W. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA. - Insecticides 

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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES, continued 



Carbolinol. Is a bug-exterminator and fly-repellant. Sprayed on 

 chicken-houses, or poultry, it will entirely eradicate lice and other 

 vermin. Diluted with kerosene and sprayed on cattle and horses it 

 will successfully repel flies. Qt. 50 cts., gal. §1.50. 



Cattle-Comfort, Hammond's. For insects on domestic animals. 

 Will relieve cattle, horses and dogs from effects of flies, gnats and 

 mosquitos. Qt. 35 etc., gal. $1, 5 gals. $4.50. 



Climax Lawn Sand. For weedy lawns. Will adhere to the rough, 

 Fairy leaves of dandelion, plantain, etc., and, by absorbing therefrom 

 all the sap, destroy them beyond recovery. Also acts as a fertilizer 

 for the lawn. 3J^-Ib. tin can, 40 cts., 7 lbs. 75 cts., 14 lbs. $1.25, 

 28 lbs. $2, 56 lbs. $3.50, 112 lbs. $6, 560 lbs. $25. 



Copper Solution. For mildew, blight and rust on fruits, {lowers 

 and vegetables. Dilute 100 times with water, and spray. Qt. 60 cts., 

 gal. $1.75. 



Cut- Worm Food. Effectual for cut-worms on melons, cucumbers, 

 tomatoes, beans, eggplant, cabbages, cauliflower and squash. It does 

 not injure z~ affect growing plants in any way, and if applied as 

 directed on pa.jvage, it will destroy the cut-worm. 25c. per package. 



Fir Tree Oil Sc-np. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. I jj. 40 cts., 

 2 lbs 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75. 



Fly Spray, Target Brand. For keeping all kinds of flies, mos- 

 quitos and other insects from annoying your stock. Non-poisonous. 

 Qt. 25 cts., gal. 75 cts., 5 gals. $3.50. 



Fungine. An infallible remedy for destroying mildew, rust, 

 bench-rot and other fungi. Does not stain the foliage. J^pt. 35 cts., 

 pt. 50 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. $2. 



Getz-There Soap. An infallible remedy for plant lice, scale in- 

 sects, mealy bug, red spider, black and white fly, black and green 

 aphis and other pests in the greenhouse, and also for many pests that 

 infest the garden and orchard. Gallon can $1. 



Gishurst's Compound. For green, brown and black fly, mildew, 

 thrip, mealy bug and scale Box 60 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 40c, 

 10 lbs. 75 cts., 25 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $6. 



Hellebore. Powdered White. For rose-slugs, currant worms, 

 etc. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1. 



Horicum. A lime, sulphur and salt mixture, extirely free from 

 grit. Dilute with 25 parts of water. Full directions with each can. 

 Specially recommended for San Jose scale. Gal. $1, 5 gals. $4.75. 



Kerosene Emulsion. If thrown over tent or hairy caterpillars in 

 a fine stream with some force, it breaks the web and destroys the cat- 

 erpillars. Dilute one quart to six gallons of water. Qt. 40 cts., gal. 

 $1, 5 gals. $4.50. 



Kil-Worm. Destroys worms, ants, etc., infecting golf- and 

 cricket-grounds and lawns. Sure death to snails. Does not injure 

 the ground, but must not come in contact with tender plants. One 

 gallon to fifty gallons of water. Pt. 60 cts., qt. $1, J^gal. $1.75, 

 gal. p. 



Lime-Sulphur Solution. Can be used as an insecticide or fungi- 

 cide. For the former ddute one part of the solution to nine parts of 

 water and use as a spray for San Jose and all other scale insects. 

 To use as a fungicide, dilute one part of Lime-Sulphur to thirty-five 

 to one hundred parts of water, depending on the hardiness of the plant 

 or tree. It is a clear, cherry-colored combination of Lime and Sulphur 

 in liquid form. It is as strong a solution as can be made, and tests 

 33 degrees Baume. This material is practically free from sediment, 

 and contains no hard, granular particles to clog the spray nozzle. 

 When used against scale, spray when the tree is dormant, in the 

 early spring or late fall. Put up in tin packages and oak barrels. 

 Gal. 65 cts., 5 gals. $2, y 2 bbl., 25 to 27 gals., at 22 cts. per gal., 50 

 gals. $9. 



Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bug, brown and white scale, thrip, 

 red spider, caterpillars, black and green flies, mites, ants, fleas and 

 insects on animals, and insects that infest poultry-houses, barns, etc. 

 y 2 pt. 25 cts., pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., Mgal. $1.25, gal. $2, 5 gals. $9. 



London Purple. Highest grade. Used for killing potato bugs. 

 Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1.10. 



Nico-Fume. For fumigating. Strips of paper strongly saturated 

 with nicotine. Very convenient and effective. Cans, 24 sheets, 

 $1.19, 144 sheets, $5, 288 sheets $9. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. 1 lb., about 

 1 pt., $2.25; 4 lbs., about Hgal., $7.75; 8 lbs., about 1 gal., $14.50 



Nicoticide. Fumigating compound. J4pt. 75 cts., J/2pt. $1.25, pt. 

 $2.50, qt. $4.50, Hgal. $8.25, gal. $15. Vaporizing apparatus, 

 50 cts. 



Nikoteen. Contains 40 per cent nicotine; 1 pint contains as much 

 nicotine as 200 pounds of tobacco-stems. 34pt. bottle 40 cts., pt. 

 $1.50, 5 pts. $7. 



Nikotiana. For spraying and fumigating. Contains 12 per cent 

 free nicotine. Used as the other nicotine preparations. Qt. $1.65, 

 gal. $5. 



Paris Green. Particularly effective in eradicating the potato bug. 

 Put up in air-tight cartons. Lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 



Persian Insect Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior grade. 

 Kills all kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house. 

 Jilb. 15 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 5 lbs. $2. 



Potato Scab Destroyer. To control the scab, treat the potato 

 before planting. Pt. 40 cts. 



Pyrox. A bordeaux and arsenate of lead preparation. Excellent 

 for leaf-biting insects and prevents blight. One pound to five gallons 

 of water. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1, 10 lbs. $1.75, 25 lbs. $4, 50 lbs. $7.50, 

 100 lbs $13.50. 



Pruning Compound. Of great value to orchardists and foresters. 

 Wounds from pruning should be dressed to prevent bleeding, to keep 

 out the moisture and to prevent decay. Dries on the cut with a, 

 rubberv, elastic film, and thoroughly seals up the wound. Qt. 50 cts., 

 gal. $1.50. 



Rat Corn. A thoroughly tried and proved destroyer of rats and 

 mice. Cans 15 cts., 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1. 



Rose Bug Exterminator, Reade's. A positive killer of all insect 

 life on flowers, shrubbery and vines, and which is absolutely harm- 

 less to the most delicate plants or flowers. Also cleanses and beauti- 

 fies the foliage. Hpt. 45 cts., pt. 85 cts., qt. $1.50, gal. $5. 



Sulphur. For mildew on plants, etc. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 

 10 lbs. 55 cts., 25 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $4.50. 



Slug-Shot. This non-poisonous powder requires no further mix- 

 ing or preparing. It is very effectual in destroying potato and other 

 bugs, beetles, green and black fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. 

 Use with powder-gun or bellows. 1-lb. carton 15 cts., 5 lbs. 35 cts., 

 10 lbs. 65 cts., 25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $5. 



Thrip Juice. For mealy bug, scale, thrip, codling moth, canker 

 worm, beetles, caterpillar, etc. Dilute 40 to 100 times. Pt. 40 cts., 

 qt. 75 cts., ^gal. $1.40, gal. $2.50. 



Tobacco, Sulpho-, Soap. Kills all insect life in the window-gar- 

 den or conservatory. Unsurpassed for roses; also valuable extermi- 

 nator of moths, cockroaches and carpet bugs. A superior wash for 

 dogs and other animals. Relieves horses and cows from the torment 

 of flies, prevents poultry lice. 3-oz. package 10 cts., by mail 13 cts.; 8- 

 oz. pkg. 20 cts., Ib. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3. 



Tobacco Soap, Pinner's. A very potent specific for insects, 

 parasites and their eggs. May be used either for plants or animals. 

 KIb. 20 cts., Ib. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 



Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. Fresh baled. Bale of about 

 300 lbs. $2.50. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

 for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Pkg. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 35 cts., 10 lbs. 

 60 cts., 50 lbs. -$2.25, 100 lbs. $4.25. 



Tobacco Dust, Coarse. Coarse grade, for fumigating. 5 lbs. 

 35 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 50 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $5. 



Tree Tangle-Foot. Protects trees from canker worms, cut- 

 worms, ants, tussock moths and all climbing insects. It will not in- 

 jure trees and when applied remains sticky for three months. Apply 

 it thoroughly around the trunk of the tree just below the lower limbs 

 in a band of 6 to 8 inches in width. Most effective if applied earlv in 

 March. Lb. can 30 cts., 3 lbs. 85 cts., 10 lbs. $2.65, 20 lbs. $4.80. 



Tuber Tonic. A three-in-one sprayer, for potatoes chiefly. Will 

 kill quickly and surely all leaf-eating insects. Prevents fungous 

 infections, and acts as an indirect tonic to the vegetation. Ready for 

 use by simply mixing three to five pounds with fifty gallons of water. 

 Lb. jar 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 25 lbs. $5. 



Vermine. A germicide and soil sterilizer. Will destroy white 

 grub, eel-, wire- and cut-worms, slugs, root-lice and maggots. Will 

 also destroy ants. J^pt. 25 cts., }^pt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. $1, gal. $3. 



Whale-Oil Soap, or Fish-Oil Soap. For destroying and prevent- 

 ing insects on plants, trees, vines, etc. Very easily applied and very 

 effective. Lb. can 20 cts., 5-lb. can 65 cts. 



Whale-Oil Soap, Caustic. Very effective as a tree spray and as 

 a summer remedy for San Jose scale. Comes in semi-liquid form and 

 is easily dissolved. One pound to ten gallons of water. Lb. can 20 cts., 

 5-lb. can 75 cts. 



Weed Killer, Target Brand. Dilute one gallon with fifty gallons 

 of water. Qt. 40 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. $1, 5 gals. $4.50, 10 gals. 

 $8.50, 25 gals. S18.75, bbl. of 50 gals. $35. 



Worm Eradicator, Carter's. Very efficacious in destroying the 

 worms that infest lawns. When applied, the worm comes to the sur- 

 face and dies. Non-poisonous. Use one-half pound to the square 

 yard. Lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $1, 25 lbs. $2, 50 lbs. $3.50, 

 100 lbs. $6. For larger quantities, write for prices. 



Worm Eradicator, Reade's Electric. For removing worms 

 from greenhouses, lawns, flower-pots, vases, etc., without damage to 

 the plants. Bottles 50 cts. and $1, gal. $4, 2 gals. $7.75. 



Wilson's Plant Oil. An insecticide for use on palms and other 

 house plants. Dilute one quart with four quarts of lukewarm water. 

 Pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. $2. 



X-L-All. A famous English liquid preparation. Kills mealy bug, 

 red spider and all insect pests. Pt. 75 cts., qt. $1.25, J^gal. $2, gal. 

 $3.75. 



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