SUMMER REQUISITES FOR THE GARDEN 



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INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES and VERMICIDES 



SPECIAL NOTICE — We prepay transportation charges on items offered on this page within the 1st and 2nd zones (150 miles of New York 

 City), mall, express or freight, at our option. Beyond these zones, purchaser pays transportation charges. 

 Ail Prices are subject to Fluctuations of the Market. 



Ant Killer. A very effective and much-needed product for use on lawns, 

 sports turf, golf courses, etc. 



Price, 4-oz. tin, 50c; per doz., $5.50; Estate size, 16 ozs., $1.75. 



Antrol. A highly efficacious control agent for Argentine and native species 

 of ants. Ready Filled Set consisting of 4 Feeders complete, 50c. 



Regular Set, 4 jars and 4 ozs. syrup, 75c. ; 4 ozs. syrup. 35c; 1 pt. syrup, 85c. 

 Extra jar, 10c. 



Arsenate of Lead Powder. For dusting mixed with Hydrated Lime or 

 road dust or in liquid form. To kill most chewing insects on plants, trees, 

 shrubs, etc. 



Price, y 2 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs., $5.50; 

 100 lbs.,$16.00. Larger quantities, price on application. 



Black-Leaf 40. One of the best-known and most widely-used products for 

 the effective and economical control of sucking insects. For Delousing poultry, 

 "paint" Black-Leaf 40 on top of roosts. 



Price, 1 oz„35c;5ozs., $1.00; lib., $2.25; 2 lbs., $3.25; 5 lbs., $5.85; 10 lbs. 

 $9.85. 



Bordo and Arsenate of Lead Powder. A combined insecticide and fungi- 

 cide, kills bugs and prevents many diseases, such as mildew, blight, rot and 

 fungus. Can be used as a wet or dry spray. 



Price, M lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $6.50; 

 100 lbs., $24.00. 



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 1 pound to about 6 gallons of water for 

 3-3-50 formula. 



Price, yi lb„ 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., 

 $16.00. 



Evergreen (Non-Poisonous.) New Improved with Spreader. Will not 

 injure or discolor the most tender plant; HARMLESS to man, birds and ani- 

 mals, yet deadly to sucking and chewing insects, such as aphis, thrip, rose bug 

 and bean beetles. One ounce makes up to six gallons of spray. 



Price, 1 oz., 35c; 6 ozs., $1.00; 16 ozs., $2.00; gal., $12.00; 5 gals., $50.00. 



Fish OH Soap (Whale Oil Soap). A wash for insects and eggs on the bark, 

 and for smearing the trunks of trees to prevent worms from crawling up. 

 Price, 1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $13.00. 



Slug Shot. A non-poisonous powder insecticide. Not injurious to the person 

 applying it, or to fruits and vegetables. Destroys potato bugs, beetles, green 

 flies, slugs, worm, etc. 



Price, 1-lb. canister, perforated top, 25c; 5-lb. canister, $1.00, 25-lb. fibre bag- 

 $4.00; bulk, 125-lb. keg, with duster, $18.00; bulk, 250-lb. bbl., with duster' 

 $34.00. 



Snarol. For the control of cutworms, snails, slugs, etc., non-injurious to 



vegetation and very economical to use on account of its insolubility in water. 



Price, per lV^-lb. pkg., 35c; 4-Ib. pkg., 85c; 15 lbs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $8.00. 



Sulfocide. A powerful summer fungicide for fruits, vegetables and flowers. 

 Very superior for the control of apple scab, brown rot of peaches and other 

 serious diseases. 1 gallon makes 200 gallons of spray. 



Price, qt., 85c; gal., $2.25; 5 gals., $7.50. 



Tree Tanglefoot. No crawling insect can pass a band of tree tanglefoot. 

 1 pound for 12-foot band, 4 inches wide, 1-16 inch thick. 

 Price, 1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.25; 25 lbs., $11.00. 



Tree Wound Paint. Is an insurance against decay, having penetrating, 

 antiseptic and elastic waterproofing qualities. 



Price, Yi pt., 30c; pt., 40c; qt., 75c; gal., $2.00; 5 gals., $8.00. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. For green and black aphis, flea-beetles, etc. Splendid 

 fertilizer and preventive for insects in the ground and around roots. 



Price, 1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 70c; 10 lbs., $1.10; 25-lb. bag, $1.50; 50-lb. bag, $2.50; 

 100-lb. bag, $4.50. 



Vermine. Kills underground insects. Use 1 part Vermine to 400 parts 

 water, thoroughly saturating the ground. 



Price, }4 Pt„ 40c; pt., 65c; qt., $1.00; gal., $3.00. 



Wilson's O. K. Plant Spray. For roses, chrysanthemums, evergreens, and 

 all plants affected with scale or insects, under glass or outside. 



Price, y 2 pt., 40c; qt., $1.00; gal., $3.00; 5 gals., $12.00; y 2 bbl., $50.00; bbl., 

 $90.00. 



X-L-AII Liquid Insecticide. Destroys mealy bug, scale, thrip, red spider, 

 green and black fly, caterpillars, blight and all insect pests in the garden; it is 

 perfectly safe to use on tender plants. 



Price, qt., $3.50; gal., $9.00. 



Fungtrogen. Controls mildew, black spot and many fungus diseases of 

 roses and other plants. A highly concentrated fungicide, invisible on the 

 foliage or blooms. It is combined with a plant stimulant. To use, mix with 

 ■water 60 limes its volume. 



Price, K Pt., 75c; pt., $1.25; qt., $2.00; gal.. $6.00. 



Hellebore, Powdered White. Less poisonous than Paris Green and Arsen- 

 ate of Lead, and safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Can be 

 used as a powder or dissolved. 



Price, y 2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 



Magnesium Arsenate. Used for the elimination of bean beetles, cater- 

 pillars, etc. For wet spraying, 1 pound to 50 gallons water. Care should be 

 taken that the under side of the leaves are thoroughly sprayed. For dry spray, 

 add 4 pounds Hydrated Lime to each 1 pound and dust four times during the 

 growing season. 



Price, 2 lbs., 80c. 



Mo-Lo (Poisoned Tablet). Exterminates moles and field mice. 

 Price, 25c per box of 12 tablets; $2.75 per doz. boxes. 



Nicotine Pyrox. Pyrox plus nicotine. Kills aphis (plant lice) and many 

 sucking insects; also destructive to caterpillars and other pests that chew the 

 leaves. Prevents mildew and blight. 



Price, 10-oz. package, 50c; 40 ozs., $1.25; 10-lb. drum, $3.00. 



Para-Dichioro-Benzine. For peach tree borer. Generates a gas. Direc- 

 tions on container. 



Price, y 2 lb., 35c, 1 lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs., $4.50. 



Porno Green with Nicotine. Used extensively as a prevention against black 

 spot, mildew, etc., on roses and growing plants. The nicotine content kills 

 aphis (plant lice) and other sucking and leaf-eating insects. 



Price, 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00. 



Red Arrow Insect Spray. A non-poisonous Flower and Vegetable Garden 

 Spray scientifically blending Pyrethrum and Rotenone with Soap. Simply 

 mix with water. Harmless to animals. Kills Red Spider, Mealy Bug, Rose 

 Chafer, Mexican Bean Beetle. Aphis (plant lice) and other Chewing and 

 Sucking insects. 



Price, 1 oz„ 35c; 3)4 ozs., $1.00; y 2 pint, $1.75; qt., $6.00; gal., $17.50. 



BONE MEAL SHffirsa. 



EXCELLENT FOR BULBS 



As there is absolutely no danger of burning or causing rot in fleshy bulbs, 

 including Tulips, Hyacinths, etc., a liberal application of Bone Meal mixed 

 into the soil before planting them will be amply repaid for by the remarkable 

 size and brilliancy of the flowers obtained. 



For Lawns it is a dependable fertilizer, as it contains the essential elements 

 that grass requires. It may be broadcast as a top-dressing at any time either 

 in early spring or during the growing season. 



Quantity Required. For lawns, pasture and mowing lands 10 lbs. to 200 

 square feet or 14 to 1 ton per acre. For trees and vines, 2 to 4 lbs. each. For field 

 and garden crops, H to 1 ton broadcast and harrowed in. For rose beds, pot plants, 

 etc., cne part to about fifty of soil. 



Prices: 



5 lbs $0.50 



10 lbs 90 



25 lbs 1.75 



Transportation paid. 



50 lbs $ 2.75 



100 lbs 4.50 



500 lbs 18.00 



2,000 lbs. (1 ton) 55.00 



HENDERSON'S FLUID WEED DESTROYER 



Kills Poison Ivy. Kills all vegetation it comes in contact with and prevents 

 growth for a period of one year. 



A sure killer of weeds, grass, etc, on tennis courts, paths and driveways. 

 5 gallons is a sufficient quantity for tennis courts. Easily applied with sprinkling 

 pot or cart. Dilute with water according to directions and apply. 



To kill poison ivy, make a solution of one part of Henderson's Fluid Weed 

 Destroyer to fifteen parts of water. Take a crowbar or sharp, pointed stick 

 and make a hole in the soil near the root of the ivy and pour a pint of the 

 solution in the hole. 



A quart can makes 7 to 10 gals., sufficient for 200 sq. f t $0.60 



A gal. can makes 30 to 40 gals., sufficient for 800 sq. ft 1.75 



5-gal. keg makes 150 to 200 gals., sufficient for 4,000 sq. ft 6.50 



55-gal. bbl. makes 1,650 to 2,200 gals., sufficient for 44,000 sq. ft 42.50 



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