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WHALE OIL SOAP. 



An effectual remedy for destroying and preventing Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines, etc., for 

 washing down the bark of Trees, Grape Vines, destroying the Aphis or Plant Louse, Slugs on 

 Roses, Thrips on Grape Vines, Mildew, and Slugs on Pear Trees. In cans, with directions. 

 Three sizes, at 30, 60, and 80 cts. each ; the two small sizes only mailable, which we mail for 60 

 cts. and $1.20. Quantities of 25 lbs. and upwards sold at 10 cts. per lb. 



COMBINED SOAPS. 



A new preparation has been made for destroying different kinds of Insects, and at the same 

 time, while the Whale Oil Soap is used as a basis, it is a good fertilizer, and is also further im- 

 proved by the addition of Guano. We have the following varieties, put up in balls 3 inches in 

 diameter, and average about 10 oz. each, as well as the Whale Oil and Carbolic mixture in cans. 



Hellebore and Whale Oil, Paris Green and Whale Oil each, Per ball, 50 cts. 



Sulphur and W T hale Oil, Tobacco and Whale Oil " " 25 cts. 



Guano and Whale Oil. A destroyer and fertilizer " " 25 cts. 



Remit for postage oc the Balls 8 cts. additional each, when ordered to be sent by mail 

 Carbolic and Whale Oil combined, in cans, with directions. Three sizes, 40, 75, and $1 each ; 

 the two small sizes only mailable, which we mail for 75 cts. and $1.35. Quantities of 25 lbs. 

 and upwards sold at 15 cts. per lb. 



HELLEBORE— Fop Destroying Rose Slugs. 



To destroy Rose Slugs : Mix two ounces of powdered white hellebore to one gallon of boil- 

 ing water. When cool enough to use, apply with a syringe or a wisp broom, bending the 

 tops of the plants over so as to reach the under as well as the upper side of the leaves, dashing 

 the liquid upon the plant in a fine spray. One or two applications is usually sufficient for a 

 season, and it is thoroughly effective. It can also be applied in a powdered state early in the 

 morning while the dew is upon the plants. With directions. Per bottle, 25 cts. ; by mail, 40 cts. 



PYRETHRUM ROSEUM-Persian Insect Powder. 



For destroying Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and all other noxious Insects. To most effectually de- 

 stroy the Bugs, the powder must be thrown into the crevices, holes and places infested by them. 

 Per bottle, 25 cts. ; by mail, 40 cts. 



PURE PARIS GREEN— For Destroying Potato Bugs. 



The only effectual remedy for destroying that pest. Take one pound of Paris Green and 

 twenty pounds of plaster, mix thoroughly together and put it into the Potato Bug Destroyer, or 

 any other appliance for distributing it evenly over the plants. Apply early in the morning, 

 while the plants are wet with dew; it then forms a paste on the plants, and is more effectual; 

 or, mix two tablespoonfuls to a bucket of water, stirring often to prevent it settling to the bottom, 

 and apply with a syringe or a wisp broom. Directions for use with each package. 40 cts. per lb. ; 

 by mail, 56 cts. 



GRAFTING WAX. 



Of first quality, put up in convenient rolls for grafting ; also good for cuts and bruises on 

 trees, which causes them to heal up rapidly. Put up, with directions for use, 1 lb., 40 cts. ; £ lb., 

 25 cts., and i lb., 15 cts. By mail, 16 cts. per lb., or fraction thereof, additional for postage. 



LAWN FERTILIZER. 



The Philadelphia Lawn Fertilizer is specially adapted to Grass and Flowers. After years of 

 trial, sown broadcast, proves that it stimulates the rapid growth of grass and flowers at less cost 

 than stable manure. It is composed of soluble chemicals, highly concentrated, free from odor 

 or lumps ; 600 lbs. sufficient for an acre ; 10 lbs. for 25 feet square. In sacks of 100 lbs., $5 ; 

 50 lbs., $3 ; and 10 lbs., 75 cts. By mail, 25 cts. per lb. 



PURE PERUVIAN GUANO. 



A well-known stimulant to promote growth of all kinds of growing crops and house plants, 

 from the large percentage of ammonia and phosphate it contains. The quantity used per acre is 

 from three to four hundred pounds ; before using, it should be made fine and mixed with loam, 

 charcoal dust, or plaster. It should not be mixed with any of the following : lime, ashes, muck 

 or clay, as they are not suitable, nor should it come in contact with growing plants when used 

 in a dry state. For pot plants and garden purposes, it can be used as a liquid manure, and its 

 effect is almost immediate. Prepare in the following manner : take one pound of guano to twenty 

 gallons of water, and let stand until dissolved. Water the plants once a week with the solution, 

 stirring it up before using. Put up in boxes, with directions ; three sizes, 15, 30 and 50 cts. each, 

 the two small sizes only mailable for 40 cts. and 85 cts. Per sack of 200 lbs., $8 ; per ton, $60. 



BOWKER'S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS. 



A fertilizer made especially for plants grown in the Conservatory, House or Garden; clean, 

 free from offensive odor, largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants free from vermin, 

 early and abundant flowers, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant hue. 



Full directions with each bag or package. One package, 35 cts., by mail, 50 cts.; dozen 

 packages, $4 ; bags of 5 lbs., 75 cts. ; 10 lbs., $1.25, and 50 lbs., $3.50. 



