INSECTICIDES and FERTILIZERS. 



W/VT. O. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



INSECTICIDES. 



Intelligent farmers and gardeners now full}' 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. 



Rose Leaf Extract of Tobacco. This extract i 



Slug-Shot. This non-poisonous powder and very popular insec- 

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

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

 fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Price, in lo-lb. packages, each, 

 50 cts. ; 5-lb. packages, 30 cts., 100 lbs.,-?4. 



Ijegg-ett's Puugii-oid. (A Powdered Bordeaux Mixture.) 

 Bordeaux mixture can be used dry, if manufactured especially for 

 the purpose. For most plants this powder is to be diluted with an 

 equal part by weight of plaster, and the mixture is applied when the 

 foliage is wet with rain or dew. Price, 15 cts. per lb. 



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

 liquid remedies. Special circular sent on application. Price, per 

 lb., 10 cts.; 5-lb. package. 35 cts.; keg of 100 lbs., S5. 



Scrofularia. Most effective as a preventive of carpet beetle 

 ravages, and the destruction of bed-bugs, cock-roaches, ants, 

 etc. Packages 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1, sent by mail, postpaid. 



Carbolic Soap- 

 For freeing animals 

 from insects, washing 

 the bark of trees and 

 woody plants, for 

 scale-lice, etc. Mix 

 about 2 ozs. to a gallon 

 of water. Price, per 

 4-0Z. package, 12 cts.; 

 by mail, 15 cts. 



Wliale-Oil Soap- 

 For destroying and 

 preventing insects on 

 plants, trees, vines, 

 etc. Very easily ap- 

 plied. 15 cts. per lb. ; 

 25-lb. lots, $2.50. 



Tobacco Stems.) [Bale of 300 Its 



and is specially prepared for evaporati: 

 If house is heated by hot water, the extract can be put on the pipes ; 

 if heated by steam, use one of the evaporators, which goes with each 

 5-gallon can. Put up only ins-gallon cans, -$1.50 per gallon ; 5-gal- 

 lon can, S5. Send for circular. 



Tobacco Dust. The most effective and cheapest remedy for 

 the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. 5-lb. package, 30 cts.; lo-lb. 

 package, 50 cts. ; 50-lb. package, $2 ; loo-lb. package, ^3.50; barrel, 

 175 lbs. and upward, ■*4.5o. 



Tobacco Soap. Dissolve 2 ozs. to i gal. of water, and apply 

 with a syringe. 25 cts. per ''Apt. tin. 



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

 15 cts. per lb., 50 cts. per 5 lbs., S2 per 25 lbs. 



Gisliurst's Compound. Effectual for preventing and destroy- 

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

 Price per box, 50 cts. ; bv mail, 75 cts. 



Flowers of Sulphur. For the prevention and destruction of 

 mildew on plants. 10 cts. per lb. , 60 cts. per lolbs., S4.5oper 100 lbs. 



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

 Price, Kpt., 40 cts.'; pt., 75 cts.; qt.. Si. 25; H'gal., -52.50; gal., $4. 



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. Price, 

 40 cts, per lb., or 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. Price, 

 15 cts. per 3+ lb., 40 cts. per lb., or by mail, 55 cts. 



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

 ?5 cts. per lb. ; by mail, 40c. 



POULTRY FOOD. 



Prepared Poultry Food. Invaluable for laying hens, turkeys, geese and all kinds of fowls 

 It contains everything necessary to produce an abundant supply of 

 eggs, and at the same time keeps the poultry in healthy condition, 

 so that their value, either at market or as egg producers, will be 

 greatlv enhanced bv its use. It is composed entirely of pure animal 

 bone and meat. Price, 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 45 cts. ; 50 lbs., Si. 35 ; 

 100 lbs., -52.50. 



Special Granulated Bone. (Manufactured for cHicken feed.) 



Insure the health and egg-laying in winter of hens by feeding them 

 this special brand. If yoir put this special Granulated Bone in the 

 box in vour poultry ho'use, and give the chickens free access to it, 

 it will be but little expense and yield you large returns in increased 

 size and greater numbers of eggs, which means more food for home 

 consumption, or more money for the wife. 5 cts. per lb., 40 cts. per 

 10 lbs., -*2-3oper 100 lbs., -$4.50 per 200 lbs. 



It will double the production'of eggs- 



FERTILIZERS (Prices Variable). 



Commercial fertilizers are more qaicklv available as plant food than manure, less heating, 

 only the best grades, adaptable to different soils and important crops, at popular prices. 



id less disagreeable to handle. We offer 



Pure Raw Bone Phosphate. Strictly pure and free from fossil 

 rock. Composed of the proper proportion of blood, bones andmeat, 

 with potash, and is absolutel; • • ■ , . 



Per sack. 



the best on the market 

 (200 lbs.), S4 ; ton, $35. 



Peruvian Guano. A well- 

 known stimulant for plants, etc. 

 For pot plants it should always be 

 used as a liquid, an ounce of guano 

 to 8 or 10 gallons of water, given 

 once a week. 10 cts. per lb. ; by 

 mail, 25 cts.; 70 cts. per 10 lbs., 

 >^i.50 per 25 lbs., $2.50 per 50 lbs., 

 ■54.50 per 100 lbs. 



Sheep Manure. Good for 

 lawns, and a most excellentstimu- 

 lent for greenhouse plants and 

 promotes a strong, healthful 

 growth. 5 cts. per lb , 40 cts. per 

 10 lbs., 75 cts. per 25 lbs., $2.50 

 per 100 lbs. 



Pure Bone Meal. For toP-dressing lawns, house plants, etc. 

 Price, 5c. per lb., 40c. per 10 lbs. S2.50 per loo-lb. package, ?4.50 per 

 200-lb. package, 5^40 per ton. 



Odorless Law^n Fertilizer. See page 72. 

 Pure Potato Manure. A special brand for potatoes. Wher- 

 ever used the results have been most satisfactory. A superior ma- 

 nure for the rapid growth and large yield of potatoes. Composed of 

 pure animal bone, meat, blood and a large percentage of potash. 

 Also very beneficial in toning up old orchards. Use from 'A to 1 

 peck, according to size of tree. 200 lbs., -54; ton, §37. 



Xitrate of Soda. This is valuable for the nitrogen it contains, 

 which is equal to 20 per cent, of ammonia. It is chiefly a stimulant, 

 and used in addition to other fertilizers. Quick in action; hastens 

 maturity of crops fully two weeks. Valuable for grain, fodder corn, 

 sugar beets, potatoes, grasses, peas, beans, clover, etc. ; effectual 

 remedy for clover-sick land. 100 to 150 lbs. per acre. 10 cts. per lb.; 

 postpaid, 25 cts. ; write for prices in quantities. 



Sulphate of Ammonia. Contains nitrogen equal to 25 per 

 cent, of ammonia. It is one of the most concentrated forms in which 

 ammonia can be applied, and is at the same time one of the most 

 active and readily available forms. For grain, corn, potatoes and 

 other crops it is used with great success. Apply 150 to 300 pounds 

 per acre. Price variable. 



Bowker's Plant Food for pot plants is used by dissolving a tea- 

 spoonful to a pint of water, and applying to the soil every few weeks. 

 15 cts. per pack ; postpaid, 25 cts. 



