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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE— FERTILIZERS. 



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FERTILIZERS 



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We herewith offer thoroughly reliable, and properly balanced chemical 

 fertilizers compounded for the best growth of various crops. Only the choicest, 

 most soluble and easily assimilated ingredients are employed, and while quickly 

 taken up by the plant will not waste in the soil. 



It is well understood among progressive farmers, that commercial fertilizers 

 have become a necessity and that it is not possible to produce maximucn crops 

 without their assistance even where good animal manures axe used. 



HENDERSON'S GARDEN FERTILIZER. 



Strictly high-grade, highly concentrated, fine, dry and free from objection- 

 •ble odor, containing all the elements needed by vegetables and flowers for 

 their quick growth, early maturity and perfect development. 



Easily applied, either before or after planting, by sprinkling over the surface 

 of the soil and raking in; or it can be mixed with water (siirring well) and 

 •pplied as a liquid manure. (P. P. 6 lbs.); 500 to 600 lbs. per acre. 



Price, 5 lb.' package. 22c.; 10 lb. package, 40c. (P.P. 11 lbs.); 25 lb. bag 90c.; 

 601b. bag, $1.60; 100 lb. bag. $2.70; 200 lb. bag, $4.50; per ton, $43.00. 



HENDERSON'S CORN FERTILIZERS 



A perfectly balanced complete fertilizer containing phosphoric acid, nitrogen 

 «nd potash in sufficient quantities to form a perfect maize plant ration. 



Price, per ton, $35 00; 200 lbs., $4.25; 100 lbs., $2.70; 50 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., 

 90c. Guaranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 2.47%; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 10.00%; Potash Actual 5.00%. 



Quantity Required. Use 400 to 600 lbs., per acre. Half broadcast and balance 

 fH hills or drill mixing thoroughly with the soil before planting. 



HENDERSON'S 



CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER FERTILIZER. 



The highest grade manure it is possible to compound for the best growth 

 o( cabbage, cauhnower and similar crops. Its liberal use will pro- 

 duce large, compact white and perfectly formed cauliflower and big, hard, 

 crisp cabbage. 



Price, $40.00 per ton; 200 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $2.70: 50 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., 

 90c. Guaranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 4.11%; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 7.00%; Potash 7.00%. 



Quantity Required. For early cabbage and cauliflower use 1,400 to 1,600 lbs. 

 ftr acre broadcast and 400 lbs. in hills, scattering well and mixing thoroughly 

 with Ihe soil. For late cabbage and cauliflower. 1,000 to 1,500 lbs. broadcast and 

 300 lbs. in hills, mixing tkoriughly with the soil. 



HENDERSONS POTATO FERTILIZER. 



* The highest grade complete potato manure it is oossible to compound, it pro- 

 iJuces tubers rich in starch, and of the finest quality and maximum crops of 

 tlean, well formed, marketable tubers. 



Price, $40.00 per ton; 200 lbs.. $4.50; 100 lbs., $2.70; 50 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs.. 

 90c. Guranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 3.70%; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 7.00%; Potash Actual 8.00%. 



Quantity Required. Use 1,200 to 1,500 lbs. broadcast and 500 to 800 lbs., in 

 hills or drih mixing thoroughly with the soil before planting. It is essential in 

 order to produce maximum crops that the ground be deeply and thoroughly stirred 

 before planting and the fertilizer well harrowed in. 



HENDERSON'S UNIVEKSAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. 



Good for all crops and unexcelled as a top dressing for grass lands and grain. 

 An economical well balanced general fertilizer for all crops and soils. 



Price, per ton, $33.50: 200 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs.. $2.25; 50 lbs., $1.35; 25 lbs.. 

 90c. Guaranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 2.47%; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 8.00%,; Potash Actual 4.00%. 



Quantity Required. Use 300 to 1,000 lbs., per acre according to crop and fer- 

 tility of soil. For lop dressing grain or grass apply 300 to 400 lbs, per acre as 

 soon as the frost leaves Ihe ground. For oats, barley, wheat and rye apply 700 to 

 900 lbs. per acre using 500 to 700 /6s. broadcast and 200 lbs. in drill. For fodder 

 corn use 700 lbs. per acre. 500 lbs. broadcast and 200 lbs. in drill. For mangels 

 and turnips use 800 to 1,200 /6s. per acre using 500 to 800 /6s. broadcast and 

 balance in drill. 



Henderson's FRUIT AND SHADE TREE FERTILIZER 



Adapted for all Fruit Trees, Shade Trees and small fruits, developing the 

 fruiting power, both in quality and quantity. 



Price, 25-lb. bag, $1.10; 50-lb. bag. $1 .85; 100-lb. bag. $3.00; 200-lb. bag. 

 $5.00; ton of 2000 lb., $46.00. 



Guaranteed Analysis. Nitrogen, 1.65 per cent; available Phosphoric Acid. 

 6 per cent.; Potash Soluble. 10 per cent. 



Quantity Required. For orchards and vineyards 600 to 800 /6s. per acre broad- 

 casted or j (o 1 lb. per tree or vine according to size, — scattered over he root growth. 



IMPORTED ENGLISH FERTILIZERS. 



CLAY'S FERTILIZER. Price per bag of 14 lbs., $1.15; 28 lbs.. $2.10; 56 

 lbs.. $3.75; 112 lbs., $6.50. 



THOMSON'S VINE, PLANT AND VEGETABLE MANURE. 28 lbs.. 

 $1.50; 56 lbs.. $3.25; 112 lbs., $6.50. 



THOMSON'S SPECIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM AND TOP-DRESSING 

 MANURE. 7-lb.. bag, $1.35, (P. P.Slbs.); 14-lb. bag. $2.25; 28-lb. bag. $3.75; 

 66-lb. bag, $6.75. 



THE "HENDERSON LAWN ENRICHER. 



For new and old lawns, tennis courts, putting greens, etc. Quick-acting 

 and odorless. Never fails to induce a luxuriant rich green growth. 



Quantity Required. For forming a new lawn 10 /6s. is sujicient for 300 sq. 

 ft or 1,000 to 1,500 /6s. per acre, or a smaller quantity for renovating an old lawn. 



5-lb. package 20c. (P. P. 6 lbs.); ; 10-lb. package 40c. (P. P. 11 lbs.); 

 25-lb. bag, 90c.; 50-lb. bag, $1.60; 100-lb. bag $2.70; 200-lb. bag. $4.50; per 

 ton of 2.000 lbs.. $43.00. 



RAW BONE FERTILIZEKS. 



Quantity Required. For permanent pasture and mowing lands, J /o 1 ton 

 per acre. For trees and vines, 2 to 4 quarts each. For top-dressings, 1,000 to 

 1.500 /6s. per acrt. For field and garden crops, } (o 1 ton broadcasted and har- 

 rowed in. For rose beds, pot plants, etc. one pari to about fifty of soil. 



RAW BONE MEAL. This is ground very fine, decomposes more rapidly In 

 the soil than the coarser grades, and is therefore more quickly beneficial. 



Price. 1 lb. package, 8c. (P. P. 2 lb.); 5 lb. package, 27c. (P. P 6 lbs.); 10 

 lb. package. 45c. (P. P. 11 lb.); 25 lb. bag, 90c.; 50 lb. bag. $1.60; 100 lb. bag, 

 $2.70; 200 lb. bag, $4.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $40.00. 



RAW GROUND BONE. This is moderately fine and particularly adapted for 

 general fertilizing; the finer particles are immediately assimilated, the coarse 

 keeping up the supply of plant food for a long period. 



Price per 100 lb, bag, $2.70; 200 lb. bag, $4.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs.. $43.00. 



HENDERSON'S 

 SPECIAL BLOOD AND BONE FEKTILIZER. 



Is of exceptional value for garden crops, root crops, corn, grain, grasses, 

 fruit trees, small fruits, grape vines, and, in fact all kinds of vegetation. 



Guaranteed Analysis. Ammonia 4%. Total Phosphoric Acid 17%. 



Quantity Required. When broadcasted and harrowed in use from J io 1 ton 

 per acre. For garden crops drill in 300 to 500 /6s. per acre. 



Price per 100 lb. bag, $2.25; 2001b. bag, $4.25; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $38.00. 



PURE ANIMAL MANURES— Pulverized. 



Convenient, high grade natural manures dried and ground or pulverized. 

 very nutritious and immediate in effect. They make a rich Liquid Manure. 



Quantity Required. For garden and field crops, \ to 2 Ions per acre — J before 

 plowing Ihe balance before harrowing. For top-dressing grass, use 1 ton per 

 acre, applied in fall or early spring. 



SHEEP MANURE PULVERIZED. Price, 50 lb. bag. $1.10; 100 lb. bag. 

 $1.80; per ton of 2.000 lbs., S28.00; in packages of 2 lbs.. 15c. (P. P. 3 lb.); 

 5 lbs. 25c., (P. P. 6 lb.) ; 10 lbs. 45c., (P. P. 11 lb.) 



HORSE MANURE DRIED AND GROUND. Price, per 100 lb. bag. $2.26 

 500 lbs., $9.00; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $34.00. 



ASHES-Canada Hard Wood. 



Drives away insects and improves the texture of the soil; indispensable for 

 all crops requiring potash; very beneficial for garden and field crops, grass 

 lands and lawns. (Guaranteed Analysis. — Total Potash 2 to 5%; Total Phos- 

 phoric Acid 1 to 3%. Apply 1 to 2 tons per acre, as one heavy application is 

 better than the same quantity put on in fractions. 



Price per bbl. of about 200 lbs., $2.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., in bbls.. $22.50. 

 Special prices in bulk. 



NITRATE OF SODA. 



Valuable solely for the nitrogen it contains. It is chiefly a stimulant, used 

 in addition to other fertilizers. It is quick in action and hastens crops to ma- 

 turity, being extremely soluble it is easily applied after the plants are above 

 ground. Price per 5 lb. package. 30c. (P. P. 6 lb.) ; 10 lb. package. 50c. (P. P. 

 11 lb.); 25 lb. bag. $1.15; 50 lb. bag. $2.00; 100 lb. bag. $3.60; 200 lb. bag, 

 $6.75; per ton. $63.00. Quantity required. 100 to 500 /6s. per acre. Liquid, 

 5 /6s. to 80 gals, of water 



LIME AND LAND PLASTER. 



LAND PLASTER OR GYPSUM. Valuable for soils requiring lime and 

 sulphate; also good on grass-lands and sour soils. Price, 100 lb. bag, 90c.; 

 $15.00 per ton. Quantity required. One to two tons per acre, 



HYDRATED LIME. Price, 100 lb. bag, 90c.; per ton of 2.0001b., $14.00. 



GROUND LIME STONE. Price. 100-lb. bag. 75c.; per ton. $11.00. 



FERTILIZING CONSTITUENTS. 



BASIC SLAG. Price. 200 lb. bag. $2.50; per ton of 2.000 lb. $20.00. 



KAINIT OR GERMAN POTASH SALT. 12J% actual potash and 33% com- 

 mon salt. Price. $1.50 per 100 lbs.: 200 lbs., $2.15; ton of 2,000 lbs. ,$18.00. 



ACID PHOSPHATE OR DISSOLVED S. C. ROCK. 14% avaUable phoa- 

 phoric acid. 100 lbs., $1.35; 200 lbs., $2.50; per ton, $19.00. 



MURIATE OF POTASH. Price. 100-lb. bag. $2.75. 



DRIED BLOOD. Price. 100-lb. bag, $3.10. 



COTTON SEED MEAL. Price, 100-lb. bag. $2.60; per ton. $46.00. 



PURCHASERS PAY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT CHARGES ON FERTILIZERS, INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES, ALTHOUGH SOME MAY BE FOR. 

 WARDED BY U. S. PARCEL POST. IN NET QUAHTITIES OF 10 LBS. OR LESS, IP EXTRA FOR POSTAGE BE ALLOWED AT ZONE RATES. 



