., i^ Dreer's Garden Calendar. 



WHALE OIL SOAP. 



An effectual remedy for destroying and preventing Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines, etc., for 

 washing down the bark of Trees, Grape Vines, destroying the Aphis or Plant Louse, Slugs on 

 Roses, Thrips on Grape Vines, Mildew, and Slugs on Pear Trees. In cans, with directions. 

 Three sizes, at 30, 60, and 80 cts. each ; the two small sizes only mailable, which we mail for 60 

 cts. and $1.20. Quantities of 25 lbs. and upwards sold at 10 cts. per lb. 



COMBINED SOAPS. 



For destroying different kinds of Insects, and Fertilizing. 



A. new preparation has been made for destroying different kinds of Insects, and at the same 

 time, while the Whale Oil Soap is used as a basis, it is a good fertilizer, and is also further 

 improved by the addition of Guano. We have the following varieties, put up in balls 3 inches in 

 diameter, and average about 10 oz. each, as well as the Whale Oil and Carbolic mixture in cans. 



Hellebore and Whale Oil combined Per Ball, 50 cts. 



Paris Green and Whale Oil combined " 60 cts. 



Sulphur and Whale Oil combined " 25 cts. 



Tobacco and Whale Oil combined " 25 cts. 



Guano and Whale Oil combined, for destroy*ing insects, and at the same time 



answering as a fertilizer " 25 cts. 



Remit for postage on the Balls 8 cts. additional each, when ordered to be sent by mail. 

 Carbolic and Whale Oil combined, in cans, with directions. Three sizes, 40, 75, and $1 each ; 

 the two small sizes only mailable, which we mail for 75 cts. and $1.35. Quantities of 25 lbs. 

 and upwards sold at 15 cts. per lb. 



HELLEBORE— For Destroying Rose Slugs. 



To destroy Eose Slugs : Dissolve one tablespoonful of powdered white hellebore in two gallons 

 of boiling water. When cool enough to use, apply with a syringe or a wisp broom, bending the 

 tops of the plants over so as to reach the under as well as the upper side of the leaves, dashing 

 the liquid upon the plant in a tine spray. One or two applications is usually suflScient for a 

 season, and it is thoroughly effective. It can also be applied in a powdered state early in the 

 morning while the dew is upon the plants. With directions. Per bottle, 25 cts. ; by mail, 40 cts. 



PYRETHRUM ROSEUM-Persian Insect Powder. 



For destroying Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and all other noxious Insects. To most effectually de- 

 stroy the Bugs, the powder must be thrown into the crevices, holes and places infested by them. 

 Per bottle, 2o cts. ; by mail, 40 cts. 



PURE PARIS GREEN— For Destroying Potato Bugs. 



The only effectual remedy for destroying that pest. Take one pound cf Paris Green and 

 twenty pounds of plaster, mix thoroughly together and put it into the Potato Bug Destroyer, 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 or a wisp broom. Directions for use with each package. 40 cts. per lb. ; 

 by mail, 56 cts. 



GRAFTING WAX. 



Of first quality, put up in convenient rolls for grafting ; also good for cuts and bruises on 

 trees, which causes them to heal up rapidly. Put up, with directions for use, 1 lb., 40 cts. ; i lb., 

 25 cts., and i lb., 15 cts. By mail, 16 cts. per lb., or fraction thereof, additional for postage. 



PLANT FOOD FOR THE GROWTH OF FLOWERS. 



It is expressly prepared for Plants, and promotes the growth and beauty of flowers ; is invalu- 

 able for the Green-house and Flower Garden, being perfectly harmless, and will not injure the 

 most delicate plants. Put up in 5 lb. tin boxes for general use, with directions. 75 cts. per box. 

 (Not mailable, being of over weight.) 



PURE PERUVIAN GUANO. 



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, or plaster. It should not be mixed with any of the following : lime, ashes, muck 

 or clay, as they are not suitable, nor should it come in contact with growing plants when used 

 in a dry state. For pot plants and garden purposes, it can be used as a liquid manure, and its 

 effect is almost immediate. Prepare in the following manner : take one pound of guano to twenty 

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

 stirring it up before using. Put up in tin cans, with di rections ; three sizes, 15, 30 and 50 cts. each, 

 the two small sizes only mailable, which we mail for 40 cts. and So cts. Per sack of 200 lbs., $8 ; 

 per ton, $60, 



