INSECTICIDES, and USEFUL GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. 



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. 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 insec- 

 ticide requires no further mixing or preparation. It is very effec- 

 tual in destroying potato bugs, and bugs, beetles, green and black 

 fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. io-lb. packages, each, 50 cts., 

 5-lb. packages 30 cts. , 100 lbs. §4. 



Leggett's Fungiroid. (A powdered Bordeaux Mixture.) Is 

 applied when the foliage is wet with rain or dew. Lb. 15 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew and rot. More easily applied than 

 liquid remedies. Lb. 10 cts., 5-lb. packages 35c, keg of 100 lbs. $5. 

 Whale-Oil Soap. For destroying and preventing insects on 



plants, trees, vines, 

 etc. Very easily ap- 

 plied and very effect- 

 ive. Lb. 15 cts., 

 25-lb. lots. $2.50. 



Rose Leaf Ex- 

 tract of Tobacco. 

 Very strong, and is 

 specially prepared 

 for evaporating ; it is 

 sure death to insects. 

 If house is heated by 

 hot water, the ex- 

 tract can be put on 

 the pipes. Pt. 30c, 

 qt. 50 cts., gal. Si. 50, 

 5 gals. $5. Send for 

 Tobacco Stems. Bale of about 300 lbs., $2. circular. 



Tobacco Dust. The most effective and cheapest remedy for 

 the flea on cabbige, radish, etc. 5-lb. package 30 cts., io-lb. pack- 

 age 50 cts., 50-lb. package §2, 100-lb. package $3, barrel, 175 lbs. and 

 upward, $3.50. 



Sulphur Tobacco Soap. Dissolve 2 ozs. to 1 gal. of water, and 

 apply with a syringe, ^pt. tin 25 cts. 



Fostite. Best remedy for mildew, black rot, leaf blight, etc. 

 Lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts., 25 lbs. $2. 



Gishurst's Compound. Effectual for preventing and destroy- 

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

 Box 50 cts ; by mail, 75 cts. 



Flowers of Sulphur. For the prevention and destruction ot 

 mildew on plants. Lb. 10 cts. ,10 lbs. 60 cts., icolbs. §4.50. 



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



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

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

 Kpt. 40 cts., pt. 75 cts., qt. Si. 25, Kgal. $2.50, gal. S4. 



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 to 40 gallons of water. Lb. 40c. ; 

 by mail, 55 cts. 



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

 all kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house. 

 Klb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. ; by mail, 55 cts. 



London Purple. Highest grade. Used for killing potato-bugs. 

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



TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS. 



BELLOWS. 



For Insect Powder. These are fitted with patent powder receivers ; they 

 are made in 3 sizes. Prices, 90 cts., $1.25 and $1.90. 



Magazine Bellows. The best Bellows to distribute 

 insect powders, such as fostite, hellebore, sulphur, 

 Paris green, etc. Dees not clog. Cannot get out of 

 order if properly taken care of, while the quantity of 

 Improved powder to be ap'plied can be regulated it will. Large 

 Planting size $6, small size $3.50. 

 Dibble. Woodason's Liquid Spraying Bellows. Throws a 

 liquid spray as fine as smoke, reaching insects under 

 the leaf, as -well as on every part of the plant. Poultry-keepers 

 should have one for spraying coal-oil in the hen-house. $1, $2 

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IMPROVED PLANTING DIBBLE. 



Designed for setting out cabbage, celery, tobacco, and similar 

 plants, and small nursen' stock. 40 cts. ; by mail 55 cts. 



DAISY AND DOCK LIFTER. 



A small implement for lifting up dock, etc., by the roots. 60 cts. 



CANES FOR STAKES. 



Bamboo. Very useful for cutting into lengths for plant stakes ; 5 to 



8 feet long. $1 per 100, $7.50 per 1 



COLUMBIA FLOWER TUBS. 



The tubs are made of most durable wood, which will keep for years ; 

 made of 12 staves, in tapered shape, held together by two heavy steel 

 wires which are connected with substantial iron handles, and are so 

 arranged that the wires can be tightened by simply turning the nut on 

 the handle. Each 





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FLOWER I»t>-| S. 



RAFFIA. 



Most excellent and popular tying material. 25 cents per pound. 

 SHEARS. 



Pruning. (The best.) Wheel spring, 7-in., $1 

 8-in., $1.25. 



Sheep. For trimming grass on edges 

 around flower beds. 50 cts. 



Florist's Pruning Shear and Grape Picker. 

 A new departure in Pruning and Grape Shears. 

 A combination shear and holder, working with _, 



one movement of the hand. In trimming rose Florist s Pruning Shears 

 or picking grapes, the hand does not come in 

 ith them. Price, $1. 



and Grape Picker. 



EUREKA FUMIGATOR. 



The best apparatus for fumigatirlg greenhouses, poul- 

 try houses, etc. When once lighted it is self-acting, and 

 may be left in a house with perfect safety. No. 1, holds 

 J4pk., $1.50 ; No. 2, holds 1 pk.,$2 ; No. 3, holds Mbu-,$3-5°. 



HAND WEEDERS. 



Hazeltine's. In very general use ; best steel, and 

 durable. 25 cts., by mail 30 cts. 



Excelsior. Very useful for weeding and stirring up 

 the soil. 15 cts., by mail 20 cts. 



Lang's. One of the best of this class, allowing use 

 of the hand while working. 20 cts., by mail 25 cts. 

 Forks. Best steel ; imported. 50 cts. each. 



GLAZING POINTS. 



Van Eeyper's. (Glass cannot slip.) 60 cts. per 1,000, 

 by mail 75 cts. 

 Pincers for Glazing Points. 50 cts. 



GARDEN REELS. 



Useful for coiling garden lines. 40 cts. each. 



GARDEN LINES. 



200-feet length, 50 cts., 300-feet length, 75 cts. 

 GRAFTING WAX. 



15 cts. per i^lb. bar, 20 cts. 

 per J41b., 35 cts. per lb. ; if sent 

 by mail, 16 cts. per lb. extra. 



TROWELS. 



Solid steel ; will wear a lifetime. 50 cts., postpaid 75 cts. 

 Cleve's Angle Garden. No. 1, 8-in. blade, 30 cts. ; No. 2, 7-inch 

 blade. 25 cts. ; No. 3, 5-in. blade, 15 cts. 

 Ordinary. 15 cts. 



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