FERTILIZERS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN 



Dreer's "Peerless" Plant Food. This fertilizer, made in 

 accordance with our specifications contains the correct pro- 

 portions of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash, that assures 

 vigorous, sturdy plant growth. Equally good for pot plants as 

 well as in the flower and vegetable garden, while the lawn will 

 thrive luxuriantly when dressed with Peerless Plant Food at 

 the rate of five pounds to five hundred square feet of surface 

 several times during the growing season. ^ lb., IS cts.; by mail, 

 25 cts.; 1 lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 40 cts.; 5 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., 

 S1.25; 25 lbs., S2.50; 50 lbs., §4.00; 100 lbs., $7.50. 



Adco. The addition of Adco to the compost pile, or to other 

 vegetable refuse, grass clippings, leaves, etc.; at the rate of 

 two pounds to each wheelbarrow load of refuse, will produce a 

 clean, odorless manure within three or four months. 25 lbs., 

 S2.00; 1501bs., S10.50. 



Ammo Phos. A fertilizer for golf courses and fine lawns, con- 

 taining 20 per cent, ammonia and 20 per cent, available phos- 

 phate. Apply five pounds to the 1000 square feet, once in the 

 Spring, once in ISIid Year and again in the Fall. 5 lbs., SI 00; 

 10 lbs., SI. 50; 25 lbs., S3.00; 50 lbs., S5.00; 100 lbs., $8.00; 

 500 lbs., $35.00; 1000 lbs., S67.50; ton, $125.00. 



Ammonia Sulphate. Analyzes about 25 per cent, ammonia 

 with the result that stimulation in growth of plant life is noted 

 practically at once. 5 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., SI. 25; 50 lbs., S3.50; 

 100 lbs., 86.00; larger quantities, prices upon application. 



Blood Meal, Dried. 15% Ammonia. A very quick acting 

 fertilizer being immediately soluble. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., 

 90 cts.; 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., $7.00; 500 lbs., 

 $32.50; 1000 lbs., $60.00 



Bone Flour. Very finely pulverized bone. Excellent where an 

 immediate effect is wanted. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., 85 cts.; 

 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00; 200 lbs., $9.00. 



Bone Meal. A fertilizer for all purposes; safe and effective. 

 Especially good for use on lawns. Apply 10 lbs. to 250 square 

 feet. 5 lbs., 40 cts.; 10 lbs.. 65 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., 

 S2.50;100 lbs. ,$4.00;5001bs.,$18.50;1000 lbs., $35.00 ;ton, $65.00. 



Clay's Fertilizer, Imported. Recommended highly as a 

 forcing fertilizer. Per bag of 28 lbs., S4.00; 56 lbs., $6.50; 

 112 lbs., $12.00. 



Cotton Seed Meal. Rich in ammonia and potash, making an 

 excellent fertilizer for lawns and golf greens. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 

 10 lb., 75 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50: 100 lbs., $4.50; 

 1000 lbs., $40.00; 2000 lbs., $72.50. 



Cattle Manure. Shredded and dried and therefore consider- 

 ably more concentrated than as it comes from the stable. 25 

 lbs., $1.40: 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., S3. 75; 500 lbs., $18.00; 

 1000 lbs., $33.00; ton, $60.00. 



Driconure. A combination of about 35 per cent, peat moss with 

 65% cow manure. It is sterile, weedless and practicaUy odor- 

 less. Equally good as a lawn dressing, as a garden fertilizer 

 or as a mulch. Bag of 50 pounds, contains about three bushels, 

 per bag, $2.50. 



"Fairway Food." An odorless, organic food for the lawn or 

 flower garden, that may be applied at any time without a 

 possible chance of causing harm through burning or over stimu- 

 lating the most delicate plant. "Fairway Food" is an extremely 

 economical lawn fertilizer, applications of one pound to 100 

 square feet being sufficient for the average grass plot. 25 lbs., 

 $3.00; 50 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., S8.00; 500 lbs., $37.50; 1000 ' 

 lbs., $72.50; ton, $140.00. 



Humus. When humus is added to the soil it unquestionably 

 aids plant growth. Humus is organic matter, or a material 

 that was at one time alive and grov/ing and that in the passing 

 of time has reverted to a soil-like condition or substance. It 

 wdll lighten heavy soils, keeping it in a friable workable condi- 

 tion, while lighter soils are benefited by applications of humus 

 through their added ability to retain moisture. 50 lbs., $1.25; 

 100 lbs., $2.00; 500 lbs., $9.00; 1000 lbs., $15.00; per ton, $25.00. 



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Lime, Hydrated. For lawn or garden use. Very finely pul- 

 verized. 10 lbs., 35 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs.. $1.75; 500 lbs., 

 $7.50; 1000 lbs., $13.50; ton, $25.00. 



Limestone. Pulverized. The legumes, Alfalfa, Clovers, etc., 

 respond best to limestoned soils. 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $1.75; 

 500 lbs., $7.50; 1000 lbs., $13.50; ton, $22.50. 



Loma. A scientifically prepared plant food for the lawn, flower 

 garden, vegetable garden, shrubbery, etc.; rich in nitrogen, 

 potash and phosphates. 25 lbs., $1.75; $3.25 per 50 lbs.; 100 

 lbs., $6.00. 



Muriate of Potash. The essential element for the proper 

 development of all root crops. 5 lbs., 45 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 25 

 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $4.50; 500 lbs., $20.00; 1000 lbs., $37.50. 



Nitrate of Soda. Suppliesnitrogen to soil; very active. Should 

 be applied with a filler or as a liquid. 5 lbs., 40 cts.; 25 lbs., 

 $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.00. (Not mailable.) 



Plantabbs. A widely advertised fertilizer and stimulant in 

 tablet form made especially for potted plants. Prepared in 

 four sizes, 25 cts., 50 cts., $1.00 and $3.50. 



Potato and Truck Special Fertilizer. A properly balanced 

 fertilizer for all root crops, and may be used with excellent 

 results throughout the vegetable garden. 100 lbs., $3.50; 500 

 lbs., $15.00; 1000 lbs., $25.00; ton, $42.50. 



Salt, Agricultural. Used for top dressing the asparagus bed, 

 chiefly for keeping down weeds. 100 lbs., $1.75; 500 lbs., $7.50; 

 1000 ibs.. $13.50; ton, $25.00. 



Sheep Manure, Pulverized. One of the most generally used 

 of animal manures. Unequalled for general use in growing 

 flowers. Apply 1000 lbs. per acre. 2 lbs., 25 cts.; 5 lbs., 45 cts.; 

 10 lbs., 70 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.40; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs.. $3.75; 

 500 lbs.. $18.00; 1000 lbs., $33.00; ton, $60.00. 



Soot, Imported Scotch. Used principally to produce good 

 color in greenhouse plants. Effective against grubs and worms 

 that work on top of the ground and beneath the surface. 25 

 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs.. S3.00; 100 lbs., $5.50. 



Special Veg-etable Fertilizer. A general fertilizer for all 

 crops, including grass and grains. 100 lbs., $3.00; 200 lbs., 

 $5.50; 500 lbs., $13.50; 1000 lbs., $25.00; 2000 lbs., $45.00. 



Springfield Rose Food. An organic fertilizer, containing the 

 vital elements of plant life in scientifically correct proportions 

 to make it an ideal food for roses. Will keep your bushes in 

 splendid condition and produce an abundant crop of perfect 

 blooms. 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $6.50. 



Stim-U-Plant. A fertilizer in tablet form. The tablets contain 

 the essential plant foods in highly concentrated form and are, 

 therefore, very convenient for house use. Package of 30 tablets, 

 ■ 25 cts.; 100 tablets, 75 cts.; 1000 tablets, $3.50. 



Tankage. Very similar to blood but not so high in fertilizer 

 content. 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00; 200 lbs., $7.00; 500 lbs., 

 S17.50; 1000 lbs., $30.00; ton, $57.50. 



Tobacco Stems. A fertilizer and an insecticide, while as a 

 mulch for the rose garden nothing will be found that is superior. 

 We can supply stems finely ground; in this condition they are 

 convenient to handle and better to use. Ground stems, 25 

 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00; 1000 lbs., $25.00; 

 ton, $45.00. Uncut stems for poultry nests, in bale of about 

 100 lbs., $3.00. 



Tree Food, "Davey." A concentrated fertilizer prepared 

 especially for trees by the Davey Institute of Tree Surgery. 

 This food is not a cure-all, but rather a carefully balanced 

 ration that will give your trees an immediate impulse toward 

 higher vitality. Supplied in 50 lb. bags only; per bag, $5.00. 



Vigoro. A specially prepared food for lawns, vegetable and 

 flower gardens, shrubber>', trees, etc. $1.75 per 25 lbs.; 50 lbs., 

 $3.00; $5.00 per 100 lbs. 



ated and described on page 218. 



Mulch Paper. A durable grade of paper, impregnated with asphalt, that is applied directly upon the prepared soil in the garden, 

 either before or after sowing the seed or setting out the plants. 



Through the use of Mulch Paper soil temperature is increased resulting in greater bacterial activity with a corresponding increase 

 in available plant food. Its use discourages the growth of weeds; the original tilth of the soU is protected and the moisture within 

 conserved, so that plants do not suffer over long jjeriods of drought. 



Mulch Paper is made in two grades: Type "A" for Annuals in rolls of 300 lineal yards, 18 and 36 inches wide; Type "B" for Per- 

 ennial and Biennial crops in roUs.of ISO yards, 18 and 36 inches wide. Either type 18 inches wide, $3.50; 36 inches wide, $7.00. 



Garden package, for experimental work, containing 15 yards of type "B" paper 1 .00 



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