BllEEK'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF BULBS, ETC. 31 



WHALE OIL SOAP. 



A!i Effectual Remedy for Destroying Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines, etc. 

 For washiii!? down the bark of Trees, Graiie Vines, destroyintr the Apliis or Plant Louse, 

 Slugs on Roses, Thrips on Grape Vines, Mildew, Slugs on Pear Trees. In cans with directions, 

 at 30 cents (by mail 60 ceutsj, 60 cents, and 80 cents each. The last two are not mailable. 



CARBOLIC ACID SOAP 



Is the natural enemy of the low forms of insect life and ])arasites of every description. 

 It kills and drives away Lice, Flies, Fiea{<, Mosquitoes, Ants, Bugs, Worms, Grubs, and all 

 kinds of insects that annoy and destroy animals and plants. Per cake, 10 cts., by mail, 20 cts 



GISHURST'S COMPOUND FOR DESTROYING INSECTS. 



This is extensively used in England and on the Continent for the destruction of tl e 

 Green, Brown, and Black Fly, Mildew, Thrip, Mealy Bug and Scale. Per box, 7^ 

 cents. Bv mail .f 1. 



BRIDGEFORD'S ANTISEPTIC LIQUID. 



For the removal of all Parasites, Lichens, and Lnsects. Injurious to Plants, Trees, 

 Shrubs, Vines, et^. 



This preparation is quite distinct from any other already before the public. It is quick, 

 safe and effectual for the destruction of tlie Green Fly, Jlealy Biuj, Thrip, Red Spider, 

 Mildeiv, Blight and Scale of every description. It contains nothing deleterious to plants, 

 not even staining the leaves or leaving an unpleasant smell in the house. Its apjilicatioa 

 is so simple that it can be used with safety by the most inexperienced hand. Instructions 

 for applictttioa with each bottle. 80 cts. and $1.25 each. (Xot mailable.) 



PERUVIAN GUANO— (Pure). 



For pot plants and garden purposes. When used as a liquid manure its effect is almost 

 immediate. One pound to 20 gallons of water, and left stand until dissolved. Wnter the 

 plants once a week with the solution. Put up in tin cans, with directions, 15 cents (by mail 

 40 centsj, 30 cents, and 50 cents each. The last two are not mailable. 



BASS, MATS, TOOLS, ETC. 



Cuba 'Bass and EofFea, for tying up plants and vines, budding, etc per lb. 75 and 1.00 



Mats (Russian Bass), for tying, etc., second-hand, first quality. ..30 cts. each, per doz. $2 50 



Mats " for covering hot-beds " second " 20 " " 2 00 

 Tobacco Stems, for fumigating plants. (For machines, see page 30.) Per lb. 25 cts. 



per sack of 5 bus 2 00 



Sphagnum Moss for packing plants ; also used for growing Orchids..per bbl. of 5 bush. 2 00 



Jersey Peat for potting house-plants (to be mixed with the soil) .per bbl. l 50 



Savnor's Pruning Knives, various patterns and sizes each, §1 25 to 2 00 



Budding " " " " each, 1 25 to 150 



Hall & Son and other makers' Pruning Knives, various patterns and sizes,each, 50 to 1 00 



" " " Budding " " " each, 75 to 1 25 

 West Chester Hand-Pruning Shears, made of the best material, can be u.sed for 



cutting off good-sized branches , 1 50 



Hand-Pruning Shears, of different sizes, for pruning Fruit Trees, Grape-Vines, 



etc 1 00 to 3 CO 



Hand-Pruning Shears, sliding cut (cuts as clean as a knife) 2 00 to 3 50 



Pruning Saws, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches long 1.00,1.20, 1 40 and 1.50 



Water's Improved Tree Pruner, with pole and wire attachment for cutting, 6, 8 and 



10 feet poles 2 50,2 75 and 3 00 



Pole Pruning Shears (Averancator), for poles and cord from 2 50 to 7 00 



Long-Handled Lopping Shears, for pruning Trees, etc from 2 50 to 5 00 



BOOKS ON WINDOW-GARDENING, GREENHOUSE, ETC., 



Will be mailed free on receij)t of price. 



Gardener's Dictionary (G. W. Johnson), an excellent English work, giving the Botanical 



Xaraes, their origin, etc $3 50 



Leuchar's How to Bnild and Ventilate Hot-Houses 1 50 



Rand's Flowers for the Parjor and Garden 2 50 



" Hardy and Tender Bulbs 1 50 



" Window Gardener 1 25 



Ptandolph's Parlor Gardener 1 00 



Eobins-on's Sub-Tropical Garden, English work 3 00 



Song Bird Fancier (Dreer's) 20 



Window Gardening (H. T. Williams), Elegantly Illustrated 1 50 



William's (B. S.) Choice Stove and Greenhouse Plants, 2 vols., English works each 2 50 



" " Orchid Growers' Manual, English work 2 50 



" " Select Ferns and Lycopods, English work 2 50 



For other books, see Dreer's Garden Calendar, -which will be mailed to ail applicants. 



