PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE— INSECTICIDES. 79 



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APHINE. Aphine while a powerful insecticide, 

 in a readily soluble form which can be easily di- 

 luted with water and applied as a spray, wash or 

 dipping solution. It kills all insects. Green and 

 black fly, thrips, red spider, slugs, ants, mealv 

 bug, scale, etc. Price, 1 gill, 25c.; A pint, 40c.; 

 pint, 65c.; quart, $1.00; gallon, $2.50. 



ARSENAJE OF LEAD. (Paste form.) A poison 

 rapidly taking the place of Paris green. Its great 

 advantages are that it adheres well to the foliage 

 and does not readily wash off by rain and does not 

 injure tender foliage. It also remains well sus- 

 pended in solution so that an even distribution 

 can be obtained. It is white in color and shows 



t just where it has been applied. Price, 1 lb. tin. 18c..; 

 5 lb. tin, 80c.; 12} lb. pail. S1.80; 25 lb. bucket. 

 $3.40; 50 1b. bucket, $6.30; 100 1b. keg, $10.80;' 

 300 lb. bbl., .S28.00. 



BEECHCREOT. A wood preserving tree paint. It 

 kills fungus and is shunned by borers and other 

 insects. It prevents decay in the portions of trees 

 injured by storm torn limbs and applied after 

 pruning it prevents bleeding. One gallon applied 

 with a bru.sh covers about 300 square feet. Price, 

 40c. per quart, $1.25 per gal. 



BORDEAUX MIXTURE. (Paste form. Standard 

 Formula, 1 gallon makes 50 gallons of spray.) 

 Ready jor use by simply adding water. An indis- 

 pensable Fungicide, curing and preventing black 

 rot, mildew, blight, rust, scab and all fungoid 

 diseases on fruits and plants. Price. 1 pint, 22c. 

 1 quart, 30c.; 1 gallon, 75c.; 5 gallons, $3.50. 



BOROWAX. A complete protection against tree 

 borers if applied in accordance with instructions, 

 armorplates the tree at the point where the moth 



_ deposits its eggs and thus renders it immune to 

 ^ further infestation for several years. Quantity 



>. required: J pint to a pint to a tree according to size. 

 Price, quart. 35c.; half gallon, 60c.; gallon can 

 '(boxed), $1.00; six gallons (boxed), $5.00; half 

 barrel, $20.00; barrel, .$35.00. 



BUG DEATH. Is a non poisonous, insect-killing 

 powder, that is in high favor, for cabbage and 

 tomato worms, potato and cucumber bugs, etc. 

 It is applied with a duster bellows or powder-gun, 

 at the rate of about 12 lbs. per acre. Price, 12c. 

 lb. (P. P. U lb.); 3 lbs., ,30c. (P.P. ?,h lb.); 5 lbs.. 

 45c. (P.P. 5} lb.); r2h lbs.. 90c.; 100 lbs., $6.75. 



BUG DEATH SHAKER for applying above, 25c. 



CLUBICIDE. An insecticide, germicide and disin- 

 fecting fluid particularly valuable in addition to its 

 other uses — as a soil steriU7er. It destroys all 

 soil insects, ants, worms, slugs, maggots and fung- 

 us diseases and in consequence plants attain maxi- 

 mum root development and produce larger and 

 better crops. It is a certain preventative of club 

 roots, maggots and root lice that infest carrots, 

 onions, cabbage, asters, etc. Apply to the ground 

 thoroughly once a week in proporti6n of 1 gallon 

 of Clubicide to 1000 gallons of water gradually in- 

 creasing the strength to one gallon of Clubicide 

 to 500 gallons of water as the plants approach 

 maturity. Price, 1 qt. 60c.- gal. $2.00; 5 gal.. 

 $8.00. 



COPPER SOLUTION, AMMONIATED. A Fungi- 

 cide the same as Bordeaux Mixture, the essential 

 ingredient, " Carbonate of Copper." being dissolved 

 m ammonia in this, while in Bordeaux it is counter- 

 acted by lime. For late sprayings, when fruits are 

 nearing maturity, or plants in bloom. Copper 

 Solution is usually used, as there is no limy sc'di- 

 ment left to be washed off bv rain or hand before 

 marketing. One quart is su'fficient for 25 gallons 

 of spray. Price, 1 quart, 45c.; 1 gallon. $1 35. 



CUT WORM FOOD. A sweetened poisoned com- 

 pound alluring and palatable to cut worms, cab- 

 bage worms etc., in consequence when sprinkled 

 around such newly set plants as are usually " cut 

 I J ^^ these depredators, they feast on cut worm 

 food and are destroyed. One pound is sufficient 

 for about IOC plants. Price, 1 lb., 22c. (P. P IJ 

 !b^); 5 lb. 90c. (P. P. 6\ lb.); 10 lb., $1.35 

 nA Yc ^^'' !''■>; 25 lb., $3.15; 50 lb., $4. 50; 

 100 lb., S8 00. 



:FIR TREE OIL SOAP. A popular Insecticide; it 

 frees plants of nearly all insects to which they are 

 subject, and for the following it has no superior: 

 Mealy bug, scale, red spider, aphis, thrip, blight, 

 worms and slugs. An ounce makes 1 gallon. Price, 

 ilb.tin,22c. (P.P. lib.) 21bs.,70c. (P. P.2i lb.). 



PISH OIL SOAP. (Whale Oil Soap.) Makes an 

 excellent wash for trees and plants where insects 

 and eggs affect the bark, and for smearing on the 

 trunks of trees to prevent worms from crawling 

 up- Price, 13c. per lb. (P.P. IJIb.); 2 lbs., 25c. 

 (P.P. 21 lb.); 5 lbs. 55c. (P.P. 5^^ lb.); 25 lbs., 

 and over at 9c. per lb. 



IWErtSlFUMGUS 



FORMALDE- 

 HYDE. 1 1 



is of pro- 

 nounced ef- 

 ficiency i n 

 destroying 

 diseasegerms 

 affecting 

 both animal 

 and plant life, and 

 is successfully em- 

 ployed as a prevent- 

 ive of such fungoid 

 diseases as potato 

 scab, onion and 

 grain smuts, musty 



corn and other affected seeds, damping off of seed- 

 lings, c!ul3 root of roses, etc., for the restraining 

 of decay in vegetables, fruits, etc., and as an anti- 

 septic wash and spray for bark diseases, canker 

 and wounds in trees, and as a disinfectant for 

 stables, kennels, poultry houses, etc. The dilution 

 for most purposes is 1 lb. (1 pint) Forrfialdehyde 

 to 15 or 20 gallons of water and 1 to 2 gallons 

 of this dilution is required for treatment of every 

 bushel of seed. Price of Formaldehyde (40 volume 

 %), 1 lb. bottle. 35c.; 5 lb. bottle, at 32c. lb.; 10 

 lb. bottle, at 27c. lb.; 50 lb. demijohn,- at 23c. lb. 

 132 lb. carboy, at 21 ;. lb. 



FUNGINE. An effective sulphurated remedy for 

 mildew, rust and other blights, A spraying ma- 

 terial which does not stain the foliage. Prices, 

 half pint, 30c.; pint, 50c.; quart, 75c.; gallon, 

 $2.00. 



HELLEBORE, Powdered White. For the destruc- 

 tion of slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Less poison- 

 ous than Paris Green and London Purple, and 

 safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly 

 ripe. Can be used as a powder or dissolved, 1 oz. 

 in 3 gallons of water. Price, 22c. per lb. (P. P. 

 U-lb.); 5 lbs., $1.00 (P. P. 5Hb.); 10 lbs., $1.80 

 (P. P. lOflb.). 



IMPORTED SCOTCH SOFT COAL SOOT. This 



prevents insect ravages and also acts as a stimulat- 

 ing fertilizer. Used in onion drills, radish beds, 

 cabbage grounds, etc., it checks the attacks of 

 grubs, cut-worms, etc. When scattered lightly, 

 as a top-dressing around plants, it drives away 

 insects that hide in the ground by day and lay 

 their eggs near the roots. Supplied in 100 lb. bags 

 only, price, .$3 .60. 



KEROSENE EMULSION. Prepared according to 

 the most improved formula; ready for use by 

 simply adding water (25 to .50 parts water to one 

 Emulsion.) For cabbage worm, scale on trees, 

 caterpillars, melon louse, rose bugs, green fly and 

 lice of all kinds, all sucking insects, either on 

 plants or animals. Price. 1 pint, 18c.; 1 quart, 

 27c.; 1 gallon, 75c.; 5 gallons, $3.15. 



LEMON OIL. An efficient insecticide for destroying 

 all insects and soft scales. It is applied as a spray 

 or wash and has an agreeable odor, i pint, 22c.; 

 1 pint, 35c.; quart, 65c.; i gal., $1.15; 1 gal., 

 $1.80. 



LIME SULPHUR SOLUTION. A liquid compound 

 now extensively used for all scale insects on trees 

 and shrubs and it is also of benefit for fungous 

 diseases of the bark, etc., as can be treated in 

 winter. It must be diluted and applied with a 

 spray pump while the trees are dormant, after the 

 leaves have fallen in fall and before the buds swell 

 in spring. It can be used quite strong — say 1 

 gallon to 11 gallons of water — during December, 

 January and February, but earlier or later than 

 these months it will be safer to dilute it 1 gallon 

 to 30 to 40 of water. Price, quart can, 27c.; gal- 

 lon, 75c.; 5 gallons, $3.60; barrel of 50 gallons 

 at 60c. gallon. 



NICOTEEN. An extract of tobacco, containing 

 about 40 per cent, nicotine. A most effectual 

 economical and safe remedy for fumigating green- 

 houses. Use a scant table.spoonful to li pints 

 of water for each pan, which is sufficient when 

 vaporized, by placing a hot iron, in it for 600 

 square feet of floor space. Price, pint bottle, 

 .$1.35. 



NICOTICIDE. An extract of tobacco used in fumi- 

 gation. The required quantity is placed in a tin 

 dish and evaporated by a spirit lamp, placed 

 underneath. An effectual remedy for insects in 

 the greenhouse, window garden or frames. Price, 

 4oz. can. 65c.; J pint, $1.15; pint. $2.25; gallon, 

 $:6 00. 



Note — About Forwarding Insecticides, 

 Fungicides and Fertilizers. 



Purchasers pay express or freight charges on 

 Insecticides, Fungicides and Fertilizers, although 

 some may be forwarded by U. S. Parcel Post in 

 net quantities of 10 lbs. or less within the U. S. or 

 possessions if extra for postage is allowed. AW 

 mailable are indicated by the abbreviation "P. F." 

 and the packed weight is given so postage may be 

 calculated by the " Zone Rate " on page 1. Poisons 

 and fluids (those by the qt. etc.) are not mailable. 



NICO-FUME. A tobacco paper strongly saturated 

 with pure nicotine. It comes in strips, which, sus- 

 pended and lighted, is one of the best, easiest, 

 simplest and least injurious methods of fumigating 

 conservatories and greenhouses for the destruction 

 of aphis and all insects that succumb to tobacco 

 insecticides. One sheet is sufficient for two thou- 

 sand cubic feet or more. Price, air tight cans of 

 two dozen sheets, 70c. (P. P. 1 lb.); 1 gross sheets, 

 $3.25 (P. P. 4 lb.); 2 gross sheets, $6.00 (P. P. 

 7 lb.). 



PARIS GREEN. .\ poisonous, insoluble powder 

 indispensable on the farm or garden for preventing 

 the ravages of potato bugs, codling moth, worms, 

 caterpillars, slugs and bugs. Applied as a powder 

 it .should be mixed with plaster or flour, 100 parts 

 to 1 part of Paris Green, in solution mix 1 lb. in 

 200 to 300 gallons water. Price, \ lb. package, 

 18c.; 1 lb. package, 32c.; 5 lb. package, $1.50; 

 28 lb. bucket, S7.25; 100 lb. keg, $25.00. 



INSECT POWDER. {Persian or Buhach Powder.) 

 Henderson's Superior Grade. (Cheap adulterated 

 grades are worthless.) A most effective, non-poison- 

 ous, impalpable powder, so fine that it penetrates 

 the innermost crevices. For worms, flies, aphis and 

 almost all kinds of insects it is very effectual, suffo- 

 cating them by filling up the breathing pores. 

 Price, 2.5c. i lb. (P. P. J lb.); 1 lb., 45c. (P. P. 

 1} lb.); 5 lbs., $2 00 (P. P. o\ lb.). 



SCALECIDE. The latest and best spray for San 

 Jose scale, cottony maple scale and Pear Psylla, 

 It is not poisonous, being simply a mechanical 

 preparation of petroleum oil that instantly mixes 

 with cold water and is immediately ready to apply 

 1 gallon of " Scalecide ' ' to 20 gallons of water 

 sprayed on your trees and bushes will kill every 

 scale that it reaches without injury to tree or fruit 

 if applied in l.ate fall, winter or early .spring 

 while the foliage is off. Safe and easy to apply. 

 Price, 1 gallon can, 90c.; 5 gallon can, $3 .00; 10 

 gallon can. $5,50; 50 gallon barrel. $23.00. 



SLUG SHOT. \ non-poisonous powder and a very 

 popular insecticide; it requires no further mixing 

 or preparation, easily applied and not injurious or 

 dangerous to animals, the person applying it, or 

 fruits and vegetables treated. Very effectual in 

 destroying potato bugs, and beetles, green and 

 black fly, slugs, worms. c.Hterpillars, etc. Price, 

 per keg of 125 lbs. net. $6 .50; per barrel of 250 

 lbs., net $12.00; 10 lb. package, 55c. (P. P, 10} 

 lb.); 5 lb. package. 30c. (P. P. 5} lb.); in tin canis- 

 ter, with perforat.ed top for applying, 25c. each, 

 (P.- P. li-lb.). 



SULPHUR, FLOWERS OF. Price. 8c. per lb. 

 P. P. Ulb.; lOlbs., 53c. (P. P. 105-): 23 lbs. and 

 over, at 4vc. per lb. 



TOBACCO DUST, Fine. For green and black aphis, 

 fleas, beetles, etc. Splendid fertilizer and preven- 

 tive for insects in the ground and around roots. 

 Price, 8c. per lb. (P. P. li lb.); 5 lbs., 25c. (P. 

 P. 5Jlb.); 10 lbs.. 45c. (P. P. lOf lb.); 25 lb. bag. 

 65c.; 50 lb. bag, $1,10; 100 ib. bag, $1 .80. 



TOBACCO POWDER, FUMIGATING. Extra strong 

 Havana Tobacco Dust for fumigating. Price, 

 25 lb. bag. SI. 25; .50 lb. b;ig. .r2.00; 100 lb. bag, 

 $3 .00; ton of 2000 lbs., $58 . 00 



TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating greenhouses 

 and conservatories for the destruction of green and 

 black aphis and other insects. Price, 100 lb. 

 bale, $1.25; per ton of 2000 lbs.. $18.00. 



TREE TANGLEFOOT. No crawling insect can pass 

 a band of tree tanglefoot. Apply early in the 

 spring — before the caterpillars commence to crawl 

 — and again in the fall if troubled with the fall 

 , Canker worm. One pound for a six-foot band 

 4incheswide, iV inch thick. Prices, 1 lb. can, 30c.; 

 (P. P. Ih lb.); 3 lb. can, 85c. fP. P. 3J lb.); 10 

 lb. can, $2.65; (P. P lOJlb.) 20 lb. can, $4.80. 



