INSECTICIDES 



Deckert s Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Insecticides and 

 Fungicides 



PARCEL POST. An asterisk (*) preceding certain items indi- rv, 

 cates that such articles can be sent by parcel post at purchaser's \ \ 

 expense. Fluids and poisons are not mailable. See schedule of 

 parcel-post rates on page 2. 

 All prices on Insecticides and Fungicides subject to change 

 without notice 



"Ant Destroyer. For red and black ants. This powder does not 

 scatter the pests, but exterminates them. Vilb. 20 cts., y 2 lb. 40 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



Aphine. For destroying aphis, green fly, thrip, red spider and 

 other insects in the greenhouse and outdoors. Dilute one part to 

 forty parts of water. ViPt- 25 cts., Vipt. 45 cts., pt. 70 cts., 

 qt. $1.10, gal. $2.65. 



'Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumi- 

 gating. Can of 12 sheets (10 ozs. ), 60 cts.; case of 144 sheets 

 7 t lbs. I $6.50. 



Arsenate of Lead, Powdered. Goes twice as far as the preceding. 

 Dilute one pound to fifty gallons of water. Instantly soluble and 

 remains in suspension longer. Lb. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $2.40. 



Black Leaf 40. 1 he standard nicotine insecticide for use against 

 all plant lice. V 2 Ib. 85 cts., lb. $1.69, 2 lbs. $2.75. 



Bordeaux, Dry. A most convenient form in which to use this 

 standard fungicide. Saves the bother of slaking lime and dissolving 

 chemicals. One pound to live gallons of liquid. Full directions on 

 package. Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60. 



"Bug Death. A fungicide, insecticide and plant-food combined. 

 Non-poisonous and very effective for cabbage and tomato worms, 

 potato and cucumber bugs. Applv with duster or powder gun. Lb. 

 20 cts., 3-lb. pkg. 55 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 75 cts., 12V 2 -lb. pkg. $1.75, 

 »D0-lb. pkg. $9. Bug Death Duster, for applying, 25 cts. 



'Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. 5 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $1.30, 25 lbs. $3.25. 



'Hellebore, Best Grade, Powdered. For rose slugs, currant 

 worms, etc. Lb. 70 cts. 



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. 30 cts., pt. 55 cts., qt. $1, V 2 gal. $1.75, gal. $3, 5 gals. $12. 



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

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

 (14 ozs. I $1, 144 sheets i2 < 4 lbs.) $4.50. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraving and vaporizing. Vilb., about 

 V 4 pt., 60 cts. ; 1 lb., about 1 pt., $1.75; 4 lbs., about V 2 gal., $6.25; 

 8 lbs., about 1 gal., $11.50. 



Nicoticide. Fumigating 

 compound. Vipt- 70 cts., 

 >/ 2 pt. $1.30, pt. $2.55, qt. 

 $4.60, V 2 gal. $8.75, gal. $16. 

 Vaporizing apparatus, 60 cts. 



Nikoteen. One pint contains as much insecticide as 200 pounds 

 of tobacco stems. 1 oz. 25 cts., 2 ozs. 40 cts., pt. $1.75. 



Rose Bug Exterminator, Readeana. A positive killer of all 

 insect life on flowers, shrubbery and vines, and which is absolutely 

 harmless to t he most delicate plants or flowers. Also cleanses and beau- 

 tifies the foliage. V 4 pt. 35 cts., V-.pt. 60 cts., qt. $1.50, gal. $4.50. 



*SIug-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. 50 cts., 

 10 lbs. $1, 25 lbs. $2.59. 



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

 garden or conservatory. Unsurpassed for roses; also valuable exter- 

 minator of moths, cockroaches and carpet bugs. 3-oz. pkg. 12 cts., 

 8 ozs. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

 for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 40 cts., 

 10 lbs. 70 cts., 25 lbs. $1.40, 100 lbs. $5. 



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

 35 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 25 lbs. $1.25, 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 early in 

 March. Lb. 55 cts., 3 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $5, 20 lbs. $9.50. 



*WhaIe-Oil Soap, or Fish-Oil Soap. For destroying and prevent- 

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

 effective. Lb. 25 cts., 5-lb. can 85 cts., 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs. $3.50. 



Worm Eradicator, Reade's Electric. For removing worms from 

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

 plants. 4-oz. bottle 35 cts., 8-oz. bottle 60 cts., 24-oz. bottle 

 $1.50, gal. $4.50. 



Fertilizers 



Since all prices on Fertilizers are subject to change without notice, 

 please get our latest quotations before ordering 



Fertilizers sold for spot cash only 



Cocoa Fiber. Stimulates a strong, fibrous growth. Pk. 50 cts., 

 bus. $1.75. 



"Bon Arbor. Contains more soluble plant-food than any other fer- 

 tilizer and its merits have been widely tested and proved by 

 numerous expert gardeners. 7 ozs. 30 cts., lb. can 50 cts., 5-lb. 

 can $2. 



Pure Raw Bone Meal Flour. Ground as fine as dust; acts 

 quickly, and is fine for florists' use. Prices on application. 



"Bone Meal, Pure Raw, No. 1. See inside of back cover. 



Bone Meal, Pure Raw, No. 2. Darker in color than the preced- 

 ing, richer in ammonia and almost as rich in phosphoric acid. 

 Guaranteed slaughter-house bone. Ammonia, to 6 per cent; 



phosphoric acid, 21 to 23 per cent, equal to bone phosphate 48 to 

 52 per cent. 100 lbs. $3.25, 500 lbs. $14.50, 1,000 lbs. $26.50, 

 ton $50. 



Pure Bone and Meat. 100 lbs. $3.50, 500 lbs. $15, 1,000 lbs. 

 $28, ton $54. 



Cotton Seed Meal. Rich in potash and ammonia and very desir- 

 able as a fertilizer for lawns and grains. Price variable. 



Guano Fertilizer. 100 lbs. $2.75, 500 lbs. $1 1 .25, 1 ,000 lbs. $20, 

 ton $38. 



*Horn Shavings. A fertilizer specially adapted for roses, chrys- 

 anthemums, etc. Fine grade, lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts., 10 lbs. 90c, 

 25 lbs. $2, 50 lbs. $3.75, 100 lbs. $7. 



Keystone Fertilizer. 100 lbs. $3.25, 500 lbs. $11.75, 1,000 lbs. 

 $21.50, ton $41. 



Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. See inside of back cover. 



Leaf-Mold. For mixing with potting soil. Sack $2.50. 



Moss, Live Sphagnum. For orchids. Bbl. $4.50. 



Nitrate of Soda. 100-pound sacks and up. Write for prices. 



Nitro-Fertile Liquid. 2% nitrogen, 3% phosphoric acid, 3% 

 potash. V 2 pt. 40 cts., 1 pt. 70 cts., qt. $1.25. 



Orchid-Peat, Fibrous. For orchids. Sack $2.75. 



Peat, Jersey. For mixing with potting soil. Sack $2.50. 



Unleached Hardwood Ashes. See inside back cover. 



Scotch Soft-Coal Soot. Stimulates luxuriance of growth and 

 gives darkness and brilliancy to foliage and flowers. 112-lb. bag $7. 



*SpeciaI Chrysanthemum Manure, Thompson's. This vine, 

 vegetable and plant manure is adapted for mixing with the soil when 

 potting chrysanthemums and other plants. This special manure is 

 meant to be used as an additional stimulant during the growing season. 

 A heaped dessert-spoonful is sufficient for a plant in 10-in. pot. 

 Sprinkle on surface of soil, then water with tepid water. Apply 

 three times during growing season. Lb. 50 cts., 7-lb. bag $2, 

 14-lb. bag $3, 28-lb. bag $5, 56 lbs. $8.50. 



Sheep Manure. See inside of back cover. 



Shredded Cattle Manure, 100 lbs. $2.50, 500 lbs. $11.50, 

 ton $42. 



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