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. l]/2 cu. ft. 

 bale— 36 x 19 x 19 in., 

 $5.45. Pk. 65c; 3 pks. 



$1.10. 6 cu. ft. loose pack $2.98; 3 cu. ft. loose 



pack $1.98. 



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. 3-<>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. $1.10. 



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. 4 lbs. $1.25; 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. 

 $2.29; 100 lbs. $3.98. 



Prices on larger quantities on request. 



All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 

 Postage Extra Unless Otherwise Indicated 



VERMICUUTE 

 PLANT AID 



TERRA-LITE 

 (Vermiculite). 



Terra-Lite Plant 

 Aid is a specially 

 graded vermicu- 

 lite 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, $2.49; 

 6 cu. ft. $3.45; Hbu. 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. 



PERL-LOME Horticultural Perlite 



Perl-Lome is a specially processed form of 

 Perlite that prevents soil from compacting, 

 does not decay, and lasts for years. 3 cu. ft. 

 bag $2.95. 



ADCO 



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. 

 150-Ib. bag (enough for making 3 tons 



ofmanure) $19 95 



20-Ib. bag (enough for making Y2 ton 



of manure) 3 85 



5-lb. pkg 1 65 



Activo 



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 39 

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

 No. 20 size, for up to 2 tons ..795 

 Postpaid 



C0MP0 



TURI1S COIDPOST IF1T0 ORGRfllC fflflnURE 



Compo is a mixture of chemical materials 

 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. 

 7 X 2 lbs. (makes 375 lbs. organic 



manure) $1 25 



25 lbs. (makes 1250 lbs. organic 



manure) 2 50 



50 lbs. (makes 2500 lbs. organic 



manure) 4 50 



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. 



PlanTabbs 



CONTAIN. PlanTabbs are small, 



white, odorless tab- 

 lets. A complete prop- 

 ^ 3 ^ erly balanced fertilizer 

 .P!SNTABBS^jfi-i 7^ guaranteed the high 

 analysis of nitrogen 

 11 per cent, phos- 

 EFFECTIVE ^Js^i^fe phoric acid 15 per 

 cent, potash 20 per 

 cent. Water-soluble, 

 and dissolve quickly. 50 tablets 39c; 

 90 tablets 59c; 200 tablets $1.00; 1000 tab- 

 lets $3.50. Liquid, 4 ozs. 49c 



A clean, odorless, soluble powder thai 

 plete plant food immediately availabl 

 dissol 



plants, larger vegetabl 



' :es. Stimulates r 

 < to transplants. 

 ponies) Econoi 

 need liquid foe 



ipply. Produces bigger 

 flowers, better 



. 1 oz. makes 6 

 i-burning. 



Trial pkg $0 15 1 10-lb. drum. .$9 00 



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



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



10-oz. can 1 00 



GOLD TAG FERTILIZER 5-10-5 



With Chlordane 



Highly recommended to control Japanese 

 beetle grubs and other insects in the soil. 

 Fertilize your lawn and control the insects in 

 one operation. 80 lbs. $4.25. 



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. $3.25. 



GOLD TAG UREA FORM 

 PLANT FOOD io-e-4 



Containing over 50% of nitrogen derived 

 from du Pont'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. $5.75. 



DU PONT TURF FOOD 



Du Pont Turf Food 20-10-10 analysis is a 

 complete fertilizer especially formulated for 

 lawns. It contains guaranteed 40% primary 

 lawn nutrients. Long-lasting and non-burn- 

 ing because 75% of the nitrogen is derived 

 from du Pont Uramite fertilizer compound, 

 which releases this vital nutrient gradually 

 to give grass plants months of balanced feed- 

 ing. Just a 25-Ib. bag covers 5000 sq. ft. 

 25 lbs. $4.95. 



DU PONT TURF FOOD 

 WITH WEED KILLER 



This product is du Pont Turf Food with 

 2,4-D weed killer. It is especially formulated 

 to feed lawns for a longer period of time and 

 at the same time control broadleaf weeds, 

 such as plantain, dandelion, wild onion, 

 buttercup and chickweed. Just one bag will 

 treat 5000 sq. ft. of lawn. 25 lbs. $5.95. 



GRO-STUF (Concentrated Liquid Fertilizer) 

 Contains nitrogen 20%, phos- 

 phoric acid 20%, potash 20% — 

 all the proved chemicals, plus 

 hormones, plus necessary trace 

 elements needed to make stuff 

 grow — trees, shrubs, vegetables, 

 flowers, lawns. A complete plant 

 food. Simply mix with water 

 and apply. 5 ozs. 49c; 1-Ib. 

 can $1.25; 4-Ib. can $3.75. 



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