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PEBTUiIZEBS — Continued. 



All fertilizers in this column purchased in 

 quantities of 100 lbs. or over are delivered 

 free within the city limits at the prices 

 listed. On freig-ht shipments an allowance 

 of 25c per 100 lbs. will be made. 



Nitrate of Soda 



Nltrog-en 15 



Quick acting stimulant containing- 15 per 

 cent nitrogen which hastens development 

 of the crop. Most valuable on grasses and 

 cereals: the effects are quickly noted in vig- 

 orous growth and deep, rich green foliage. 

 Apply several times during the growing 

 period. 



Supplied in lOO-lb. Ba^rs 



1 lb $0.15 500 lbs $19.75 



10 lbs 1.00 1000 lbs 38.50 



100 lbs 5.0u 2000 lbs 75.00 



Muriate of Potash 



Potash 48 Per Cent 



Next to Nitrogen and Phosphoric Acid, 

 Potash in the form of Muriate of Potash is 

 one of the most valuable of plant foods and 

 should be included as part of every com- 

 mercial fertilizer. Being readily soluble in 

 water, it becomes quickly available as food 

 to plant life. Use 200 to' 300 lbs. per acre — 

 V2 lb. per 100 square feet or dissolve 1 level 

 tablespoonful in 5 gals, of water. 



1 lb $0.15 100 lbs $ 4.50 



10 lbs 1.00 1000 lbs 33.50 



Cattle Manure 



Shredded and dried at a high t-r-mperature, 

 whereby all weed seeds are killt-d. 



100 lbs. $ 3.00 luOu lbs $23. 5u 



500 lbs 12.25 L'OOO lbs 45. uu 



Sheep Manure 



For liawns. Wizard produces thick, vel- 

 vety, green lawns of lasting beauty. It will 

 put new life into your old lawn. Early in 

 Spring apply 10 lbs. to 100 sq. ft. and rake 

 into the surface soil when making new 

 lawns. On old lawns 6 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 

 will bring about a wonderful Improvement. 



Plower Gardens. Luxuriant growth of 

 healthy green foliage and a wealth of vivid 

 colored flowers quickly follow the use of 

 Wizard. Mix Wizard with the soil under 

 new plantings and top dress established 

 plants with 10 lbs. to 100 sq. ft. of soil. 



Veg-etables and Prult. Every gardener 

 knows that there is nothing better than 

 manure to build up the soil. Wizard is 

 practical and wnll produce big crops of crisp, 

 tender vegetables for the earlv market. 

 Wizard also improves yield, color and fla- 

 vor of fruit crops. Use lOuu to 1500 lbs 

 per acre. 



5 lbs, $0.30 lOu lbs. 3.00 



10 lbs 5u 500 lbs ..... 12.25 



25 lbs 1.00 1000 lbs 23. 5u 



50 lbs 1.75 2000 lbs. . 45.00 



Humus 



Plant and animal life decaying through 

 many generations form humus. Valuable 

 for use on land lacking in vegetable matter 

 and to lighten and mellow heavy clay soils. 

 Will also bind together loose, s-andy soils, 

 but should not be used on cold or wet soils. 



25 lbs $0.75 500 lbs $ 8.50 



50 lbs 1.25 1000 lbs 16.00 



100 lbs 2 50 2000 lbs 30.00 



Special Fertilizers 



Adco Artificial Manure. The scarcity and 

 cost of stable manure has made its ex- 

 tensive use impracticable, and the com- 

 post pile, although of undeniable value, 

 is a long and tedious undertaking. The 

 process of m.aking artificial manure con- 

 sists of merely making a heap of all gar- 

 den trash, wetting it thoroughly and add- 

 ing the bacterial pawder Adco. In the 

 course of three or four months this heap 

 is converted by action of the growing 

 bacteria into excellent manure. 25-lb. 

 sack ("enough for 12 wheelbarrows waste). 

 $2.00; 100 lbs., $7.75: 150-lb. sack (enough 

 for a pile 10x10x6 ft)., $10.50. 



Aluminum Sulphate. By its use an acid 

 condition is created, which is favorable 

 10 the development of Rhododendrons and 

 other plants of a like nature. 



1 lb SO. 20 25 lbs $2.50 



5 lbs 75 100 lbs 7.5u 



Bon Arhor. A concentrated quick acting 

 fertilizer for pot plants, flower and vege- 

 table gardens and orchards. Nitrogen, 15 

 to 18 per cent, soluble. Phosphoric acid, 

 4 to 6 per cent. Potash. 4 to 6 per cent. 

 S-oz. can, 40c: 16-oz. can, 65c; 5 lbs., $2.00. 



Clay's Fertilizer. An English fertilizer used 

 largely for forcing greenhouse stock. 

 7 lbs., SI. 50: 14 lbs., $2.50; 28 lbs., $4.50: 

 56 lbs., $8.00; 112 lbs., $14.00. 



Cotton Seed MeaL Rich in potash and am- 

 monia. Market price on request. 



Dried Blood. Contains nitrogen in one of 

 the most available forms. Excellent for 

 use where quick results are desired. 100 

 lbs., .<7.00. 



F. & I. Tobacco Fertilizer. A tobacco base 

 fertilizer, which, used as a mulch, makes 

 a valuable insect destrover. 100 lbs., 

 S3. 00: 500 lbs., $13.50: 1000 lbs.. S24.75; 

 2000 lbs.. $47.50. f. o. b. Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Horn Shaving's. Rich in ammonia and valu- 

 able for use In mixing in potting soil, for 

 growing "mums. etc. Lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 75c: 

 25 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $7.00. 



PIiAirr TABS. A plant food in highly con- 

 centrated tablet form. Convenient for 

 house use. 30 tablets, 25c; 75 tablets, 

 50c: 200 tablets, $1.00; 1000 tablets, $3.50. 



Soot, Scotch Imported. Will produce a good 

 color in greenhouse plants. Is also effec- 

 tive against grubs and worms that work 

 near the surface. 5 lbs., 85c; 10 lbs., 

 SI. 50: 100-lb. sack, $8.00. 



Leaf Mold, Moss, Peat, Etc. 



Charcoal. For mixing with potting soil. 

 Either granulated or lump grade. Lb., 

 15e: 5 lbs . 65c; 50 lbs., $3 50: lOu lbs . 

 ;6 uu. 



Leaf Mold. Excellent fur mixing with soil 

 for potting. 1^2 pk., 3uo; pk., 5uc; sack. 

 (1^4 bus ), $2.50. 



Mobs, Green Log". 1 sq. > d., 50c; sack, $2.50. 



Moss, Sphagnum, Dried. Large bales, well 

 burlapped, S2.75. 



Moss, SphagTium, Iilve. For potting orchids, 

 etc. Market price. 



Peat, Jersey. T.'sed as a compost for mix- 

 ing soil for potting plants. pk., 30c; 

 pk., 50c: 1%-bu. sack. $2.50. 



Peat, FlbrouB. Used for potting orchids, 

 etc. 2-bu. sack, $3.50. 



