92 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



Carbolic and Whale Oil Combined, in cans, with directions. Three sizes, 40, 75, and $1.00 each; the 

 small sizes only mailable, mailed for 75 cents and $1.35. Quantities of 25 lbs. and upwards sold at 15 cts. per lb. 



Hellebore, for destroying Rose Slugs. Mix two ounces of powdered white Hellebore to one gallon of boili'i 

 water. When cool enough to use, apply with a syringe, atomizing bellows, or whisk, bending the tops of the plar._ 

 over so as to reach the under as well as the upper side of the leaves, dashing the liquid upon the plant in a fine 

 spray. One or two applications is usually sufficient for a season, and it is thoroughly effective. It can also be ap- 

 plied in a powdered state early in the morning while the dew is upon the plants. With directions. Per lb., 40 

 Cts. ; by mail, 60 cents ; per bottle, 20 cts. ; by mail, 35 cts. 



Pyrethrum Roseum, or Persian Insect Powder. For destroying Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and all other noxious^ 

 Insects. To effectually destroy the Bugs, the powder must be thrown into the crevices, holes and places infested 

 by them. Per lb., $1.00; by mail, $1.20; per bottle, 25 cts. ; by mail, 40 cts. 



Pure Paris Green, for destroying potato bugs. It is effectual for destroying that pest. Take one pound of Paris 

 Green and fifty pounds of plaster, mix thoroughly together and put it into the Woodason's double or single cone, 

 bellozvs, or any other appliance for distributing it evenly over the plants. Apply early in the morning, while the 

 plants are wet with dew; it then forms a paste on the plants, and is more effectual ; or, mix two tablespoonfuls to 

 a bucket of water, stirring often to prevent it settling to the bottom, and apply with a syringe, atomizing bellows, od 

 a whisk. Directions for use with each package. 35 cts. per lb. ; by mail. 50 cts. 



London Purple, for destroying potato bugs. Combined either with water or plaster. If the former, mix into a 

 smooth paste, and add in proportion 1 ounce to 3 gallons, or 1 pound to 48 gallons of water, and apply in a fine, 

 spray. If with the latter, 6 pounds to 1 ounce, or 1 pound to 100 pounds of plaster, and apply with Woodason'* 

 double or single cone belloivs. Per lb., 25 cts. ; by mail, 40 cts. 



Pure Flour of Sulphur. A preventive and cure for mildew on grape vines, rose bushes, etc., in or out-doors, 

 and for the destruction of insects on plants. It is most effective when applied with Woodason's double orsinglt 

 cone bellows like dust on the foliage. Per lb., 10 cts. ; by mail, 30 cts. 



Tobacco Stems, for fumigating plants to destroy insects, and if used every week or two, it not only destroys 

 the insects, but promotes a healthy growth of the plants. Per lb., 10 cts. ; in bales of about 200 lbs., $4.00 



We recommend the Eureka Fumigator. See our list for sizes and prices on page 89. 



FERTILIZERS. 



Pure Peruvian Guano.— Guaranteed. A well-known stimulant to promote growth of all kinds of growing crops 

 and house plants, from the large percentage of ammonia and phosphate it contains. The quantity used per acre 

 is from three to four hundred pounds ; before using, it should be made fine and mixed with loam, charcoal dust, 01 

 plaster. It should not be mixed with lime, ashes, muck or clay, as they are not suitable, nor should it come ii 

 contact with growing plants when used in a dry state. For pot and growing plants in the garden, it can be used as' 

 a liquid manure, and its effect is almost immediate. Prepare in the following manner : take one pound of guano td 

 twenty gallons of water, and let stand until dissolved. Water the plants once a week with the solution, stirring ii 

 well before using. Put up in boxes, with directions ; three sizes, 15, 30 and 50 cts. each, the two small sizes only 

 mailable for 40 cts. and 85 cts. Per sack of 200 lbs., $8.00; per ton, $70. 00. 



Bowker's Ammoniated Food for Flowers. A fertilizer made especially for plants grown in the Conserve 

 tory, House, or Garden; clean, free from offensive odor, largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants fret 

 from vermin, early and abundant flowers, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant hue. 



Full directions with each bag or package. Plckage, 35 cts. ; by mail, 50 cts. ; dozen packages, #4.00 ; bags oi 

 5 lbs., 75 cts. ; 10 lbs., $1.25, and 50 lbs., #3.50. 



Bowker's Kitchen-Garden and Lawn Dressing. Do not disfigure your Lawns, Grass Plats, or Cemetery 

 Lots with strong, offensive stable manure, full of weed seeds. This preparation acts gradually through the season] 

 producing a luxuriant growth of grass of a rich color, and for all kitchen-garden crops which it stimulates into aq 

 early growth. It may be applied during the spring, summer and autumn, or as often as it may be required for 

 nourishment. Bags of 25 lbs., $1.25 ; 50 lbs., $2. 00 ; 100 lbs., #3.50. 



Star Bone Phosphate and Plant Food. Prepared of Pure Ground Bones, Sulphuric Acid, AmmoniacA 

 Matter, and a high grade oi Muriate of Potash. It contains a large percentage of really soluble Bone Phosphate 

 of Lime, made especially to stimulate into a quick and healthy growth all farm crops, Small Fruits, Vegetables 

 and Flowers ; also a splendid Lawn Fertilizer. Apply 400 lbs. to the acre, and two or three tablespoonfuls to eacl 

 flower pot according to size by sprinkling the surface and working it into the soil. Put up in bags, with directions 

 5 lbs., 25 cts. ; 10 lbs., 50 cts. ; 25 lbs., $1 . 00, and in sacks of 200 lbs., $5.00; per ton, #40.00. 



Pure, Fine-Ground Bone for Fertilizing. Recommended for vine borders and fruit-trees; if sown thickly 

 forms an excellent restoring and quickening power on grass-plats in gardens, pleasure grounds, etc. ; it should DC 

 rolled in after sown ; also fine for mixing with the soil for potting plants. Apply three to four hundred pounds per 

 acre. Per ton, #45.00; sack of 200 lbs., $5.00; in bags of 10 lbs., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., 25 cts. (and boxes of 3 lbs., 15 cts. 

 by mail, 65 cts.) 



SUNDRY ARTICLES. 



Grafting Wax, of first quality, put up in convenient bars for grafting, cuts and bruises on trees, which causes 

 them to heal up rapidly. With directions for use, 1 lb., 40 cts. ; y 2 lb., 25 cts., and % lb., 15 cts. By mail, 16 cts\ 

 per lb., or fraction thereof, additional for postage. 



Jersey Peat, for potting plants, etc., (to be mixed with the soil) Per bbl, #1.50] 



Propagating Sand « ' , gJ 



Prepared Potting Soil p er bu., 75 cts 



Sphagnum Moss, used by Florists for packing plants for shipment ; also for growing Orchids, etc 



Roffea, the best and strongest material known for tying plants, vines, etc Per 



Archangel Mats, new, 8 feet long and 4^ feet wide Each .83 



Mats (Russian Bass), for budding and covering hot-beds, second-hand. 1st quality, 25 cts. each.. Per doz. 2.5J 

 Mats (Russian Bass), second hand, 2d quality. Used for the same purpose as above, 15 cts. each.. Per doz. 1.5J 



Bell, or Propagating Glasses. Made very strong, with an extra heavy rim at the bottom, clear white flinl 

 glass, and of uniform shape. 



4 inches 25 cts. ; per dozen, #2.00 I 6 inches 45 cts. ; per dozen, $4.<m 



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