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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE— FERTILIZERS. 



FERTILIZERS 



BONE FERTILIZERS 



Decompose slowly in the soil and therefore form excellent permanent im- 

 provement less likely than any other fertilizer to waste. With bone there is 

 no danger of burning the plants. Excellent for top-dressing lawns and grass 

 lands, for garden and field crops. 



Quantity Required. For permanent pasture and mowing lands, i to 1 ton per 

 acre. For trees and vines, 2 to A quarts each. For top-dressing, 1,000 to 1,500 

 lbs, per acre. For field and garden crops, | to 1 ton broadcasted and harrowed in 



Raw Bone Meal. This is ground very fine decomposed more rapidly in the 

 soil than the coarser grades and is therefore more quickly beneficial. 



Price, 100 lb. bag. $2.50; 200 lb. bag, $4.25; per ton of 2,000 lbs , $39.00. 



Raw Ground Bone. This is moderately fine and particularly adapted for 

 general fertilizing; the finer particles are immediately beneficial, the coarse 

 keeping up the supply of plant food for a long period. 



Price per 100 lb. bag, $2.50; 200 lb. bag, $4.25; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $38.00. 



Raw Crushed Bone. Invaluable in the preparation of land for the laying 

 down of new lawns, grass lands, etc., being slow but permanent in action, in- 

 dispensable in the preparation of grapevine borders — for fruit trees, small fruits, 

 etc. — where a lasting fertilizer is required. 



Price per 100 lb. bag, $3.00; 200 lb bag, $5 00; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $45.00. 



HENDERSON'S GARDEN FERTILIZER. 



Strictly high-grade, highly concentrated, fine, dry and free from objection- 

 able odor, containing all the elements needed by vegetables and flowers for their 

 quick growth, early maturing and perfect development. The ingredients are 

 quickly soluble and immediately commence to feed the plants stimulating them 

 into healthy, luxuriant growth and it continues to feed them until the end of 

 the season. 



Easily applied, either before or after planting, by sprinkling over the surface 

 of the soil and raking in; or it can be mixed with water (stirring well) and ap- 

 plied as a liquid manure. If something especially fine in vegetables and flowers 

 is desired two or three additional applications made at intervals will produce 

 magnificent results. A 10 lb. package is sufficient for a space 15x20 ft. for one 

 application, or 500 to 600 lbs. per acre. Instructions on each package. 



Price, 5 lb package, 20c; 10 lb. package, 40c; 25 lb. bag, 90c; 50 lb. bag, 

 $1.60; 100 lb. bag, $2.75; 200 lb. bag, $4.50; per ton, $43.00. 



BLOOD AND BONE. 



A very concentrated source of nitrogen, yielding ammonia, etc., by gradual 

 decomposition, and, in consequence, is superior for immediate as well as for 

 prolonged results; it is of exceptional value for garden crops, root crops, com, 

 grain, grasses, fruit trees, small fruits, grape vines, and, in fact, all kinds of 

 vegetation. 



Quantity Required. When broadcasted and harrowed in use from i to 1 ton per 

 acre. For garden crops drill in 300 to 500 lbs. per acre. 



Price, per 100 lb. bag, $2.25; 200 lb bag, $4.25; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $37.00. 



PURE PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE. 



A pure, natural and nutritious manure. Immediate in effect. In the 

 vegetable garden it promotes a rapid, steady growth until maturity. ' It makes 

 a rich Liquid Manure. 



Quantity Required. For garden and field crops, 1 to 2 tons per acre — i before 

 plowing, "the balance before harrowing. For top-dressing grass, use 1 ton per acre , 

 applied in fall or early spring. 



Price, 100 lb. bag, $1.75; 200 lbs., $3.00; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $28.00 



ASHES, CANADA HARD WOOD. 



Drive away insects and improve the texture of the soil; indispensable for all 

 crops requiring potash; very beneficial for garden and field crops; of high value 

 for grass lands and lawns. 



Quantity Required. Apply 1 to 2 tons per acre, as one heavy application will 

 htlp much more than the same quantity would, applied in fractions. 



Price, per bbl. of about 200 lbs., $2.00; per ton of 2,000 lbs., in bbls., $19.00. 

 Special prices in bulk. 



NITRATE OF SODA. 



Valuable solely for the nitrogen it contains. It is chiefly a stimulant, used 

 in addition to other fertilizers. It is quick in action and hastens crops maturity. 



Quantity Required. Being extremely soluble, it is usually applied after the 

 plants are above ground, 100 to 500 lbs. per acre. 



Price, 25 lb. bag, $1.40; 50 lb. bag, $2.10; 100 lb. bag, $3.60; 200 lbs., $7 00 

 per ton of 2,000 lbs., apply 



LAND PLASTER OR GYPSUM. 



Valuable for soils requiring lime and sulphate; often good on grass-lands and 

 sour soils. The fertilizing action is not so much due to its value as a plant food 

 as the power it possesses of absorbing and freeing ammonia, and converting the 

 plant foods of the soil into soluble form so they can be utilized by the crop. 



Price, $1.75 per bbl of 250 lbs ; $12.00 per ton. 



MAPES' CELEBRATED FERTILIZERS. 



The highest grade commercial fertilizer in the U. S., their bases being bone, no 

 rock, horn, leather, marl or other inferior ingredients being used in their com- 

 position. All fertilizing constituents, nitrogen, potash and phosphoric 

 acid, are strictly high-grade and soluble; all are absolutely free 

 from muriates (or chlorides). Mapes' Catalogue, telling how 

 to use these fertilizers, we mail free on application. 



COMPLETE MANURE, " A " BRAND. (Use 400 to 800 lbs. per acre.) 



Price, $2.10 per 100 lb. bag; $3.85 per 200 lb. bag; $35.00 per ton. 

 Specially adapted for use in hill or drill on all crops, particularly in connection 

 with farm manures Fine for peas, beans, buckwheat and turnips. 



COMPLETE MANURE FOR GENERAL USE. (Use 400 lbs to 800 lbs per acre.) 

 Price, $2.40 per 100 lb bag; $4.10 per 200 lb bag; $37.00 per ton. 

 A substitute for stable manure. For use on all crops and all soils with or 

 without stable manure Use broadcast; if any in hills, use sparingly. Spe- 

 cial for oats, Hungarian grass, vegetables, melons, tomatoes and seeding, with 

 or without grain. 



COMPLETE MANURE FOR HEAVY SOILS. (Use 500 to 1,000 lbs. per acre.) 



Price, $2 60 per 100 lb. bag; $4.25 per 200 lb bag; $40.00 per ton. 

 For any soils where small quantity of potash but large quantities of ammonia 

 and phosphoric acid are required. It is very safe for use around young plants, 

 nursery stock, strawberry vines. It is very forcing, more so than the Orange 

 Tree Manure. Special for early turnips. May be used for oats, hops, barley, 

 also as a top-dressing for grass, and as a forcing manure for all vegetables and 

 fruits at all times. 



VEGETABLE MANURE, OR COMPLETE MANURE FOR LIGHT SOILS. 



(Use 4 to 1 ton per acre ) Price, $2.60 per 100 lb. bag; $4.60 per 200 lb. bag; 

 $42.00 per ton. 



This is our special manure on all kinds of soils, for truck, early vegetables, 

 onions, celery, tomatoes, also on light soils for oats, hops and barley. All 

 vegetables require liberal supplies of soluble potash, and in the proper forms. 

 Even with heavy or clay soils the natural supplies of potash are insufficient. 



CEREAL BRAND FOR FARM CROPS. (Use 600 to 1,000 lbs. per acre.) 



Price, $1 85 per 100 lb. bag; $3.40 per 200 lb. bag; $29.00 per ton. 

 For wheat, rye, com, oats, buckwheat, and all farm crops, particularly where 

 farm manures are used. Specially adapted for use in hill or drill. 



AVERAGE SOIL COMPLETE MANURE. (Use 500 to 1,000 lbs. per acre.) 



Price, $2.15 per 100 lb. bag; $3.85 per 200 lb. bag; $36,000 per ton. . 

 For onions, tomatoes, vegetables fo all kinds, Irish and sweet potatoes, fruits 

 and cranberries. A substitute for stable manure. Special for tobacco on 

 heavier soils. 



CAULIFLOWER AND CABBAGE MANURE. (Use 800 to 1,600 lbs per acre.) 

 Price, $2.40 per 100 lb. bag; $4.10 per 200 lb. bag; $38.00 per ton. 

 Contains the elements of their food in well-balanced proportions to produce 

 maximum crops of superior quality, whiteness and firmness. 

 CORN MANURE FOR FIELD CORN. (Use 600 to 800 lbs. per acre.) 



Price, $2.15 per 100 lb. bag; $3.75 per 200 lb. bag; $35.00 per ton. 

 Sweet corn, fodder corn, Hungarian grass, millet late turnips, late cabbage 

 and seeding to grass. 

 FRUIT AND VINE MANURE. (Use 600 to 1,000 /6s. per acre) 



Price, $2.60 per 100 lb. bag; $4.25 per 200 lb. bag; $40.00 per ton. 

 For insuring fruiting power, particularly in quality of fruit in vineyards 

 grapes) pears, apples, plums, strawberries, and all small fruits. Is slow in 

 effects, but lasting. 

 ORANGE AND FRUIT TREE MANURE. (Use 600 to 2,000 lbs. per acre.) 



Price, $i>.40 per 100 lb. bag; $4.10 per 200 lb. bag; $38.00 per ton 

 Promotes wood growth and fruiting for all fruit trees. 

 GRASS AND GRAIN SPRING TOP-DRESSING. (Use 400 to 600 lbs. per acre.) 

 Price, $2.60 per 100 lb. bag; $4.60 per 200 lb. bag; $41.00 per ton. 

 For all kinds of grasses and pastures, mowing lands, clover, wheat, oats, rye 

 and all grain crops on good land. 

 POTATO MANURE. (Use 600 to 2,000 lbs. per acre.) 



Price, $2.40 per 100 lb. bag; $4.25 per 200 lb bag; $39.00 per ton. 

 For Irish and sweeet potatos, also for asparagus, early vegetables, tomatoes, 

 sugar beets, fruits, sorghum, sugar cane, sweet corn, etc. 

 TOBACCO MANURE, WRAPPER BRAND. (Use 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. per acre.) 

 Price, $2-85 per 100 lb. bag; $5.00 per 200 lb. bag; $47.00 per ton. 

 For growing superior quality of leaf, particularly for wrappers. 



FERTILIZING CONSTITUENTS. 



Kainit or German Potash Salt. 12i% actual potash and 33% common salt. 



Used chiefly for its potash value. The combination of these two ingredients 

 renders it useful, when intelligently applied, for destroying insects in the soil, 

 such as slugs, cut-worms, wire-worms, maggots, etc. 



Price, $1 50 per 100 lbs.; 200 lbs.. $2.25; ton of 2,000 lbs., $18.00. 



Muriate of Potash. High grade, contains about 50% actual potash. 



Price, $3.25 per 100 lbs.; 200 lbs., $5.75; per ton, $50.00. 



Bone Black, Dissolved. 16 to 18% available phosphoric acid. 



Price. $2.00 per 100 lbs.; 200 lbs., $3.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $28.00. 



Cotton Seed Meal. 7% nitrogen. 



$2.50 per 100 lbs.; $4.25 per 200 lbs.; $38.00 ton of 2.000 lbs 

 Dried Blood. 12% ammonia. 



$3.00 per 100 lbs.; $5.60 per 200 lbs.; $50.00 per ton of 2,000 lbs. 



