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AIDS TO SUCCESSFUL GARDENING. 
BLIGHT AND INSECT DESTROYERS, REMEDIES, ETC. 
(Application instruction on all containers.) 
Abol Insecticide. A well known English non-poisonous insecticide 
and fungicide, very strongly recommended. 
qt., 1.25; $ gal., 2.25; 1 gal., 4.00 
Aphlne, used with much success on Red spider, thrip, white, green 
and black fly pt. f .65; 1 qt., 1.00; gal., 2.75 
Aphis Punk Nlkoteen, a well-known tobacco paper much in demand 
and used with great satisfaction generally. Put up in boxes each 
containing 12 sheets. Box of 12 sheets, .75; carton of 12 boxes, 7.50 
Arsenate of Lead, paste considered a most economical insecticide 
for leaf-eating insects, mixes easily; kills quickly and will not burn 
foliage. lb., .40; 5 lb., 1.75; 10 lb., 3.00; 25 lb., 6.50; 50 lb., 12.50 
Black Leaf Forty, a highly concentrated solution of Nicotine sulphate 
Strongly recommended for use on all aphis and sucking insects. 
1 oz. bottle, .25; .) lb. tin, .75; 2 lb., 2.50; 10 lb., 10.75 
Bordeaux Mixture, Liquid, for blight, mildew, rust, scab and fungus 
diseases. Also acts as a deterrent to insects on fruit and vegetables. 
1 qt., .50; gal., 1.25; 5 gal., 5.00; 10 gal., 9.50 
Bordeaux Mixture, Dry, used in the same manner as liquid Bordeaux 
and for the same affections. 1 lb. makes 5 gal. of liquid. 
1 lb., .45; 5 lb., 2.00; 10 lb., 3.75; 25 lb., 8.50 
Bowkers Pyrox. The best and safest all-round spray against all 
leaf-eating insects, prevents blight and fungus troubles on evergreen, 
deciduous or fruit trees without injury to fruits, highly recommended. 
1 lb., .40; 5 lb., 1.75; 10 lb., 3.25; 25 lb., 7.50; 50 lb., 14 00 
Bug Death, used in place of paris green. It is claimed to have the 
same effect. The manufacturers claim it also acts as a fertilizer 
as well as a insecticide. Apply in dry powdered form as purchased. 
We recommend its application by the (Dicky Bug Death Shaker). 
1 lb., .25; 3 lb., .65; 5 lb., .85; 12$ lb., 1.75 
Bug Death Shakers (Dickey’s), a tin cylinder which holds about 
3 lbs. of Bug Death Powder Price, .35 
Carter’s Lawn Sand, a combination of fine sand and finely ground 
and dried chemicals; which destroys shallow rooted weeds in lawns. 
5 lb., .60; 10 lb., 1.00; 25 lb., 2.25; 100 lb., 8.50 
Carterlte Weed Killer, specially prepared formula for the destruc- 
tion of daisies and fleshy rooted weeds. 
5 lb., .65; 10 lb., 1.20; 25 lb., 2.50; 100 lb., 9.00 
Cooper Solution, a very practical and useful fungicide for mildew, 
blight, and rust on fruit, flowers and vegetables. 1 qt. makes 25 
gals, of spraying solution. 1 qt., 1.25; 1 gal., 3.75; 5 gal., 15.00 
Cattle Comfort, a successful remedy against insects which annoy 
horses, cattle, dogs, etc. Destroys lice on poultry and is healing to 
all animal and poultry sores. 1 qt., .60; $ gal., 1.00; gal., 1.75 
Creosote, unequaled for destroying the eggs of Gipsy moths and 
similar insects, extensively used in Forestry work. 
1 qt., .30; 1 gal., 1.00; 5 gal., 3.75 
Cut Worm Killer, a prepared powder for sprinkling near plants Its 
odor is enticing and cut-worms take to it in preference to vegetation. 
Chickens and birds are not effected by eating the worm killed by 
this powder. 1 lb. box, .30; 5 lb. box, 1.25; 25 lb. box, 5.00 
Fir Tree Oil Soap, very much like fir tree oil except that it is in 
a soap form. Dissolve according to direction in warm water and 
use as a spray or wash. i lb., .50; 1 lb., .85; 2 lb. can, 1.50 
Fish Oil Soap, used extensively for all forms of scale, is an excellent 
spring and summer spray and can be used with success when stronger 
preparations arc dangerous. Dilute in water and use as a spray or 
wash. 1 lb., .25; 5 lb., 1.00; 14 lb. bucket, 2.50 
Flowers of Sulphur, very serviceable for greenhouse use, a great 
help in checking mildew, also used with lime and salt as a remedy 
for scale. 1 lb., .15; 10 lb., 1.25; 25 lb., 3.00; 100 lb., 10.00 
Formaldehyde used to prevent fungoid diseases such as potato scab 
and blight, grain and corn smut, etc. The dilution for most pur- 
poses is 1 to 15 or 20 gal. of water. About 1$ gal. of this will treat 1 
bushel of potatoes. . . 1 pt., .50; 1 qt., .85; 1 gal., 2.50 
Funglne, an infallible remedy for mildew, rust, wilt, stem-rot and 
other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Is effective 
under glass or outdoors. $ pt., .40; 1 pt., .65; qt., 1.00; gal., 3.50 
Grape Dust, Hammonds, used to prevent the spread of mildew, 
mold, rust, mite, black spot and other foliage diseases; is effective 
under glass or outdoors. 5 lb. packages, .75; 10 lb., 1.25; 25 lb., 3.00 
Hellebore (Powdered), an excellent preparation for the destruction of 
rose-bugs, currant worms and other soft shelled insects. Apply 
either dry or in liquid form, i lb., .25; $ lb., .45; 1 lb., .75; 5 lb., 3.50 
Herbicide— Weed Killer, harmless to stone, woodwork, or shoes and 
perfectly odorless. For use only in roadways, paths and gutters. 
One thorough application will kill all weeds and roots of same; the 
best time to apply is shortly after a rain. One gallon when diluted 
1 to 40 parts water will cover 100 to 150 square yards. 
1 qt., .60; 1 gal., 2.00; 5 gal., 8.00; 25 gal. cask, 30.00 
Imperial Soap Spray, one of the best insecticides for the destruction 
of all sucking insects. Contains no mineral poison and can be used 
safely on all flowers, plants and trees. 1 gal. diluted will make 30 to 
35 gals, for spraying. 1 qt., .75; 1 gal., 2.50; 5 gal., 9.50 
Kerosene Emulsion (Liquid), for scale and all sucking insects which 
infest flowering plants, vegetables, small fruits, shrubs and roses. 
Dilute 1 to 30 parts water. Pt. .30; 1 qt., .50; 1 gal., 1.50; 5 gal., 5.50 
Lemon Oil Insecticide, one of the best and cheapest insecticides 
on the market, used by the leading growers. It destroys mealy- 
bug, scale, thrip, red-spider, green and black fly. Very highly re- 
commended . 1 pt., .65; 1 qt., 1.00; 1 gal., 3.50; 5 gal., 15.00 
Lime Sulphur Solution, for the destruction of the San-Jose and 
other forms of scale. 1 gal. makes 10 to 15 gal. of spray, Can be 
used either as a winter or a summer spray; for summer spray dilute 
1 to 25. 1 qt., .40; 1 gal., 1.00; 5 gal., 3.75; 10 gals., 6.50 
Nlco Fume Liquid, this preparation is for both spraying and vapor- 
izing in much the same way as Nicoticide and is used by the leading 
growers. } pt. .50,; 1 pt. 1.50; i gal. 5.75; 1 gal. 10.75 
Nlco Fume Paper, this is a paper treated with nicotine which gives 
off dense fumes of strong nicotine when ignited. Very much pre- 
ferred by many who do not care to spray or vaporize. 
Per box of 24 sheets, .85; 144 sheets, 4.00; 288 sheets, 7.50 
Nicoticide, a wonder insecticide generally used for spray or vapor- 
izing purposes. (Special fumigating lamp for this purpose sold at 
1.00 each.) Nicoticide is » very effective in destroying thrip, aphis, 
white fly, green fly, red spider, etc. 
i pt.. .75; * pt., 1.35; 1 pt., 2.50; \ gal., 8.75; 1 gal., 16.00 
Nicoticide Fumigator and Lamp Complete, for vaporizing 1.00 
Nlkoteen, one of the best forms of nicotine preparations. Used ex- 
tensively for spraying and vaporizing. A very successful remedy 
for the pea lice so troublesome in the vegetable gardens. Dilute with 
water as per directions, ipt., .45;)1 pt., 1.50; $ gal., 5.50; 1 gal., 10.50 
Paris Green, the chief merit of this article is its deadly effect on the 
potatoe bug and on all leaf eating insects. When used in liquid 
form use 1 pound to 50 gals, of* water. And"in dry form mix 1 lb. 
with 50 lbs. of Land Plaster, i lb., .20; $ lb., .35; 1 lb., .65; 5 lb., 3.00 
Readeana Rose Bug Exterminator, used for destroying rose bugs, 
green fly, black fly, mealy bug, mildew, etc. 
4 oz. bottle, .35; 8 oz. bottle, .60; 24 oz. can, 1.50; 1 gal., 4.50 
Scalacide, one of the best scale destroyers on the market and very 
extensively used by Forestry Dept, of Cities and Towns. Use one 
gal. Scalacide to 20 gals, of water. This preparation does not 
clog nozzles of hose or pumps and is easily prepared for use. 
1 qt., .50; \ gal., .85; 1 gal., 1.50; 5 gal., 6.25; 10 gal.. 11.00 
Slug Shot (Hammonds), a standard remedy for rose slugs, currant 
and cabbage worms and all insects that infest the vegetable or 
flower garden. 1 lb., .20; 5 lb., .60; 10 lb., 1.00; 100 lb., 8.75 
Sulpho Tobacco Soap, a combination of tobacco extract and sul- 
phur, non-injurious to the tenderest plants. Excellent for destruc- 
tion of all insects effecting soft-wooded and flowering plants. Dis- 
solve in warm water. 3 oz. pkg., .10; 8 oz. pkg., .25; 1 lb., .45 
Sulphate of Copper (Blue Stone), used extensively for Insecticide 
formulas .... 1 lb., .25; 5 lb., 1.00; 25 lb., 4.00 
Tobacco Dust (For Burning), used by all the leading florists. 
1 lb., .10; 10 lb., .75; 50 lb., 3.00; 100 lb.. 5.50 
Tobacco Dust (for Dusting), used with much success on all vege- 
tables and flowering effected by lice or caterpillars. 
1 lb., .10; 10 1b., .75; 50 1b., 2.75; 100 lb., 5.00 
Tobacco Stems, for fumigating or mulching. Is used as a mulch 
around sweet peas and other plants to prevent destruction by the 
cut or wire worm. 25 lb., 1.00; 100 lb. sack, 2.75; bale, 4.75 
Tree Tanglefoot, a safeguard for trees, vines and shrubs against 
gypsy r brown tail and Tussock Moth, Caterpillars. Also against 
Cankerworm, Ants, Borers, and other creeping insects. 
1 lb., .45; 3 lb., 1.20; 10 lb., 3.50; 20 lb., 6.50 
Vermine, a soil sterilizer and germicide for all soil vermine, destroys 
effectually white grub, cut worm, eel worm, wire worm, slugs, 
maggots, wood lice, and ants. Used extensively in the greenhouses, 
gardens, lawns. $ pt., .40; 1 pt., .75; 1 qt., 1.25; 1 gal., 3.50 
Weed Killer, Stlrlingworth, one of the best weed destroyers offered, 
very effective on driveways, gravel or dirt walks. 1 lb. makes 10 
gal. of liquid. 1 lb. .60; 3 lb., 1.50; 5 b., 2.25 
Worm Eradicator, a preparation for removing earth worms from 
lawns, putting greens, tennis courts, etc. It at the same time acts 
as a stimulant and gives new life and color to the turf. Plenty of 
water should be used in washing this powder into the turf. For 
this operation select a day when the worms are working near the 
surface. Following a good rain is the ideal time. Special circular 
on request. 25 lb., 3.50; 50 lb., 5.75; 100 lb., 10.00 
XL All Liquid Insecticide, this well-known English preparation 
kills mealy bug, red spider, green and black fly, caterpillars and 
all insect pests in the greenhouse or gardens. It is perfectly safe to 
use on all plants and is known as the perfect insecticide for spray- 
ing purposes and goes further than any other. 
Pt., .85; qt., 1.50; $ gal., 2.75; 1 gal., 5.00 
XL All Vaporizing Compound, an English patent claimed to be 
the easiest ,thc most effectual and the cheapest method of fumigating 
greenhouses or frames. Bottle sufficient for fumigating 10,000 
cubic feet. 2.50 
For fumigating 20,000 cubic feet 4.75 
XL All Fumigator and Lamp, complete 1-00 
NOTICE— Owing to the present difficulties in obtaining supplies, and the constant advance in the cost of materials, 
the above prices are subject to change, without notice. 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON , MASS. 
