INSECT DESTROYERS 
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go by express or freight: 
Arsenate of Lead. A new arsenic spray for caterpillars, codlin 
moth, etc. This is preferred by many to Paris Green, as it can be 
readily seen when applying; sticks to the leaves and does not 
burn the foliage. Recommended by the Department of Agri- 
culture. 2 lb. can, 50c; 10 lbs, $1.75; 25 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., 
$14.00. 
Bordeaux Mixture — Fig. 38. The best and most generally used 
spray for blight, mildew, curled leaf, pear scab, etc. All prepared 
and ready for use. Dilute 50 times. 50-gallon bbl. enough for 
6 acres of fruit trees. 1-qt. cans, 65c; 1-gal. cans, $1.50. 
10-gal. keg, 70c: 50-gal. bbl., 50c gal. 
California Wash. — Fig. 40. Lime, sulphur, and salt. Makes 30 to 
40 gallons of spray. The only effective spray for San Jose scale ; 
apply when leaves are off the trees. 1-quart can, 65c; 1-gallon 
can, $1.50. 
Grape Dust. A non-poisonous powder for. the remedy and control 
of mildew and rot on grapes, roses, etc. 5-lb. package, 50c. 
Hellebore. For killing caterpillars and other pests of this nature. 
Is a poison and very deadly to insects but not to people. 
y 2 lb. package, 20c; 1-lb. package, 35c. 
Kerosene Emulsion. Ready to use; will kill scale, green lice and 
other pests that suck; makes 25 gallons of spray. 1-quart cans, 
65c; 1-gallon cans, $1.50. 
Nico-Fume Liquid. Contains 40% nicotine. Place a hot iron in 
1 Yi pints of water to which a scant table spoonful of Nico-Fume 
has been added. This will kill greenhouse pests over 600 square 
feet. M-pint can, 65c; 1-pint can, $1.85. 
Nico-Fume Tobacco Paper. Strongly saturated with nicotine. 
Merely suspend from bench and light lower end. One sheet is 
destructive to 2000 cubic feet. Air-tight can 2 dozen sheets, 
85c; postpaid, 95c; air-tight can of 144 sheets, $3.85. 
Paris Green. In cans, pure, poisonous. Kills caterpillars, potato 
bugs and all bugs which chew the leaves. l A lb., 30c ; 1 lb., 50c. 
"Rose-Leaf" Extract of Tobacco. Most effectual for the de- 
struction of insects on plants. Dilute with 65 parts of water. 
This spray will kill the thrip that is so destructive to the 
orchards. Spray early when the buds begin to swell and again 
when through blossoming. Is good for lice, fleas, mange, and. 
scab on animals. 1 pint, 55c; 1 quart, 75c; 1 gallon, $2.50. 
Slug-Shot.— Fig. 36. Destroys all insects injurious to house and" 
garden plants, vegetables, and fruits of all kinds, also poultry- 
lice; as effective as Paris green without the danger from poison. 
1-lb. cartons with perforated top for applying, 20c each;; 
if by mail, 20c extra; 5-lb. package, 40c; 10-lb. package,. 
75c. Tin Dusters for applying Slug-Shot, 40c each. 
Tobacco Dust. The most economical form to use tobacco as an 
insecticide; fatal to green and black fly and similar garden pests 
by simply dusting over the plants. If dug around the roots will 
keep away all pests below ground and insure health to the 
plants. 10c per lb. ; if by mail, 15c extra. 
Whale Oil Soap.— Fig. 37. Dissolved in water makes an excellent 
spray for scale on palms, etc. y 2 -\h. package, 15c; 1-lb.. 
package, 25c; postage, 16c per lb.; 10 lbs. in bulk, $1.00. 
