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DREER'S MID-SUMMER LIST. 



Insecticides. 



Ant Externiinator. A most effectual preparation for 

 the destructiou of Ants in lawns and pleasure grounds. 

 Directions for use on -each package. Put up in three 

 sizes : 25 cts., 50 cts , and $1.00 per pkge. 



Tobacco Dust. A sure remedy for green fly, 1 lb. 

 10 cts. ; 5 lb. packages, 25 cts. 



Carbolic Acid Soap. Kills all insects that destroy 

 animals and plants. Per cake, 10 cts. 



Flowers of Sulphur. A preventive and cure for 

 mildevs^. Per lb., 10 cts. ; 10 lbs., 60 cents. 



Fir Tree Oil. i pint, 50 cts. ; pint, 75 cts. ; quart, |1.50 ; 

 per gallon, $5.00. 



Gisburst Compound. For destroying green fly, mil- 

 dew, thrip, mealy bug and scale. Per lb. box. 50 cts. ; by 

 mail, 65 cts.; 3 lb. box, $1.00. 



Hellebore. Thoroughly effective. Per^lb., 25 cts. 



Pinner's Tobacco Soap. For destroying^all insects 



on plants and animals. Per lb., 40 cts. 

 Sulpbo Tobacco Soap. Eose brand, J lb. tins, 25 cts. 



Directions on box. 

 Persian Insect Powder. For destroying roaches, 



ants and fleas. Per lb., 35 cts. 

 Pure Paris Green. Directions for use with each 



package. 30 cts. per lb. 



Wbale Oil Soap. In 1, 2, and 5 lb. cans, 20, 35, 'and 

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



Slug- Sbot is a safe insecticide to use, and combines 

 utility with cheapness. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 50 cts.; 

 100 lbs., $4.25. 



Grape Dust. An excellent preparation for destroying 

 mildew on grape vines, etc., either in greenhouses or the 

 open air. 5 lbs., 35 cts. 



Little's Antipest. We are sole agents for Philadelphia 

 District for this valuable Insecticide. We feel safe to 

 recommend it highly. This preparation is a sure 

 destroyer of the Scale, Woolly Aphis and insect pests of 

 any and all descriptions. 



* Gallon Can for $1 50 



i " " " 2 50 



5 " " " 10 00 



liCmon Oil Insecticide. A sweet-smelling, milk- 

 white, soapy wash, that can be trusted in the hands of 

 the most careless operator, 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. i ?*•> 25 cts.; pt., 

 40 cts.; qt., 75 cts. 



London Purple. The proper proportions for using are 

 at the rate of one pound to 150 gallons of water. The 

 best article for spraying apple trees. Lb., 20 cts. ; post- 

 paid, 35 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.50 ; 100 lbs., $15.00. 



Caterpillar Lime. {Raupenleim.) A sure protection 

 to fruit and shade trees against the ravages of caterpillars 

 and borers, and other noxious insects which crawl up and 

 down the trunks of the trees. Properly applied it will 

 remain unaffected by temperature or rain for three 

 months and longer. 5 lb. cans, $1.00 ; 10 lb. cans, $1.75 ; 

 25 lb. keg, $3.75. Send for circular. 



IMPLEMENTS FOR APPLYING 

 INSECTICIDES. 



WOODASON'S. 



ZjiL% FAIR 

 2. CoppCWAROS ■^;, 



Zinc 



Single Cone Bellows, 



$1.00 and $1.75. 



Double Coue Bel- 

 lows, $2.7.5. 



Spraying Bellows, 



$1.00 and $1.75. 



Fertilizers. 



Pure Ground Bone. Excel- 

 lent for restoring and quickening 

 grass plots, gardens, etc. Apply 

 400 to 600 lbs. to the acre. 5 lbs., 

 25 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.00 ; 100 lbs., 

 $2.25 ; sack of 200 lbs., $4.00 ; 

 per ton. $35.00. 

 Pure Bone Meal. Ground 

 expressly for our trade. Better 

 than GroundiBone for mixing with 

 potting soil, as it is much finer 

 ^^ and in better condition for giving 



immediate effect. 5 lbs., 25 cts. ; 50 lbs., $1.25 ; 100 lbs.. 

 $2.25 ; 200 lbs. sack, $4.00 ; per ton, $35.00. 

 Bow^ker's Kitcben Garden Fertilizer. A general 

 kitchen garden manure ; may be used on all garden 

 crops, fruits, etc. ; easily applied, free from weed seeds, 

 and will give large crops. It has very little odor, and is 

 clean to handle. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs.. $1.00 ; 50 lbs., 

 $1.75 ; 100 lbs., $3.00 ; 200 lbs., $5.50. 



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. Package, 25 cts. ; 

 by mail, 40 cts. ; 5 lb. bag, 50 cts. ; "sO lbs., $3.50. 



La^vnf Dressing-. 



This dressing is prepared so that it acts gradually through 

 the season. It may be applied at any time during the spring 

 or autumn ; apply lightly during summer only when it rains. 

 It will restore many lawns to full luxuriance that have been 

 nearly ruined by dnraght. 5 lbs., 25 cts. ; 25 lbs., $1.00 ; 

 50.1bs.,l$1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00; 200 lbs., $5.50. 



Cliay's Fertilizer. 



This valuable imported manure is especially recommended 

 to all who grow either fruit, flowers or vegetables, and wish 

 to bring them to the highest perfection. Should be used 

 in potting soil, and spread on staging of greenhouses planted 

 with flowering plants. Per bag of 25 lbs., $2.00 ; 50 lbs., 

 $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.50. 



Pulverized Sbeep Manure. 



Excellent for mixing with potting soil. As a lawn top- 

 dressing it is unequalled 5 lb. package 25 cts. ; 10 lbs. 40 

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



Excelsior Flour Food. 



Just the thing for pot plants. Full directions on each 

 package. 10 cts. per package ; 15 cts. postpaid ; $1.00 per 

 doz. by express. 



Knapsack Sprayers. 



The only way to have 

 healthy nursery stock, 

 sound plants, and perfect 

 fruit and vegetables, is to 

 protect them with the 

 right fungicides and insec- 

 ticides at the proper times. 



For applying Bor- 

 deaux Mixture and 

 all Liquid Insect de- 

 stroyers. 



Excelsior ( copper,) 

 holds 4 gallons, $12.00. 



Myers' (copper,) holds 

 4 gallons, $10.00. 



Paris Green, Slug Sbot, and 

 Plaster Dusters. 



An eflectual and cheap duster for dry 

 powder. With handle as figured, either 

 fine or coarse mesh. 

 ;]ljg 15 cts. each. 



With side handle for using with pole, 

 10 cts. each. 



