WM. C. BECKERT, PITTSBURG, PA. • INSECTICIDES 



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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES. conUnued 



Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. Lb. 45 

 cts., 5 lbs. $2. 



Fly Spray (Target Brand). For keeping all kinds of flies, mos- 

 quitos and other insects from annoying your stock. Non-poisonous. 

 Qt. 40 cts., gal. Si, S gals. S4- 



Fostite. Best remedy for mildew, black-rot, leaf-mold, etc. Lb. 

 15 cts., 5 lbs. 60 cts., 25 lbs. S2. 50. 



Flowers of Sulphur. For mildew on plants. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 

 40 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 100 lbs. S4.25. 



Getz-There Soap. An infallible remedy for plant lice, scale in- 

 sects, mealy bug, red spider, black and white fly, black and green 

 aphis and other pests in the greenhouse, and also for many pests that 

 infest the garden and orchard. Per gallon can Si. 



Gishurst's Compound. For green, brown and black fly, mildew, 

 thrip, mealy bug and scale. Box 60 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 35c. 



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

 etc. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. Si. 



Horicum. A lime, sulphur and salt mixture, entirely free from 

 grit. Dilute with 25 parts of water. Full directions with each can. 

 Specially recommended for San Jose scale. Gal. Si. 



Kerosene Emulsion. If thrown over tent, or hairy caterpillars in 

 a fine stream with some force it breaks the web and destroys the cat- 

 erpillars. Dilute I qt. to 6 gals, of water. Qt. 40 cts., J^gal. 60 cts., 

 gal. Si, 5 gals. S4-50. 



London Purple. Highest grade. Used for kiUing potato bugs. 

 Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. Si. 



Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bugs, scale, thrips, etc" J^pt. 25 cts., 

 pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., Hgal. Si. 25, gal. S2. 



Lime Sulphur Solution (Orchard Brand). Now extensively used 

 for scale insects of all kinds on trees and shrubs, is also an effective 

 remedy for fungous diseases of the bark. Fruit trees require spring 

 and fall treatment, after the leaves have dropped in the fall, and 

 before the buds have started in the spring. Dilute with 10 parts of 

 water and apply with a spray pump. The hands should be protected 

 with gloves. Gal. 75 cts., s gals. S2.25, 10 gals. S3-75. 25 gals. S7. bbl. 

 of 50 gals. S12. 



Nico-Fume. For fumigating. Strips of paper strongly saturated 

 with nicotine. Cans of 24 sheets 75 cts., i gross of sheets S3. 50, 288 

 sheets S6.50. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. J-^pt. 50 cts., 

 pt. Si. so, qt. S2.90, Yzgal. S5-50, gal. S10.50. 



Nicoticide fumigating compound. 34pt. Si. 25, pt. S2.50, qt. S4.50. 

 Vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts. 



Nikoteen. Contains 40 per cent nicotine; i pint contains as much 

 nicotine as 200 pounds of tobacco stems. Pt. Si. 50, 5 pts. S7. 



Paris Green, Pure. In boxes, lb. 40 cts. 



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

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

 Jilb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Potato Scab Destroyer. To control the scab, treat the potato 

 before planting. Pt. 30 cts., doz. $3. 



Rose Bug Exterminator. A positive killer of all insect life on 

 flowers, shrubbery and vines, which is absolutely harmless to the 

 most delicate plants or flowers. Also cleanses and beautifies the foli- 

 age. 34pt- 40 cts., J/2Pt- 75 cts., pt. Si. 25, qt. S2.25, gal. S8. 



Scale Destroyer kills scales, larvae, insects eggs and all kinds of 

 insects. Dilute i quart with 25 quarts of water, i quart with 30 quarts 

 and I quart with 40 quarts respectively for winter, spring or fall, and 

 summer treatment. Qt. 35 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. Si. 5 gals. S3. 75. 



Slug-Shot. This non-poisonous powder requires no further mix- 

 ing or preparing. It is very effectual in destroying potato bugs, and 

 bugs, beetles, green and black fly, slugs, worms, caterpiLars, etc. 

 I lb. cartons 15c., s lbs. 30c., 10 lbs. 50c., 100 lbs. S4-2S. 



Tobacco Extract, Rose Leaf. Sure death to insects. Hpt- 20c., 

 pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., gal. Si. 25, 5 gals. S4-2S- 



Tobacco Soap Sulpho. Kills all insect life in the window-gar- 

 den or conservatory. Unsurpassed for roses; also valuable extermi- 

 nator of moths, cockroaches and carpet bugs. A superior wash for 

 dogs and other animals. Relieves horses and cows from the torment 

 of flies, prevents poultry lice. 3-oz. package 10 cts., by mail 13 cts.; 8- 

 oz. pkg. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., by mail 50 cts. 



Tobacco Soap, Piimer's. A very potent specific for insects, 

 parasites and their eggs. May be used either for plants or animals. 

 Lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. Si. 50. 



Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. Fresh baled. Bale of about 

 300 lbs. S2.25. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

 for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Pkg. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 

 50 cts., 50 lbs. S2, 100 lbs. S3.50. 



Tobacco Dust, Coarse. Coarse grade for fumigating. 5 lbs. 

 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 50 lbs. S2., 100 lbs. S3. 50. 



Tree Tangle Foot. Protects trees from canker worms, cut- 

 worms, ants, tussock moths and all climbing insects. It will not in- 

 jure trees and when applied remains sticky for three months. Apply 

 it thoroughly around the trunk of the tree just below the lower limbs 

 in a band of 6 to 8 inches in width. Most effective if applied early in 

 March. Lb. can 30 cts., 3 lbs. 85 cts., 10 lbs. S2.65, 20 lbs. S4.80. 



Whale- Oil Soap. For destroying and preventing insects on 

 plants, trees, vines, etc. Very easily applied and very effective. Lb. 

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



Weed-Killer, Target Brand. Dilute i gallon with 49 gallons of 

 water. Qt. 45 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. $1, 5 gals. S4-50. 10 gals, S8.50, 

 25 gals. S18.75, bbl. of 50 gals. S35. 



Reade's Electric Worm Eradicator. For removing worms 

 from greenhouses, lawns, flower pots, vases, etc., without damage to 

 the plants. Bottle 50 cts. and Si. 



Wilson's Plant Oil. An insecticide for use on palms and other 

 house plants. Dilute i quart with 4 quarts of lukewarm water. Pt. 

 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. S2. 



FERTILIZERS (Prices variable 



Beckert's Odorless Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. See inside 

 back cover. 



Bon Arbor. Contains more soluble plant food than any other fer- 

 tilizer and its merits have been widely tested and proven by numer- 

 ous expert gardeners, ^z^h. can 20 cts., by mail 30 cts.; per lb. can 

 35 cts., by mail 50 cts., per 5-lb. can Si. 50, 25 lbs. S6.50, 50 lbs. S12.50. 



Bowker's Plant-food. For pot-plants. Pkg. 15 cts., postpaid 25c, 



Button Bone. For preparing soil for roses, grape-vines, trees, 

 small fruits, etc. 10 lbs. 40 cts., 100 lbs. S3, 200 lbs. S5.50. 



Clay's Fertilizer. For all horticultural purposes. Very effective 

 if used with potting soil or in soil of benches, planted with flowering 

 plants or for the cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables, for 

 exhibition purposes where the very best possible results are desired. ' 

 2-lb. cans 30 cts., 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag Si. 15, 28-lb. bag S2, 1 

 56 lb. bag S3. 50, ii2-lb. bag S6.50. 



Canada Unleached Hardwood Ashes. See inside back cover. 



Cocoa Fiber. Stimulates a strong fibrous growth. Bbl. $2. 50. | 



Crescent Butcher's Ground Bone. 500 lbs. S7.50, 1,000 lbs. 1 

 S14, ton S27. 



Fames' Fertilizer (Imported). Swift, safe a,nd sure. The most 

 scientific plant-food extant. 7-lb. bag. 75 cts., 14-lb. bag Si. 25, 28-lb. 

 bag S2.25, 56-lb. bag S3-75. 112-lb. bag S6.75. 



Horn Shavings. A fertilizer specially adapted for roses, chry- 

 santhemums, etc. Fine grade, 25 lbs. Si. 50, 50 lbs. S2.75, 100 lbs. S5. 



Ichthemic Guano (Imported). Yields to the soil the exact ele- 

 ments required by the plant in well-balanced proportions. 7-lb. bag 

 75 cts., 14-lb. Si. 25, 28-lb. bag S2.25, 56-lb. bag S3. 75, 112-lb. bagS6.75. 



Scotch Soft Coal Soot stimulates luxuriance of growth and gives 

 darkness and brilliancy to foliage and flowers. 100 lbs. S5. 



Special Chrysanthemum Manure, (Thompson's). The \'ine. 

 Vegetable and Plant manure is adapted for mixing with the soil when 



) Fertilizers sold for spot cash only 



potting chrysanthemums and other plants. This special manure is 

 meant to be used as an additional stimulant during the growing sea- 

 son. A heaped dessert spoonful is sufficient for a plant in lo-in. pot. 

 Sprinkle on surface of soil then water with tepid water. Apply 

 three times during growing season. 7-lb. bag Si. 25, 14-lb. bag $2.25, 

 28-lb. bag S4, 56-lb. bag S7. 



Sheep Manure. A most excellent stimulant, promoting a strong, 

 healthy and rapid growth. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 70c.. 

 50 lbs. Si. 25, 100 lbs. S2, 500 lbs. S9-25, 1,000 lbs. S18, ton S35. 



Vine, Plant and Vegetable Manure. For fruit-bearing plants. 

 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag Si. 25, 28-lb. bag S2.25, 56-lb. bag 53-75. 

 ii2-lb. bag S6.75. 



Leaf-Mold. For mixing with potting soil. Bbl. Si. 90. 



Live Sphagnum Moss. For orchids. Bbl. S3-50. 



Nitrate of Soda. 100- and 200-pound sacks and up, write for prices. 



Orchid Peat, Epps, English. Sacks, S4.S0. 



Orchid Peat, Fibrous. For orchids. Bbl. S2. 



Peat, Jersey. For mixing with potting soil. Bbl. Si. 90. 



Pure Raw Bone Meal, No. 1 Grade. See inside back cover. 



Fure Raw Bone Meal, No. 2 Grade. 100 lbs. Si. 75, 200 lbs. 

 53.30, 500 lbs. S8, 1,000 lbs. S15.50, ton S30. 



Pure Raw Bone Flour. Same as No. i, but fine as dust, acts 

 quickh- and is fine for florists' work. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 

 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. Si. 50, 100 lbs. S2.75, 200 lbs. S5.25. 



Phosphate, Keystone Brand. 100 lbs. S1.40, 200 lbs. S2.70, 500 

 lbs. S6.50, 1,000 lbs. S12.50, ton 524. 



Potato and Corn Fertilizer. 100 lbs. Si. 60, 200 lbs. S3. 10, 500 

 lbs. S7.50, 1,000 lbs. S14.50. ton S28. 



Peruvian Guano. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 25 

 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. Si. 55, 100 lbs. S2.90. 200 lbs. S5.30, 500 lbs. S12.75, 

 1,000 lbs. S24.50, ton S47. 



