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 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 1. 



*Ant Exterminator. For 



red and black ants. This 

 powder docs not scatter t he pests, hut exterminates them. Ji'Ib. 20 

 cts., }., lb. 40 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Ant i Red) Destroyer Cartridges. Each 40 cts., 6 for $2.30, 

 doz. $4. SO. 



Ant (Black) Destroyer Cartridges. Each 30 cts., 6 for $1.50, 

 doz. $3. 



Angle-Worm Destroyer Cartridges. Each SI, doz. $12. 



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

 bug, green thrip, ants, wire-worm, slugs, etc. Pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 

 cts., ! 2 gal. 75 cts., gal. S1.40. 



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. J.fpt. 25 cts., J ipt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. $1, gal. 

 $2.50 



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

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

 bs.), $6.50. 



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

 ling moth and all other leaf-eating insects. Kills the 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. I b. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 

 85 cts., 12 1 ... lbs. $1.90, 25 lbs. $3.25, 50 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. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $2.90, 

 25 lbs. S6.25, 50 lbs. $12. 



Black-Leaf. A very effective spray for sucking insects of all 

 kinds. Full directions on each bottle. 1 oz. bottle 25 cts. 



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 five gallons of liquid. Full directions on 

 package. Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $1.70. 



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 conv enient form in which to use this preparation. Lb. 20 cts., 

 5 lbs. 65 cts., 10 lbs. $1.10. 



Bordeaux-Lead. We guarantee this to be absolutely identical in 

 all respects with Pryox, being the same preparation of bordeaux and 

 arsenate of lead. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs. $3.75, 

 50 lbs. $7, 100 lbs. $12.50. 



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

 J^gal. 60 cts., gal. $1, 6 gats. $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 with duster or powder gun. Lb. 15 

 cts., 3-lb. pkg. 35 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 50 cts., 12^-Ib. pkg. $1, 100-Ib. 

 pkg. $7.50. 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. 3-Ib. pkg. 50 cts., 16 lbs. $1.90, 32 lbs. $3.20, 50 lbs. $4.25, 

 75 lbs. $6, 150 lbs. $11.50, 300 lbs. S19.50. 



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. 40 cts., gal. $1.25. 



*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 beyond recovery. Also acts as a fertilizer 

 for the lawn. Lb. 15 cts., 7 lbs. 75 cts., 14 lbs. S1.25, 28 lbs. $2, 56 lbs. 

 $3.50, 112 lbs. $6, 560 lbs. $25. 



Copper Solution. For mildew, blight and rust on fruits, flowers 

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

 gal. $1.75. 



*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. 25 cts., 5 lbs. SI. 10. 



*Fir-Tree-OiI Soap. Fir-tree oil prepared in soap form. ]^\h. 

 25 cts., Ib. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75. 



Fly Spray. For keeping all 

 kinds of Hies, mosquilos and 

 other insects from annoying 

 your stock. Non-poisonous. 

 Qt. 25 cts., gal. 75 cts. 



Fungine. An infallible rem- 

 edy for destroying mildew, rust, bench-rot and other fungi. Does 

 not stain the foliage. Kpt. 20c., Hpt. 30c, pt. 50c, qt. 75c, gal. $2. 



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

 sects, mealy bug, red spider, black ind white llv, black and green 

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

 infest the garden and orchard. Gallon can (8 lbs.), $1. 



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

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



^Hellebore, Best Grade, Powdered. For rose-slugs, currant 

 worms, etc. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1.20. 



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. Lb. 25 cts., 

 5 lbs. 80 cts., 25 lbs. $3. 



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, Hgal- $1.75, gal. $3. 



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 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 pack- 

 ages and oak barrels. Gal. 65 cts., 5 gals. $2, ^bbl. (25 to 27 gals.) 

 at 21 cts. per gal., 50 gals. $8.75. 



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. 

 i^pt. 25 cts., pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., J^gal. $1.25, gal. $2, 5 gals. $9. 



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

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

 (14 ozs.) $1, 144 sheets {2% lbs.) $4.50. 



Nico-fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. J-^Ib. , about l /i 

 pt., 50 cts.; 1 lb., about 1 pt., $1.50; 4 lbs., about Kgal., $5.50; 8 lbs., 

 about 1 gal., $10.50. _ 



Nicoticide. Fumigating compound. J4pt. 70 cts., J^pt. SI. 25, pt. 

 $2.50, qt. $4.50, J^gal. $8.25, gal. $15. Vaporizing apparatus, 55c. 



Nikoteen. One pint contains as much insecticide as 200 pounds 

 of tobacco stems. 34pt. 40 cts., pt. $1.50, 5 pts. $7, gal. $10. 



Noxicide. For general disinfecting. Pt. 35 cts., qt. 60 cts. 



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. 

 ]4\b. 20 cts., Ib. 50 cts., 

 5 lbs. $2.25. 



Potato Scab De- 

 stroyer. To control the 

 scab, treat the potato 

 before planting. Pt. 50 

 cts. qt. 90 cts. Corn destroys rats 



Pruning Compound. Wounds from pruning should be dressed 

 to prevent bleeding, to keep out moisture and to prevent decay. 

 Dries on the cut with a rubbery, elastic film, and heals up the woumd. 

 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. Mpt- 25 cts., l Apt. 45 cts., pt. 80 cts., qt. $1.25, gal. 

 $4. 



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