WM. C. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Clover Seed, Poultry Food, Fertilizers and Insecticides. 



AlSike, or Swedish (Trifoli 

 Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. $7.50, 100 11 



CLOVER SEED. 



Add 8 cents per pound for postage. 



). Fine for pasturage or ensilage. 



(. Ju/bridit, 

 $12. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago sativa). Will bear cutting 3 or 4 times during 

 the season. Best Clover for bringing up poor land. Lb. 15c, bus. of 60 lbs. $7.50, 100 lbs. $12. 



Crimson Clover (Trlfolium incarnatum). Very productive; greedily eaten 

 by cattle. Lb. 10 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $6. 



White Dutch Clover (Tri folium repens). The best variety for lawns, as it 

 forms a close herbage, and remains green throughout the season. Highest grade of seed. 

 Lb. 30 cts.. bushel of 60 lbs. $11, 100 lbs. $18. 



POULTRY FOOD. 



Prepared Poultry Food. For laying hens, turkeys, geese, and all kinds 

 of fowls. It will double the production of eggs. It contains everything necessary to pro- 

 duce an abundant supply of eggs, and at the same time keep the poultry in a healthy con- 

 dition. It is composed entirely of pure animal bone and meat. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45c, ^ 

 50 lbs. $1.35, 100 lbs. $2.50. 



Green Granulated Bone. (Manufactured for chicken feed.) Give the 

 chickens free access to it; it will be but little expense, and will yield you large returns in 

 increased size and greater number of eggs. Lb. 5c, 10 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs." $2.30, 200 lbs. $4.50. 



White Dutch Clover. 



FERTILIZERS. (Prices Variable.) 



Commercial fertiliz' 

 :r only the best grade 



rs are more quickly available as plant-food than manure, less heating, and less disagreeable to handle, 

 t, adaptable to different soils and important crops, at popular prices. 



We 



Pure Raw Bone Phosphate. Strictly pure and free 

 from fossil rock. Composed of the proper proportions of blood, bone 

 and meat, with potash, and is absolutely the best on the market. 

 Sack (200 lbs.) $3.75, ton $30. 



Peruvian Guano. A well-known stimulant for plants, 

 etc. For pot-plants it should always be used as a liquid, an ounce of 

 guano to 8 or 10 gallons of water, given once a week. Lb. 10 cts., by 

 mail 25 cts. ; 10 lbs. 70 cts. 



Sheep Manure. Good for lawns, and a most excellent 

 stimulant for greenhouse plants, promoting a strong, healthful growth. 

 Lb. 5 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50. 



Pure Bone Meal. For top-dressing lawns, house plants, etc. 

 Lb. 5c, 10 lbs. 40c, 100-lb. package $2.25, 200-lb. package $4, ton $32. 



Odorless Lavn Fertilizer. See 3d page of cover. 



Pure Potato Manure. A special brand for potatoes. 

 Wherever used the results have been most satisfactory. Composed 

 of pure animal bone, meat, blood and a large percentage of potash. 

 200 lbs. $4, ton $32. 



Nitrate of Soda. This is valuable for the nitrogen it con- 

 tains, which is equal to 20 per cent of ammonia. It is chiefly a stimu- 

 lant, and is used in addition to other fertilizers. Lb. 10 cts., post- 

 paid 25 cts. ; write for prices in quantities. 



Sulphate Of Ammonia. Contains nitrogen equal to 

 25 per cent of ammonia. It is one of the most concentrated forms in 

 which ammonia can be applied. Apply 150 to 300 pounds per acre. 

 Prices variable. 



Bowker'S Plant-Food for pot-plants is used by dis- 

 solving a teaspoonful to a pint of water, and applying to the soil 

 every few weeks. Pkg. 15 cts., postpaid 25 cts. 



Insecticides. 



Ant Exterminator. Effectual for the destruction of 

 ants. Package, 25 cts. and $1. 



Bordeaux Mixture, United States Standard. 



Warranted chemically pure and more effective than the homemade 

 article. Dilute 1 gallon in 49 gallons of water. 1-gallon can, $1. 



Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. 

 Lb. 50 cts., postpaid 65 cts. 



Fir Tree Oil. Destroys all kinds of insects. Dilute ac- 

 cording to directions, apply with syringe, or by dipping the plants in 

 it. %pt. 50 cts., pt. 75 cts., qt. $1.50, %gal. $2.50, gal. $5. 



Fungiroid. (A powdered Bordeaux Mixture.) Is applied 

 when the foliage is wet with rain or dew. Lb. 15 cts., by mail 30c. 



Fostite. Best remedy for mildew, black-rot, leaf-mold, etc- 

 Lb. 15 cts., by mail 30 cts. ; 5 lbs. 50 cts., 25 lbs. $2. 



Flowers Of Sulphur. For the prevention and de- 

 struction of mildew on plants. Lb. 10 cts., by mail 25 cts.; 10 lbs. 

 60 cts., 100 lbs. $4.50. 



GiShurst'S Compound. Effectual for preventing and 

 destroying green, brown and black fly, mildew, thrips, mealy bug and 

 scale. Box 50 cts., by mail 65 cts. 



Hellebore, Powdered "White. For rose-slugs, cur- 

 rant-worms, etc. A small quantity of flour mixed with it gives ad- 

 hesiveness ; dust on with gun or bellows while the foliage is moist. 

 For fluid applications mix 1 pound with 25 to 40 gallons of water. 

 Lb. 25 cts., by mail 40 cts. 



London Purple. Highest grade. Used for killing potato 

 bugs. Lb. 25 cts. ; by mail 40 cts. 



lemon Oil. Destrovs mealy bugs, scale, thrips, etc. Kpt. 

 25 cts., pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., %gal. $1.25, gal. $2. 



Nlltoteen. This preparation 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. 30 cts.; by mail, 45c. 



Persian Insect Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior 

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

 house. Mlb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts.; by mail, 55 cts. 



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

 mixing or preparating. It is very effectual in destroying potato bugs, 

 and bugs, beetles, green and black fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc 

 Package 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 100 lbs. $4.25. 



Tobacc© Extract, Rose Leaf. Very strong, and is 

 specially prepared for evaporation ; it is sure death to insects. If 

 house is heated by hot water, the extract can be put on the pipes. Pt. 

 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., gal. $1.25. 



XobaCCO Extract, "Killit." A nicotine poison very 

 carefully prepared that will destroy the troublesome insect pests with 

 which greenhouses are infested. Pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., gal. $1.50. 



Tobacco Soap, SulphO. Dissolve 2 ozs. to 1 gallon of 

 water and apply with a syringe. >alb. tin, 25 cts., postpaid 33 cts.; 

 lb. 40 cts., postpaid 55 cts. 



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

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

 animals. Lb. 40 cts., postpaid 55 cts. 



Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. Fresh baled. Bale of 

 about 300 lbs. $2. 



Tobacco Dust. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

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

 10 lbs. 50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $3. 



"Whale-Oil Soap. For destroying and preventing insects 

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

 Lb. 15 cts., postpaid 30 cts,; 10-lb. lots, $2. 



Weed Killer. Effective for clearing gravel paths and 

 drives from weeds. One application will do for a season. Package 

 sufficient for 25 gals, of liquid, $1.50. 



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