FERTILIZERS, PLANT-FOODS, ETC. 



COMPO 



TURns composT rnro oRCRnic mRnuRE 



Compo is a mixture of chemical materials 

 and is an excellent compost maker which 

 speeds up the decomposition of leaves, grass 

 clippings, vegetable and garden refuse. At 

 the same time it enriches the compost, mak- 

 ing it valuable as an organic fertilizer. 

 iy% lbs. (makes 375 lbs. organic 



manure) $1 00 



25 lbs. (makes 1250 lbs. organic 



manure) 2 00 



100 lbs. (makes 23^ tons organic 



manure) 7 50 



Aluminum Sulphate. Used to make soils 

 acid. Especially recommended for growing 

 rhododendrons, mountain laurel, azaleas 

 and other shrubs for which it is necessary 

 to approximate the acid soil conditions of 

 their natural habitat, such as is generally 

 the case in virgin forests where these shrubs 

 grow wild. Lb. 15c.; 5 lbs. 50c.; 10 lbs. 75c. 

 Blood-Meal (For Roses). For best results 

 with roses, sprinkle a tablespoonful around 

 the bush, about 1 inch away from it, every 

 two weeks. It is also very valuable as a 

 top-dressing in the vegetable garden, 

 flower-garden, around house-plants, trees 

 and in hothouses. Lb. 20c.; 3 lbs. 55c.; 

 5 lbs. 85c.; 10 lbs. $1.25. 

 Hydrated Lime. For sweetening sour soil. 

 Can be broadcast and harrowed in or mixed 

 with the soil. For dusting of plants and 

 trees, Hydrated Lime is one of the best ma- 

 terials to mix with the insecticide. It is 

 used also as a deodorizer and for making 

 whitewash. 10 lbs. 20c.; 50-Ib. paper sack 

 60c. Write for ton prices. 

 Land Plaster (Ground Gypsum). Should be 

 more widely used for deodorizing manure- 

 piles. When used for this purpose it also 

 stops the loss of plant-food. Also used for 

 mixing with insecticides for dusting plants. 

 50-lb. paper sack 50c.; 100 lbs. $1.00; 

 ton $15.00, f.o.b. Washington, D. C. 

 Nitrate of Soda. Promotes rapid growth of 

 green material. Contains 16 per cent 

 Nitrogen. Write for prices. 

 Pulverized Limestone. A very finely 

 ground Lime. Not as fast as Hydrated 

 Lime but lasts in the ground over a longer 

 period. 80-lb. sack 75c. 

 Sulphate of Ammonia. This material will 

 stimulate growth almost immediately. 

 Analysis: 20 per cent Nitrogen. 100 lbs. 

 $2.90. 



Es-Min-EI 



A carefully balanced and easily soluble 

 mixture of mineral elements needsd by 

 fruits, vegetables, and field crops for healthy 

 and profuse growth. Many plant diseases 

 traceable to a deficiency of minerals are over- 

 come through use of Es-min-el. 5-lb. bag 

 $1.00. 



Hyponex Plant-Food 



A complete and balanced 

 Plant-Food containing all 

 major and minor elements 

 with vitamin Bi added. With 

 Hyponex and water you can 

 grow plants in soil, sand, bar- 

 ren earth or water. Hyponex 

 has been approved and li- 

 censed in the agricultural 

 departments of every state in 

 the Union and Canada. The 

 ■analysis of Hyponex isguaran- 

 teed: iNitrogen 7 per cent; available Phos- 

 phoric Acid 6 per cent; Potassium 19 per cent. 

 (1 oz. makes 6 gals.) 



1-oz. pkg $0 10 



3-oz. can 25 



1-lb. can 1 00 



10-Ib. drum.. $8 00 



50-lb. drum.. 25 00 



100-lb. drum.. 40 00 



PlanTabbs 



The results from 

 this wonderful new 

 combination of a com- 

 plete plant-food and 

 Vitamin Bi in mea- 

 sured effective amount, 

 are thrilling thousands 

 who love to grow in- 

 door plants and garden flowers. PlanTabbs 

 are small, white, odorless tablets. A com- 

 plete properly balanced fertilizer guaranteed 

 the high analysis of nitrogen 11 per cent, 

 phosphoric acid 15 per cent, potash 20 per 

 cent, are water-soluble, and dissolve quickly. 

 30 tablets 25c.; 75 tablets 50c.; 200 tablets 

 $1.00; 1000 tablets $3.50. 



ADCO 



A powder which, when mixed with almost 

 any non-woody vegetable waste, such as 

 leaves, vines and weeds, and kept moist, 

 gradually converts the mass into real manure 

 fully equal to the farmyard product in fertiliz- 

 ing power, but free from foul odor, flies, 

 weed-seeds, etc. 



1 50-lb. bag (enough for making 3 tons 



of manure) $10 50 



25-lb. bags (enough for making J-^ ton 



of manure) 2 00 



71^-Ib. pkg 1 00 



Rose Food 5-7-4 



Roses require a better 

 and an entirely different 

 kind of feeding. G&O 

 Rose Food contains the 

 proper combination of 

 organic materials to as- 

 sure proper rose feed- 

 ing. 



5 lbs $0 65 



10 lbs 1 25 



25 lbs 2 65 



Sani-Soil 



Sani-Soil acts as a soil insulator, preserving 

 moisture and cultivation. Allows root sys- 

 tems to breathe and plant-foods to function 

 at their best. 25-Ib. bag $1.75. 



Sphagnum Moss 



Sphagnum Moss is 

 used as a top-dressing 

 for potted plants and 

 raising seedlings. 



It is extensively used 

 for packing plants, to 

 protect the roots and 

 keep them moist. Also 

 used by florists in mak- 

 ing wreaths and floral 

 decorations. $4.00 per 

 bale. 



Kem, the liquid plant-food, con- 

 tains all eleven essential elements for 

 plant growth, and since it is a liquid, 

 it can be used im- 

 _ ^.^^ mediately by the 



^^m I ■ ^ plant. Kem plus 

 M B III water can be ap- 

 ■ III plied easily at any 



^J^^y JLiM. time. Useful also 

 .,B, ...... .■I..S. I. oi«. for preserving cut- 



flowers and for feeding lawns, shrubs, and 

 trees. 4 ozs. lOc; 12 ozs. 25c.; qt. 50c.; 

 Igal. $1.00. 



The OKiqInal Legume Inoculatof 



NOBBE-HILTNER PROCESS 



^ Restores and Maintains Soil Fertility 



Guaranteed Fresh Each Year — Leads in 

 High Germ Count 



Agricultural colleges advise inoculation for 

 all legume seed for profitable results because 

 it pays well in producing larger quality yields. 

 Fresh, high-count Nitragin, containing bil- 

 lions of efficient nitrogen-gathering germs, 

 builds up the soil. 



All legume germs are perishable. To pro- 

 tect you, Nitragin cans are stamped with 

 expiration date. Insist on Nitragin. 



NITRAGIN PRICES 



Alfalfa, all Clovers 



Size 



1 bus $0 50 



2y2 bus 1 00 



Peas, Vetch, Beans 

 Austrian Winter 



Size Peas 

 100 lbs $0 50 



1200 lbs 5 70 



Soy Beans 

 Cowpeas 



Size 



2 bus $0 30 



5 bus 55 



25 bus 2 50 



30 bus 3 25 



Lespedeza 



100 lbs $0 50 



Garden Size Nitragin. For Peas, Beans, 

 Sweet Peas. Inoculates from 1 oz. to 8 lbs. 

 seed. 10c. 



Important: When ordering Nitragin, al- 

 ways be sure to state kind of legume seed 

 you wish to inoculate. 



Sacco is a quality plant-food at a reason- 

 able price — and a little goes a long way, 

 making it very economical to use. Whether 

 you have only a few plants or a large garden, 

 remember Sacco makes things grow! 5 lbs. 

 40c.; 10 lbs. 70c.; 25 lbs. $1.40; 50 lbs. $2.40; 

 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Sudbury Soil-Test Kits 



This Kit is the 

 only equipment 

 we know of at 

 anywhere near its 

 price that tests 

 for nitrogen, 

 phosphorus, pot- 

 ash and acidity. 

 Packaged in a strong 

 cardboard container, 

 it will give the gar- 

 dener, who wants 

 the best results with 

 the least expenditure 

 on fertilizer, complete information about the 

 requirements of his soil. 



Home Gardener Kit $2 GO 



Horticultural Kit 9 75 



New De Luxe 22 50 



StIM (^ PLANT 



The Original Plant Tablet 



Makes plants grow faster and bloom better. 

 On the market thirty years. Wonderful re- 

 sults. Odorless, clean and economical. 30 

 tablets, 25c.; 100 tablets, 75c.; 1000 tablets, 

 $3.50. 



ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. LIQUIDS NOT MAILABLE 



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