INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
DEPENDABLE CONTROL MEDIUMS for MARKET GROWERS and FLORISTS 
SPECIAL NOTICE—lItems offered transportation paid are prepaid by us within first and second zones (150 miles of New York City) 
except where otherwise noted, mail, express or freight at our option. 
Beyond these zones, purchaser pays transportation charges. 
DIRECTIONS for using any of the following will be found on each package. 
PRATTS' 
(Makers of Scalecide) 
DDT-25% 
A liquid Dichloro-Di-Phenyl-Trichloro- 
ethane spray in an active base. 
Combines with standard insecticides 
including Bordeaux, Sulfur and Arsenate 
of Lead where desirable. 
Dilutions 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls per gal- 
lon of water. 
Prices 142 oz. .35; Y pints $1.00; 
Quarts $2.85; Gallon $8.50; 5 Gallons 
$30.00. 
Prepaid 150 miles. 
WEEDONE 
THE NEW WEED KILLER 
Kills Poison Ivy 
2,-4-D 
(dichlorophenoxyaeetie eid) 
Applied as a spray direct to foliage. 
Does not sterilize the soi] and will not 
irritate the skin. 
Will not corrode spray equipment and 
is not explosive. 
Dilution 1 to 60 
Atear 6 oz. 75¢; Quart $2.50; Gallon 
$7.50 
D-X SPRAY 
Rotenone-Pyrethrum-DDT 
D-X Spray is a rotenone, pyrethrum, 
DDT spray in an active vegetable oil base 
of great penetration and effectiveness. 
5% DDT has been added to prewar D-X 
of rotenone and pyrethrum for more 
complete kill of the greatest number of 
insects. 
D-X Spray can be used freely in cover 
sprays to control codling moth, aphis, 
leaf hopper, etc., and does not leave a 
dangerous residue. 
Price, 1/2 oz. 40c; 8 oz. $1.42; quart 
$4.30; gallon $11.95; 5 gallons $45.95. 
Prepaid 150 miles. 
ieerid 150 miles. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD POWDER. For dusting it is mixed with 
Hydrated Lime or road dust or used in liquid form. To kill most 
chewing insects on Plants, Trees, Shrubs, etc. 
Price 1 Ib., 40¢; 
24 ibs., $5.75; 100-Ib. drums, $20.00 
Transportation Paid. 
4 \bs., $1.40 
BLACK LEAF 40 
Price 1 oz., 35e; § oz., $1.05; 1 tb., $2.50; 
Postpaid—See note top of page. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE, POWDERED. For blight, mildew, rust, etc. 
It has all the advantages of paste, with double the strength. 
Goes twice as far. Used for dry dusting or spraying. Dilute | 
pound to about 6 gallons of water for 3-3-50 formula. 
Price 1 ib., 40¢; 4 Ibs., $1.40; 24 Ibs., $5.75; 100 ibs., $18.00 
Transportation Paid. 
CALCIUM ARSENATE. A strong inexpensive insecticide for use 
on hardy foliage. 25% stronger than Lead Arsenate. Suitable 
as a dust or spray. f Price Tib., 40¢ 
Postpaid 
CYANOGAS (A) DUST. For outside use in killing rats, moles, 
woodchucks, gophers, ground squirrels and other rodents and 
insects. 1 tb. 5 lbs. 25 Ibs. 100 Ibs. 
Price 75e€ $3.00 $10.00 $30.00 
Not mailable. Purchaser pays transportation. 
FISH OIL SOAP. A refined Spray Soap, made on Potash Base. Can 
be used as the emulsifying agent in oil sprays. A wash for 
insects and eggs on the bark, and for applying to trunks of trees 
to prevent worms from crawling up. 
1 Ib 5 ibs. 0 lbs. 25 Ibs. 
Price 30c $1.25 $2.25 $4.00 
Transportation paid, see note top of page. 
FORMACIDE (FORMALDEHYDE DUST) STABILIZED Seed and 
Soil Treating Compound, not only prevents damping off and 
complete Soil Sterilization, but also stimulates Plant Growth, 
giving a stronger stand. 
Price Y% Itb., 50e 1 Ib., 85e 5 Ibs., $2.50 
25 ibs., $10. 00 50 Ibs., $17.50 100 Ibs., $30.00 
Transportation paid, see note top of page. 
MAGNESIUM ARSENATE. Used for the elimination of bean 
beetles, caterpillars, etc. For wet spraying, 1 pound to 50 
gallons water: Care should be taken that the underside of the 
leaves are thoroughly sprayed. For dry spray, add 4 pounds 
Hydrated Lime to each } pound and dust four times during the 
growing season. Price, 1 b., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75¢ 
Transportation paid; see note top of page. 
_ a foothold and stimulates foliage. 
RED ARROW GARDEN SPRAY. A pyrene Extract containing 
soap. Simply mix with water. Kills Rose Chafer, Mexican 
Beetle, Aphids (plant lice) and-other chewing and sucking insects. 
loz. doz. 4 oz. doz. pint quart 
Price 33¢ $2.70 $1.00 $8.00 $2.83 $3.50 
Transportation paid. 
RED RIVER POTATO MIX 
A Speeial Formula for Potatoes 
A scientific development combining a newly processed copper 
fungicide with a quicker-killing arsenic. Kills potato bugs quicker; 
drives off flea beetle and leafhopper; prevents blight from gaining 
Complete control in one 
operation—at one cost. 
Use as a dust or spray. Full directions accompany each package. 
Price 1 ib., 50c; 4 ibs., $1.75. Postpaid. 
ROTENONE SPRAY. Contains 1.0% Rotenone and 1.9% other 
Derris extractions. No wetting, spreading or penetrating agent 
necessary to add as all are incorporated in this product. Recom- 
mended by Federal, State and University entomologists. 
Price 1 oz., 35€; 6 oz., $1.00; 16 oz., $2.15; gai., $13.50 
Prepaid 150 miles. 
ROTENONE STABILIZED. In dust form, non-poisonous and more 
powerful than arsenate of lead in killing leaf-chewing and 
sucking insects. 
1 bb. 5 Ibs. 10 Ibs. 25 Ibs. 50 Ibs. 
Price 40¢ $1.75 $3.25 $7.50 $14.06 
Transportation paid. 
SLUG SHOT. For potato bugs, beetles, green flies, slugs, worms, etc. 
1 ib. 5 tbs. 25 ibs. 125 ibs. 
Price 306 $1.20 $5.50 $21.25 
Transportation paid, see note top of page. 
SULPHUR, DUSTING—99 12 % Pure........ Price, $4.50 per 100 ibs. 
TOBACCO DUST. Splendid fertilizer and preventive for insects in 
the ground and around roots. Chinch Bugs are perfectly con- 
trolled with this time-tested product. Saves lawns economically 
and easily. 
Price 25 lbs., $1.50 50 Ibs., $2.50 100 Ibs., $4.56 
Transportation paid, see note top of page. 
TOMATO DUST. A garden insecticide and fungicide with em- 
phasis on better tornato production. Controls both early and late 
blight as well as Horn worm, fruit worm and flea beetle—To- 
matoes’ worst enemies. 
Price, 1 lb. pump gun container, 60c; 4 Ib. bags, $1.20 
1947 Catalog for Market Growers and Florists — Peter Henderson & Co., New York. 
