FERTILIZERS 



We keep but one grade of Fertilizers and that the 

 highest. Procuring our supplies from honorable 

 houses, we are confident that our customers 

 will receive full value. 



Pure Ground Bone. Excellent for restoring and quickening grass 

 plots, gardens, etc. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs., 75 cts.; 100 lbs., $2.25 ; sack 

 of 200 lbs., $4 ; per ton, $35. 



Pure Bone Meal. Ground expressly for our trade. This is decidedly 

 better than ground bone for mixing with plotting soil, as it is much 

 finer and therefore in better condition for giving immediate effect. 

 5 lbs. for 25 cts.; 25 lbs., 75 cts.; 100 lbs., $2.25; 200-lb. sack, $4 ; per 

 ton, $35. 



Pure Bone Flour. Ground perfectly fine ; an excellent fertilizer for 

 pot plants or for beds where an immediate effect on the growth is 

 wanted. It never fails to produce results. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs., $1. ; 

 100 lbs., $3 ; bag or bbl. of 200 lbs., $5 ; per ton, $40. 



Coarse Bone. Ground coarse, for grape borders and poultry. 5 lbs., 

 25 cts.; 25 lbs., 75 cts.; 100 lbs., $2.25 ; 200-lb. bag, $4 ; per ton, $35. 



Dreer's Ammoniated Bone Phosphate. A superior article, made 

 from pure materials, and certain to give satisfactory results. 5 lbs., 

 20 cts.; per 100 lbs., $2 ; sack of 200 lbs., $3.50 ; per ton, $32. 



Clay's Fertiliser. This valuable imported manure is highly recom- 

 mended for all purposes in the vegetable, fruit and flower garden. 

 Per bag of 25 lbs., $2 ; 50 lbs., $3.50 ; 100 lbs., $6.50. 



Pulverised Sheep Manure. Excellent for mixing with potting 

 soil. As a lawn top-dressing it is unequaled. 5-lb. package, 25 cts.; 

 10 lbs., 40 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.50 ; 100 lbs., $2.50. 



Peruvian Guano (Lobos). Ten per cent, ammonia. The quantity 

 used per acre is 300 to 400 pounds ; before using, mix with loam or 

 plaster. It should not be mixed with lime, ashes, muck or clay ; nor 



should it come in contact with growing plants when used in a dry 

 state. iH-lb. box, 15 cts.; 3-lb. box, 25 cts.; 5-lb. bag, 40 cts.; per 100 

 lbs., $4 ; per sack of about 167 lbs., $6 ; per ton, $65. 



Kainit. One of the most useful ingredients for making" Commercial" 

 fertilizers or using alone. Apply at the rate of 1,000 lbs. per acre. If 

 used on lawns it should be spread during winter, so that the 

 rains, snows and freezing weather may do their share in making it 

 available. 100 lbs., $1.25 ; 200 lbs., $2 ; per ton, $16. 



Tobacco Stems. This has become an indispensable lawn covering 

 for winter. It not only acts as a protector, but imparts large quanti- 

 ties of ammonia, and drives away insects and moles, which harbor in 

 a lawn during winter. Bale of about 250 lbs., $2. 



Canada TJnleached Hard- wood Ashes. Indispensable as a lawn- 

 dressing or to apply to orchards. It should be applied late in the Fall 

 or early Spring, so that the rains and snows may leach the ashes, 

 and carry the elements down to the roots. Our ashes are screened, 

 and are in proper condition for immediate use. Apply at the rate of 

 1,000 to 1,500 lbs. per acre. 50 lbs., $1 ; per bbl. of about 250 lbs., $3 ; 

 per ton, $20. 



Excelsior Flower Food. Just the thing for pot plants. Full 

 directions on each package. 10 cts. per package ; 15 cts. postpaid ; 

 $1 per doz., by express. 



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 bag or package. Small 

 package, 15 cts.; by mail, 20 cts. Large package, 25 cts.; by mail, 40 

 cts.; 5-lb. bag, 50 cts.; 50 lbs., $3.50. 



INSECTICIDES. 



Ant Exterminator. A most effectual preparation for the destruction 

 of Ants in lawns and pleasure grounds. Directions for use on each 

 package. Put up in three sizes : 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1 per package. 



Pinner's Tobacco Soap. A convenient and potent specific for de- 

 stroying insects, parasites, and their eggs, infesting either plants or 

 animals. Per lb., 40 cts.; postpaid, 55 cts. 



Rose Brand Sulpho-Tobacco Soap. A valuable insecticide for 

 Plants, Trees, Sheep, Cattle, Dogs, Horses, Poultry and Domestic use. 

 Dissolve 2 oz. in one gallon of water. % lb. tins, 25 cts.; postpaid, 

 33 cts.; 10 lb. boxes @ 30 cts. per lb. 



Tobacco Dust. A sure remedy for Green Fly. 1 lb., 10 cts.; 5 lb. 

 package, 25 cts.; 100 lbs., $3.50. 



Tobacco Stems, for fumigating. Per bbl., fi.25; in bales of about 

 250 lbs., $2. 



Whale Oil Soap. In 1, 2 and 5 lb. boxes, with directions, 20, 35 and 50 



cts. Bulk, 10 lbs., 85 cts.; 100 lbs., $7.50. 

 Persian Insect Powder. For destroying Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and 



all other noxious insects. Per lb., 40 cts. 

 Carbolic Acid Soap. Kills and drives away all insects that infest 



animals and plants. With directions. Per cake, 10 cts.; by mail 15 cts. 

 Flowers of Sulphur. A preventive and cure for Mildew on Grape 



Vines, etc. Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.; 100 lbs., $5. 

 Pure Paris Green. For destroying potato bugs and other insects. 



Directions for use with each package. 25 cts. per lb.; by mail, 40 cts. 



Prices in large lots on application. 



London- Purple. One of the best insecticides for spraying trees, etc. 



Full directions on each package. Lb., 20 cts.; postpaid, 35 cts.; 10 lbs.. 



$1.50. 

 Powell's Carbolised Soap. For Peach, Apple and othertree borers, 



also for washing trees to prevent attacks of animals or vermin. One 



gallon cans (makes 12 gallons paint), per can, $1.00. 



Grape Dust. A preparation foi destroying Mildew on Grape Vines. 

 Can also be used on plants or trees affected with Mould, Mildew or 

 Rust Mites, either in greenhouse or the open air. Apply at the first 

 appearance of trouble. Dust on a warm, dry day. 5 lb. package, 30 

 cts.; 100 lb. keg, $5. 



Gishurst's Compound. Used for preventing and destroying Green 

 Fly, Mildew, Thrip, Mealy Bug and Scale. Per box, 50 cts.; by mail, 

 65 cts. 



Hellebore, Powdered White. For the destruction of Slugs, Worms, 

 Caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris Green and London Purple, 

 and safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Price, 25 cts. 

 per lb. ; or by mail, 40 cts. 



Little's Antipest. A sure destroyer of the Scale, Woolly Aphis and 

 insect pests of any and all descriptions. It may be freely used in the 

 conservatory, garden and greenhouse as in the orchard or vineyard. 

 It is non-poisonous and harmless to vegetation when diluted and used 

 according to directions. 1 qt. can, 75 cts.; % gal. can, $1.50; 1 gal. 

 can, $2.50 ; 5 gal. can, $10.00. 



Soluble Fir Tree Oil. For destroying insects and parasites. Full 

 directions with each can. yi pt., 50 cts.; pt., 75 cts.; qt., $1.50; % 

 gallon, $2.75 ; gallon, $5. Add 25 cts. per pint for postage. 



Lemon Oil. This new insecticide has been a marvelous success in 

 England. It is a sweet-smelling, milk-white, soapy wash, that can be 

 trusted in the hands of the most careless operator, as they cannot go 

 wrong, it being perfectly safe and harmless to the tenderest foliage 

 and roots. It destroys Mealy Bug, Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black 

 and Green Fly, Caterpillar, etc. Directions on can. % pt., 25Cts. ; pt., 

 40 cts.; qt. 75 cts.; % gal., $1.25 ; 1 gal., $2.00 ; 5 gal., $9.00. 



Hammond's Slug Shot. One of the cheapest and best powders for 

 destroying insects. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 50 cts. Bags, 100 lbs., $4.25. 

 Bbls. of 235 lbs., $8.50. Tin canisters with perforated tops, 25 cts.; by 

 mail, 40 cts. 1 lb. cartons, 15 cts.; by mail, 30 cts. 



