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Vigoro 



The complete plant food, supplies all the 

 eleven elements necessary for plant growth 

 instead of the usual three. Equally valuable 

 for flowers, vegetables, lawns or shrubbery. 

 4% ITltrog-en. 12% Phos. Acid. 4% Potash 



5 Ib = SO. 45 25 lbs $1.50 



10 lbs 85 50 lbs 2.50 



100 lbs $4.00 



Ploranid (Urea). 46% Nitrogen. Use % 

 pound per 100 sq. ft. or dissolve 1 level 

 teaspoonful in 7 gallons of water. Lb., 

 25c; 5 lbs., 90c; 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., 

 S3. 00. 



Nitrophoska 15-30-15. The most powerful 

 fertilizer on the market. Apply before 

 planting at the rate of 1 lb. per 100 square 

 feet and water thoroughly after applying. 

 Lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 90c; 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., 

 $3.00. 



Aluminum Sulphate. By its use an acid 

 condition is created, which is favorable 

 to the development of Rhododendrons and 

 other plants of a like nature. 



1 lb $0.20 25 lbs $1.90 



5 lbs 75 100 lbs 5.00 



Sulphate of Amjnonia. 20%% Nitrogen. Un- 

 excelled as a source of nitrogen for lawns, 

 vegetables, trees and flowers. 



1 lb $0.15 25 lbs $1.75 



5 lbs 60 100 lbs 4.00 



Super Phosphate 



Available Phosphoric Acid 16% 



Supplied in 125-lb. Bag's 



125 lbs $3.00 1000 lbs $16.00 



500 lbs 8.50. _ 2000 lbs 30.00 



Perfection Brand 



Nitrogen 4% 



Available Phosphoric Acid 8% 



Potash 7% 



Supplied in 100-lb. Bag's 



$ 3.00 1000 lbs $21.00 



2000 lbs 40.00 



100 lbs 



500 lbs 12.00 



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. 



25 lbs $0.75 500 lbs $ 8.50 



50 lbs 1.25 1000 lbs 16.00 



100 lbs 2.50 2000 lbs 30.00 



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. 

 Being readily soluble in water, it becomes 

 quickly available as food to plant life. Use 

 200 to 300 lbs. per acre — Vz lb. per 100 square 

 feet or dissolve 1 level tablespoonful in 5 

 gals, of water. 



1 lb $0.15 



10 lbs 1.00 



100 lbs $ 4.00 



1000 lbs 35.00 



All fertilizers in this column purchased in 

 quantities of 100 lbs. or over are delivered 

 free within th© city limits at the prices 

 listed. On freig'ht shipments an allowance 

 of 250 p«r 100 lbs. will be mado. 



Special Fertilizers 



Hormodin 



"The Root-Porming Chemical" 



Anyone can now make cuttings from 

 their choicest and tenderest plants with 

 this wonderful root-forming chemical. 

 Small size, $1.00; estate size, $2.00. 



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 making artificial manure con- 

 sists of merely making a heap of all gar- 

 den trash, wetting it thoroughly and add- 

 ing the bacterial powder 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 Cenough for 12 wheelbarrows waste). 

 S2.25; 100 lbs., $7.75; 150-lb. sack (enough 

 for 10x10x6 ft.), $10.50. Delivered in Pitts- 

 burgh. 



Smith's "Mum" Manure. Universally used by 

 the best growers for growing the finest 

 chrysanthemums. 100 lbs., $6.00. 



Dried Blood. High in nitrogen. Used for 

 •supplemental feeding. Xot carried in stock. 

 Price variable. 100 lbs., $7.00. 



Agricultural Salt. Used principally on as- 

 paragus beds to keep down weeds and 

 promote heavy growth. 100 lbs., $3.00. 



Clay's Pertillzer. An English fertilizer used 

 largely for forcing greenhouse stock. 

 7 lbs., $1.50; 14 lbs., $2.50: 28 lbs., $4.25; 

 56 lbs., $7.50; 112 lbs., $13.00. 



Horn Shavings. Rich in ammonia and valu- 

 able for use in mixing in potting soil, for 

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

 25 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $7.50. 



Peat Moss, Genuine Imported. Strictly the 

 finest quality of imported, horticultural 

 grade Peat Moss. Light and porous in 

 texture, it is unexcelled for mulching. 

 Large bale covers 250 square feet. 1 inch 

 deep, contents 18 to 24 bushels. Price is 

 variable, write or phone for best price de- 

 livered in Pittsburgh. 



PZiANT 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., 

 $1.50; 100-lb. sack, $8.00. 



Leaf Mold, Moss, Peat, etc. 



Charcoal. For mixing with potting soil. 

 Either granulated or lump grade. Lb., 

 15c; 5 lbs., 65c; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., 

 $6.00. 



Leaf Mold. Excellent for mixing with soil 

 for potting. ^ pk., 30c; pk., 50c: sack, 

 (1% bus.), $2.50. 



Moss, Green Log. 1 sq. yd., 50c; sack. $2.50. 



Moss, Sphagnum, Dried. Large bales, well 

 burlapped, $2.75. 



Moss Sphagnum, Live. For potting orchids, 

 etc. Market price. 



Peat, Jersey. Used as a compost for mix- 

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

 pk., 50c; 1%-hu. sack, $2.50. 



Peat, Pibrous. Used for potting orchids, 

 etc. 2-bu. sack, $3.50. 



