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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



FERTILIZERS. 



Pure Bone Meal. One of the most valuable fertilizers 

 for pot plants, such as roses, geraniums, fuchsias, etc. Mix 

 with the soil in the proportion of one part meal to fift_y of soil. 

 Also excellent for top dressing lawns, grass plots, cemetery 

 lots and house plants, and for garden purposes. Price per 

 lb. cts.; per 10 lbs. 40 cts.; per 100 lb. package, $2.50; per 

 200 lb. package. $4.50; per ton, $40. 



Peruvian Guano. A stimulant for plants, etc., which is 

 well known. For pot plants, should always be used as a liquid 

 — half ounce of guano to ei^ht or ten gallons of water; 

 water plants once a week. One lb. package, 10 cts.; 3 lbs. 

 25 cts. 



Hammond's Sward Food. A first-class top dressing 

 especially prepared for lawns, meadows and all grass lands, 

 to insure a thick matted growth of rootlets. It is bad for the 

 grubs and brings no weeds. For 2,000 square feet, use 25 

 pounds; per acre, 600 to 1,000 pounds. There is no unpleas- 

 ant odor, and quick results are noticed. Five lb. package, 30 

 cts.; 10 lb. package, 50 cts.; 25 lb. package, $1; 100 lb. pack- 

 age, $2.75; per barrel of 250 lbs, $5.50. 



Pure Raw Bone Phosphate. Stricth^ pure and free from 

 fossil rock. The brand we ofter is composed of the proper 

 proportion of blood, bones and meat, with potash, and is ab- 

 solutely the best on the market. It gives entire satisfaction 

 wherever used. Sack (200 lbs.). $4.50; ton. $40. 



FBi^tiilizei' M pot pia# 



THE EXCELSIOR ! 



A GREAT SUCCESS ! 



MAKES PLANT3 GROW BLOOM LUXUR1ANTL1 



This excellent Fertilizer is the only thing of 

 the sort which can be used with good results to 

 Pot Plants. It is used by dissolving a teaspoon- 

 ful to a pint of water and applying to the soil ever>' few 

 weeks. It starts the plants at once into a healthy and 

 vigorous growth and abundant bloom. It is just the 

 thing that has been wanted for a long time and every- 

 one is pleased with it. 



In Packages 6 to 8 ounces, - - - - 15 cts. 

 Bv mail, postpaid, - - - - - 25 cts. 



FOR POULTRY. 



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 3'our poultry house, and give the chickens 

 free access to it, it will be but little expense and yield vou 

 large returns. One lb. 5 cts.; 10 lbs. 40 cts.; 100 lbs. $275; 

 200 lbs. $5. 



INSECTICIDES. 



Hammond's Slug Shot. The most valuable insecticide 

 ever offered, being fatal to insect life in every form in which 

 they are injurious to vegetation. It is in for 

 impalpable pow- 

 d e r, containing 

 agents that will 

 positively de- 

 stroy the cut 

 worm, potato 

 bug, chinch bug, 

 rose bug, rose 

 slug, c u r c u 1 i o, 

 and all lice, 

 worms or cater- 

 pillars upon mel- 

 ons, cucumbers, 

 squash or tobacco, cotton or egg-plants, currants, fruit or or- 

 namental trees, and all shrubs or grape vines or flowering 

 plants. It is especially destructive to the currant and cab 

 bage worms. Slug Shot not only acts as an insect destroyer, 

 but it will be found to be an excellent fertilizer. It contains 

 nothing injurious to domestic animals, and does not deterio- 

 rate hy age, nor is it hurtful to the person applying it. On low 

 growing plants it should be dusted on with a very fine sifter. 

 Slug Shot is put up in packages. 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. 50 

 cts.; bags, 100 lbs. $5; in barrels in bulk, weighing 225 lbs 

 net, 4 cts. per lb. Upon application we mail a pamphlet with 

 full information concerning Slug Shot. 



Persian Insect Powder. Unsurpassed for green fl^-, antsi 

 vine bugs, slugs, etc. Oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb. 30 cts : lb. »]. 



Hammond's Grape Dust. For mildew and rot. This 

 preparation has been successfully used for a number of years 

 in many sections. It is superior and more easily handled 

 and applied than liquid remedies, can be used effecti,vely in 

 graperies and in vineyards, and in greenhouses 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. 



Tobacco Dust. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

 for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Per 5 lb, package, 30 cts.; 

 10 lb. package, 50 cts, ; 50 lb. package, $2; 100 lb. package, $3.50; 

 barrel of 175 lbs. and upwards, $4.50. 



Whale Oil Soap. An effectual remedy for destroying 

 and preventing insects on plants, trees, vines, etc., for wash- 

 ing down the bark of trees, grape vines, etc. Lb. 15 cts.; 25 

 lb. lots, $2.50. 



Gishurt's Compound. It is effectual for preventing and 

 destroying green, brown and black fly. mildew, thrip, meaiy 

 bug and scale. Price per box, 50 cts.; hy mail, 75 cts. 



Flour of Sulphur. For the prevention and destruction of 

 mildew on plants. Lb. 10 cts.; 10 lbs. 60 cts.; 100 lbs $5. 



Pure Paris Green. In boxes. 30 cts. per lb. 



Fir Tree Oil. This new insect destroyer has proved to 

 be one of the most reliable for all kinds of insects. Dilute 

 according to directions. Apply with syringe, or by dipping 

 the plants in. Price, 3^ pint, 50 cts.; pint, 75 cts.; qt. $1.50; 

 }£ gal. $2 75; gal, $5. 



Powdered White Hellebore. For rose slugs, currant 

 worms, etc. Dust on with gun or bellows while the foliage is 

 moist. Lb. 50 cts. 



A\ISCELL/\/NEOUS ARTICLES. 



HOUCHIN'S INSECT POWDER 

 BELLOWS. 



These bellows are made in different sizes, and are fitted 

 with patent powder receivers. They range in four sizes, cost- 

 ing respectively 90 cts., $1.25, $1.90 and $2.25. 



HOUCHIN'S INSECT POWDER GUN. 



Has been made to meet a demand for as large a gun as 

 can be held in the hand. The large size, although four inches 

 in diameter, can easily be handled. The bottom, or spout, 

 screws off, and has a large opening for filling with powder. 

 It sells at sight. Price, for first size, 25 cts.; by mail, 30 cts. 

 Second size, 15 cts.; by mail, 20 cts. 



GARDEN TROWELS. 



Small size, 15 cts, each. Medium size, 25 cts. each. 

 Large solid steel, 50 cts. each. 



LANG'S HAND WEEDER. 



Gives perfect use to the hand for pulling weeds and thin- 

 ning plants without laying down the tool. Price each, 25 

 cts.; bv mail, 30 cts. 



EXCELSIOR WEEDER. 



An implement that can be used to 

 advantage among small and tender 

 plants. Price each, 25 cts,; by mail, 

 35 cts. 



