Fertilizers for Lawn and Garden 



Dreer's "Peerless" Rose Food 



Following careful experiments we are prepared to supply a special food that will 

 aid your Roses toward unusual vigor and freedom of bloom. 



"Peerless" Rose Food is a carefully balanced fertilizer prepared with a bone meal 

 base. Other organic as well as mineral elements have been added so that each ap- 

 phcation will furnish available food for a good period of time. "Peerless" Rose Food 

 will not induce the growth of soft wood. On the contrary strong canes, a maximum 

 of blooms, and substantial root growth will follow its use. 5 lbs. 60c; 10 lbs. $1.00; 

 25 lbs. $2.00; 50 lbs. $3.50; 100 lbs. $6.00. 



Acid Plant Food. A special fertilizer, 

 analyzing 6-15-4, for acid loving plants, 

 such as Gardenia, Azalea, Hydrangea, 

 Rhododendron, Heather, etc. 25 lbs. 

 $3.50; 50 lbs. S5.50; 100 lbs. $9.00. 



Adco. The addition of Adco to the com- 

 post pile or to other vegetable refuse, 

 grass clippings, leaves, etc., will quickly 

 produce a clean, odorless manure within 

 four months. 7i lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00; 

 150 lbs. $10.50. 



Aluminum Sulphate. To make soils 

 acid. Use one pound to 10 square feet 

 of surface. 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 85c; 25 

 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. 



Ammonium Sulphate (25% am- 

 monia). 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. 

 $1.25; SO lbs. $2.00: 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Ashes, Hardwood. A good fertilizer 

 for Carnations, Delphiniums, Lilies, and 

 similar plants requiring an alkaline soil. 

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

 $3.00; 500 lbs. $13.50. 



Blood Meal. A quickly available or- 

 ganic fertilizer, containing 12% Nitro- 

 gen, S lbs. 65c; 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. 

 $2.50; 50 lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $7.00. 



Bone Flour. Very finely pulverized 

 bone. 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. 

 $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.25. 



BoneMeal, "Peerless" Quality. The 



fertiUzer for all purposes; safe and effec- 

 tive. Especially good for use in the Rose 

 and perennial garden. 5 lbs. 35c; 10 lbs. 

 65c; 25 lbs. $1.35; 50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. 

 $3.50; 500 lbs. $16.50; 1000 lbs. $30.00. 



is natural cow ma- 

 nure, containing 

 not less than 75% 

 organic matter, 

 thoroughly dehy- 

 drated and well pulverized. Entirely 

 free of dirt and live weed seeds, and 

 has much less odor than any similar 

 fertilizer. Bovung is ideal for use on 

 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. The 



outstanding fertilizer for greenhouse use. 

 7-lb. sack $1.50; 14 lbs. $2.25; 28 lbs. 

 S3. 75; 56 lbs. $6.25; 112 lbs. $12.00. 



Cattle Manure. Not pulverized, but 

 rather shredded making it a desirable 

 fertilizer upon heavy clay or loose sandy 

 soils. 25 lbs. $1.40; 50 lbs. $2.25; 100 

 lbs. $3.50; 500 lbs. $16.00; 1000 lbs. 

 $30.00; ton $55.00. 



Chrysanthemum Fertilizer. Smith's 

 Mum Manure, the fertihzer used by 

 many commercial growers and which 

 will produce the maximum yield from 

 your Chrysanthemum plants. 25 lbs. 

 $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $5.00. 



Cotton Seed Meal. An excellent organic 

 fertilizer for ericaceous plants such as 

 Laurel, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. 

 5 lbs. 35c; 10 lbs. 65c; 25 lbs. $1.25; 

 50 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $3.50. 



"Electra" 



The most talked about fertilizer among 

 professional plantsmen that has as yet 

 been brought to our attention. More than 

 80% organic and so properly balanced 

 and in such perfect mechanical condition 

 that we recommend it for every purpose, 

 either in the greenhouse or garden. 

 5 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $3.75; 50 lbs. $6.00; 

 100 lbs. $10.50. 



Hyper Humus, Humus is 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. 25 lbs. 

 75c; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $2.00; 500 

 lbs. $9.50; 1000 lbs. $15.00; ton $25.00. 



Lime, Hydrated. 10 lbs. 30c; 50 lbs. 

 85c; 100 lbs. $1.40; 500 lbs. $6.75; 

 1000 lbs. $13.00; ton $22.50. 



Limestone. Pulverized. In making soils 

 alkaline nothing is safer than lime- 

 stone. 50 lbs. 65c; 80 lbs. 85; 480 lbs. 

 $4.50; 960 lbs. $8.00; ton $15.00. 



Loma. 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 

 100 lbs. $4.00. 



Muriate of Potash. 5 lbs. 45c; 10 lbs. 

 75c; 25 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $4.00. 



Nitrate of Soda. Valuable where quick, 

 succulent growth is desired. 5 lbs. 40c; 

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



Nitrophoska. A completely soluble fer- 

 tilizer the use of which shows practically 

 immediate results. Analysis 15% Nitro- 

 gen, 30% Phosphoric Acid, 15% Pot- 

 ash. 5 lbs. 90c; 10 lbs. $1.50; 25 lbs. 

 $2.75; 100 lbs. $6.75. 



Peat Moss. IJ pecks 50c; 1 bushel $1.00 

 postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $1.25; 

 50 lbs. $2.50; bale of 20 bushels (suffi- 

 cient to cover an area of 250 square 

 feet one inch deep) $4.00; 5 bales $18,50. 

 10 bales $35.00. 



Phosphate, Superphosphate (16%). 

 Stimulates flower production. 25 lbs. 

 8Sc; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $2.00; 

 500 lbs. $7.50. 



Plantabbs. Package of 30 tablets 25c; 

 75 tablets 50c; 200 tablets $1.00; 1000 

 tablets $3.50. 



Salt, Agricultural. Used upon As- 

 paragus beds, chiefly for keeping down 

 weeds. 100 lbs. $1.75; 500 lbs. $7.50. 



Wizard Brand Sheep Manure 



One of the most used animal ma- 

 nures in the growing of flowers and 

 upon lawns. 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 65c; 

 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. 

 $3.25 ; 500 lbs. $15.00; 1000 lbs. $28.50; 

 ton $55.00. 



Soot, Imported Scotch. Used to pro- 

 duce good color in greenhouse plants. 

 Effective against grubs, worms, and 

 other soil pests. 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. 

 $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $5.00. 



Stim-XJ-Plant. A concentrated ferti- 

 hzer in tablet form. Package of 30 

 tablets 25c; 100 tablets 75c; 500 tablets 

 $2.50; 1000 tablets $3.50. 



Tankage. Very similar to blood but not 

 so high in fertilizer content. 25 lbs. 

 $1.25; 50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $4.00. 



Tobacco Stems {Shredded and Ground). 

 Supplies organic potash and nitrogen. 

 It adds humus to the soil and will in- 

 crease the value of any chemical ferti- 

 hzer when used in equal parts. Very 

 desirable for mulching the Rose garden. 

 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. 

 $3.00; 1000 lbs. $25.00. 



Tree Food, "Davey." A concentrated 

 fertilizer prepared especially for trees by 

 the Davey Institute of Tree Surgery. 

 5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs. $1.25; 25 lbs. $2.25; 

 50 lb. bag $3.75. 



Vegetable Garden Fertilizer. Gives 

 excellent results throughout the entire 

 vegetable garden. 25 lbs. $1.00; 

 SO lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. S3. 00; 500 lbs. 

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



Vigoro. A specially prepared food for 

 lawns, vegetable and flower gardens, 

 shrubbery, trees, etc. 5 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. 

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

 $4.00; 500 lbs. $17.50. 



Dreer's Peerless Lawn Food 



Feeding the lawn regularly is most necessary and three appUcations of food are 

 suggested, in the early spring, in midsummer, and again during the autumn. Used 

 in this manner, Dreer's Peeriess Lawn Fertilizer has given exceptionally fine 

 results. Apply at the rate of one pound for each 100 sq. ft. (lO'xlO'). It is a 

 complete well-balanced food with an analysis of 6-7-3. It is economical to use and 

 perfectly safe. 10 lbs. $1.00; 2S lbs. $1.75; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.00; 500 lbs. $22.50. 



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