FERTILIZERS, PLANT FOODS, ETC. 



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PEAT MOSS 



Finely granulated, 

 thoroughly dried ma- 

 terial of good quality, 

 free from weeds and 

 injurious bacteria. Main- 

 tains proper moisture 

 content in soil, im- 

 proving its condition. 

 This material has many 

 economical uses such as 

 making lawns, mulch- 

 ing flowers, shrubbery 

 and vegetables, and stor- 

 ing bulbs. 7J-2 cu. ft. 

 $5.95; pk. 65c.; 3 pks. 

 $1.10. King 6 loose pack 

 $3.55; King 3 loose pack $2.25. 



BACCTO 



MICHIGAN PEAT 



Michigan 

 Peat has been 

 the outstand- 

 ing favorite 

 with nursery- 

 men, garden- 

 ers, golf clubs, 

 parks and 

 home owners 

 for over thirty 

 years as a 

 soil c o n- 

 ditioner and 

 mulch for 

 lawns and planting of flowers and nursery 

 stock. Especially good for plants that re- 

 quire an acid soil. ,^)pk. 59c.; pk. 98c.; 

 25 lbs. $1.59; 50 lbs. $2.29; 100 lbs. $3.98. 

 Prices on larger quantities on request. 



Nodampoff Sphagnum Moss 



This remarkable grow- 

 ing medium, highly rec- 

 ommended by profes- 

 sional growers, is now 

 available to the home 

 owner. This is a sure, 

 successful method of 

 germinating and grow- 

 ing seeds, bulbs and 

 house plants. By follow- 

 ing simple directions 

 you can produce high 

 yields of plants. 10-oz. 

 pkg. 98c. 



ELECTRA PLANT FOOD 



A most unique combination of the old and 

 the new. The organics are supported by 

 newer organics of the complete food type, all 

 properly balanced and primed for quick and 

 complete action. 20 lbs. $3.75; 80 lbs. $9.95. 



Nature's Own Soil Enricher 



This is rich soil humus that has been 

 aerated, sweetened and composted, making 

 It an ideal top-dressing for lawns and flower 

 beds. 



For lawns use 200 lbs. to 1,000 square feet; 

 for vegetables and flowers spread about 1 

 inch thick. It will work wonders. 50 lbs. 

 $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.45. For House plants, 

 3 lbs. 39c. 



Prices on larger quantities on request. 



All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 

 Postage Extra Unless Otherwise Indicated 



erroi-Lite* 

 vermTculite 



PLANT AID 



TERRA-LITE 

 (Vermicuiite). 



Terra-Lite Plant 

 Aid is a specially 

 graded vermicu- 

 iite designed for 

 horticultural use. 

 It is not a fertilizer, but has proved to be an 

 ideal growing medium, for rooting cuttings, 

 plant propagation, seed germination, mulch, 

 and many other uses. 4 cu. ft. bag, $2.98; 

 6 cu. ft. $3.95; J^bu. 89c.; J^bu. 45c. 



Norwegian Kelp • Algit 



Algit is fresh-cut Norwegian seaweed, sun 

 dried, cleaned and somewhat desalted, and 

 then ground. Algit is a natural organic 

 source of trace minerals, vitamins, amino 

 acid and plant hormones. An application of 

 Kelp as directed will improve pastures, 

 lawns and plants of all kinds. 5 lbs. $1.15; 

 10 lbs. $2.10; 25 lbs. $4.75. 



Horticultural Perlite 



A specially processed form of Perlite that 

 prevents soil from compacting, does not 

 decay, and lasts for years. 4 cu. ft. bag $2.95. 



A D C O 



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 fer- 

 tilizing power, but free from foul odor, flies, 

 weed-seeds, etc. 

 80-lb. bag (enough for making 2 tons 



of manure) $12 00 



20-lb. bag (enough for making J^ ton 



of manure) 3 98 



5-lb. pkg 1 65 



Active 



Makes rich, activated fertilizer 

 from waste leaves, garbage, grass, 

 chaff, corncobs, etc. — even saw- 

 dust and soot — quickly, cheaply, 

 easily. No manure required. 

 No. 2 size, for up to 400 lbs... $1 49 

 No. 7 size, for up to 1800 lbs.. 2 95 

 No. 21 size, for up to 2 tons.. 8 25 



COMPO 



TURRS [OmPOST inTO ORGRniC niRnuRE 



Compo is a mixture of chemical 

 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. 

 7V2 lbs. (makes 375 lbs. organic 



manure) $1 25 



25 lbs. (makes 1250 lbs. organic 



manure) 2 85 



50 lbs. (makes 2500 lbs. organic 



manure) 5 15 



Airwrap 



Amazing, easy, inexpensive method of 

 producing large plants of trees, vines and 

 ornamentals in a few weeks. Kit (for about 

 6 cuttings) $2.25. 



Vi/ PlanTabbs 



PlanTabbs are small, 

 white, odorless tablets. A 

 complete properly bal- 

 anced fertilizer guaran- 

 teed the high analysis of 

 ^BS" nitrogen 11 per cent, phos- 



phoric acid 15 per cent, 

 potash 20 per cent. Water- 

 f^^^^m soluble, and dissolve 

 ^'^-^^ quickly. 60 tablets 49c.; 

 100 tablets 69c.; 220 tab- 

 lets $1.19; 1000 tablets 

 $3.50. 



mm 



A clean, odorless, soluble powder that makes com- 

 plete plant food immediately availoble . Simply 

 dissolve in water and apply. Produces bigger 

 plants, larger vegetables, more flowers, better 

 lawns and trees. Stimulates root growth on cuttings, 

 reduces shock to transplants. For use in soil, sand or 

 water (hydroponics) Economical . 1 oz.mokesd 

 gallons balanced liquid food. Ncn-burning. 



Trial pkg $0 15 10-lb. drum. .S9 00 



2-oz. can 29 50-Ib. drum. .28 50 



5-oz. can 59 100-lb. drum. .45 00 



10-oz. can 1 00 



ES-MIN-EL 



A carefully balanced and easily soluble 

 mixture of mineral elements needed by fruits, 

 vegetables, and field crops for healthy and 

 profuse growth. 5-Ib. bag $1.50; 100 lbs. 

 $16.00. 



GOLD TAG FERTILIZER 8-8-4 



For Fish Ponds 



Formulated especially to fertilize ponds to 

 increase food for the fish. It is recommended 

 to use 100 lbs. to an acre several times a year. 

 80 lbs. $3.75. 



GOLD TAG UREA FORM 

 PLANT FOOD io-6-4 



Containing over 50% of nitrogen derived 

 from du Font's outstanding product, Ura- 

 mite. This nitrogen is long lasting. A single 

 application provides a continuous and uni- 

 form supply of nitrogen throughout the 

 growing season. 25 lbs. $2.25; 80 lbs. $5.15. 



Jo' 



HOLLY-TONE 



Holly-tone is a well- 

 proved organic formula for 

 all acid-loving plants sucli 

 as hollies, dogwood, rhod- 

 odendron, camellia, hy- 

 drangea, iris, magnolia, 

 azalea, gardenia, etc. Full 

 directions on each pack- 

 age. 5 lbs. $1.19; 10 lbs. 

 $1.85; 25 lbs. $3.25; 50 lbs. 

 $4.95; 100 lbs. $8.75. 



BULB-TONE 



Bulb-tone, made with an 

 organic base high in bonemeal, 

 is especially formulated for 

 feeding bulbs, rhizomes, corms 

 and tubers. In rows: apply 

 Bulfc)-tone at rate of 1 lb. per 

 25 ft. of row, mix into soil. 

 Bed plantings: spade soil deep- 

 ly and mix 5 lbs. Bulb-tone 

 thoroughly in each 100 sq. ft. 

 2 lbs. 69c:; 5 lbs. $1.19; 10 lbs. 

 $1.85. 



ESSKAV PLANT FOOD 7-7-5 



Esskay Quality Plant Food is not a tem- 

 porary stimulating food. 90 per cent organic 

 material, it feeds the soil and furnishes the 

 nitrogen, phosphorus and potash necessary 

 to accelerate and complete plant growth. 

 25 lbs. $3.00; 80 lbs. $6.50. 



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