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GREEN FLy. Rep SPIDER. BLIGHT. 
Hiammond’s Slug Shot. One of the cheapest and 
best powders for destroying the Cut Worm, Potato Bug, 
Chinch Bug, Rose Bug, Rose Slug, Cureulio, Worms or 
Caterpillars upon Vines, Tobacco, Cotton or Egg Plants, 
Currants and Fruit Trees. It is an excellent fertilizer ; 
plants upon which it is used will grow and look much finer 
than those upon which it is not. It contains nothing in- 
jurious to domestic animals, and does not deteriorate by age. 
On Jow growing plants it should be dusted on with a very 
fine sifter. On tall shrubs and trees it should be applied 
with the Double or Single Cone Bellows. 5 Ibs., 30 ets. ; 
10 lbs., 60 ets. Bags, 100 Ibs., $5.00; in barrels in bulk, 
weighing 225 lbs. net, 4 ets. per Ib. Tin canisters with 
perforated tops, holding % pint, 25 ets.; by mail, 40 ets. 
Combined Soap. Good’s New Preparation, 
Most effective for destroying Insects. In cans, with direc- 
tions. 4b. cans, 15 cts.; 1 1b. cans, 25 ets. each ; by mail, 
25 and 40 ets. 
Carbolic and Whale Oil Combined, in cans, with 
directions. Three sizes, 30, 50 and 80 ects. each; the two 
small sizes only mailable; mailed for 40 ets. and 75 ets. 
Quantities of 25 lbs. and upwards at 15 ets. per Ib. 
Carbolic Acid Soap. Kills and drives away Lice, 
Fleas, Ants, Bugs, Worms, Grubs, and all insects that de- 
stroy animals and plants. With directions. Per cake, 10 
ets.; by mail, 20 ets. ; 
Flour of Sulphur. A preventive and cure for mildew 
on grape vines, ete. Per Jb., 10 ¢.; 10 Ibs., 75 c.; 100 Ibs., $6. 
Grape Dust. A preparation for destroying Mildew 
on Grape Vines. Can also be used on plants or trees 
affected with Mould, Mildew or Rust Mites, either in Green- 
houses or the open air. Its diffusibility is great, one part 
of Grape Dust will spread itself over a greater surface 
than Sulphur. To be thoroughly effectual, it must be ap- 
plied frequently by dusting, as atoms of fungi are always 
spreading or floating. Apply at the first appearance of 
trouble. Dust on a warm, dry day. 5 |b. pkge. 35 ets. 
Gishurst’s Compound. Extensively used in Eng- 
land, on the Continent, and in this country, for prevent- 
ing and destroying Green Fly, Mildew, Thrip, Mealy Bug 
and Seale. Per box, 50 cts.; by mail 65 ets.; 3 1b. box, 
$1.00. 
Hellebore. For destroying Rose Slugs. One or two 
applications are usually sufficient for a season, and it is 
thoroughly effective. With directions. Per Ib. 30 cts. ; 
by mail, 45 ets. 
London Purple. One of the best destroyers for in- 
sects. It is cheaper and less dangerous than Paris Green. 
‘he proper proportions for using are at the rate of one 
pound to 150 gallons of water. The best article fur spray- 
ing apple trees. Lb., 20 ets.; postpaid, 35 cts.; 10 Ibs., 
$1.75; 100 Ibs., $15.00. 
Pinner’s Tobacco Soap. A convenient and potent 
specific for destroying insects, parasites, and their eggs, in- 
festing either plants or animals. Per lb., 50 ets.; postpaid, 
60 cts. 
Pyrethrum Roseum, or Persian Insect Powder. For 
destroying Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and all other noxious 
insects. Per lb., 50 ets.; by mail, 65 cts.; per bottle, 25 
ets.; by mail, 40 cts. 
Pure Paris Green, for destroying potato bugs. It is 
effectual for destroying that pest. Directions for use with 
each package. 25 ets. per lb. ; by mail, 40 ets. 
Whale Oil Soap. An effectual remedy for destroying 
and preventing insects on plants, trees, vines, etc., for 
washing down the bark of trees, Grape Vines, ete. In 
cans, with directions. 12 cts. per lb.; 10 lbs. $1.00; $8.00 
per 100 lbs. ; by mail add 15 ets. per lb. for postage. 

MEAty Bue. 
SCALE. THRIP. 
_ Soluble Fir Tree Oil. A preparation for destroying 
insects and parasites, such as Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, 
Thrip, Green Fly, Fleas, ete. It answers every purpose 
as an Insecticide, is harmless to the hands and skin when 
used asan Insecticide, or when applied for destroying para- 
sites on animals or man, or when used as a wash for dogs. 
Full directions with each ean. Gallon, $5.00; half gallon, 
$2.50; quart, $1.50; 4 pint, 50 cts.; small bottle, 25 cts. 
Tobacco Dust. Cheaper than snuff, and quite as 
effectual. A sure remedy for Green Fly. 5 lb. package, 
25 ets.; 100 Ibs., $3.50. 
‘Tobacco Stems, for fumigating. Per lb., 10 ets. ; per 
bbl., $1.25; in bales of about 250 Ibs., $2.00. 
Implements for Applying 
Insecticides. | 
The Eureka Fumigator (Galvanized). 
apparatus for the fumigation of Green- 
houses, Conservatories, Frames, Hospi- 
tals, Ships, Poultry-houses, or Rooms. It 
is of simple construction, and not liable 
to get out of order. When once lit it is 
self-acting, and may be left in the house 
with perfect safety; as flaring it is an 
impossibility, all the material is com- 
pletely consumed without waste and 
gives off a dense smoke. Made of extra 
heavy sheet iron. 
No. 1. Height 12 in.,diam. at top 5 
in. Fora house 10x20 ft. Holds 4 peck 
of stems. $1.25. 
An effectual 

No. 2. Height, 16 in.; diam.attop, 7 in. Fora house 
12x40 ft. Holds 1 peck of stems. $2.00. 
No. 3. Height, 20 in.; diam. at top, 9in. For a house 
15x100 ft. Holds $ bushe! of stems. 92.50. 
No. 4. Height, 24 in. ; diam. at top,12in. For a house 
20x100 ft. Holds # bushel of stems. $3.50. 



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Double Cone, 
Woodason 
Powder Beilows. 
$3.00. 
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Paris Green, Slug-Shot and 
Plaster Dusters. 
An effectual and cheap duster for 
dry powders. With handle as figured 
either fine or coarse mesh. 
25 ets. each. 
‘With side handle for using with pole. 
20 cts. each. 
Eddy’s Paris Green Dusters. 
An effective device for dusting pow: 
ders, $1.50 each. 

