FERTILIZERS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN 



Dreer's "Peerless" Plant Food. This fertilizer contains 

 the correct proportions of plant food elements that assures 

 vigorous, sturdy plant growth. Equally good for pot plants as 

 well as in the flower and vegetable garden, while the lawn will 

 thrive luxuriantly when dressed with Peerless Plant Food at 

 the rate of five pounds to five hundred square feet of surface. 

 \ lb., 15 cts.; by mail, 25 cts.; 1 lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 40 cts.; 

 5 lbs., SO cts.; 10 lbs., 85 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 

 100 lbs., $5.00. 



Adco. The addition of Adco to the compost pile, or to other 

 vegetable refuse, grass clippings, leaves, etc.; at the rate of 

 two pounds to each wheelbarrow load of refuse, will produce a 

 clean, odorless manure within three or 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., 

 50 cts.; 10 lbs., 85 cts.; 25 lbs., $1. 75; 501bs., S3. 00; 100 lbs., $5.00. 



Ammo Phos. A fertilizer for golf courses and fine lawns, con- 

 taining 20 per cent, ammonia and 20 per cent, phosphate, 

 all quickly available. 5 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.25; 

 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.50. 



Ammonia Sulphate. Analyzes about 25 per cent, ammonia 

 with the result that stimulation in growth of plant life is noted 

 practically at once. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 50 lbs., $2.25; 

 100 lbs., $3.75; larger quantities, prices upon application. 



Ashes, Canadian Hardwood. Analysis shows about 6% 

 Potash and 30% Lime, thus making an excellent lawn fertilizer. 

 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00. Per bag of about 100 lbs., $3.00. 



Blood Meal, Dried. 15 per cent. Ammonia. A very quick act- 

 ing fertilizer being almost immediately soluble. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 

 10 lbs., 75 cts., 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.50. 



Bone Flour. Very finely pulverized bone. Excellent where an 

 immediate effect is wanted. 5 lbs., 40 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 

 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 



Bone Meal. The fertilizer for all purposes; safe and effective. 

 Especially good for use in the rose garden and upon flowering 

 shrubs. 5 lbs., 40 cts. ; 10 lbs., 65 cts. ; 25 lbs., $1.25 ; 50 lbs., $2.00; 

 100 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $16.50; 1000 lbs., $30.00; ton, $57.50. 



Clay's Fertilizer, Imported. Recognized to be the outstand- 

 ing fertilizer for greenhouse use. Per bag of 28 lbs., $3.50; 56 lbs., 

 $6.00; 112 lbs., $11.50. 



Cotton Seed Meal. Rich in ammonia and potash, making an 

 excellent fertilizer for lawns and golf greens. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 

 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 



Cattle Manure. Shredded and dried and therefore consider- 

 ably more concentrated than as it comes from the stable. 25 

 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.75; 500 lbs., $18.00; 

 1000 lbs., $33.00; ton, $60.00. 



Driconure. A combination of about 35 per cent, peat moss with 

 65 per cent, cow manure. Sterile, weedless and odorless. Equally 

 good as a lawn dressing, as a garden fertilizer or as a mulch. 

 Bag of 50 pounds contains about three bushels, per bag, $2.75. 



"Fairway Food." An odorless, organic food for the lawn or 

 flower garden, that may be applied at any time. Applications 

 of one pound to 100 square feet is sufficient for the average 

 grass plot. 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.00. 

 Humus. Humus unquestionably aids plant growth. It is 

 organic matter, that in the passing of time has reverted to a 

 soil-like condition or substance that will lighten heavy soils, 

 while lighter soils are benefited by applications of humus 

 through their added ability to retain moisture. 501bs.,$1.25; 100 

 lbs., $2.00; 500 lbs., $9.00; 1000 lbs., $15.00; per ton, $25.00. 



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 fertilizing units that will 

 produce the utmost in the growth of grasses. 25 lbs., $1.75. 

 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00; 500 lbs., $22.50. 



Lime, Hydrated. For lawn or garden use. Very finely pul- 

 verized. 10 lbs., 25 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., 

 $6.00; 1000 lbs., $10.00; ton, $18.50. 

 Limestone. Pulverized. For the creating of .alkalinity in soils 

 for the growing of delphinium and similar plants no other mate- 

 rial is more effective nor safer to use than pulverized limestone. 

 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., $6.00; 1000 lbs., $10.00. 

 Loma. A scientifically prepared plant food for the lawn, flower 

 garden and vegetable garden. Rich in nitrogen, potash and 

 phosphates. 25 lbs., $1.75; $3.00 per 50 lbs.; 100 lbs., $5.00. 

 Muriate of Potash. The essential element for the proper 

 development of all root crops. 5 lbs., 45 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 25 

 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $4.00. 

 Nitrate of Soda. Where quick, succulent growth is desired, 

 such as with Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Corn, etc., Nitrate of Soda 

 is particularly valuable. 5 lbs., 40 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., 

 $4.00. 

 Plantabbs. A widely advertised fertilizer and stimulant in 

 tablet form made especially for potted plants. Prepared in 

 four sizes, 25 cts., 50 cts., $1.00 and $3.50. 

 Vegetable Garden Fertilizer. A properly balanced fertilizer 

 that may be used with excellent results throughout the entire 

 vegetable garden. 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00; 500 lbs., 

 $12.50; 1000 lbs., $22.50; ton, $40.00. 

 Salt, Agricultural. Used for top dressing the asparagus bed, 

 chiefly for keeping down weeds. 100 lbs., $1.75; 500 lbs., $7.50; 

 1000 lbs., $13.50; ton, $25.00. 

 Sheep Manure, Pulverized. One of the most generally used 

 of animal manures. Unequalled for general use in growing 

 flowers, and is also recommended for use on the lawn. 5 lbs., 

 40 cts.; 10 lbs., 65 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., 

 $3.50; 500 lbs., $16.50; 1000 lbs., $30.00; ton, $55.00. 

 Soot, Imported Scotch. Used principally to produce good 

 color in greenhouse plants. Effective against grubs and worms 

 that work on top of the ground and beneath the surface. 10 lbs., 

 75 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.75; 100 lbs., $5.00. 

 Springfield Rose Food. An organic fertilizer prepared 

 principally for roses. Will keep your bushes in splendid con- 

 dition and should produce an abundant crop of perfect blooms. 

 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $6.50. 

 Stim-U-Plant. A fertilizer in tablet form. The tablets contain 

 the essential plant foods in highly concentrated form and are, 

 therefore, very convenient for house use. Package of 30 tablets, 

 25 cts.; 100 tablets, 75 cts.; 1000 tablets, $3.50. 

 Tankage. Very similar to blood but not so high in fertilizer 

 content. 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50; 200 lbs., 

 $6.50; 500 lbs., $15.00; 1000 lbs., $27.50; ton, $55.00. 

 Tobacco Stems. A fertilizer and an insecticide, while as a 

 mulch for the rose garden nothing will be found that is superior. 

 We can supply stems finely ground; in this condition they are 

 convenient to handle and easier to use. Ground stems, 25 

 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00; 1000 lbs., $25.00. 

 Uncut stems for poultry nests, in bales of 100 lbs., $3.00. 

 Tobacco Stem Meal, Sterilized. Supplies organic potash and 

 nitrogen. Since it adds humus to the soil tobacco stem meal 

 will increase the value of any chemical fertilizer when used in 

 equal parts. Contains no weed seeds nor will it bring plant 

 diseases to the garden. 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $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. bags only; per bag, $5.00. 

 Vigoro. A specially prepared food for lawns, vegetable and 

 flower gardens, shrubbery, trees, etc. $1.75 per 25 lbs.; 50 lbs., 

 $3.00; $5.00 per 100 lbs. 



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 better mulching 

 material that is particularly good when used about evergreens, rhododendrons, azaleas and similar plants. 25 pounds, $1.00; 50 pounds, 

 $1.50; per bale of 20 bushels, or sufficient to cover an area of 250 square feet one inch deep, $3.00; 5 bales, $13.50; 10 bales, $25.00. 



Mulch Paper. A durable grade of paper, impregnated with asphalt, that is applied directly upon the prepared soil in the garden, 

 either before or after sowing the seed or setting out the plants. Its use discourages the growth of weeds, while the moisture within 

 the soil is conserved, so that plants do not suffer over long periods of drought. 



Mulch Paper is made in two grades: Type "A" for Annuals in rolls of 300 lineal yards, 18 and 36 inches wide; Type "B" for Per- 

 ennial and Biennial crops in rolls of 150 yards, 18 and 36 inches wide. Either type 18 inches wide, $3.00; 36 inches wide, $6.00. 



Garden package, for experimental work, containing 15 yards of type "B" paper 50 cts. 



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