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HENRY A. DREER 



Fertilizers 



WHOLESALE LIST 



Dreer's Peerless Plant Food. A fertilizer for house 

 Plants that is made to our specifications, one that 

 you can use to advantage in your greenhouses or 

 offer to your customers with the assurance that you 

 are dealing with a properly balanced plant ration. 

 V2 lb., 15 eta,; per dozen packages, $1.00; per lb., 2^ 

 cts.i per dozen packages, $1.50; 25 lbs., bulk, $1.75: 

 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.50; 500 lbs., $20.0O. 



Alnniinijin Sulphate. The proper material for creating 

 soil acidity in the growing of azaleas, rhododen- 

 drons, etc. 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $3.50. 



Ashes Canadian. Hardwood, 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., 

 $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; 1000 lbs., $18.50; per ton, $35.00. 



Blood, Meal. 15% Ammonia: 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 

 100 lbs., $4.00; 500 lbs., $16.50. 



Rone FJour. Very finely pulverized, 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 

 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00; 200 lbs., $5.50; 500 lbs., 

 $13.50: 1000 lbs., $25.00. 



Bone Meal. Pure Raw Bone, 25 lbs., 85 cts.; 50 lbs., 

 $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.75; 500 lbs., $12.00; 1000 lbs., $22.5©; 

 ton, $42.50. 



Chrysanthenimu Manure, Smith's. Excellent as a top 

 dressing and as liquid manure. 100 lbs., $3.75; ton, 

 $70.00. 



Clay's Fertilizer. Imported. Per bag of 28 lbs., $3.00; 

 56 lbs., $5.00; 112 lbs., $9.00. 



Cow Manure. Shredded and dried. 100 lbs., $3.00; 500 

 lbs., $14.00; 1000 lbs., .$27.00; 2000 lbs, $52.0O. 



Horn and Bone Shavings. 25 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.00; 

 200 lbs., $9.00. 



Humus. 100 lbs., $1.75; 500 lbs., $7.50; 1000 lbs., $13.00; 



ton, $22.00. 



Special prices on carload shipments. 

 Lime. For lawn or field use. Very finely pulverized. 



Hydrated. 100 lbs., $1.00; 500 lbs, $4.50; ton, $15.00. 

 liimestone. Pulverized. For correcting soils that are 



sour or acid. 50 lbs., 05 ets.; 100 lbs., $1.00.; 500 lbs., 



$4.00; 1000 lbs., $7.00; ton, $12.50. 

 Loma. A scientifically prepared plant food, rich in 



nitrogen, potash and phosphates. 25 lbs., $1.50; 



$3.50 per 50 lbs., 100 lbs., $4.00. 

 31uriate of Potash, German. Very high in potash. 10 



lbs., 75 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., 



$4.00; 200 lbs., $7.50; 1000 lbs., $35.00; ton, $65.0O, 

 Nitrate of Soda. 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $3.75; 500 lbs., 



$13.00; 1000 lbs., $25.00, 

 Sheep Manure. 100 lbs., .$2.75; 500 lbs., $13.00; 1000 



lbs., $24.00; 2000 lbs., $45.00. 

 Soot. Imported Scotch. Bag of 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., 



$3.25; 100 lbs., $3.50. 

 Tankage. 7% Ammonia; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 



100 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $15.00. 

 Tobacco Stems, Uncut. Per bale of about 100 lbs., 



ii52.00; 500 lbs., $7.0O; 1000 lbs., $12.00; per ton, $17.50. 



Ground Tobacco Stems. 100 lbs., $2.50; 500 lbs., $10.00; 



1000 lbs., $18.50; per ton, $35.00. 

 Vigoro. A specially prepared food for lawns, flower 



gardens, shrubbery, trees, etc. $1.50 per 25 lbs.; 50 



lbs., $2.50; $4.00 per 100 lbs. 



Insecticides and Fungicides 



PAJRCEIi POST. Only those insecticides marked • can be shipped through the mails. Articles so marked 

 will be shipped provided sufficient postage is included with your order. Those not marked will be forwarded 

 freight or express charges collect. 



Antrol. The most effective method of eradicating 

 ants, the more persistent infestations are cleaned 

 up thoroughly with this product. Trial set, con- 

 sisting of 4 small jars for distributing the material 

 about the greenhouses, and a supply of syrup, 

 75 cts. Antrol syrup, pints, 85 cts.; gallon, $3.50. 

 (Not mailable.) 



Arsenate of Lead. The standard insecticide for the 

 control of chewing insects. Use 2 level tablespoons- 

 ful to 1 gallon of water, 2 lbs., to 50 gallons. 1 lb., 

 25 cts.; 4 lbs., 80 ets.; 24 lbs., '$3.75; 100 lbs., $13.50. 



Black Leaf 40. A concentrated nicotine solution for 

 aphis, thrip and red spider. Dilute 1 oz. to from 3 

 to 6 gallons of water. 1 oz., 30 cts.; 5 oz., $1.00; 

 1 lb., $2.25; 2 lbs., $3.25; 5 lbs., $5.85; 10 lbs., .$9.85; 

 50 -lb. drum, $37.50. 



Bordeaux aiixture. The recognized preventative for 

 most fungus disorders. Use nine level tablespoons- 

 ful to Vo gallon of water or 8 lbs. to 50 gallons. 

 1 lb., 25 cts.; 4 lbs., 75 cts.; 24 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., 

 $14.00. 



Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead. A combined insecticide 

 and fungicide for the control of fungus diseases 

 and leaf eating insects. Use 7 level teaspoonsful 

 to 1 gallon of water or 7 pounds to 50 gallons. 1 

 lb., 40 cts.; 4 lbs., $1.25; 24 lbs., $6.00; 100 lbs., $21.50. 



Cyanogas. "Calcium Cyanide," Grade G, Greenhouse 

 fumigant, gives complete control over white fly, 

 aphis, soft scale and thrips. Easily applied, not in- 

 jurious when used according to directions. Dosage, 

 14 ounce to 1000 cubic feet. 5 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., 

 $10.00. 



♦Evergreen. A non-poisonous insecticide that is as 

 equally efficient in the greenhouse as well as in the 

 flower garden. Destroys a great number of both 

 chewing and sucking insects without danger of 

 burning the plants. 1-oz. bottle, 35 cts.; 6-oz. bottle, 

 iSl.OO; pint, $2.00; quart, $3.50; gallon, $8.G3. 



Fnngtrogen. Possibly the most effective preventative 

 for inildew, black spot and other fungoid diseases 

 of roses; Quart, $1.75; half gallon, .$3.25; gallon, 

 $5.50. 



Grape and Rose Dust. Powder. A recognized pre- 

 ventive for fungus disorders, mildew and mold. 

 5 lbs., 85 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., 

 $13.50. 



*Insect Spray, "Red ArroTv^" A contact insecticide 

 that may be used within the greenhouse, upon the 

 most tender foliage without fear of burning, and 

 upon the most delicate flowers without staining. 

 Very effective on fern caterpillars, mealy bug, white 

 fly, etc. Economical to use, being decidedly suc- 

 cessful at dilution of one to five hundred. Quarter 

 pint, 85 cts.; half pint, $1.50; pint, $3.00; quart, 

 $5.40; gallon, $15.00. 



*K. R. O. "Kills Rats Only." May be used with entire 

 safety about the home, the barn or poultry house, 

 since it is not a poison and is harmless to human 

 beings, live stock, pets or poultry. 2 ounce package, 

 75 cts. 



Nico Fjuue. Liquid. An effective vaporizing liquid. 

 1 lb., $2.25; 4 lbs., $5.75; 8 lbs., $10.00; 40-lb. drum, 

 $40.00. 



*Nico Fume. Paper. A nicotine preparation. Fur- 

 nishes easiest method of fumigation. Box of 24 

 sheets, $1.25; 144 sheets, $4.50; 288 sheets, $8.00. 



*]Vico Fume. Powder. A fumigant less likely to dam- 

 age tender plants than any other; contains 12Vi% 

 nicotine. 1 lb. $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.35; 10 lbs., $5.85. 



Nikoteen (30 per cent Solution). Excellent for spray- 

 ing or vaporizing. V2 lb. bottle, $1.00; 1 lb., $1.75; 

 4 lbs., $5.00; 8 lbs., $9.00. 



Fumigating Lamp. 

 G5 cts. 



For vaporizing nicotine, each 



Semesan. A disinfectant for the control of Seed, 

 Plant and Soil diseases. It increases seed germina- 

 tion and prevents damping off fungus. Used either 

 as a dust or in solution. 2 ozs., 50 cts.; 1 lb., 

 3.75; 5 lbs., $13.00; 25 lbs., $51.35. (Not mailable.) 



*Slug Shot One of the most known remedies for cab- 

 bage and currant worms. Apply as bought. 1 lb., 

 20 cts.; 5 lbs., 65 cts.; 25 lbs., $2.75. 



Snarol. An effective bait for controlling cutworms, 

 grasshoppers, snails, slugs and sow bugs. Not in- 

 jurious to plants or other vegetation. 1 pound, 

 25 cts.; 4 lbs., SO cts.; 15-lb. bag., $2.75. (Not mail- 

 able.) 



*Soap, Fish Oil, Caustic Potash Fish Oil, Rosin Fish 

 Oil. Soaps in themselves are reasonably effective in 

 controlling certain insects, while the addition of 

 soap to other insecticides usually increases its ef- 

 ficiency. 1 lb., 25 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $3.50. 



*Sulphur. Powdered. For mildew. 1 lb., 10 cts.; 5 lbs., 

 40 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 100 lbs., $6.50. 



♦Tobacco Dust. Fine. Made especially for dusting. 

 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., .$2.0O; 100 lbs., $3.00. 



*Tobacco Dust, fumigating. A free burning dust. 25 

 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00. 



*Volck. Effectually controls scale, mealy bug,, white 

 fly, red spider, aphids, thrips, etc. Does not discolor 

 foliage but rather imparts a bright glossy appear- 

 ance. One gallon makes from 32 to 100 gallons of 

 spray solution. Half pint, 30 cts.; pint 50 cts.; 

 quart, 75 ets; gallon, $2.50; 5 gallons, $7.50. 



Weed Killer. Kills all plant growth. Dilute 1 Par* *? 

 40 parts of water. 1 qt., 50 cts.; Vz gal 80 cts.; 1 

 gal., $1.35; 5 gals., $5.50; barrel, per gal., 7» cts. 



Wilson's O K Plant Spray. A powerful, yet harmless 

 and efficient insecticide. Qt., «V""' ,^^ 't-S^' Kn 

 gals., $12.00; 10 gals., $23.00; 25 gals., $o0.00; 50 

 gals., $90.00. 



