Fertilizers for Lawn and Garden 
Dreer’s ‘‘Peerless’’ Plant Food. This 
fertilizer contains the correct propor- 
tions of plant food elements that assure 
vigorous, sturdy plant growth. Excel- 
lent for pot plants as well as in the flower 
garden. 3 lb. 25c; lb. 40c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 50c; 10 Ibs. 85c; 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 1001bs. $4.00. 
Adco. The addition of Adco to the com- 
post pile or to other vegetable refuse, 
grass clippings, leaves, etc., using two 
pounds to each wheelbarrow load of 
refuse, will produce a clean, odorless 
manure within three to four months. 
25 lbs. $2.00; 150 lbs. $10.50. 
Aluminum Sulphate. A material used 
in creating acid soils, in which Azaleas, 
Rhododendrons, and similar plants are 
to be grown. Use one pound to 10 square 
feet of surface. 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 85c; 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 1001bs. $4.00. 
Ammonia Sulphate. A readily soluble 
nitrogenous fertilizer analysing about 
25% ammonia. 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 75c; 
25 lbs. $1.25; 50 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
Ashes, Hardwood. A good potash 
fertilizer for Delphinium, Lilies and 
similar plants requiring an alkaline soil 
condition. 25 lbs. $1.25; 50 lbs. $2.00. 
Per bag of about 100 lbs. $3.00. 
Blood Meal. A quickly available, yet 
long lasting organic fertilizer. 5 lbs. 50c; 
10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. $1.75; 50 Ibs. $3.00; 
100 lbs. $5.50. 
Bone Flour. Very finely pulverized 
bone. Excellent where an immediate 
effect is wanted. 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 75c; 
25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 1001bs. $4.00. 
Bone Meal. The fertilizer for all pur- 
poses; safe and effective. Especially 
good for use in the Rose garden and up- 
on flowering Shrubs. 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 
65c; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 50 Ibs. $2.00; 100 lbs. 
$3.50; 500 Ibs. $16.50; 1000 lbs. $30.00; 
ton, $57.50. 
OVU is natural cow man- 
ure, containing not 
B An G less than 75% organic 
organic y matter, thoroughly 
fertilizer dehydrated and well 
pulverized. Entirely free of dirt and live 
weed seeds, and has much less odor 
than any similar fertilizer. Bovung is in 
ideal condition for use upon the lawn, 
while our experiments with it upon 
flowering plants have proved it superior 
to any other manure. 5 lbs. 35c; 10 lbs. 
60c; 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. 
$2.75; 500 lbs. $12.50; 1000 lbs. $23.50; 
ton $42.50. 
Clay’s Fertilizer, Imported. Recog- 
nized as the outstanding fertilizer for 
greenhouse use. Bag of 28 lbs. $3.50; 
56 lbs. $6.00; 112 lbs. $11.50. 
Cattle Manure. Not pulverized, but 
rather shredded making it a desirable 
fertilizer upon heavy clay or loose sand 
soils. 25 Ibs. $1.25; 50 Ibs. $2.00; 100 
Ibs. $3.25; 500 Ibs. $16.00; 1000 Ibs. 
$30.00; ton $55.00. 
Cotton Seed Meal. Rich in ammonia 
and potash, making an excellent organic 
fertilizer for ericaceous plants such as 
Laurel, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. 
5 Ibs. 50c; 10 Ibs. 75c; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 
50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.50. 
Hyper Humus. Humusis organic mat- 
ter that has reverted to a soil-like con- 
dition. It will lighten heavy soils, while 
sandy soils are benefited through their 
added ability to retain moisture. 50 lbs. 
$1.25; 100 lbs. $2.00; 500 Ibs. $9.50; 
1000 Ibs. $15.00; ton $25.00. 
Soil Testing Equipment 
La Motte Soil Testkit, for the 
determination of acidity and al- 
kalinity, $2.00. 
La Motte Nitrate Set, furnishes 
an accurate reading of Nitrogen or 
Ammonia within the soil, $10.00. 
La Motte-Truog Phosphorus 
Outfit, giving a precise report 
upon phosphorus deficiency or 
excess, and indicating the correct 
amount of fertilizer necessary with 
which to bring the garden up to 
par, $12.50. 
Lawn Fertilizer. A special mixture 
that has been prepared primarily for fine 
lawns and greens. The analysis, 6-7 — 
3, indicates the proper balancing of fer- 
tilizing units that will economically pro- 
duce the utmost in the growth of grasses. 
25 lbs. $1.75; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. 
$5.00; 500 Ibs. $22.50. 
Lime, Hydrated. For lawn or garden 
use. Very finely pulverized. 10 lbs. 25c; 
50 lbs. 75c; 100 Ibs. $1.25; 500 lbs. $5.50; 
1000 lbs. $10.00; ton $18.50. 
Limestone. Pulverized. For the creat- 
ing of alkalinity in soils. For the growing 
of Delphinium and similar plants no 
other material is more effective nor safer 
to use than pulverized limestone. 50 
lbs. 65c; 100 Ibs. $1.00; 500 lbs. $4.50; 
1000 Ibs. $8.00; ton $15.00. 
Loma. A scientifically prepared plant 
food for the lawn, flower garden, and 
vegetable garden. Rich in nitrogen, pot- 
ash, and phosphates. 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 
Ibs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
Muriate of Potash. The essential ele- 
ment for the proper development of all 
root crops. 5lbs. 45c; 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. 
$1.25; 100 Ibs. $4.00. 
Nitrate of Soda. Where quick, succu- 
lent growth is desired, such as with 
Lettuce, Spinach, etc., Nitrate of Soda 
is particularly valuable. 5 lbs. 40c; 25 
Ibs. $1.25; 50 Ibs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
Peat Moss. An excellent medium with which to improve the texture of your soil. 
Through its use heavy clays are lightened and made more porous while those soils 
that are sandy are aided in their ability to retain moisture. Peat moss also makes a 
splendid mulching material that is particularly good when used about Evergreens, 
Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and similar plants. 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 Ibs. $1.50; bale of 20 
bushels (sufficient to cover an area of 250 square feet one inch deep) $3.00; 5 bales 
$13.50; 10 bales $25.00. 
Phosphate, Superphosphate (16% 
Acid Phosphate). The rapid develop- 
ment of plants with a corresponding 
stimulation of flower production are 
qualities that may be attributed to 
phosphates. 25 Ibs. 85c; 50 lbs. $1.25; 
100 Ibs. $2.00; 500 lbs. $7.50. 
Plantabbs. A widely advertised fertil- 
izer and stimulant in tablet form made 
especially for potted plants. Package of 
30 tablets 25c; 75 tablets 50c; 200 
tablets $1.00; 1000 tablets $3.50. 
Salt, Agricultural. Used upon the As- 
paragus bed, chiefly for keeping down 
weeds. 100 lbs. $1.75; 500 lbs. $7.50. 
WERANED 
PULVERIZED 
Sheep Manure 
One of the most used animal manures 
in the growing of flowers and upon lawns. 
5 lbs. 40c; 10 Ibs. 65c; 25 Ibs. $1.00; 
50 lbs. $1.75; 1001bs. $3.00; 500 lbs. $14.00; 
1000 lbs. $26.50; ton $50.00. 
Soot, Imported Scotch. Used to pro- 
duce good color in greenhouse plants. 
Effective against grubs, worms, and 
other soil insects. 10 Ibs. 75c; 25 Ibs. 
$1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $5.00. 
Stim-U-Plant. A fertilizer in tablet 
form, containing the essential plant 
foods in highly concentrated form. Very 
convenient for use upon pot grown 
plants. Package of 30 tablets 25c; 100 
tablets 75c; 1000 tablets $3.50. 
Tankage. Very similar to blood but not 
so high in fertilizer content. 25 Ibs. 
$1.25; 50 lbs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. $3.50. 
Tobacco Stems (Shredded). A fertil- 
izer and an insecticide, while as a mulch 
for the Rose garden nothing will be found 
that is superior. 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. 
$1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00; 1000 Ibs. $25.00. 
Uncut Stems for poultry nests, in bales of 
100 lbs. $2.50. 
Tobacco Stem Meal (Sterilized). 
Supplies organic potash and nitrogen. 
Adds humus to the soil and will increase 
the value of any chemical fertilizer when 
used in equal parts. 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 
Ibs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00. 
Tree Food, ‘‘Davey.’’ A concentrated 
fertilizer prepared especially for trees by 
the Davey Institute of Tree Surgery. 
This food is not a cure-all, but rather a 
carefully balanced ration that will give 
your trees an immediate impulse toward 
higher vitality. Supplied in 50 lb. bag 
only; bag, $3.50. 
Vegetable Garden Fertilizer. <A 
properly balanced fertilizer that may be 
used with excellent results throughout 
the entire vegetable garden. 25 Ibs. 
$1.00; 50 Ibs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00; 500 
Ibs. $12.50; 1000 lbs. $22.50; ton, $40.00. 
Vigoro. A specially prepared food for 
lawns, vegetable and flower gardens, 
shrubbery, trees, etc. 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 
Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $4.00. 
Wonder Worker Garden Fertilizer. 
A complete fertilizer for the flower or 
vegetable garden. The analysis is 6— 
8—5 with not less than 60% of the nitro- 
gen being derived from organic sources. 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00; 
500 Ibs. $17.50. 
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