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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK—WHOLESALE CATALOGUE 
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APHINE. Aphine while a powerful insecticide, 
in a readily soluble form which can be easily di- 
luted with water and applied as a spray, wash or 
dipping solution, It kills all insects. Green and 
black fly, thrips, red spider, slugs, ants, mealy 
bug, scale, etc. Price, 1 gill, 25c.; } pint, 40c.; 
Pint, 65c.; quart, $1.00; gallon, $2.50. 
ANT-I-CIDE. A powder with a repellant odor, 
effective against most crawling insects that infest 
lawns. Strew plentifully so that the surface in- 
fested will be thoroughly covered. Give special 
attention to places where ants are seen in the 
greatest numbers, their hills, and around the edges 
of the property to be protected, also house sills. 
1 lb. will dress about 300 square feet of lawn. 
Price, 1 lb. package, 22c.; Slb. bag, $.90, 25 lb. 
drum, $4.25. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD. (Paste form.) A poison 
rapidly taking the place of Paris green. Its great 
advantages are that it adheres well to the foliage 
and does not readily wash off by rain and does not 
injure tender foliage. It also remains well sus- 
pended in solution so that an even distribution 
can be obtained. It is white in color and shows 
just where it has been applied. Price, 11b. tin, 18c.; 
5 lb. tin, 80c.; 124 1b. pail, $1.80; 25 lb. bucket, 
$3.40; 50 1b. bucket, $6.30; 100 1b. keg, $10.80; 
300 lb. bbl., $28.00. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE. 
(Paste form. Standard 
Formula, 1 gallon makes 50 gallons of spray.) 
Ready for use by simply adding water. An indis- 
pensable Fungicide. curing and preventing black 
tot, mildew, blight, rust, scab and all fungoid 
diseases on fruits and plants. Price, 1 pint, 22c. 
1 quart, 35c.; 1 gallon, 75c.; 5 gallons, $3.50. 
BOROWAX. A compiete protection against tree 
borers if applied in accordance with instructions, 
armorplates the tree at the point where the moth 
deposits its eggs and thus renders it immune to 
further infestation for several years. Quantity 
required: 4 pint toa pint to a tree according to size. 
Price, quart, 35c.; half gallon, 60c.; gallon can 
(boxed), $1.00; six gallons (boxed), $5.00; half 
barrel, $20.00; barrel, $35.00. 
BUG DEATH. Is a non poisonous, insect-killing 
powder, that is in high favor, for cabbage and 
tomato worms, potato and cucumber bugs, etc. 
It is applied with a duster bellows or powder-gun, 
at the rate of about 12 lbs. per acre. Price, 12c. 
Ib. (P. P. 2 Ib.);. 3 lbs., 30c. (P. P. 4 1b.); 5 Ibs., 
45c. (P.P. 6 lb.); 123 lbs., 90c.; 100 Ibs., $6.75. 
BUG DEATH SHAKER for applying above, 25c. 
COPPER SOLUTION, AMMONIATED. A Fungi- 
cide the same as Bordeaux Mixture, the essential 
ingredient, ‘* Carbonate of Copper.’’ being dissolved 
in ammonia in this, while in Bordeaux it is counter- 
acted bylime. For late sprayings, when fruits are 
nearing maturity, or plants in bloom, Copper 
Solution is usually used, as there is no limy sedi- 
ment left to be washed off by rain or hand before 
marketing. One quart is sufficient for 25 gallons 
of spray. Price, 1 quart, 5Cc.; 1 gallon, $1 50. 
STERLINGWORTH CUT WORM KILLER. Is a 
coarse powder for sprinkling near the plants to be 
protected. It has an enticing odor and the worms 
prefer it to vegetation. One=pound is sufficient 
for 175 plants when in hills or 100 feet when in 
tows. Price 1 lb. Sprinkler box, 25c.; mail weight 
2 Ibs. 5 lb. tins. $1.00; mail weight 6 lbs. 25 |b. 
drum $4.00; 100 Ib. bag, $12.00. 
“ELECTRO” TREE WOUND PAINT when applied 
is an insurance against deciy because its scientific 
composition gives penetrating, antiseptic and 
elastic water-proofing qualities found in no other 
paint. 
The lighter antiseptic material carry the heavier 
water proofing material into the pores of the wood 
and fix them there so that the heat of the sun and 
other conditions cannot cause the coating to break 
away from the treated wood. Price, quart, 50c.; 
gallon, $1.50; 5 gallons, $5.25; 10 gallons, $10.00. 
FIR TREE OIL SOAP. A popular Insecticide; it 
frees plants of nearly all insects to which they are 
subject, and for the following it has no superior: 
Mealy bug, scale, red spider, aphis. thrip, blight, 
worms and slugs. An ounce makes1 gallon. Price, 
41b. tin, 22c. (P.\P.11b.) 21bs.,70c. (P. P. 3 Ib.). 
FISH OIL SOAP. (Whale Oil Soap.) Makes an 
excellent wash for trees and plants where insects 
and eggs affect the bark, and for smearing on the 
trunks of trees to prevent worms from crawling 
up. Price, 13c\peribi(P: Py 2ilb.); 2. Ibs:; 25c: 
(P.P.73. 1b.);. 5 lbsiis5c. (BP. PAG lb!); (25) ‘Tbs:; 
and over at 9c. per lb. 
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FORMALDE- 
HYDE. It 
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nounced ef- 
ficiency in 
destroying 
disease germs 
affecting 
both animal ; 
and plant life, and = 
is successfully em- | 
ployed as a prevent- 
ive of such fungoid 
diseases as potato 
scab, onion and 
grain smuts, musty 
corn and other affected seeds, damping off of seed- 
lings, club root of roses, etc., for the restraining 
of decay in vegetables, fruits, etc., and as an anti- 
septic wash and spray for bark diseases, canker 
and wounds in trees, and as a disinfectant for 
stables, kennels, poultry houses, etc. The dilution 
for most purposes is 1 lb. (1 pint) Formaldehyde 
to 15 or 20 gallons of water and 1 to 2 gallons 
of this dilution is required for treatment of every 
bushel of seed. Price of Formaldehyde (40 volume 
%), 1 lb. bottle, 35c.; 5 1b. bottle, at 32c. 1lb.; 10 
lb. bottle, at 27c. 1lb.; 50 1b. demijohn, at 23c. 1b. 
132 lb. carboy, at 21:. lb. 
FUNGINE. An effective sulphurated remedy for 
mildew, rust and other blights. A spraying ma- 
terial which does not stain the foliage. Prices, 
Aone 30c.; pint, 50c.; quart, 75c.; gallon, 
HELLEBORE, Powdered White. For the destruc- 
tion of slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Less poison- 
ous than Paris Green and London Purple, and 
safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly 
ripe. Can be used as a powder or dissolved, 1 oz. 
in 3 gallons of water. Price, 25c. per lb. (P. P. 
2 lb.); 5 Ibs., $1.00 (P. P.6 1b.); 10 1bs., $1 90 
(PSPs l1elbs): 
INSECT POWDER. (Persian or Buhach Powder.) 
Henderson’s Superior Grade. (Cheap adulterated 
grades are worthless.) A most effective, non-poison- 
ous, impalpable powder, so fine that it penetrates 
the innermost crevices. For worms, flies, aphis and 
almost all kinds of insects it is very effectual, suffo- 
cating them by filling up the breathing pores. 
Prices !25c. 4 Ibs(P. "PR: 1 Ib.) 1b: “45e!) (PB. Ps 
2 lb.); 5 lbs., $2.00 (P. P. 6 lb.). 
KEROSENE EMULSION. Prepared according to 
the most improved formula; ready for use by 
simply adding water (25 to 50 parts water to one 
Emulsion.) For cabbage worm, scale on trees, 
caterpillars, melon louse, rose bugs, green fly and 
lice of all kinds, all sucking insects, either on 
plants or animals. Price, 1 quart, 30c.; 1 gallon, 
80c.; 5 gallons, $3.50. 
LEMON OIL. An efficient insecticide for destroying 
all insects and soft scales. It is applied as a spray 
or wash and has an agreeable odor. }3 pint, 22c.; 
1 pint, 35c.: quart, 65c.:| # gal, $1515; 1 gal.; 
$1.80. 
LIME SULPHUR SOLUTION. A liquid compound 
now extensively used for all scale insects on trees 
and shrubs and it is also of benefit for fungous 
diseases of the bark, etc., as can be treated in 
winter. It must be diluted and applied with a 
spray pump while the trees are dormant, after the 
leaves have fallen in fall and before the buds swell 
in spring. It can be used quite strong—say 1 
gallon to 11 gallons of water—during December, 
January and February, but earlier or later than 
these months it will be safer to dilute it 1 gallon 
to 30 to 40 of water. Price, quart can, 27c.; gal- 
lon, 65c.; 5 gallons, $2.50; barrel of 50 gallons 
$14.00. 
NICOTEEN. An extract of tobacco, containing 
about 30 per cent. nicotine. A most effectual 
economical and safe remedy for fumigating green- 
houses. Use a scant tablespoonful to 1} pints 
of water for each pan, which is sufficient when 
vaporized, by placing a hot iron, in it for 600 
square feet of floorspace. Price 8 lb. bottle $10.00; 
4 1b. bottle $5.00; 1 1b. bottle $1.50; 4 1b. bottle 85c.; 
13 oz. bottle 40c. 
NICOTICIDE. An extract of tobacco used in fumi- 
gation. The required quantity is placed in a tin 
dish and evaporated by a spirit lamp, placed 
underneath. An effectual remedy for insects in 
the greenhouse, window garden or frames. Price, 
4 oz. can, 70c.; } pint, $1.25; pint, $2.50; gallon, 
$15.00. 
NICO-FUME. A tobacco paper saturated with 
nicotine. Price, air tight cans of two dozen 
sheets, $1.00. (P. P.11b.); 1 gross sheets, $4.00 
(P. P. 4 lb.); 2 gross sheets, $7.50 (P. P.7 lb.). 
Note—About Forwarding Insecticides, 
Fungicides and Fertilizers. 
Purchasers pay express or freight charges on 
Insecticides, Fungicides and Fertilizers, although 
some may be forwarded by U. S. Parcel Post fin 
net quanities of 10 lbs. or less within the U. S. or 
possessions if extra for postage is allowed. 
mailable are indicated by the abbreviation ‘‘P. P.” 
and the packed weight is given so postage may 
be calculated by the ‘“‘Zone Rate’’ on page 1. Poisons 
and fluids (those by the qt. etc.) are not mailable. 
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PARIS GREEN. A poisonous, irsoluble powder 
indispensable on the farm or garden for preventing 
the ravages of potato bugs, codling moth, worms, 
caterpillars, slugs and bugs. Applied as a powder 
it should be mixed with plaster or flour, 100 parts 
to 1 part of Paris Green, in solution mix 1 lb. in 
200 to 300 gallons water. Price, 4 lb. package, 
18c.; 1 lb. package, 30c.; 5 lb. package, $1.25; 
28 lb. bucket, $6.75; 100 lb. keg, $23.00. 
PYROX. (Bowker’s). The one best and safest all- 
round’ spray which kills all leaf-eating-insects and 
prevents blights and all fungous troubles, without 
injury, on fruit trees, garden vegetables, and shrub- 
bery,:etc.- Price, 1 lb. bottle, 25c.; 5 lb. crock, 
$1.00:; 10 lb. crock $1.75; 25 lb. crock, $4.00; 50 
lb. keg, $7.50; 100 1b. keg, $13.50. 
SCALECIDE. The latest and best spray for San 
Jose scale, cottony maple scale and Pear Psylla. 
It is not poisonous, being simply a mechanical 
preparation of petroleum oil that instantly mixes 
with cold water and is immediately ready to apply 
1 gallon of ‘‘ Scalecide’’ to 20 gallons of water 
sprayed on your trees and bushes will kill every 
scale that it reaches without injury to tree or fruit 
if applied in late fall, winter or early spring 
while the foliage is off. Safe and easy to apply. 
Price, 1 gallon can, 90c.; 5 gallon can, $3.00; 10 
gallon can, $5.50; 50 gallon barrel, $23.00. 
SCOTCH SOFT COAL SOOT. This prevents 
insect ravages and also acts as a stimulat- 
ing fertilizer. Used in onion drills, radish beds, 
cabbage grounds, etc., it checks the attacks of 
grubs, cut-worms, etc. When scattered lightly, 
as a top-dressing around plants, it drives away 
insects that hide in the ground by day and lay 
their eggs near theroots. Price, 50 lb. bag $1.75; 
100 lb. bag $3.25. 
SLUG SHOT. A non-poisonous powder and a very 
popular insecticide; it requires no further mixing 
or preparation, easily applied and not injurious or 
dangerous to animals, the person applying it, or 
fruits and vegetables treated. Very effectual in 
destroying potato bugs, and beetles, green and 
black fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, ete. Price, 
per keg of 125 lbs. net, $6.50; per barrel of 250 
lbs., net $12.00; 10 lb. package, 55c. (P. P. 11 
lb.); 51b. package, 30c. (P. P.61b.); in tin canis- 
ter, with perforated top for applying, 25c. each, 
(BF B22)b9). 
SULPHUR, FLOWERS OF. Price, 8c. per Ib. 
P. P.21b.: 101bs.,55c. (P. P. 11): 25 lbs. and 
over, at 44c. per lb. 
TOBACCO DUST, Fine. For green and black aphis, 
fleas, beetles, etc. Splendid fertilizer and preven- 
tive for insects in the ground and around roots. 
Price, 8c. per lb. (P. P. 2 lb.); 5 Ibs., 25c. (P. 
P. 6 lb.); 10 lbs., 50c. (P. P. 11 1b.); 25 1b. bag, 
90c.; 50 lb. bag, $1.59; 100 1b. bag, $2.50. 
TOBACCO POWDER, FUMIGATING. Extra strong 
Havana Tobacco Dust for fumigating. Price, 
25 lb. bag, $1.25: 50 lb. bag, $2.00; 100 1b. bag, 
$3.25. 
TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating greenhouses 
and conservatories for the destruction of green and 
black aphis and other insects. Price, 100 lb. 
bale, $1 35: per ton of 2000 Ibs.. $22.00. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. No crawling insect can pass 
a band of tree tanglefoot. Apply early in the 
spring—before the caterpillars commence to crawl 
—and again in the fall if troubled with the fall 
Canker worm. One pound for a six-foot band 
4 inches wide, js inch thick. Prices. 1 lb. can, 30c.; 
(PY PP24b,); 3.lbiscan, /85ca (P= P34 1b:); 10 
Ib. can, $2.65: (P.P 111b.) 20 lb. can, $4.80. 
HENDERSON’S WEED DESTROYER. (See des- 
cription in our Retail ‘‘EFG"’ Catalogue page 197). 
Quart 35c; Gallon $1.00; 5 Gal. Keg. $4.50; 50 
Gal. Barrel. $35.00. 
HENDERSON’S WORM KILLING GRASS FOOD. 
(See description in our Retail Catalogue 
page 197). 51b. pkg. 45c.; 101b. 75c.: 25 lb. $1.25; 
50 1b. $2.00; 100 1b. $3.50; 34 ton (5-100 1b. bags). 
$15.00; 4 ton.(10-100 lb. bags.) $29.00; Ton(20-100 
lb. bags). $57.00. 
