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INSECTICIDE5. 
Preparations which will keep your phiiits Iruiii Iwin; 
prevention is far l;)ettcr tlian cure. 
TOBACtX) .irK;i<;. chemically preparL<l with other 
ingredients. Will keep roses, chrysanthennims, carna- 
tions, bouvartlias, orchids, palms, foliage and many 
other ijlants free from the green and black aphis, the 
rose bug, red spider, and green worm, known as the 
"spanner;" also mealy bug, scale, etc. Should be 
applied with a ."yringe three or four times in succession 
where the least sign is shown of their ap])earance ; is 
diluted with water. Quart bottles, 50 cents ; per gallon, 
I1.50, in one to five gallon cans. Full directions given 
with each' bottle or can. 
TOB.A.CX;o-DUST. This is a splendid insecticide for 
general use, and the best article for dusting vegetable 
plants, such as melons, cucumbers, etc.. as it quickly 
destroys the flea and the striped beetles which feed 
upon the leaves ; it should besprinkled upon them while 
moist. Spread upon the ground it keepsoff earth insects, 
and acts as a fertilizer. Per lb.. S cts. ; 10 lb. pkg., 60 
cts. ; 100 lbs., ?5. 
TOBACCO SOAP ( Il<).>*e Bi-aiul ). Makes an e.xcellent 
wash fur plants ami trees infested with green fly, lice 
and eggs of insects. Dissolve two ounces in a gallon of 
water. 'A\h. tins, 25 cents. In 10, 25 or 50 pound cans, 
S4, ■•'« and $iS. 
SIKBRKCHT'S TOBACCO POWDKK. — Clieiiii- 
oall.v Propai-etl. This is the only article used with 
eflfect for destroying thrips which infest orchards. In 
canisters, 50 cts. each. 
TOB.\C<X) STKMS I'OK I'l' M KJ A TINCi. Clean 
and free from rubbish. In hales of mo lbs., ^1.50 each ; 
about 50o-pound bales, ?5. 
I'Mlt-TRKK Olli. This insect-destroyer has proved to 
be most effective for red spider, green fly, mealy bug, 
caterpillars, slugs, blight, etc. Dilute with water and 
apply with ordinary or bellows syringe, or by dipping 
the plants in it. Price, .with full directions, '2 pint 
infested with insects ; use them in time, and avoid injury; 
boltle, 50 cts. ; pints, 75 cts. ; qt., $1.50; 'A gal., $2.75; 
gal.SS- 
IjITTIjK'S A.NTIPIiST. One of the safest and most 
powerful insect-destroyers ; it kills the pests every time. 
In liquid form, diluted with water, $2.80 per gal. 
WHALE OIL .SOAP. Makes an excellent wash for 
trees and plants ; kills insects and eggs on the bark. 
Per lb.. 12 cts. ; 5 lbs., 50 cts. ; .25 lbs. and over, 8 cts. 
per lb. 
HIOIjIiEBOKK. Powdered White Hellebore for rose 
slug-, currant worms, etc. Dust on with gun or bellows 
while the foliage is moist. A small quantity of flour is 
sometimes mi.\ed with the powder when it is applied. 10 
give adhesiveness. Price, 30 cts. per lb. 
SULPHUR— Flowers of Sulphur. This is a staple 
article for greenhouse use; mixed with linseed oil and 
painted on the i>ipes, it has been found a sure cure for 
mildew. It should be mixed to the consistency of a 
thick paste and applied with a brush. In packages of 
5 and 10 lbs., 30 and 50 cts. each. 
SLl'G-SHOT. Destroys all insects injurious to house 
and garden plants, shrubs, trees, vines, potatoes, 
melons, cabbage, currants and vegetables and fruits 
of all kinds. Equals Paris green where used liberally, 
without the danger from poi.son. Prices: 5 lb. pkt.. 
30 cts. ; 10 lb., 50 cts. ; ])er bbl. of 235 lbs., 4 cts. per lb. 
H.\MMOXIJ'S GKAPK DI ST. .'^ preparation to kill 
the destructive mildew that strikes the grape vine, 
afl'ecting fruit and stems in unfavorable seasons. Also 
for like use upon any other plants or trees affected with 
mold, mildew or rust-mites, and for an*- use where 
a fumigator or antiseptic is required, either in green- 
houses or the open air. It is superior to the majority 
of liquid remedies used for this purpose, and can be 
more easily handled and applied. 5 lb. pkt., 35 cts.; 
kegs of 100 lbs., $5. 
FERTIUZER5. 
We ofler here sonic pure natural fertilizers. There is nothing like the genuine article for plants, 
great .satisfaction on most all plants in this catalogue, either in liquid form, or mixed with the soil. 
Can be nse<l with 
KXCKLSIOR FEKTILISiKR. Specially prepared 
plant food, put up in small quantities for conservatory 
and house plants ; a very good article for its purpose. 
20 cents per package. 
Pl'RF. GROUND ltO\F-ME.\li. Coarse or Kine, for 
mixing with soil for potting, or for planting out roses, 
either in the greenhouse or outdoors ; also essential for 
grape borders, in proportions of one to fifty. This is one 
of the best and most permanent fertilizers. 
i'oiir.sc Ground Bone, in aboat 200 piuind barrels, $2 7,'i 
per loo pounds, $42 per ton. 
Fine Ground Bone, in barrels of about 21H1 pouiiils, 
$2, 75 per icK) pounds $42 per ton. 
PURK SHKFP M.VNURE. The best natural manure 
in the market is compressed sheep manure. It conies 
in cakes. These are soaked in water, and the liquid is 
the be.st and purest medium f >r fertilizing pot-plants of 
any kind. House and window plants are greatly l)ene 
fited by the occasional application of this most excellent 
and economical fertilizer. Per bag of 100 lbs., $2. 50; 
per ton, $30. 
LAWN FERTILIZER. Siebiecht & Wadley's Spe- 
cial ISrruul. Odorless; a little can be used al! through 
llu- season : tested by leading agricultural chemists ; 
uill p.Diluce richer lawns than any other used. Per 
uri i>oiuuls, ■?2, about 220 pounds to tile barrel ; S37.50 
l>e-r lull. 
