REMEDIES FOR INSECTS AND FUNGUS 



PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 



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 All other items can be mailed, provided sufficient postage is included with your order 



For Aphis, Mealy Bugs, Thrips, Red Spiders, and Other Chewing and Sucking Insects 



It is of the utmost importance that the 

 proper remedy or con.rol be selected to com- 

 bat the various insect pests and Jungi which 

 attack the growing crops and injest the soil. 

 To assist you in making the correct selecticn 

 jor your particular needs, we classify our 

 list of Insecticides, Fungicides, etc., under 

 separate headings which show the various 

 purposes the different kinds should be 

 used for. 



Ellisco Japanese Beetle Trap. Similar in 

 design to the trap used by the U. S. De- 

 partment of Agriculture. Enameled green 

 and white, it will last for years. A very 

 effective way to decrease the population 

 of the Japanese beetle, consequently reduce 

 egg-laying and subsequent broods of beetles 

 and attract the beetle from your flowers 

 and shrubs into the traps. Trap and 

 Liquid Bait $1.50. Additional Liquid 

 Bait 50 cts. 



Arsenate of Lead Powder. A stomach 

 poison that may be used as either a spray 

 or dust to combat bean beetle, tent cater- 

 pillar, bagworm, and all other chewing 

 insects. J^Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 35 cts.; 4-lb. bag 

 90 cts.; 24-lb. carton in 4-lb. bags $4.25. 



Black -Leaf 40 (Nicotine -Sulphate). 40 



per cent nicotine guaranteed. Highly recom- 

 mended by experiment stations and by 

 spraying experts throughout the United 

 States. The standard contact insecticide 

 for spraying vegetables, fruits, flowers, 

 and plants to destroy aphis, thrips, leaf- 

 hoppers, and similar "sucking" insects. 

 Also effective for dipping purposes. 1-oz. 

 bottle 35 cts.; 5-oz. bottle $1.00; l ib. 

 bottle $2.25; 2-Ib. tin $3.25; 5-Ib. tin $5.85; 

 10-Ib. tin $10.60. 



Black Arrow Pyrethrum Powder. The 



highest quality of Pyrethrum in powder 

 form. Non-poisonous and harmless to leaf 

 or flower. Lb. 80 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.70. 



Calcium Arsenate. Will effectively con- 

 trol Mexican bean beetle. 1-lb. can 30 cts.; 

 4-lb. pkg. 65 cts.; 24-lb. carton in 4-lb. 

 bags $3.25. 



Cartridges (Arnold Hose Sprayer). 

 Arsenate of Lead 

 Bordeaux Mixture 

 Nicotine (Pure) 

 P-R (Pyrethrum-Rotenone) 

 Sulphur 



35 cts. each; 6 for $2.00 



Dutox. A safe, sure, non-arsenical control 

 that is effective on the Mexican bean 

 beetle and other leaf-eating insects. 1-lb. 

 bag 35 cts.; 6-lb. bag $1.50. 



Ever Green Plant Spray. New. Simple 

 way to kill garden insects. No complicated 

 instructions. Simply mix with water and 

 spray. This pyrethrum spray kills both 

 chewing and sucking insects. Harmless to 

 man, plants, and animals. 1-oz. bottle 35 

 cts.; 6-oz. can $1.00; 16-oz. can $2.15; 

 gal. $12.20. 



*Lethane "440." A new synthetic insecti- 

 cide from which positive results are assured 

 when used as per directions. It kills the 

 insects and destroys the eggs of aphis, 

 mealy bug, red spider, etc. Economical to 

 use on account of its high dilution. 2-oz. 

 bottle 35 cts.; 6-oz. bottle $1.00; qt. $3.00; 

 gal. $8.50. 



Naphthalene Flakes. Used for dusting 

 over gladiolus and other bulbs to control 

 thrip. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.00. 



*Paris Green. More extensively used for 

 killing potato bugs than any other poison. 

 J^Ib. 20 cts.; Ib. 60 cts. 



*Pomo-Green with Nicotine. A leaf- 

 green all-in-one dust or spray which con- 

 trols chewing and sucking insects. Effec- 

 tive also for black-spot and mildew. 1-lb. 

 can 75 cts.; 5-lb. can $3.00. 



*Pyrox. The one best spray for the control 

 of both chewing insects and fungous dis- 

 eases. Easy to use — simply mix with cold 

 water and spray. Use on truck crops, fruits, 

 potatoes, etc. 5 lbs. $1.75; 10 lbs. $3.00; 

 25 lbs. $5.00; 50 lbs. $7.25; 100 lbs. $12.50. 



*Pyrox Nicotine. A special new spray which 

 performs all the regular Pyrox functions 

 and has an additional advantage in that 

 it kills sucking insects — like aphis. It is 

 the first truly complete spray — for vege- 

 tables, small fruits, and flowers. 10-oz. jar 

 (makes 2 gals, spray) 40 cts.; 1-lb. jar 

 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.75; 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 Red Arrow Non-Poisonous Insect Spray 

 (Pyrethrum Soap). The safe, pleasant 

 spray to use. Effective on chewing and 

 sucking insects. Safe because it is harm- 

 less to children, adults, domestic animals 

 and useful wild bird-life. Safe, also, 

 because it does not injure or stain flowers 

 or foliage. Safe to use on fruits and vege- 

 tables before marketing. 1-oz. bottle 35 

 cts.; 4-oz. can $1.00; 1-pt. glass $2.85; 

 1-qt. can $5.40; 1-gal. can $16.00. 



Rotecide Spray. A non-poisonous insecti- 

 cide containing the newly developed 

 Rotenone extract tested by the U. S. 

 Department of Agriculture. When used 

 as directed it is effective in combating both 

 sucking and chewing insects. 1-oz. bottle 

 35 cts.; 8-oz. bottle $1.00; pt. $1.75; 

 qt. $3.00; gal. $8.00. 



Rotenone Dust. .75 per cent Rotenone. 

 Highly recommended for control of bean 

 beetle, leaf hoppers, thrip, and similar 

 garden pests. Non-poisonous to humans, 

 animal- or bird-life. 5-lb. carton $1.00. 



Q. B. Dust. .75 per cent Rotenone; 1.95 per 

 cent other Derris Extractives. A contact 

 and stomach poison combined, being like 

 the above, non-poisonous to humans, bird- 

 or animal-life. It is particularly valuable 

 for combating noxious insect pests in 

 flower or vegetable gardens. Lb. 35 cts.; 

 2 lbs. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.25. 



*Selocide. A powerful new killing insecti- 

 cide that controls red spider in one appli- 

 cation; also kills their eggs and does not 

 harm tender plants when used according 

 to directions. Dilute 1 part to 49 parts of 

 water. Gal. $3.50; 5 gals. $13.00. 



Slug-Shot. Standard remedy for cabbage 

 and currant worms, rose slugs, etc. 1-lb. 

 carton 25 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $4.00. 



Soap Liquid, C. P.O. Used as a spreader 

 in insecticide mixtures. Pt. 60 cts.; qt. 

 $1.00; gal. $2.50; 5 gals. $8.50. 



Soap, Fish-Oil. Destroys soft-shelled in- 

 sects on plants, trees, and in the green- 

 house. Lb. 35 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.25. 



Soap, Getz There. For washing palms 

 and spraying tender plants. 8-Ib. can $1.50. 



Soap, Red Arrow Spreader. Highly 

 efficient when used as a spreader for in- 

 secticides, except those containing arsenic. 

 1-gal. can $1.75; 5 gals. $8.25. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. For green and black 

 aphis, flea-beetles, etc. Splendid fertilizer 

 and preventive for insects in the ground 

 and around roots. Lb. 15 cts.; 5 lbs. 50 

 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. 



Tree Tanglefoot. A sticky paste applied 

 to tree-trunks to keep caterpillars, etc., 

 from crawling into the trees. 6 ozs. 35 cts.; 

 lb. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.00; 10 lbs. $5.75; 

 25 lbs. $12.00. 



Volck, Nursery. Especially adapted to 

 nursery, greenhouse, and shade-tree spray- 

 ing. Controls sap-sucking insects such as 

 scales, mites, mealy bugs, white flies, etc. 

 3J^-oz. bottle 35 cts.; pt. 50 cts.; qt. 75 

 cts.; gal. $2.00; 5 gals. $7.50. 



Wilson's O.K. Plant-Spray. Powerful 

 and efficient spray for indoors and out- 

 doors. Destroys aphis, red spider, lace- 

 wing fly, and other soft-bodied insects. 

 Qt. $1.00; gal. $3.00; 5 gals. $12.00; 30 gals. 

 $57.00; 50 gals. $90.00. 



Greenhouse Fumigants 



*Cyanogas_ ("G" Grade). This effective 

 chemical is used for fumigation of green- 

 house and nursery stock, rodent control, 

 and orchard dusting. 5 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. 

 $10.00. 



Fume Tobac. 2 per cent Nicotine. Green- 

 house fumigant which lights quickly and 

 fills the greenhouse with thick, dense 

 fumes. 25-Ib. keg $5.00. 



Nicofume Powder. New-type pressure can 

 which gives greater efficiency and economy 

 in fumigating. }/%-\h. can 45 cts.; case (12 

 cans) $4.20; 1-lb. can 75 cts.; case (12 cans) 

 $7.50. Not pressure, 5 lbs. $3.35; 10 lbs. 

 $5.85. 



*Nicofume Liquid. For spraying and 

 vaporizing. Lb. $2.25; 4 lbs. $5.75; 8 lbs. 

 $10.00. 



Nicofume Paper. Strips of paper, strongly 

 saturated with nicotine, which, when 

 burned, give off heavy nicotine fumes. 

 Box of 24 sheets $1.25; 144 sheets $4.50. 



Tobaccc Dust, Coarse. Lb. 15 cts.; 5 lbs. 

 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Fungicides 



*Bordeaux, Dry. Add 1 pound to 5 gallons 

 of liquid. Full directions on package. 

 1-lb. carton 35 cts.; 4-lb. bag 85 cts.; 

 24-lb. carton in 4-lb. bags $4 00: 100-lb. 

 bag $13.00. 



*Copper Solution. A preventive for black- 

 rot, brown-rot, and downy mildew of the 

 grape, pear leaf-blight, tomato black-rot, 

 carnation rust, etc. Qt. $1.50; gal. $4.60. 

 *Copper Sulphate (Bluestone). An in- 

 gredient used in making home-made 

 Bordeaux Mixture. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. 75 

 cts.; 25 lbs. $3.50. 



Corrosive Sublimate (Bichloride of Mer- 

 cury). In its proper dilution used to com- 

 bat snow-mold, black and brown patch in 

 Bent lawns. J^-Ib. bottle 75 cts.; 1-lb. 

 bottle $2.10. Not mailable. 

 *Fungtrogen. A preventive treatment for 

 mildew, black-spot and other fungous 

 diseases of Roses, Phlox and Delphinium, 

 i^pt. 75 cts.; pt. $1.25; qt. $2.00; gal. $6.00. 



Grape and Rose Dust. For mildew, mold, 

 and rust. Lb. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 



Sulfocide. A very effective liquid sulphur 

 fungicide used for control of blight, rot, 

 mildew, and various fungous diseases in 

 flower and vegetable gardens, apple scab 

 and brown peach rot in orchard practice. 

 Dilution 1 to 200. Pt. 50 cts.; qt. 85 cts.; 

 gal. $2.25; 5 gals. $7.50. 



Sulphur. For mildew on plants, etc. Lb. 

 20 cts.; 5 lbs. 60 cts.; 100 lbs. $6.00. 



Terogen. Valuable autumn soil-treatment 

 which will work wonders with your roses. 

 Give vour roses a better start next year. 

 1-lb. can 75 cts.; 5-lb. can $2.75. 



Tri-ogen (Rose-Garden Spray). A triple- 

 acting spray controlling practically all in- 

 sects and fungus in the rose-garden. Small 

 kit $1.50; medium kit $4.00; large kit 

 $6.00. 



BECKERT'S SEED STORE, Inc. 



Phone: Fairfax 4210-4211 



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103 Federal St., North Side, Pittsburgh 



