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 In addition to LOMA'S scientifically bal- 

 anced ration of Nitrogen, Phosphoric 

 Acid and Potash, it contains Manganese, 

 Magnesium, Calcium, Sulphur, Iron, 

 Zinc, Boron, Chlorine, Carbon, Alumi- 

 num, Titanium, Sodium, Chromium, Cop- 

 per and other Elements essential to plant 

 growth. 



Gardeners who know formulas Choose Loma 



Your garden and lawn need an easily digested and lasting diet if they are 

 to repay your efforts and live up to your expectations — and the best food 

 you can give them is LOMA. Feed LOMA, and in a short time your lawn 

 will become a closely-woven carpet of rich, emerald-green . . . your 

 flowers will be more colorful and longer-lasting . . . your vegetables 

 will be meatier and more flavorful . . . your fruit trees will yield more 

 abundantly . . . and your shade trees will be healthier and more hand- 

 some. LOMA not only contains the three essentials — Nitrogen, Phosphoric 

 Acid, and Potash — but all of the essential rarer elements as well.-^- Every 

 ounce of LOMA is readily absorbed and digested by the plant roots. 

 LOMA is clean, odorless, economical . . . easy to use, handle or store. 

 Insure your lawn and garden an even, sturdy growth throughout the sea- 

 son by feeding America's finest plant food— LOMA. 



100 lb. bag $4.00 



50 lb. bag 2.50 



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SOIL* PREP 



A HUMUS and FERTILIZER 



Soil-Prep is approximately ten times 

 as effective as the average barnyard 

 manures; is entirely free from weed 

 seeds, contains no filler and does not 

 have an unpleasant odor. 



5-lb. bag _ $ .30 



10-lb. bag 50 



25-lb. bag 1.00 



50-lb. bag 1.85 



100-lb. bag 3.25 



SPREADERS 



FOR APPLYING PLANT FOOD EVENLY ON 



YOUR LAWN OR GARDEN. 



NATURE'S 

 OWN SOIL 

 ENRICHER 



This is rich soil humus that has been aerLted, sweetened and composted, 

 making it an ideal top dressing for lawns and flower beds ; makes heavy 

 soils light and porous, light soils heavy, just what you need to promote 

 plant and lawn development at the seashore ; gives immediate and per- 

 manent effects wherever used. No odor ; no weeds. 



For lawns use 200 lbs. to 1,000 sq. ft. ; for vegetables and flowers spread 

 about one inch thick. It will work wonders. 1 lb. 10 cts. ; 5 lbs. 20 cts. ; 

 10 lbs. 30 cts.; 25 lbs. 50 cts.; 100 lbs. $1.75; ton $25.00. 



Nitrophoska-15-30-15. A highly concentrated complete 

 fertilizer — all of it is soluble and easily available for rapid 

 sturdy growth. 1 lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. 90 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.50; 25 

 lbs. $2.75; 50 lbs. $5.00. 



I Floranid. (Urea.) Floranid is a very rich nitrogen fer- 

 tilizer (46 per cent nitrogen) used during the growing season 

 to obtain more rapid growth, richer color of foliage and 

 greater brilliancy of bloom. 1 lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. 90 cts.; 10 

 lbs. $1.50; 25 lbs. $2.75; 50 lbs. $5.00. 



GIVE YOUR 



SOIL WHAT 



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GROW 



Use a Fertilizer 

 that combines nat- 

 ural humus and or- 

 ganic matter with 

 natural plant food. 

 One that actually 

 makes available 

 and useful a great 

 amount of fertility 

 lying dormant and 

 inactive in the soil. 



SEE PAGE 72. 



Peat Moss 



Finely granulated, thoroughly dried ma- 

 terial of good quality. The dependable 

 source of necessary organic matter (humus) 

 in the soil. Free from weed seed and in- 

 jurious bacteria. Maintains proper moisture 

 content in soil, improving the condition of 

 the soil ; for propagating benches, and where 

 layering is practiced ; for leveling green- 

 house benches in place of sand or ashes : 

 in potting soil ; for storing bulbs and tubers 

 over dormant season ; mulching flower and 

 vegetable beds, evergreens, roses, shrubs, 

 etc. For making lawns and keeping them 

 in condition and for many other purposes. 

 1 Inch 2 Inch 3 Inch 



Deep Deep Deep 



1 bale will cover approximately 250 Sq. Ft. 125 Sq. Ft. 80 Sq. Ft. 



Standard size bales, burlaped and protected by wooden slats, wire bound. 

 Size about 20 x 40 inches, approximately 12 cubic feet, $2.85. 



Plantabbs 



are small white odorless tablets. A 

 complete properly balanced ferti- 

 lizer guaranteed the high analysis 

 of nitrogen 11%, phosphoric acid 15%, potash 20%, are water 

 soluble, dissolves quickly, giving immediate fertilization. 

 Ideal for house plants where smelly fertilizer cannot be used 

 but equally good for all garden planting, especially roses. 

 30 Tablets 25 cts.; 75 Tablets 50 cts.; 200 Tablets $1.00; 

 1,000 Tablets $3.50. 



WIZARD BRAND PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE 

 AND WIZARD BRAND SHREDDED CATTLE MANURE. 



These are particularly efficient materials for making up the 

 compost supply. They are used in this way by many florists 

 who have limited space and who cannot mix their compost 

 in the old way. They act quickly, have a better effect on the 

 soil, and are much more easily handled. WIZARD BRAND 

 fertilizer's all natural plant food and humus make better soil 

 and better crops. No matter what you grow- — fruit, vegetables 

 and grain, or just flowers and grass about the home — WIZARD 

 BRAND "Makes Nature Hustle," and builds up your soil at 

 the same time. Price: 10 lbs. 40 cts.; 25 lbs. 80 cts.; 50 lbs. 

 $1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50. 



