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Beg. D. S. Pat. nir. 
A Timely Word of Caution 
About the Use of Humus 
On Your Garden and Lawn 
ADMITTEDLY, Humus is the very background of any soil's 
fertility. Without it the ground is sterile. But most de- 
posits of Humus found in their watery beds are acid and 
entirely devoid of the bacteria so essential to fertility. Their use is 
dangerous. Reports from all over the country tell of harmful effects. 
The grass on one of the finest golf courses near Philadelphia has been 
totally killed by its use. 
Unless the moisture is mechanically driven out, such humus con- 
tains 85% of water, for which you pay humus rates, making it 
come rather high. 
As far as we can learn, Alphano Humus is the only Humus that goes 
through a process of preparation covering months, and resulting in a 
sweet, dry, granulated humus, to which has been added concentrated 
plant food in abundance to make one ton of it worth four to five of 
ordinary stable manure. 
In addition to all this, it is also liberally inoculated v/ith Alphano Nocu- 
lant, making it lively with at least seven different Nitrogen gathering 
and soil food liberating bacteria. It is free from weed seeds, sanitary 
and odorless. 
For your garden, your shrubs, and lawn, it is ideal. But make sure 
you are sure it is Alphano Humus you buy. The Humus with an 
established reputation of ten years as your guarantee. 
Send for the Alphano Book. 
$12 a Ton in Bags. $10 a Ton by Carload in Bags. $8 a Ton by Carload in Balk. 
17-G Battery Place 
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