BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 



all leaf-eating insects. Lb. 40c. 



Arsenate of Lead, Powdered 



Instantly soluble. Lb. 55 ct 

 Black-Leaf 40 



Oz. 35 cts.. 



Fluids and poisons are not ma 

 without notice. 



Ant Destroyer. For extermi- 

 nating red and black ants. 

 Mlb. 20c, J 2 lb. 35c, lb. 65c. 

 Aphine. Destroys aphis, thrip, 

 red spider, etc., in green- 

 house and outdoors, 'ipt. 30 

 cts., K'Pt- 45 cts., pt. 65 cts., 

 qt. $1.00, gal. $3.00. 

 Arsenate of Lead Paste. 

 Very effective for combating 

 5Ibs.$1.75,101bs.$3.25,25Ibs.$6.50. 



One pound to 50 gallons of water. 

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

 1'he standard nicotine insecticide against plant lice, 

 b. SI. 25, 2 lbs. S3. 50, 10 lbs. S13.50. 



Bordeaux Dry. One pound to 5 gallons of liquid. Full directions on 

 package. Lb. 45 cts., 5 lbs. S1.80, 10 lbs. $3.00. 



Bordeaux Paste. A most convenient preparation. Lb. 40 cts., 

 5 lbs. SI. 85, 10 lbs. S2.75. 



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

 Apply with duster or powder gun. Lb. 20 cts., 3-lb. pkg. 50 cts., 

 5-lb. pkg. 75 cts., 12'., Ib. pkg. S1.40, 100 lbs. $8.75. 



Fungine. Destroys mildew, rust and other fungi. J^pt. 40 cts., 

 pt. 65 cts., qt. SI. 00, gal. $3.00. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold, and rust. 5 lbs. 85 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $1.65, 25 lbs. $3.75. 



Kerosene Emulsion, Liquid. For scale, plant lice, and aphis. 

 Qt. 75 cts., gal. S2.00, 5 gals. S8.50. 



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

 etc. ]/ 2 pt. 45 cts., pt. 75 cts., qt. $1.15, J^gal. $2.15, gal. $3.10. 



Lime-Sulphur, Powdered. A form of concentrated Lime-Sulphur 

 which will readily mix with cold water to make fresh liquid Lime- 

 Sulphur for use as a dormant spray. Twenty to 25 pounds of the 

 powder will make 50 gallons of liquid of 32 per cent Baume strength, 

 ready for spraying. Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $2.50, 25 lbs. 

 $5.50, 100 lbs. $18.00. 



Nicofume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. }±lb. 75 cts., 

 Ib. $2.25, 4 lbs. $8.00, 8 lbs. $15.00. 



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

 with nicotine. Can, 24 sheets $1.25, 144 sheets $5.50, 288 sheets $10. 



Nicotine Fumigator, Hall's. Lb. $1.55, 2 1,4 lbs. $3.10, 10 lbs. $9.50. 



Nikoteen. A very effective nicotine preparation for spraying. Two 



.20, gal. $3.00. 



ilable. All prices on Insecticides and Fungicides are subject to change 



Nikoteen, continued 



and one-half tcaspoonfuls 



to one gallon of water is the 



proper spraying solution. 



Oz. 25 cts., lj^ozs. 40 cts., 



y,lb. $1.15, Ib. $2.15, 4 lbs. 



(30 per cent solution) $7.00, 



8 lbs. (30 per cent solution) 



$13.50, 4 lbs. (40 per cent 



solution) $8.50, 8 lbs. (40 



per cent solution) $15.50. 

 Pruning Compound. Qt. 5 



Pyrox, Bowker's. For controlling chewing insects 



diseases on vegetables, flowers, and fruits. Lb. 45 cts 



10 lbs. $3.25, 25 lbs. $7.00. 

 Scalecide. Qt. $1.00, gal. $2.00, 5 gals. $7.75, 50-gaI. bbl. $45.00. 

 Scale Destroyer. Possesses many advantages over other "oil-sprays." 



It does not burn the eves or corrode the spray apparatus. 



Qt. 60 cts., gal. $1.50, 5 gals. $6.50, 30-gal. bbl. $26.00, 50-gaI. 



bbl. $38.00. 



Slug-Shot. Destroys potato and other bugs. 



gun or bellows. Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 60 cts., 10 lbs. 

 Soap, Getz-There. Gal. $1.50, 5 gals. $7.00. 

 Soap, Tobacco, Sulpho. Kills all insect life. 



8 oz. pkg. 35 cts., Ib. 50 cts. 

 Soap, Fish-Oil. Destroys insects on plants, trees, etc 



5-1 b. can $1.00. 



Sulphur. For mildew on plants, etc. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 45 cts., 



25 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $4.00. 

 Tobacco Dust, Coarse. Lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 40 cts., 25 lbs. $2.00, 



100 lbs. $6.50. 



Tobacco Dust, Fine. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 25 lbs. $1.50, 

 100 lbs. S5.00. 



Tobacco Stems (Fresh). In bales of 250 to 300 pounds at $1.25 



per 100 lbs., 2,000 lbs. $23.00. 

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



etc. Lb. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $2.25, 10 lbs. $4.25, 20 lbs. $8.20. 

 Weed Exterminator, Herbicide. Will kill grass and weeds of any 



kind. Qt. 75 cts., 3^gal. $1.20, gal. $1.95, 5 gals. $7.50, 10 gals. 



$13.50, 50 gals. $50.00. 

 X-L-All. Kills mealy bug, red spider, and all insect pests. Pt. $1.50 



qt. $2.50, Hgal. $4.50, gal. $8.00. 



and fungous 

 , 5 lbs. $1.90, 



Use with powder 

 $1.10, 25 lbs. $2.80. 



3 oz. pkg. 15 cts., 



Lb. 25 cts., 



FERTILIZERS AI 



Acid Phosphate. 100 lbs. $2.30, 500 lbs. $9.50, 1,000 lbs. $17.25, 

 2,000 lbs. $32.85. 



Ashes, Unleached Hardwood. Acts as stimulant and supplies 

 natural plant-food, permanently enriching the soil. Apply in fall 

 or early in spring, 1,500 to 2,000 pounds to the acre. Not sold in 

 less quantity than a barrel. Weight of barrels varies. 100 lbs. 

 S1.80, 500 lbs. $8.50, 1,000 lbs. $16.60, 2,000 lbs. $31.90. 



Bon Arbor. A universal plant food in highly concentrated soluble 

 form. 8-oz. can 30 cts., Ib. can 50 cts., 5-Ib. can $2.00. 



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

 and is fine for florists' use. 100 lbs. S3.75, 500 lbs. $17.30, 1,000 lbs. 

 S33.75, 2,000 lbs. S64.00. 



Bone Meal, Pure Raw, No. 1. Highest grade. Contains nothing 

 but pure raw animal bone. Vastly superior to steamed bone. 

 Ammonia 4 Yz to 6 per cent; phosphoric acid, 22 to 24 per cent, 

 equal to bone phosphate 48 to 52 per cent. 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 

 50 cts., 50 lbs. S1.80, 100 lbs. S3.00, 500 lbs. S14.25, 1,000 lbs. 

 S27.75, 2,000 lbs. $53.50. 



Bone Meal, Pure Raw, No. 2. Darker in color and coarser than 

 the preceding, slightly richer in ammonia and almost as rich in 

 phosphoric acid. 100 lbs. $2.75, 500 lbs. $12.85, 1,000 lbs. $25.00, 

 2,000 lbs. $48.00. 



Bone and Meat, Pure. 100 lbs. $2.30, 500 lbs. $11.00, 1,000 lbs. 



S21.00, 2,000 lbs. S40.00. 

 Bowker's Plant Food. For house plants. Small size. 1 pkg. 20 cts., 



3 pkgs. 50 cts. Large size. 1 pkg. 30 cts., 3 pkgs. 85 cts. 

 Charcoal, Fine. Lb. 10 cts., 25 lbs. $2.00, 50 lbs. $3.75, 100 lbs. 

 S6.75. 



Coarse. Lb. 10 cts., 25 lbs. $2.00, 50 lbs. S3.75, 100 lbs. $6.75. 



Clay's Fertilizer. The most widely used complete fertilizer im- 

 ported from England. 7 lbs. S1.50, 14 lbs. S2.50, 28 lbs. $4.50, 

 56 lbs. $7.50, 112 lbs. SB.75. 



Cocoa Fiber. Stimulates a strong, fibrous growth. 10 lbs. 55 cts., 

 25 lbs. $1.20, 50 lbs. S2.00, 100 lbs. $3.40. 



Guano Fertilizer. 100 lbs. S2.20, 500 lbs. $10.35, l,0001bs. S20.15, 

 2,000 lbs. S38.75. 



prices on Fertilizers are subject to 

 change without notice 



Horn Shavings. A fertilizer specially adapted for roses, chrysan- 

 themums, etc. 1 Ib. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $1.25, 25 lbs. $2.50. 

 100 lbs. S8.00. 



Humus, Prepared. An all-around soil-builder and fertility pro- 

 ducer, particularly desirable for lawns. Also used for mixing with 

 potting soil. To renovate an old lawn, top-dress with Humus at 

 the rate of 5 tons to the acre. 10 lbs. 35 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 50 lbs. 

 $1.25, 100Ibs.$1.80, 500Ibs.$8.45, l,0001bs. $16.50, 2,0001bs. $31.75. 



Keystone Fertilizer. This famous brand is made from bone and 

 tankage, treated with acid. The proportion of ammonia, soluble 

 available and insoluble phosphoric acid so arranged that it is both 

 quick and lasting. It is especially adapted for use in the drill for 

 wheat, rye, oats, and buckwheat, and will put soil in good condition 

 for grass. There is no free acid, thus insuring the fertilizer drilling 

 perfectly. 100 lbs. $2.45, 500 lbs. $11.45, 1,000 lbs. $22.20, 2,000 

 lbs. $42.65. 



Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. It can be used to good advantage 



on lawns, trees, shrubberies, pot-plants, flowers, and vegetables. 



5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00, 500 lbs. 



$13.95, 1,000 lbs. $27.00, 2,000 lbs. $52.00. 

 Leaf-Mold. For mixing with potting soil. 2-bu. sack, $1.70. 

 Sheep Manure. 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 25 lbs. 85 cts., 50 lbs. 



$1.45, 100 lbs. $2.50, 500 lbs. $10.90, 1,000 lbs. $21.20, 2,000 lbs. 



$40.00. 



Shredded Cattle Manure. 100 lbs. $2.25, 500 lbs. $10.00, 



1,000 lbs. $19.00, 2,000 lbs. $37.00. 

 Nitrate of Soda. 1 Ib. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts., 10 lbs. 85 cts., 25 lbs. 



$1.65, 50 lbs. S2.85, 100 lbs. $4.75. 

 Peat, Orchid, Fibrous. For orchids. 3-bu. sack $2.50. 

 Peat, Jersey. For mixing with potting soil. 2-bu. sack $1.75. 

 Sulphate of Ammonia. 100 lbs. $5.50, 500 lbs. $25.70, 1,000 lbs. 



$50.00, 2,000 lbs. $89.00. 

 Stim-U-planT. Concentrated plant food in tablet form. Fine for 



all kinds of plants, indoors and out. 



In boxes of 10 tablets. ..$0 15 I 100 tablets $0 75 



30 tablets 25 | 1,000 tablets 3 50 



