20 W. G. Beckert, 101 and 103 Federal Street, N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. 



INSECTICIDES AND F 



Flowers of Sulphur. For mildew on plants. Lb. lo cts., S lbs. 

 40 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 100 lbs. S4.25. 



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. Per gallon can, Si. 



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

 dew, thrip, mealy bug and scale. Box 60 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 35 cts. 



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

 etc. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. Si. 



Horleum. A lime, sulphur and salt mixture, entirely free from 

 grit. Dilute with 25 parts of water. Full directions witli everj- can. 

 Specially recommended for San Jose scale. Gal. Si. 15. 



Humane Fly Killer. A preparation for promptlj' and humanely 

 killing all sorts of insects, such as flies, mosquitos, gnats, wasps, 

 moths, etc.. which infest houses, grounds and stables. A little of this 

 put in a saucer or dish quickly attracts them and kills them instantly. 

 Per bottle, 35 cts. 



Kerosene Emulsion. If thrown over tent, or hairj' caterpillars in 

 a fine stream with some force it breaks the w-eb and destroys the 

 caterpillars. Dilute i qt. to 6 gals, of water. Qt. 40 cts., }/^gal. 60 cts., 

 gal. Si, 5 gals. S4.50. 



Lawn Ant Destroyer. The only ant destroyer that absolutely 

 kills both the ant and the eggs, not driving them elsewhere to found 

 another colony, as is frequently the case with other preparations. 

 Does not injure grass, plants or shrubs. Pt. S1.25. 



London Purple. Highest grade. For killing potato bugs. Lb. 25c. 



Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bugs, scale, thrips, etc. }ipt. 25c., 

 pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., 32gal- Si-^j, gal. $2. 



Lime-Sulphur Solution. Now extensively used for scale 

 insects of all kinds on trees and shrubs; is also an effective remedy 

 for fungous diseases of the bark. Fruit trees require spring and fall 

 treatment, after the leaves have dropped in the fall, and before the 

 buds have started in the spring. Dilute with ten parts of water and 

 apply with a spray pump. The hands should be protected with gloves. 

 Gal. 75 cts., 5 gais. S2.25, 25 gals. S6, bbl. of 50 gals. Sii. 



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

 with nicotine. Cans of 24 sheets, 75 cts., i gross of sheets, S3. 50; 

 288 sheets, S6.50. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. 34pt. SOc, 

 pt. Si. 50, qt. S2. 90, J2gal. S5-50, gal. S10.50. 



Nicoticide. Fumigating compound, jipt. $1.25, pt. S2.50, qt. 

 $4.50. Vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts. 



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

 nicotine as 200 pounds of tobacco stems. }4pt. 40 cts., pt. Si. 50, 

 5 pts. S7. 



Paris Green, Pure. In boxes, lb. 40 cts. 



«1GICIDES. continued 



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

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

 }4lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Rose Bug Exterminator. A positive killer of all insect life on 

 flowers, shrubbery and vines, which is absolutely harmless to the 

 most delicate plants or flowers. Also cleanses and beautifies the foli- 

 age, hpt- 40 cts., i/2pt. 75 cts., pt. S1.25, qt. I2.25, gal. S8. 



Scale Destroyer. Kills scales, laivae, insect eggs and all kinds of 

 insects. Dilute i quart with 25 quarts of water, i quart with 30 quarts 

 and I quart with 40 quarts respectively for winter, spring or fall and 

 summer treatment. Qt. 35 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. Si, 5 gals. S3.75. 



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

 ing or preparing. It is very eft"ectual in destroying potato bugs, and 

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

 i-lb. cartons 15 cts., 5 lbs. 35 cts., 10 lbs. 65 cts., 100 lbs. S5. 



Tobacco Soap, Sulpho. Unsurpassed for roses; also valuable 

 exterminator 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. 3-0Z. pkg. 10 cts., by mail, 13c.; 

 8-oz. pkg. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., by mail, 50 cts. 



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

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

 Lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. Si. 50. 



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

 300 lbs., S2.25. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. The most effective and cheapest remedy 

 for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 

 50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. S3. 50. 



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

 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. S3-50. 



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. can 30 cts., 3 lbs. 85 cts., 10 lbs. §2. 65, 20 lbs. S4.80. 



Whale- Oil Soap. For destroying and preventing insects on 

 plants, trees, vines, etc. Very easily applied and very effective. Lb. 

 15 cts., 2 lbs. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts. 



Weed-Killer, Target Brand. Dilute i gallon vnth. 49 gallons of 

 water. Qt. 35 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. Si, 5 gals. S3-75. 10 gals. S7-2S. 

 25 gals. Si3-75. bbl. of 50 gals. $25. 



Reade's Electric Worm Eradicator. For removing worms 

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

 the plants. Bottle, 50 cts. and Si. 



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

 house plants. Dilute i quart with 4 quarts of lukewarm water. Pt. 

 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. S2. 



FERTILIZERS (Prices variable) 



Beckert's Odorless Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. A clean, 

 high-grade fertilizer, especially prepared for us. Produces a rapid 

 rich green growth of grass. 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 90 cts., 50 lbs. 

 $1.50, 100 lbs. S2.50, 200 lbs. S4.80, 500 lbs. Sii. 75, 1,000 lbs. S22.50, 

 1,500 lbs. S33. ton $43- 



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

 tilizer and its merits have been widely tested and proven by numer- 

 ous expert gardeners. J2lb. can 20 cts., by mail, 30 cts.; per lb. can 

 35c., by mail, 50c.; per 5-lb. can, Si-SO, 25 lbs. S6.50, 50 lbs. S12.50. 



Bowker's Plant Food. For pot-plants. Pkg. 15c., postpaid 25c. 



Button Bone. For preparing soil for roses, grape-vines, trees, 

 small fruits, etc. 10 lbs. 50 cts., 100 lbs. $3.25, 200 lbs. $t). 



Clay's Fertilizer. For all horticultural purposes. Very effective if 

 used with potting soil or in soil of benches, planted with flowering 

 plants, or for the cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables, for 

 exhibition purposes where the very best possible results are desired. 

 2-lb. can 30 cts., 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag Si. 15, 28-lb. bag S2, 56- 

 Ib. bag S3. 50, ii2-lb. bag S6.50. 



Canada Unleached Hardwood Ashes. Fine for lawns or or- 

 chards. Sack of 100 lbs. Si. 50, 400 lbs. S4.75, 1,000 lbs. Sii, ton S20. 

 No smaller parcel sold than sack of 100 lbs. 



Cocoa Fiber. Stimulates a strong and fibrous growth. 100 lbs. S2. 



Fame's Fertilizer ' Imported). Swift, safe and sure. 7-lb. bag 75c., 

 14-lb. bag Si. 25, 28-lb. bag S2.25, 56-lb. bag S3. 75, 112-lb. bag S6.75. 



Horn Shavings. A fertilizer specially adapted for roses, chrj^san- 

 themums, etc. Fine grade, 25 lbs. Si. 50, 50 lbs. S2.75, 100 lbs. S5. 



Leaf-Mold. For mixing with potting soil. Bbl. Si. 90. 



Live Sphagnum Moss. For orchids. Bbl. S3-50- 



Fertilizers sold for spot cash only 



Orchid Peat, Epp's English. Sack, S2.50. 



Orchid Peat, Fibrous. For orchids. Bbl. S2. 



Peat, Jersey. For mixing with potting soil. Bbl. $1.90. 



Pure Raw Bone Meal, No. 1 Grade. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 40 

 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 50 lbs. Si. 30, 100 lbs. S2.10, 200 lbs. S3. 90, 500 lbs. 

 S9.25, 1,000 lbs. I17.50, ton S33. 



Pure Raw Bone Flour. Same as No. i, but fine as dust; acts 

 quickly and is fine for florists' work. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 

 lbs. 90 cts., 50 lbs. Si. 70, 100 lbs. S2.75, 200 lbs. S5.25. 



Peruvian Guano. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 25 

 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. Sx.55, 100 lbs. S3. 20, 200 lbs. S6. 



Scotch Soft Coal Soot. Stimulates luxuriance of growth and 

 gives darkness and brilliancy to foliage and flowers. 100 lbs. ^5. 



Sheep Manure. A most excellent stimulant, promoting a strong, 

 healthy and rapid growth. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 70 cts., 

 50 lbs. Si-25, 100 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. S9-25, 1,000 lbs. S17, ton S32. 



Special Chrysanthemum Manure (Thomson's). The Vine, 

 Vegetable and Plant Manure is adapted for mixing with the soil when 

 potting chrj'santhemums and other plants. This special manure is 

 meant to be used as an additional stimulant during the growing sea- 

 son. A heaped dessertspoonful is sufficient for a plant in a lo-in. 

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

 three times during growing season. 7-lb. bag Si. 35, 14-lb. bag S2.50, 

 28-lb. bag S4.50, 56-lb. bag S7.50. 



Shredded Cattle Manure. 100 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. S9, ton S33. 



Vine, Plant and Vegetable Manure. For fruit-bearing plants. 

 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag Si. 25, 28-lb. bag S2, 56-lb. bag S3-50, 

 ii2-lb. bag S6.50. 



