52 Wm, C. Beckert's List of Insecticides and Fertilizers, Pittsburg, Pa. 



INSECTICIDES AND 



Gishurst's Compound. For green, brown aud black fly, mildew, 

 thrip, mealy bag and scale. Box 60 cts., by mail 75 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 35c. 



Hellebore, Powdered White. For rose-slugs, currant worms, 

 etc. Lb. 25 cts., by mail 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1. 



Kerosene Emulsion. If tlirown over tent, or hairy caterpillars in 

 a tine stream with some force it breaks the web and destroys the cat- 

 erpillars. Dilute 1 qt to 6 gals, of water. Qt. 40 cts., J^gal. 60 cts., 

 gal. $1. 5 gals. $4.50. 



London Purple. Highest grade. Used for killing potato bugs. 

 Lb. 25 cts., by mail 40 cts. 



Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bugs, scale, thrips, etc. J^pt. 25cts., 

 pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., kgal. $1.25, gal. $2. 



Nico-Fume. For fumigating. Strips of paper strongly saturated 

 with nicotine. Cans of 24 sheets 75 cts.. by mail 90 cts.; 1 gross of 

 sheets $3.50, 288 sheets -$6.50. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. Mpt. 50 cts., 

 pt. $1.50. 



Nicoticide fumigating compound. 3^pt. $1.25, pt. $2.50, qt. $4.50. 

 Vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts. 



Nikoteen. Contains 40 per cent nicotine: 1 pint contains as much 

 nicotine as 200 pounds of tobacco stems. Pt. $1.50, 5 pts. $7. 



Paris Green, Pure. In boxes, lb. 35 cts., by mail 50 cts. 



Persian Insect Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior grade. 

 Kills all kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house. 

 Mib. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts.. by mail 55 cts. 



Potato Scab Destroyer. To control the scab, treat the potato 

 before planting — mis 1 pint with 15 gallons of water, soak the potatoes 

 in the fluid about two hours, then dry them well before planting. 

 One pint is sufficient for 20 bushels of potatoes. Pt. 30 cts., doz. $3. 



Rose Bug Exterminator. A positive killer of all insect life on 

 flowers, shrubbery and vines, which is absolutely harmless to the 

 most delicate plants or flowers. Also cleanses and beautifies the foli- 

 age, iipt. 40 cts.. %pt. 75 cts.. pt. SI. 25, qt. $2.25, gal. $8. 



Scale Destroyer kills scales, larvse, insect eggs and all kinds of 

 insects. Dilute-1 quart with 25 quarts of water, 1 quart with 30 quarts 

 and 1 quart with 40 quarts respectively for winter, spring or fall and 

 summer treatment. Qt. 35 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. $1, 5 gals. $3.75. 



Slug-Shot. This non-poisonous powder requires no further mix- 

 ing or preparing. It is very eifectual in destroying potato bugs, and 

 bugs, beetles, green and black flv, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. 

 Pkg. 10 cts., 1-lb. cartons 15c., 5 lbs. .SOc. 10 lbs. 50c. , 100 lbs. $4.25. 



FUNGICIDES, continued 



Tobacco Extract, Rose Leaf. Very strong and is specially 

 ■ prepared tor evaporation; it is sure death to insects. If house is 

 I heated by hot water, the extract can be put on the pipes. J4pt. 20c., 

 pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., gal. $1.25, 5 gals. $4.25. 



Tobacco Soap Sulpho. Kills all insect life in the window gar- 

 den or conservatory. Unsurpassed for roses; also valuable extermi- 

 nator of moths, cockroaches and carpet bugs. A superior wash for 

 dogs and other animals. Relieves horses and cows from the torment 

 of flies, prevents poultry lice. 3-oz. pkg. 10 cts., by mail 13 cts.; 8- 

 oz. pkg. 20 cts., by mail 28 cts., lb. 35 cts.. by mail 50 cts. 



Tobacco Soap, Pinner's. A very potent specific for insects, 

 parasites and their eggs. May be used either for plants or animals. 

 Lb. 5 cts., by mail 50 cts. 



Tobacco 'stems. For fumigating. Fresh baled. Bale of about 

 300 lbs. $2.25. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

 for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Pkg. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts.. 10 lbs. 

 50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $3.50. 

 j Tobacco Dust, Coarse. Coarse grade for fumigating. 5 lbs. 

 30 cts., 10 lbs. .50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Tobacine Liquid. A concentrated solution of pure nicotine for 

 spraying or vaporizing. J4pt. 60 cts., 3^pt. $1.10, pt. $2, qt. $3.90, 

 gal. $15. 



Tree Tangle Foot. Protects trees from canker worms, cut- 

 worms, ants, tussock moths and all climbing insects. It will not in- 

 jure trees and when applied remains sticky for three months. Apply 

 it thoroughly around the trunk of the tree just before the lower limbs 

 in a band of 6 to 8 inches in width. Most effective if applied early in 

 March. Lb. can 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 lbs. $2.30, 25 lbs. $5 50. 



Whale-OU Soap. For destroying and preventing insects on 

 plants, trees, vines, etc. Very easily applied and very effective. Lb. 

 15 cts., postpaid 30 cts.; 2 lbs. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts. 



Weed-Killer, Target Brand. Dil ute 1 gallon with 49 gallons of 

 water. Qt. 45 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. $1, 5 gals. $4.50, 10 gals. $8.50, 

 25 gals. .$18.75. bbl. of 50 gals. $35. 



Reade's Electric Worm EradicatoF. For removing worms 

 from greenhouses, lawns, flower pots, vases, etc., without damage to 

 the plants. Bottle 50 cts. 



Wilson's Plant Oil. An insecticide for use on palms and other 

 house plants. Dilute 1 quart with 4 quarts of lukewarm water. Pt 

 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. $2. 



FERTILIZERS 



Beckert's Odorless Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. A clean 

 high-grade fertilizer, especially prepared for us. Produces a rapid 

 rieli green growth of grass. 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 90 cts., 50 lbs.. 

 $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.50, 200 lbs. $4.80, 500 lbs. $11.75, 1,000 lbs. $22.50, 

 1.500 lbs. $33, ton $43. 



Bonora. Contains more soluble plant-food than anj- other fertil- 

 izer on the market, and its merits have been widely tested and proven 

 by numerous expert gardeners. 5-lb. pkg. by express, $2.50. 



Bowker's Plant-food for pot-plants. Pkg. 15 cts., postpaid 25c. 



Button Bone for preparing soil for roses, grape-vines, trees, 

 small fruits, etc. 10 lbs. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50, 200 lbs. $4.50. 



Clay's Fertilizer. For all horticultural purposes. Very effective 

 if used with potting soil or in soil of benches, planted with flowering 

 plants or for the cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables, for 

 exhibition purposes where the very best possible results are desired. 

 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14 lb. bag $1.25; 28-lb. bag $2.25, 56-lb. bag $3.75, 

 n2-lb. bag $6.75. 



Canada Unleached Hardwood Ashes. Fine for lawns or or- 

 chards. Bbl. of 200 lbs. $2. .50, 400 lbs. $4.75, 1,000 lbs. $11, ton $20. 

 No smaller parcel sold than barrel of 200 lbs. 



Cocoa Fiber. Stimulates a strong fibrous growth. Bbl. $2.75. 



Crescent Butcher's Ground Bone. 500 lbs. $7.50. 1,000 lbs. 

 $14, ton $27. 



Fames' Fertilizer (Imported). Swift, safe and sure. The most 

 scientific plant-food extant; contains all the elements essential to 

 promoting a healthy and vigorous growth in a natural and carefully 

 balanced form, which will not unduly stimulaie one part of the plant 

 at the expense of another. 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag $1.25, 28-lb. 

 $2.25, 56-lb. bag $3.75, 112-lb. bag $6.75. 



Horn Shavings. A fertilizer specially adapted for roses, chry- 

 santhemums, etc. Fine grade, 25 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $5". 



Ithemic Guano (Imported). Yields to the soil the exact ele- 

 ments required by the plant in well-balanced proportions. Suitable 

 alike for vegetables, fiowers and fruits. 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag 

 $1.25, 28-lb. bag $2.25, 56-lb. bag $3.75, 112-lb. bag $6.75. 



Leaf-Mold. For mixing with potting soil. Bbl. SI -90. 



Live Sphagnum Moss. For orchids: fresh from the swamps. 

 Bbl. $3.50. 



Nitrate of Soda. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, write 

 for prices. 



Orchard Peat, Epps, English. Sack, $4.50. 



(Prices variable) Fertilizers sold for spot cash only 



Orchard Peat, Fibrous. For orchids. Bbl. $2. 

 Peat, Jersey. For mixing with potting soil. Bbl. $1.90. 

 Pure Raw Bone Meal, No. 1 Grade. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 

 40 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., .50 lbs. $1.30, 100 lbs. $2.10, 200 lbs. $3.90, 500 

 lbs. $9.25, 1,000 lbs. $17.50. ton $33. 



Pure Raw Bone Meal, No. 2 Grade. 100 lbs. $1.75. 200 lbs. 

 $3. .30, 500 lbs. $8, 1,000 lbs. $15.50, ton $30. 



Pure Raw Bone Flour. Same as No 1, but fine as dust, acts 

 quickly and is Sue for florists' work. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 

 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.75, 200 lbs. S5.25. 



Pure Bone and Meat. 500 lbs. $7.75, 1,000 lbs. $15, ton $29. 

 Pure Bone with Potash. 500 lbs. $8.50, 1,000 lbs. $16. ton $31. 

 Phosphate, Keystone Brand. 100 lbs. $1.40, 200 lbs. $2.70, 

 500 lbs. $6.50, 1,000 lbs. $12.50, ton $24. 



Potato and Corn FertUizer. 100 lbs. $1.60, 200 lbs. .$3.10, 500 

 lbs. $7.50, 1,000 lbs. $14.50, ton $28. 



Peruvian Guano. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. .50 cts., 25 

 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. $1.55, 100 lbs. $2.90, 200 lbs. $5.30, 500 lbs. $12.75, 

 1,000 lbs. $24.50, ton $47. 



Sulphate of Potash. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, 

 write for prices. 



Sulphate of Ammonia. 100- and 200-pound sacks and upward, 

 write for prices. 



Scotch Soft Coal Soot stimulates luxuriance of growth and gives 

 darkness and brilliancy to foliage and flowers. 100 lbs. $5. 



Sheep Manure. A most excellent stimulant, promoting a str )ng, 

 healthy and rapid growth. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts.. 25 lbs. 70c., 

 50 lbs.' $1.25, 100 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. $9.25, 1,000 lbs. $18, ton .$35. 



Special Chrysanthemum Manure, (Thompson's). The Vine, 

 Vegetable and Plant manure is adapted for mixing with the soil when 

 potting chrysanthemums and other plants. This special manure is 

 meant to be used as an additional stimulant during the growing sea- 

 son. A heaped dessert spoonful is sufficient for a plant in 10-in. pot. 

 Sprinkle on surface of soil then watering with tepid water. Apply 

 three times during growing season. 7-lb. bag $1.25, 14-lb. bag .$2.25, 

 28-lb has $4, ,56-lb. bag $7. 



Vine, Plant and Vegetable Manure (Thompson's). A per- 

 fect manure for grape-vines and all other fruit-bearing plants and 

 for nearlv all plants and vegetables. 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag 

 $1.25, 23-ib. bag $2.25, ,56-lb. bag $3.75. n2-lh. bag $6.75. 



