May, 1918 
WISCONSIN HORTICULTURE 
141 
An Attractive Home Means 
Contentment 
Keep the children at home by making 
them proud of it. The most effective 
and economical way to do this, is to 
beautify the lawn. Careful arrange- 
ment and good plants are essential. Our 
Landscape Department has specialized 
in this work, is familiar with Wiscon- 
sin conditions, and has probably the 
largest assortment of choice nursery 
stock in the state to select from. 
White Elm Nursery Co. 
Oconoinowoc, Wisconsin 
I certain lime and know the per- 
I ceutage of calcium, they can add 
I enough more lime to make up the 
I required amount of calcium for 
I the lime-sulphur formula. 
The following formula leaves 
| the least residue or sediment, and 
I any amount may be boiled at one 
I time using these proportions : 
Lime 
(Fresh) 
If 95% calcium 19 lbs. 
If 90% calcium 20 lbs. 
If 85% calcium 21 lbs. 
If 80% calcium 22 lbs. 
I Sulphur, good quality pow- 
dered 40 lbs. 
I Water (hot preferred) 25 gal. 
Mix the powdered sulphur with 
I water to a smooth, thin paste 
without lumps. Add the lime 
gradually to 10 gallons of hot wa- 
ter in the kettle (or barrel if 
steam for boiling is available) and 
pour in the sulphur paste during 
the slaking process, constantly 
stirring the mass. When the 
slaking is completed, add the full 
j amount of water and boil care- 
fully for an hour, preferably 
with a cover for best results, oc- 
HARDY OLD FASHIONED PLANTS 
OUR SPECIALTY 
The best varieties for Wisconsin conditions, carefully grown and 
carefully packed. Write for prices 
WILLIAM TOOLE & SON 
Hardy Plant and Pansy Farm Baraboo, Wis. 
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A LARGE STOCK OF 
Apple, Cherry and Plum Trees, Grape Vines, 
Blackberry, Raspberry and 
Strawberry Plants 
Both Everbearing and common varieties. 
And a general line of ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES. 
All stock clean and thrifty, the bestthat can be grown in Wisconsin. 
GREAT NORTHERN NURSERY CO. 
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Write for catalog and prices Baraboo, Wis. 
The Kickapoo Valley 
Our Specialty: Planting and Developing orchards for non-residents. 
A few choice tracts for sale. If interested, write us. 
KICKAPOO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 
GAYS MILLS, WISCONSIN 
