WM. C. BECK^RT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Insecticides and Fertilizers. 



INSECTICIDES. 



Intelligent farmers and gardeners now fully recognize the great helpfulness of insecticides in fighting the enemies which are so 

 destructive to all sorts of crops. We would remind them of the fact that such remedies are all the more effective if applied early, before 

 the insects, etc., have greatly increased. 



Slug Shot. This non-poisonous powder and very popular insecti" 

 cide requires no further mixing or preparation. It is very effectual 

 in destroying potato-bugs, and bugs, beetles, green and black fly> 

 slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Price, per barrel of 235 lbs. net, $9 ; 

 per ton of 2,000 lbs., $70; in lo-lb. packages, each, 50 cts.; 5-lb. 

 packages, 30 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew and rot. It is more easily handled 

 and applied than liquid remedies, and can be used effectively for 

 roses and other plants. See special circular, sent on application. 

 . Price, per lb., 10 cts. ; 5-lb. package, 35 cts. ; keg of 100 lbs., $5. 



Scrofiilaria. A compound powder of the most effective character 

 as a preventive of carpet beetle ravages, and the destruction of bed- 

 bugs, cock-roaches, ants, etc. Put up in packages at 25 cts., 50 cts. 

 and li ; sent by mail, postpaid. 



Carbolic Soap. For freeing animals from insects, washing the 

 bark of trees and woody plants, for scale-lice, etc. Mix about 2 oz. 

 to a gallon of water. Price, per 4-oz. package, 12c. ; by mail, 15c. ' 



Stott's Kill'mright. Especially useful to growers of palms, 

 roses, chrysanthemums and carnations in greenhouses ; also, for 

 general use out of doors, all insects being destroyed by it. It is a 

 good disinfectant, and recommended for washing horses and cattle ; 

 also, to destroy and prevent lice on fowls. Two-lb. can, 50 cts. ; 

 5-Ib. can. Si. 20; lo-lb. can, •?2,25 ; 20-lb. can, %. 



Tobacco-Dust. The most effective and cheapest remedy for the 

 flea on cabbage, radish, etc. 5-lb. package, 30 cts.; lo-lb. pack- 



age, 50 cts.; 50-lb. package, I2 ; loo-lb. package, S3. 50 ; barrel, 175 

 lbs. and upward, $4.50. 



Whale-Oil Soap. An effectual remedy for destroying and pre- 

 venting insects on plants, trees, vines, etc. Per lb., 15 cts.; 25-lb. 

 lots, $2.50. 



Gishurst's Compound. Effectual for preventing and destroying 

 green, brown and black fly, mildew, thrips, mealy-bug and scale. 

 Price per box, 50 cts.; by mail, 75 cts. 



Flowers-6f-Sulphur. For the prevention and destruction of mil- 

 dew on plants. Pound, 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts. ; 100 lbs., $5. 

 Pure Paris Green. In boxes. Per lb., 30 cts. ; by mail, 45 cts. 



Fir-Tree Oil. Destroys all sorts of insects. Dilute according to 

 directions, apply with syringe, or by dipping the plants in it. Price, 

 % pint. 50 cts.; pint, 75 cts.; quart, $1.50; Vz gal., S2.75 ; gal., S5. 



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

 etc. A small quantity of flour mixed with it gives adhesiveness; 

 dust on with gun or bellows while the foliage is moist. For fluid 

 applications, mix one pound to 25 or 40 gallons of water. Price, 

 50 cts. per lb., or by mail, 65 cts, per lb. 



Persian Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior grade. Kills all 

 kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house. Price, 

 lb., 20 cts.; per lb., 60 cts, or by mail, 75 cts. 

 London Purple. Highest grade. Per lb., 25, cts.; by mail, 40 cts. 



FERTILIZERS. 



Commercial fertilizers are more quickly available as plant food than manures, less heating, and less disagreeable to handle. We 

 offer only the best grades, adaptable to different soils and important crops, at popular prices. 



Special Granulated Bone. Manufactured for chicken feed. 

 Insures the health and egg-laying in winter of hens by feeding 

 them this special brand. If you put this special Granulated Bone 

 in the box in your poultrj' house, and give the chickens free access 

 to it, it will be but little expense and yield you large returns. 

 Per lb. , 5 cts. ; 10 lbs., 40 cts.; 100 lbs, S2.50; 200 lbs., I4. 50. 



Pure Raw Bone Phosphate. Strictly pure and free from fossil 

 rock. The brand we offer is composed of the proper proportion 

 of blood, bones and meat, with potash, and is absolutely the best 

 on the market. It gives entire satisfaction wherever used. Per 

 sack (200 lbs ), $4.50 ; ton, S40. 



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, and given to plants once a week. Per 

 lb., IOC,; by mail, 25c.; 10 lbs., 60c.; 25 lbs., §1.50; 50 lbs., S2.50 ; 

 100 lbs., S4. 



Fine Bone Meal, Flour or Dust. This is ground very fine, de- 

 composes more rapidiv in the soil than the coarser grades, and is, 

 therefore, more quicklv beneficial. Specially adapted for pot 

 plants. Per lb., 10 cts, ;' postpaid, 25 cts.; 5 lbs., 30 cts ; 10 lbs., 

 50 cts.; 20o-lb. bags, $6. 



Pure Bone Meal. See page 65. 



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

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

 stimulant, and used in addition to other fertilizers. It is very 

 quick in action and hastens the maturity of crops fully two weeks, 

 and besides renders the mineral plant food of the soil more 

 assimilable. It is valuable for grain, fodder corn, sugar beets, 

 potatoes, grasses, peas, beans, clover, etc., and is generally an 

 effectual remedy for clover-sick land. Apply 100 to 150 pounds 

 per acre. Per lb., 10 cts.; postpaid, 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, and is at the same time one of the most 

 active and readilj' available forms. For grain, corn, potatoes and 

 other crojjs it is used with great success. Apply 150 to 300 pounds 

 per acre. Per bag of 200 lbs., $g; ton, $80 ; price variable. 



The E.vcelsior Fertilizer for pot plants is used by dissolving a 

 teaspoonful to a pint of water, and applying to the soil every few 

 weeks ; it starts the plants at once into healthy and vigorous 

 growth and abundant bloom. Per pack, 15 cts. ; postpaid, 25 cts. 



Hammond's Sward Food. See page 65. 



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