BECKERT'S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. 



Insecticides 



INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 



PARCEL POST. An asterisk (*) preceding certain items indicates that such articles can be sent by parcel post at purchaser's expense. 

 Fluids and poisons are not mailable. See schedule ol parcel post rates on page 4. 



*Ant Exterminator. For red and black ants. This powder does 

 not scatter the pests, but exterminates them. KIb. 20 cts., Klb. 

 40 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Antipest. Carman's. Very effective for the destruction of scale, 

 red spider, mealy bug, green thrip, ants, wire-worm, slugs, etc. Qt. 

 50 cts., J^gal. 75 cts., gal. $1.40, 5 gals. S5.75. 



Aphine. For destroying aphis, green fly, thrip, red spider and 

 other insects in the greenhouse and outdoors. Dilute one part to 

 forty parts of water. J^pt. 25 cts., 1 ipt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. SI, gal. 

 $2.50. 



*Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumi- 

 gating. Can of 12 sheets, 10 oz., 60 cts.; case of 144 sheets, 7% lbs., 

 $6.50. 



Arsenate of Lead, Target Brand. Very effective for combating 

 the codling moth and all other leaf-eating insects. Kills the bugs, 

 protects the crops, improves the quality and quantity of fruit and 

 vegetables, and is very economical to use. One pound should be 

 used to twenty-five gallons of water. Put up in sealed packages. 

 Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 85 cts., 12^ lbs. S1.90, 25 lbs. S3.25, 50 lbs. S6.25. 



Arsenate of Lead, Powdered. Goes twice as far as the preceding. 

 Dilute one pound to fifty gallons of water. Instantly soluble and 

 remains in suspension longer. Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. SI. 50, 10 lbs. S2.80, 

 25 lbs. S6.25, 50 lbs. S12. 



Bordeaux, Dry, Target Brand. A most convenient form in 

 which to use this standard fungicide. Saves the bother of slaking 

 lime and dissolving chemicals. One pound to five gallons of liquid. 

 Full directions on package. Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $1.70. 



Bordeaux Paste, Target Brand. It is ready for use at any 

 time by simply adding water at a dilution of six to eight pounds to 

 fifty gallons of water. A most convenient form in which to use this 

 preparation. Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 65 cts., 10 lbs. SI. 10. 



Bordo-Lead. We guarantee this to be absolutely identical in all 

 respects with Pyrox, being the same preparation of bordeaux and 

 arsenate of lead. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs. 

 S3.75, 50 lbs. S7, 100 lbs. $12.50. 



Borowax. For painting trees to keep away borers. Qt. 35 cts., 

 >2gal. 60 cts., gal. $1. 



*Bug Death. A fungicide, insecticide and plant-food combined. 

 Non-poisonous and very effective for cabbage and tomato worms, po- 

 tato and cucumber bugs. Apply with duster in powder-gun. Lb. 15 

 cts., 3-Ib. pkg. 35 cts., 5-Ib. pkg. 50 cts., 12J^-Ib. pkg. $1, 100-lb. 

 pkg. $7.50. Bug Death Duster, for applying, 25 cts. 



B. T. S., Orchard Brand. A dry substitute for lime-sulphur 

 solution, equal to lime-sulphur solution both as an insecticide and 

 as a fungicide; in fact, it is practically the same thing. For dor- 

 mant spraying to control scale, etc., dilute sixteen pounds of B. T. 

 S. to fifty gallons of water. For growing-period spraying, three to 

 four pounds to fifty gallons of water. Descriptive circular on ap- 

 plication. 3-Ib. pkg. 50 cts., 16 lbs. SI. 75, 32 lbs. S3.20, 50 lbs. 

 S4.25, 75 lbs. $6, 150 lbs. $11.50, 300 lbs. S19.50. 



Carbolinol. Is a bug-exterminator and fly-repellant. Sprayed on 

 chicken-houses or poultry, it will entirely eradicate lice and other 

 vermin. Diluted with kerosene and sprayed on cattle and horses it 

 will successfully repel flies. Qt. 50 cts., gal. SI. 50. 



Cattle-Comfort, Hammond's. For insects on domestic animals. 

 Will relieve cattle, horses and dogs from effects of flies, gnats and 

 mosquitos. Qt. 35 cts., gal. SI. 10, 5 gals. $5. 



*Climax Lawn Sand. For weedy lawns. Will adhere to the rough, 

 hairy leaves of dandelion, plantain, etc., and, by absorbing therefrom 

 all the sap, destroy them beyond recovery. Also acts as a fertilizer 

 for the lawn. Lb. 15 cts., 7 lbs. 75 cts., 14 lbs. S1.25, 28 lbs. $2, 

 56 lbs. $3.50, 112 lbs. $6, 560_Ibs. $25. 



Copper Solution. For mildew, blight and rust on fruits, flowers 

 and vegetables. Dilute 100 times with water, and spray. Qt. 60 cts., 

 gal. $1.75. 



*Cutworm Food. Effectual for cutworms on melons, cucumbers 

 tomatoes, beans, eggplant, cabbages, cauliflower and squash. It does 

 not injure or affect growing plants in any way, and if applied as 

 directed on package, it will destroy the cutworm. Lb. 25 cts. 



*Fir-Tree-Oil Soap. Fir-tree oil prepared in soap form. J^Ib. 

 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75. 



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

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

 Qt. 25 cts., gal. 75 cts., 5 gals. $3.50. 



Fungine. An infallible remedy for destroying mildew, rust, 

 bench-rot and other fungi. Does not stain the foliage. J^pt. 35 cts., 

 pt. 50 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. $2. 



*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. Gallon can, 8 lbs., $1. 



*Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 40c, 

 10 lbs. 75 cts., 25 lbs. S1.75, 100 lbs. $6. 



*Hellebore, Best Grade, Powdered, White. For rose-slugs, 

 currant worms, etc. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1.15. 



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. $1, 5 gals. $4.75. 



*Kerosene Emulsion. Paste Form. Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 75 cts., 

 25 lbs. $3. 



Kerosene Emulsion Paste, Target Brand. For scale, plant 

 lice and aphis. For tender plants, one part to twenty-five parts of 

 water. For trees, shrubbery, vines, etc. one part to ten parts of 

 water. Lb. 30 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts., 25 lbs. $3.60. 



Kil-Worm. Destroys worms, ants, etc., infecting golf- and 

 cricket-grounds and lawns. Sure death to snails. Does not injure 

 the ground, but must not come in contact with tender plants. One 

 gallon to fifty gallons of water. Qt. 65 cts., ^2gal. $1.25, gal. $2. 



Lime-Sulphur Solution, Orchard Brand. Can be used as an 

 insecticide or fungicide. For the former dilute one part of the solu- 

 tion to nine parts of water and use as a spray for San Jose and all 

 other scale insects. To use as a fungicide, dilute one part of Lime- 

 Sulphur to thirty-five to one hundred parts of water, depending on 

 the hardiness of the plant or tree. It is a clear, cherry-colored combi- 

 nation of Lime and Sulphur in liquid form. It is as strong a solution 

 as can be made, and tests 33 degrees Baume. This material is 

 practically free from sediment, and contains no hard, granular par- 

 ticles to clog the spray nozzle. When used against scale, spray 

 when the tree is dormant, in the early spring or late fall. Put up in 

 tin packages and oak barrels. Gal. 65 cts., 5 gals. $2, J^bbl. (25 to 

 27 gals.) at 21 cts. per gal., 50 gals. $8.75. 



Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bug, brown and white scale, thrip, 

 red spider, caterpillars, black and green flies, mites, ants, fleas and 

 insects on animals, and insects that infest poultry-houses, bams, etc. 

 Mpt. 25 cts., pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., ^gal. $1.25, gal. $2, 5 gals. $9. 



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

 with nicotine. Very convenient and effective. Cans, 24 sheets, 

 14 ozs., $1, 144 sheets, 2?X lbs., $4.50. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraving and vaporizing. 1 lb., about 

 1 pt., $2; 4 lbs., about J^gal., $7;"8 lbs., about 1 gal., S13.50. 



Nicoticide. Fumigating compound. Jipt. 70 cts., J-Jpt. $1.25, pt. 

 $2.50, qt. $4.50, i^gal. $8.25, gal. $15. Vaporizing apparatus, 

 55 cts. 



Nikoteen. One pint contains as much nicotine as 200 pounds of 

 tobacco-stems. 1 lb., about 1 pt., $1.50; 5 lbs. $7. 



Nikotiana. For spraying and fumigating. Contains 12 per cent 

 free nicotine. Used as the other nicotine preparations. Qt. S1.25, 

 gal. $4. 



Paris Green. Particularly effective in eradicating the potato bug. 

 Put up in air-tight cartons. Lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. SI. 50. 



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

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

 Jilb. 15 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 5 lbs. $2. 



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

 before planting. Pt. 50 cts. 



Pyrox. A bordeaux and arsenate of lead preparation. Excellent 

 for leaf-biting insects and prevents blight. One pound to five gallons 

 of water. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. SI, 10 lbs. $1.75, 25 lbs. $4, 50 lbs. S7.50, 

 100 lbs. $13.50. 



Rat Corn. A thoroughly tried and proved destroyer of rats and 

 mice. Cans 15 cts., 25 cts., 50 cts. and SI. 



Rose Bug Exterminator, Reade's. A positive killer of all insect 

 life on flowers, shrubbery and vines, and which is absolutely harm- 

 less to the most delicate plants or flowers. Also cleanses and beauti- 

 fies the foliage. %pt. 45 cts., pt. 80 cts., qt. $1.25, gal. $4.50. 



Scale Destroyer, Target Brand. Effective for leaf-roller, pear 

 psylla, San Jose, Maisel, brown, red and cotton-maple scale and soft- 

 bodied sucking insects. One gallon to twenty gallons of water. 

 Qt. 40 cts., gal. $1. 



Seedoline. A liquid dressing which prevents birds from picking 

 off the seed. Prevents fungus, smut, red rust and vermin. Pt. 

 50 cts., qt. 85 cts., J^gal. $1.45, gal. $2.80, 2 gals. $5.50, 5 gals. $13. 



Simplex. An effective remedy for potato bugs, cabbage worms, 

 tobacco worms, etc., and curculio. Does not burn the plant, as paris 

 green. Is cheaper, as it goes farther. Also acts as a fertilizer. 1-Ib. 

 can 25 cts., ly^-Va. can 60 cts., 5-lb. can $1. 



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

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

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

 Use with powder-gun or bellows. 1-Ib. carton 15 cts., 5 lbs. 35 cts., 

 10 lbs. 65 cts., 25 lbs. $1.50. 



