is chiefly a siimulant ; it is 

 used in addition to other fertilizers. It is very quick in ac- 

 tion and hastens the malujity of crops fully two weeks, 

 and besides renders the mineral plant food of the soil more 

 assimilable. It is valuable for grain, fodder, corn, sugar 

 beets, potatoes, grasses, peas, beans, clover, etc. 



Quantity Kequired. Being extremely soluble it should not 

 be applied tmlil the plants are above ground, when 100 ti 5^0 

 pounds per acre, m ixed with wood ashes or land plaster, for con- 

 venience in applying, ore generally used. 



Price: Per 5 lb." package, 30c.; 10 lb. package, 50c.; 25 1b. 

 bag, $1.25; 501b. bag, $2.00; 100 lb. bag, $3.00. 



POWELL'S SOL.UBLK PHOSPHATES FOR GAK- 

 HENS (Inodorous). Full directions on each package of all 

 goods made by us, so there will be no mistake in using. 2.5-lb. 

 boxes (sufficient plant food for one-eighth acre garden a 

 whole season), $1..'W. 



Cabbage Guano. 



This Guano is 

 manufactured for 

 the Cabbage crop 

 and we solicit a 

 trial by the Cab- 

 bage Growers, 

 feeling satisfied 

 that they will find 

 it the cheapest 

 and best Guano 

 on the market for 

 Cabbage; equally 

 as good, if not bet- 

 ter, than the old 

 No. 1 Guaranteed 

 Peruvian Guano, 

 and probably at 

 one-hajfthe cost. 

 Gi ve i t a trial and 



test its merits 



Analysis: Available Phosphoric Acid, 8 to 10 per cent.; 

 Ammonia, 2 to 3 per cent.; Actual Potash, 2 to 3 per cent. 

 Equal to Bone Phosphate of Lime, 17 to 21 percent.; Sulphate 

 of Ammonia,. 8 to 12 per cent.; Sulphate of Potash, 4 to 6 per 

 cent. Price : $3.00 per bag of 200 lbs.; $2li.00 per ton. 



Land Plaster, or Gypsum. 



It is an excellent addition to land requiring lime and sul- 

 phates, particularly for such crops as turuijis, potatoes, grasses 

 and clovers. Its fertilizing action is not so much due to its 

 value as a plant food, as to its absorbing and fixing ammonia 

 and rendering soluble the inert plant foods of the soil, so that 

 the growing crops can take them up. 



Quantity Kequired. Broadcasted and harroived in, 34 (o 1 

 ton per acre. 



Price : Per bag of 200 lbs., 90c. ; per ton, $7.00. 



Gilt Edge Potato Manure. 



Farmers who wish to grow a profitable crop of Potatoes, 

 either in connection with stable mamn-e or without, can do 

 so by the use of the Gilt Edge Potato Manure ; larger crops, 

 larger, smoother and better quality, not so liable to be worm- 

 eaten or scabby, and less liable to rot than those where the 

 Gilt Edge is not u-sed. 



If stable manure is used, put from 300 to 400 lbs. of Gilt 

 Edge per acre in the row at the lime of planting. Without 

 stable manure, put from 6C0 to 1,000 lbs. per acre in the rowat 

 the time of planting. 



Analysis: Available Phos. Acid, 6 to 8 per cent.; Ammo- 

 nia, 3 to 4 per cent.; Actual Potash, 5 to 7 per cent. Equal to 

 Bone Phosphate, 10 to 12 per cent. Equal to Sulphate Ammo- 

 nia, 12 to 16 per cent. Equal to Sulphate Potash, 10 to 12 per 

 cent. 



Pi ice : $3.25 per bag of 200 lbs.; $30.00 per ton. 



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Tomato Guano. 



This Guano is a 

 complete and reli- 

 able manure, man- 

 ufactured e.xpres-h 

 for fertilizing t h i 

 tomato plant. It i- 

 j list what is needi 1 

 to push the croi) I'M 

 ward, and if pnn - 

 erly applied of t< n 

 enables the farnn i 

 who uses it to tit I 

 •his tomatoes in (lit 

 market from 6 to 1 ' 

 days earlier th in 

 those who do m I 

 use tills Guano. II 

 also leaves the suii 

 in a rich and good condition for the crop that follows. It is 

 adapted to all soils and climates, and tomato growers every- 

 where should try it, and satisfy themselves that it is the best 

 and cheapest fertilizer in (he market. 



Analysis: Available Phos. Acid, 8 tolOpercent.; Ammo- 

 nia, 2 to 3 per cent.; Actual Potash, 2 to 3 per cent. Equal to 

 Bone Phosphate, 17 to 21 per cent. Equal toSulphate of Am- 

 monia, 9 to 11 per cent. Equal to Sulphate of Potash, 4 to6 

 per cent. 



Price : $3.00 per bag of 200 lbs., $26.00 per ton. 



