to Better Gardening 



Es-Min-EI 



A properly balanced mixture of es- 

 sential mineral elements in easily solu- 

 ble form to be used in connection with 

 a good fertilizer for the production of 

 mineral-rich fruits and vegetables. Use 

 1 cupful for 100 sq. ft. Apply in spring 

 and again in mid-summer. S lbs. .$1.00; 

 100 lbs. $10.50. 



Hytrous 



A balanced fertilizer in liquid form 

 used at the rate of 1 to 3 tablespoon- 

 fuls per gallon of water. 3 ozs. 2Sc ; 

 8 ozs. 60c; 16 ozs. $1.00; i2 ozs. $1.80. 



Proliferol 



The active basic ingredient in Pro- 

 .liferol is Allantoin 

 which has the re- 

 markable ability 

 to hasten the for- 

 mation of new, 

 Ts^a^off. healthy tissues. 



Red Leaf. A brand new tonic that 

 will favor the development of strong, 

 sturdy, prolific plants from seeds and 

 cuttings. Allantoin, originally applied 

 in human therapeutics, has been com- 

 bined with other nourishing elements 

 to promote cell development in plants. 

 % oz. 2Sc; 2 ozs. $1.00; lb. $4.50, 

 postpaid. 



Green Leaf. Recommended for 

 the treatment of bulbs and tubers. 

 Stronger healthier plants result from 

 bulbs or tubers dipped in a solution of 

 the powder before planting. I/2 gram 

 (makes 1 gallon of solution) 3Sc; 

 8 capsules (^ gram ea.) $1.00; SO 

 (^ gram) capsules $4.50, postpaid. 



BloOnilife for Cutflowers 



With the use of Bloomhfe, hard- 

 stemmed flowers such as Roses, Carna- 

 tions, Chrysanthemums, etc., last longer 

 and are more colorful and fragrant un- 

 til the petals drop off. Bloomlife is pre- 

 pared to take care of any faucet water 

 whether hard, soft, or full of iron or 

 chlorine. It is not necessary to change 

 the water because it will not sour. 

 Packet (to make 2 quarts) 10c; 

 26-quart size $1.00, postpaid. 



Fruitone 



A valuable hormone spray which 

 prevents premature drop of apples, 

 pear, etc., and has proved highly ef- 

 fective when sprayed on the flowers 

 of tomatoes, beans, the silk of corn 

 and other plants to secure a heavier 

 set of fruit. At double strength it en- 

 courages seedless Tomatoes. Easily ap- 

 plied with a sprayer or small atomizer. 

 Small pkt. (2/5 oz. to make 5 gallons 

 of spray) 25c; 2 ozs. $1.00; 12 ozs. 

 $5.00 prepaid. 



PA1ENTS PENDING 



This hormone powder has proved 

 highly reliable in stimulating the for- 

 mation of roots on cuttings of various 

 kinds. It is very simple to use and no 

 solutions are necessary. Merely dip the 

 cuttings in the dry powder and plant 

 immediately. Rootone also has shown a 

 beneficial effect upon the germination 

 of many kinds of seeds. Trial size 

 (yi oz.) 25c; 2 oz. jar $1.00; lb. $5.00. 



Transplantone 



Excellent to overcome the shock of 

 transplanting due to root disturbance. 

 It is clean, odorless, economical and 

 may be used freely on all kinds of 

 plants. y2 oz. pkt. 25c; 3 ozs. $1.00; 

 lb. $4.00, postpaid. 



Weedone 



Completely kills even Poison Ivy, 

 Bindweed, Ragweed, Canada Thistle, 

 etc. Use at the rate of 2 ounces per 

 gallon of water apphed to 100 square 

 feet. 6" ozs. (3 gal. spray) $1.00; 

 qt. (IS gal. spray) $4.00; gal. (60 gal. 

 spray) $12.00. 



Vitamin B-1 



Produces Amazing 



Re-invigorated 



Root Growth 



The effect of vitamin B-1 on 

 plant growth represents one of the 

 most unusual and exciting discov- 

 eries ever made. Vitamin B-1 is 

 not a fertilizer nor is it any other 

 form of plant food. However, it 

 enables plants to gain the greatest 

 possible benefit from the soil in 

 which they are growing. Full in- 

 structions sent with every package. 

 100 tablets of 1/25 mmg., each 

 making one gallon (total 'iC. 

 100 gallons) postpaid for JJC 

 100 tablets of 1 mmg., each making 

 25 gallons (total 2500 gal- 

 lons) postpaid for. .;.... 



$1.00 





HORMODIN 



The material we offer is now in pow- 

 der form and there are three kinds de- 

 signed for specific purposes. All sent 

 postpaid. 



Hormodin No. 1. The general purpose 

 powder designed for the home gar- 

 dener or commercial florist. % oz. 

 Trial Packet 2Sc; 1^)4 ozs. tin SOc; 

 1 lb. $3.00, postpaid. 

 Hormodin No. 2. Prepared for less sen- 

 sitive species such as semi-woody 

 plants and many of the common 

 shrubs. LM ozs. 75c; lb. $4.50, post- 

 paid. 

 Hormodin No. 3. Designed for use 

 with the more resistant species which 

 comprise most evergreens and dor- 

 mant leafless cuttings. 1 oz. $1.00; 

 y2 lb. $4.50, postpaid. 

 Combination Package of No. 1, 2, and 

 3 powders, 75c, postpaid. 



The Popular Harco Sprayer 



This handy sprayer fits a standard size glass jar 

 which permits keeping several types of sprays in differ- 

 ent jars for immediate use. It is now made from plastic 

 material. Produces a penetrating cloud of spray by 

 merely pressing the pump handle together. Sprays up, 

 down, or sideways without requiring any special ad- 

 justment. As valuable for the garden as for indoor use. 



$2i.45 Postpaid 



Give Your Seeds a Healthy Start Through Simpl 



The »verage-size seed packet requires a mere pinch of these materials 

 against seed- and soil-borne diseases which yearly take a staggering loss 

 and commercial gardens. 



Spergon. Of particular value for 

 Beans, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Peas, 

 and several others and compatible 

 with Nitragin for use on legumi- 

 nous plants. Perfectly safe, yet very 

 effective. 2 ozs. 33c; lb. $2.16. 



Arasan. Substantial increases in 

 stand were obtained from Arasan- 

 treated vegetable seeds at the rate 

 of one level teaspoonful to 6 ozs. 

 of seed. Oz. 16c; 8 ozs. 80c; 5 lbs. 

 $6.45; 25 lbs. $30.00. 



Cuprocide, Yellow. Very effective on 

 a great many different vegetables 

 requiring only one teaspoonful to 

 one pound of small seed. 1}^ oz. 

 ISc; 4 ozs. 35c. 



Semesan. The oldest and still one of 

 the most popular seed disinfectants 

 for most kinds of vegetable seeds 

 excepting, however, Lima Beans. 2 

 ozs. 40c; 15 ozs. $2.35; 4 lbs. $9.10. 



e Seed Treatment 



to protect the seeds effectively 

 of seedling plants in the home 



Semesan Jr. A specific seed disinfect- 

 ant for field, sweet, and pop corn. 

 l!/> ozs. ISc; 12 ozs. S6c; 6^ lbs, 

 $3.75. 



Semesan Bel. A dip disinfectant for 

 Irish and sweet potatoes. 2 ozs. 30c; 

 lb. $1.65; 4 lbs. $5.70. 



New Improved Ceresan. For wheat, 

 oats, barley, cotton, sorghum, rye, 

 and field peas. 4 ozs. 30c; lb. SOc; 

 4 lbs. $2.70. 



The prices quoted for Sundries comply with the O.P.A. Price Ceiling regulations, where applicable 



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