Important Horticultural Growth Substances, etc. 



Rootone 



A hormone powder that will aid materially in the formation oi 

 roots on cuttings and in the germination of seeds as well as stimu- 

 late the growth of seedling plants. 



No solutions are necessary, simply dip the cuttings in the dry pow- 

 der and plant immediately. Likewise seeds are dusted with the pow- 

 der. Descriptive pamphlet will be sent upon request. Trial size, 2 oz. 

 $1.00; lb. (to treat up to 30,000 cuttings) $5.00, postpaid. 10 lb. drum 

 $45.00, not postpaid. 



Transplantone 



Excellent to overcome the shock of transplanting due to root dis- 

 turbance. It is clean, odorless, economical, and may be used freely 

 on all kinds of plants. One level teaspoonful will make I gallon of 

 stock solution which is further diluted with 9 parts of water_ for use 

 on seedlings, small plants, shrubs, and trees. Full information sup- 

 plied with each purchase. 3 ozs. $1.00; lb. $4.00, postpaid. 



Fruitone 



Fruitone is the latest of the hormone sprays and while originally 

 designed for the purpose of preventing premature dropping of ap- 

 ples, pears, etc., it has proved a highly desirable product to secure 

 a better set of tomato fruits, bean pods, and well filled sweet corn 

 ears. 2 oz. $1.00; 12 ozs. $5.00, postpaid. 



BARSPROUT 



A new hormone formulation which inhibits sprouting of potatoes 

 and other root crops such as beets, carrots, turnips, and ruta bagas 

 during winter storage. Used at the rate of V/2 oz. per bushel of 

 roots. Not recommended for use on seed potatoes. 5 lbs. $5.50; 20 lbs. 

 $16.00; 100 lbs. $70.00. 



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This new Hormodin powder is 

 easy to use giving excellent re- 

 sults in rooting cuttings. First dip 

 in water and then in the proper 

 grade of Hormodin powder. 

 No. I. The general purpose powder for Chrysanthemums, Poinsettias, 

 Roses, and many garden and greenhouse plants. 1% oz. 50c; 

 lb. $3.00, postpaid. 

 No. 2. Designed for use on semi-woody types and most common 



shrubs. 1% oz. 75c; lb. $4.50, postpaid. 

 No. 3. Prepared for resistant species such as Evergreens, and 



dormant leafless cuttings. Oz. $1.00; l/ 2 lb. $4.50, postpaid. 

 Combination Package of No. I, No. 2, and No. 3, 75c, postpaid. 



Proliferol 



Red Leaf. A brand new tonic that will favor the development of 

 strong, sturdy, prolific plants from seeds and cuttings. Allantoin, 

 originally applied in human therapeutics, has been combined with 

 other nourishing elements to promote cell development in plants. 

 2 oz. $1.00; lb. $4.50, postpaid. 



Green Leaf. Recommended for the treatment of bulbs and tubers. 

 Stronger, healthier plants result from bulbs or tubers dipped in 

 a solution of the powder before planting. Y2 gram makes I gallon 

 of solution. 8 C/2 gram) capsules $1.00; 50 (72 gram) capsules 

 $4.50, postpaid. 



Floralife 



The amazing benefits of this cutflower food are known by florists 

 everywhere. Floralife insures more days of life and beauty for your 

 cutflowers. 



30 qt. size 40c; 100 qt. size $1.75; 250 drum $4.00. 



Floralife packets in counter display carton. 



25 ten-cent pkts. for $1.25. 



Give Your Seeds 



a Healthy Start 



through simple 



Treatment with 



Seed Protectants 



We highly recommend to all growers the 

 use of an appropriate seed disinfectant in 

 order to secure maximum germination and 

 strong, disease-free seedlings. 



Arasan. An organic seed disinfectant and 

 protectant for peanuts and practically all 

 kinds of vegetable seeds. % teaspoonful 

 suffices for 2 ounces of large, and % tea- 

 spoonful for 4 ounces of smaller seed. Oz. 

 16c; 8 ozs. 80c; 4 lbs. $5.16; 25 lbs. $30.00. 



Cuprocide, Yellow. Very effective on a great 

 many different vegetable seeds requiring 

 only I teaspoonful to I pound of small 

 seed or Ve teaspoonful per pound of large 

 seed. M/2 ozs. 15c; 4 ozs. 35c. 



Spergon. Of particular value for Beans, 

 Lima Beans, Lettuce. Peas, and several 

 others and compatible with Nitragin for 

 use on leguminous plants. Perfectly safe, 

 yet effective. 5 ozs. $1.00; lb. $2.10. 



Semesan. One of the most popular seed 

 disinfectants for most kinds of seeds, ex- 

 cepting however Lima Beans. 12 ozs. $2.10; 

 4 lbs. $10.10. 



Semesan Jr. A specific seed disinfectant for 

 field, sweet, and pop corn. 12 ozs. 62c; 

 6I/4 lbs. $4.16. 



Semesan Bel. A dip disinfectant for Irish 

 and sweet potatoes. One pound treats 

 60 to 80 bushels of seed potatoes, lb. $1.83; 



4 lbs. $6.33. 



Ceresan Improved. Has been found excel- 

 lent for the control of fusarium crown rot 

 and dry rot of Gladiolus corms. Use at 

 the rate of I lb. in 25 gals, of water, plus 



5 tablespoonfuls of DuPont Spreader. Lb. 

 90c; 4 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $16.65; 100 lbs. 

 $61.05. 



Weed Killers 



Growers must realize that these weed 

 killers, with exception of Zotox, and Weedone 

 to some extent, are non-selective and will kill 

 all types of vegetation. For this reason they 

 should be used with care if applied close to 

 cultivated plants. 



Ammate. (DuPont) A non-poisonous, fire re- 

 tarding material which has no prolonged 

 soil effect yet kills even Poison Ivy, Poison 

 Oak, Ragweed, etc. Dissolve 72 to I lb. in 

 I gal. of water and wet foliage thoroughly 

 using a sprayer. Per 100 sq. ft. 2 lbs. 85c; 

 6 lbs. $2.25; 50 lbs. $12.00; 350 lbs. $63.00. 



Atlacide. A chlorate weed killer which is 

 finely powdered and may be applied 

 either as dust or in liquid form with 

 water. Kills all plant growth. One pound 

 treats 100 square feet of weeds. 5 lbs. 

 $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $16.75. 



WEEDONE 



TRAPE MARK 



The new 2, 4-D Weed Killer for Poison Ivy, 

 Poison Oak, Bindweed, Honeysuckle, Wild 

 Mustard, Ragweed, and a great many other 

 serious weeds. Sprayed on the leaves, it 

 travels down and kills right out to the root 

 tips. When sprayed on the lawn, fairway, or 

 green, at a I to 100 dilution with water, 

 Weedone will kill such annoying lawn weeds 

 as Dandelion, Plantains, wild Carrot, Chick- 

 weed, Speedwell, Ground Ivy, Wild Garlic, 

 and many others including Clover. Full 

 directions supplied with each purchase. & 

 oz. bottle (covers 1000 sq. ft.) 75c; qt. 

 (covers 5000 sq. ft.) $2.50; gal. (covers 20.- 

 000 sq. ft.) $7.50. 



Seltox Crab Grass Killer. Destroys Crab 

 Grass at any time from seedling to ma- 

 turity without hurting the grass. 16 oz. 

 treats 1500 to 2000 sq. ft. 8 oz. $1.00; 16 oz. 

 $1.50; qt. $2.50; l/ 2 gal. $4.50; gal. $8.00. 



Sudbury 

 Soil Test Kits 



Successful market gardeners and florists 

 have come to realize that soil testing is 

 very important to success so that plants may 

 be fed with the proper fertilizer when the 

 soil supply begins to fall below minimum 

 requirements. While soil testing is not an 

 exact science it nevertheless has proved its 

 value everywhere. No knowledge of chemis- 

 try is required. 



Jr. Professional Model. An inexpensive kit 

 which will make a total of 50 tests for 

 nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and lime 

 requirements. It will serve where relatively 

 few tests are needed. $4.75. 



Horticultural Model. A splendid kit for 

 farmers and growers whose requirements 

 call for the larger professional equipment. 

 It contains sufficient solution to make a 

 total of 100 tests to determine the need 

 of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and 

 lime. $12.50. 



DeLuxe Model. Widely used by large grow- 

 ers, nurseries, government departments, 

 etc., providing for a total of 200 individual 

 tests for nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and 

 acidity. Cased in instrument-type wooden 

 box which will last indefinitely. Furnished 

 with full instructions and helpful chart 

 showing the needs of lawn grasses, shrubs, 

 and vegetables. Weighs 14 lbs. packed. 

 $22.50. 



Customer pays transportation charges unless quoted "Postpaid" — Prices subject to change without notice. 



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