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PHYTOPHILINE & VITIPHILINE. 
THE LATEST WORD IN “ INSECTICIDES." 
Non-Poisonous and Free from Nicotine, Aether, Alcohol and Arsenic. 
It was with very genuine pleasure that we were able to introduce to the BRITISH HORTICULTURAL WORLD, in the New Year, 
an Insecticide which we then stated and still repeat, will prove a BOON TO HORTICULTURISTS. 
Having used it ourselves and thoroughly tested its capabilities, we have no hesitation in recommending it as THE SAFEST, MOST 
EFFECTIVE, as well as THE MOST ECONOMICAL INSECTICIDE that has yet been introduced to the Orchid-growing public. Having 
no Nicotine in its composition is sufficient in itself to recommend it to most Gentlemen and Gardeners having a regard for their em- 
ployees and assistants, as well as their plants. Phytophiline is composed of several well-known ingredients, scientifically prepared 
and compounded in a very concentrated form, producing an Insecticide which is perfectly harmless to the person using it, but abso- 
lutely deadly to all Insect pests when mixed with water in the correct proportions for killing each specific Insect, and used as a spraying 
or dipping compound. 
We feel that we cannot say too much in recommending Phytophiline to all Orchid Amateurs and cultivators; in this we are greatly 
encouraged by the many grateful and flattering letters which we have already received from some of the largest and most importal 
Growers who have given it a trial. 
When we say that, since using PHYTOPHILINE— now nearly two years— we have been able to dispense with the ineffective and 
dangerous practice of Fumigation throughout our Establishments, it should convince many of its merits. It is a very well-known fact 
to all observant Orchid Growers, that fumigating with the very best of the vaporisers sold for the purpose, is a waste of time, patience 
and money, if trying to exterminate either Thrips or Scale (the Orchid growers two worst enemies). The Thrips very quickly make 
their way down the axis of the leaves of the new growth, where they are perfectly safe from the effects of the Fumigant. Scale 
having a thick shield-like covering is perfectly invulnerable to fumigating also. 
PHYTOPHILINE works in a different way. It does not attempt to poison these insects, but when used in a fine sprayer producing 
a mist-like vapour, it destroys the Insect by stopping up its breathing pores. Death is not always instantaneous however. Thrips 
especially may linger on until the next day, but eventually succumb to one application of Phytophiline at the strength of one part 
to sixty parts of water. 
Another important point in its recommendation is that it can be used with perfect safety on the most tender and small Orchid 
seedlings. Flower spikes in bud, and fully developed flowers may be dipped in a solution strong enough to kill Thrips, without Injury 
to flowers or buds. 
To facilitate economy, this Insecticide has been made in three Standards, and named : — 
PHYTOPHILINE NO. 1. VITIPHILINE No. 2. VITIPHILINE No. 3. 
Phytophiline No. 1 should be used to destroy Black and Green Aphis, Black, White and Yellow Thrips, Brown and White Scale, 
White Fly, Woolly Aphis or American Blight, Caterpillars and White Ants. 
Vitiphiline No. 2 is recommended to be used on very tender plants, to destroy Red or Grey Spider, White Aphis or Mealy Bug. 
Vitiphiline No. 3. Can be used for less tender plants to destroy Red or Grey Spider, White Aphis or Mealy Bug, Fungi on Palms, 
etc., Mildew or Rust on Roses, Peaches, Chrysanthemums, etc. 
Directions for use are given on each tin. 
Prices as follows : — 
i-pint, 1/0. i-pint, 2/0. 1 pint, 3/0. 2 pints, 5/0. 9 pints, 21/0. 
