INSECTICIDES 



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



INSECTICIDES AND 

 FUNGICIDES 



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

 cates that such ai tides can be sent by parcel post at purchaser's 

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

 parcel-post rates on page 1. 



*Ant Destroyer. For red 



and black ants. This powder 

 does not scatter the pests, hut exterminates them. > 4 Ib. 2()cts., } alb. 

 40 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Antipest, Carman's. Very effective for scale, red spider, mealy 

 bug, green thrip, ants, wire-worm, slugs, etc. Jipt. 10 cts., Yipl. 

 18 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., J^gal. 75 cts., gal. $1.40. 



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. )4pt. 25 cts., M>pt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. $1, gal. 

 $2.50. 



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

 gating. Can of 12 sheets (10 ozs.), 60 cts.; case of 144 sheets (7% 

 lbs.), $6.50. 



Arsenate of Lead, Paste. Very effective for combating the cod- 

 ling moth and all other leaf-eating insects. Kills bugs, protects 

 the crops, improves the quality and quantity of fruit and vegetables, 

 and is very economical to use. One pound should be used to twenty- 

 five gallons of water. Put up in sealed packages. Lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. 

 11.50, 10 lbs. $2.80, 25 lbs. $6.25. 



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. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $2.30. 



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. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 



Bordeaux, Paste. It is ready for use at any time by simply adding 

 water at a dilution of six to eight pounds to fifty gallons of water. 

 A most convenient form in which to use this preparation. Lb. 30 cts., 

 5 lbs. $1.25. 



Bordeaux Lead. Identical in all respects with Pyrox, being the 

 same preparation of bordeaux and arsenate of lead. Lb. 35 cts., 

 5 lbs. $1.30, 10 lbs. $2.40, 25 lbs. $5.50. 



Borowax. For painting trees to keep away borers. Qt. 35 cts., 

 4gal. 60 cts., gal. SI, 6 gals. $5. 



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

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

 potato and cucumber bugs. Apply w ith duster or powder gun. Lb. 15 

 cts., 3-lb. pkg. 45 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 60 cts., 12'^-Ib. pkg. $1.40, 100-lb. 

 pkg. $8. Bug Death Duster, for applying, 25 cts. 



B. T. S., Orchard Brand. A dry substitute for lime-sulphur 

 solution, equal to lime-sulphur solution both as an insecticide and 

 as a fungicide; in fact, it is practically the same thing. For dor- 

 mant spraying to control scale, etc., dilute sixteen pounds of B. T. 

 S. to fifty gallons of water. For growing-period spraying, three to 

 four pounds to fifty gallons of water. Descriptive circular on appli- 

 cation. 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. S2, 25 lbs. $3.50. 



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

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

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

 for the lawn. Lb. 15 cts., 7 lbs. 85 cts., 14 lbs. $1.35, 28 lbs. $2.25, 

 56 lbs. $3.75, 112 lbs. $6.50. 



'Cutworm Food. Effectual for cutworms on melons, cucumbers, 

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

 not injure or affect growing plants in any way, and if applied as directed 

 on package, it will destroy the cutworm. Lb. 30 cts. 



Fir-Tree-Oil Soap. (Caustic form.) Used as a spray or wash. 

 Dissolve according to directions on can. J^'b. can 35 cts., 2-lb. can $1, 



Fly Spray, or Cattle Comfort. For keeping all kinds of flies, 

 mosquitos and other insects from annoving your stock. Non-poison- 

 ous. Qt. 35 cts., gal. $1.20, 5 gals. S5.50. 



Fungine. An infallible remedy for destroying mildew, rust, bench- 

 rot and other fungi. Does not stain the foliage. 3ipt- 20 cts., J^pt. 

 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. $1, gal. $3.50. 



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

 insects, mealv 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. Gal. can (8 lbs.) SI. 25. 



'Graoe Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. 5 lbs. 70 cts., 10 lbs. 

 SI. 30, 25 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. SI 1. 



'Hellebore, Best Grade, Powdered. For 

 worms, etc. Lb. 70 cts. 



rose slugs, currant 



Kerosene Emulsion Paste. 



For scale, plant lice and aphis. 

 For tender plants, one part to 

 twenty-five parts of water. For 

 trees, shrubbery, vines, etc., 

 one part to ten parts of water. 

 Qt. 60 cts., gal. $1.40, 5 gals. $5. 



Kil-Worm. Destroys worms, ants, etc., infesting 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. Qt. $1.50, Hgal. $2.50, gal. $3.50. 



Lime-Sulphur Solution, Orchard Brand. Can be used as an 

 insecticide or fungicide. For the former dilute one part of the solu- 

 tion 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 combi- 

 nation 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 practi- 

 cally free from sediment, and contains no hard, granular particle 

 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 pack- 

 ages and oak barrels. Qt. 30 cts., gal. 75 cts., 5 gals. S2.25, 10 gals. S4, 

 i^bbl. (25 to 27 gals.) at 26 cts. per gal., 50 gals. $11. 



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. 

 }^pt. 30c, pt. 50c, qt. 90c, Kgal. $1.50, gal. $2.50, 5 gals. $10.50. 



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

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

 (14 ozs.) 85 cts., 144 sheets (2% lbs.) $4. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. }4lb., about }4. 

 pt., 50 cts.; 1 lb., about 1 pt., $1.50; 4 lbs., about J^gal., $5.50; 8 lbs.", 

 about 1 gal., $10.50. 



Nicoticide. Fumigating compound. J4pt- 70 cts., }^pt. $1.30, 

 pt. $2.55, qt. $4.60, Hgal. $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. $1.50. 



Paris Green. Particularly effective in eradicating the potato bug. 

 Put up in air-tight cartons. Lb. 60 cts. 



*Insect Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior grade. Kills all 

 kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house. Lb. 70 cts. 



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

 before planting. Pt. 50 cts., qt. 90 cts. 



Pyrox, Bowker's. A combination of bordeaux and arsenate of 

 lead, suitable for all leaf-biting insects. Lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.40, 

 10 lbs. $2.50, 25 lbs. $5.75. 



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

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



Rose Bug Exterminator, Readeana. A positive killer of all 

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

 harmless to the most delicate plants or flowers. Also cleanses and 

 beautifies the foliage. Mpt. 25 cts., Vzpt. 50 cts., qt. $1.25, gal. $4. 



Scale Killer. Effective for leaf-roller, pear psylla, San Jose, Maisel, 

 brown, red and cotton-maple scale and soft-bodied sucking insects. 

 One gallon to twenty gallons of water. Qt. 50 cts., gal. SI, 5 gals. 

 $4.25, 50-gaI. bbl. $30. 



*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-Ib. carton 15 cts., 5 lbs. 45 cts., 

 10 lbs. 85 cts., 25 lbs. $2. 



Sticky Tree Cord. For banding trees. Tube of 30 ft. 25 cts. 



*Sulphur. For mildew on plants, etc. Lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts., 

 10 lbs. 90 cts., 25 lbs. $1.85, 100 lbs. $6.50. 



Sulphur Fumigating Candle. 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts. 



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

 worm, beetles, caterpillars, etc. Dilute 40 to 100 times. Pt. 65 cts., 

 qt. $1.10. 



*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. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3. 



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