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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Florida Humus 



Florida Humus is obtained from a natviral deposit of decayed, aquatic vege- 

 tation, which has accumulated for ages. It differs from Peat Moss and or- 

 dinary humus in that it consists almost entirely of organic matter and is 

 practically free from sand, soil or coarse fibre. 



Florida Humus is taken from under the water by a suction dredge and is 

 entirely free from weed and grass seeds, gravel, clay or foreign matter; clean 

 and odorless, it is packed in wire bound boxes and does not have to be broken 

 up and screened before using. 



Florida Humus contains approximately 3% organic nitrogen (the best source 

 of nitrogen for plants). Florida il-^mus absorbs 5.81 times its own weight in 

 water. Florida Humus, when mixed with Bone Meal and composted for one 

 week showed three times as many soil bacteria as the best dairy manure, prov- 

 ing that it is an ideal medium for the growth of soil bacteria, so necessary to 

 the growth of all vegetation. Prices, deUvered in Pittsburgfli, 100 lbs., $3.25; 

 200 lbs., $5.50; ton, $45.00. Write for car lot prices. 



Terms and Instructions for Ordering 



Use Our Order Sheet. It will expedite filling and shipping your order if you 

 use the enclosed order sheet. Please give full names of the varieties you vi/ant or, 

 in the case of flower seeds, the correct catalog number. 



Your Nanie and Full Address should be written plainly on every sheet. Also 

 complete shipping instructions, and the name of your express or freight station, 

 if it is required. 



How to Send Money. Remittances can safely be made by post office or express 

 money order, bank draft or check. Small amounts may be sent in stamps. If you 

 must send cash or bank notes, register your letter. 



Delivery by Parcel Post. We will deliver free by parcel post to any post office 

 in the United States, all vegetable and flower seeds by the packet, ounce or pound, 

 except Beans, Corn and Peas. For Beans, Corn and Peas, Bulbs and Miscellaneous 

 Supplies, wanted by mail, add postage at your zone rate. 



Express and Freight. Bulkier articles may be shipped by express or freight — 

 please state which. If no instructions are given, we will use our best judgment. 

 Express is quicker, but on heavy shipments freight is cheaper. Transportation 

 charges are paid by customer. Perishable articles cannot be sent C. O. D. 



We Ship Promptly. Allow a reasonable time; and then if your order is not 

 received, notify us to trace it. Remember to allow plenty of time for freight 

 shipments. 



^^^1^ ^VI7j>|*|«j||-|4-wT The Beckert Seed and Bulb Company gives 

 €XL L €xLLi,y no warranty, express or implied, as to descrip' 

 tion, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants 

 it sells, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If purchaser does 

 not accept goods on these terms, they are to be returned at once. 



Beckert Seed and Bulb Company 



502 Liberty Avenue 

 PITTSBURGH, PENNA. 



