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



FERTILIZERS 



Farm Seeds, Fertilizers, Insecticides and Implements, NET CASH, 



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 maturity and perfect development. 



Easily applied, either before or afterjplanting, by sprinkling over the surface 

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

 applied as a liquid manure. 500 to 600 lbs. per acre. 



Price, 5 lb. package, 22c. (P. P. 5| lb.); 10 lb. package. 40c. (P. P. 11 lbs.); 

 25 lb. bag 90c; 50 lb. bag. $1.60; 100 lb. bag. $2.70; 200 lb. bag. $4.50; per 

 ton. $4.3.00. 



HENDERSON'S CORN FERTILIZER. 



A perfectly balanced complete fertilizer containing a large percentage of 

 phosphoric acid, the most essential element in the production of maximum 

 corn crops. Nitrogen and potash are also supplied in sufficient quantities to 

 form a perfect maize plant ration. 



Price, per ton, $35 00; 200 lbs., $4.25; 100 lbs., $2.70; 50 lbs., $1.60, 25 lbs.. 

 90c. Guaranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 2.47*7; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 10.00%; Potash Actual 5.00%. 



Quantity Required. Use 400 to 600 lbs., per acre. Half broadcast and balance 

 in hills or drill mixing thoroughly with the soil before planting. 



HENDERSON'S 



CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER FERTILIZER. 



Contains generous quantities ammonia and potash so necessary for the pro- 

 duction of large solid heads. The ammonia being in the form of nitrate of soda, 

 the potash as sulphate, make the highest grade manure it is possible to com- 

 pound for the best growth of cabbage, cauliflower and other Brassica crops. 

 The liberal use of this special manure will produce large, compact white and 

 perfectly formed cauliflower and big. hard, crisp cabbage. 



Price. $40.00 per ton; 200 lbs.. $4.50; 100 lbs., $2.70; 50 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., 

 90c. Guranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 4.11%; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 7.009; ; Potash 7.00' ,' . 



Quantity Required. For early cabbage and cauliflower use 1,400 to 1,600 lbs. 

 per acre broadcast and 400 lbs. in hills, scattering well and mixing thoroughly 

 with the soil. For late cabbage and cauliflower. 1.000 to 1,500 lbs. broadcast and 

 .300 lbs. in hills, mixing thoroughly with the soil. 



HENDERSON'S POTATO FERTILIZER. 



The highest grade complete potato manure it is possible to compound. The 

 potash, derived from sulphate potash, produces tubers rich in starch, and of the 

 finest quality, and does not need the addition of animal manure or other fer- 

 tilizing agents to grow maximum crops of clean, well formed, marketable tubers. 



Price. $40.00 per ton; 200 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $2.70; 50 lbs.. $1.60; 25 lbs., 

 90c. Guranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 3.70%; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 7.00% ; Potash Actual 8.00%. 



Quantity Required. Use 1,200 to 1.500 lbs. broadcast and 500 to 800 lbs., in 

 hills or drill, mixing thoroughly with the soil before planting, it is essential in 

 order to produce maximum crops that the ground be deeply and thoroughly stirred 

 liefore planting and the fertilizer well harrowed in. Potatoes require a loose, friable 

 soil to al.ain perfection. 



HENDERSON'S UNIVERSAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. 



Good for all crops and unexcelled as a top dressing for grass lands and grain. 

 An economical well balanced general fertilizer for all crops and soils. 



Price, per ton. $3:1.50; 200 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $2.25; 50 lbs., $1.35; 25 lbs.. 

 90i Guaranteed Analysis. Nitrogen 2.47%; Available Phosphoric Acid 

 8 00';; Potash Actual 4.00%. 



Quantity Required. Use .300 to 1.000 lbs., per acre according to crop and fer- 

 tility of soil. For top dressing grain or grass apply 300 to 400 lbs, per acre as 

 soon as the frost leaves the ground. For oats, barley, wheat and rye apply 700 to 

 900 lbs. per acre using 500 to 700 lbs. broadcast and 200 /6s. in drill. For fodder 

 corn use 700 lbs. per acre, 500 lbs. broadcast and 200 lbs. in drill. For mangels 

 and turnips use 800 to 1,200 /6s. per acre using 500 to 800 /6s. broadcast and 

 balance in drill. 



IMPORTED ENGLISH FERTILIZERS. 



CLAY'S FERTILIZER. A celebrated English Fertilizer for both garden and 

 greenhouse use. Highly concentrated, therefore economical notwithstanding 

 its apparently high price. Price per bag of 14 lbs., $1.15; 28 lbs., $2.10; 56 

 lbs., 83.75; 112 lbs., $6.50. 



THOMSON'S VINE, PLANT AND VEGETABLE MANURE. (A famous 

 English fertilizer. 28 lbs.. $1.50; 56 lbs., $.3.25; 112 lbs., $6.50. 



THOMSON'S SPECIAL CHRYSANTHEMUM AND TOP-DRESSING 

 MANURE. An excellent stimulant for Chrysanthemums and all flowering 

 plants. 7-lb., bag, 11.35; 14-lb. bag, $2.25; 28-lb. bag, $.3.75; 56-lb. bag, $6.75. 



THE "HENDERSON" LAWN ENRICHER. 



For new and old lawns, tennis courts, putting greens, etc. Quick-acting 

 and odorless. Never fails to induce a luxuriant rich green growth in a few 

 weeks' time. 



Quantity Required. /•'•'/ farming a new lawn 10 lbs. is sufficient for 300 sq. 

 ft or 1.000 to 1,500 lbs. per acre, or a smaller quantity for renovating an old lawn. 



10-lb. package (P. P. 11 lbs.). 40c; 25-lb. bag, 90c; 50-lb. bag. $1.60; 

 100-lb. bag $2.70; 200-lb. bag. $1.50; per t>on of 2.000 lbs.. $43.00. 



RAW BONE FERTILIZEKS. 



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

 per acre. For trees and vines. 2 to 4 quarts each. For lop-dressings. 1,000 to 

 1,500 /6s. per acr'. For field and garden crops, f to 1 ton broadcasted and har- 

 rowed in. For rose beds, pot plants, etc. one part to about fifty of soil. 



RAW BONE MEAL. This is ground very fine, decomposes more rapidly in 

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



Price, 1 lb. package. 8c. (P. P. ljlb.); 5 lb. package, 27c. (P. P. 5 J lb.); 10 

 lb. package. 45c. (P. P. 11 lb.); 25 lb. bag. 90c 50 lb. bag, $1.60; 100 lb. bag, 

 $2.70; 200 lb. br.g, $4.50; per ton of 2.00') lbs.. $40.00. 



RAW GROUND BONE. This is moderately fine and particularly adapted for 

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

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



Price per 100 lb. bag. $2.70; 200 lb. bag. 84 50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $43 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. 



Price per 100 lb. bag. $3.00: 200 lb. bag, $5.00; per ton of 2,000 lbs.. $45.00. 



BLOOD AND BONE FERTILIZER. 



Is of exceptional value for garden crops, root crops, corn, grain, grasses, 

 fruit trees, small fruits, grape vines and, in fact all kinds of vegetation. 



Guaranteed Analysis. Ammonia 5%. Total Phosphoric Acid 17%. 



Quantity Required. When broadcasted and harrowed in use from j lo 1 Ion 

 per acre. For garden crops drill in 300 to 501) /6s. per acre. 



Price per 100 lb. bag. $2.25; 2001b. bag, $4.25; per ton of 2,000 lbs.. $38.00. 



PURE ANIMAL MANURES— Pulverized 



Convenient, high grade natural manures dried and ground or pulverized, 

 very nutritious and immediate in effect. They make a rich Liquid Manure. 



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

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

 acre, applied in fall or early spring. 



SHEEP MANURE PULVERIZED. Price. 50 lb. bag, $1.10; 100 lb. bag, 

 $1.80; per ton of 2.000 lbs., $28.00; in packages of 2 lbs.. 15 c. (P. P. 2] lb.); 

 5 lbs. 25c, (P. P. 5J- lb.); 10 lbs. 45c, (P. P. 1 1 lb.) 



HORSE MANURE DRIED AND GROUND. Price, per 100 lb. bag. *2. 25 

 500 lbs.. $9.00; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $34.00. 



ASHES-Canada Hard Wood. 



Drives away insects and improves the texture of the soil; indispensable for 

 all crops requiring potash; very beneficial for garden and field crops, grass 

 lands and lawns. (Guaranteed Analysis. — Total Potash 2 to 5%; Total Phos- 

 phoric Acid 1 to 3%. Apply 1 lo 2 tons per acre, as one heavy application is 

 better than the same quantity put on in fractions. 



Price per bbl. of about 200 lbs.. $2.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., in bbls.. $22.50. 

 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 to ma- 

 turity, being extremely soluble it is easilv applied after the plants are above 

 ground. Price per 5 lb. package, 30c (P. P. 5f lb.) ; 10 lb. package. 50c. (P. P. 

 11 lb.); 25 lb. bag, $1.15; 50 lb. bag. $2.00; 100 lb. bag. $3.60; 200 lb. bag. 

 $6.75; per ton, $63.00. Quantity required. 100 to 500 lbs. per acre. Liquid. 

 5 /6s. to 80 gals, of water 



LIME AND LAND PLASTER. 



LAND PLASTER OR GYPSUM. Valuable for soils requiring lime and 

 sulphate; also good on grass-lands and sour soils. Price. 100 lb. bag, 90c; 

 $15.00 per ton. Quantity required. One to two tons per acre. 



LIME AIR SLAKED. Price, 100 lb. bag, 90c; per ton of 2.000 lb. , $15.00. 



FERTILIZING CONSTITUENTS. 



BASIC SLAG. Price, 200 lb. bag, $2.50; per ton of 2,000 lb. $21.00. 



KAINIT OR GERMAN POTASH SALT. actual potash and 3355 com- 



mon salt. Used chiefly for its potash value. Price, $1.50 per 100 lbs.; 200 lbs., 

 $2.15; ton of 2,000 lbs. ,$18.00. 



ACID PHOSPHATE OR DISSOLVED S. C. ROCK. 14' r available phos- 

 phoric acid. 100 lbs.. $1.35; 200 lbs., $2.50; per ton, $19.00. 



PURCHASERS PAY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT CHARGES ON FERTILIZERS, INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES, ALTHOUGH SOME MAY BE FOR- 

 WARDED BY U. S. PARCEL POST, IN NET QUANTITIES OF 10 LBS. OR LESS, IF EXTRA FOR POSTAGE BE ALLOWED SEE NOTE PAGE 79. 



