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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 17 
The Mapes Manures. 
The choice quality of the materials used, the basis of which is pure bone, the other 
materials added being all the highest grade, and best known forms of plant food, such as 
Sulphate of Ammonia, Nitrate of Soda, Peruvian Guano, ground dried pure blood, Soluble 
High Grade Potash, Magnesia, etc., all intimately blended together in the proper propor- 
tions and in the forms best adapted to meet the demands of the crops for which they are 
recommended, render these manures very valuable. We emphatically state that we use no 
S. C. Rock or Phosphate of Iron or Alumina ; no Rock, Horn, Leather, Marl, or any other 
inferior ingredients. All the materials used are of the very choicest quality and of high 
concentration. 
These Manures do not deteriorate by keeping. All the Ammonia is " fixed,” and safe 
from evaporation ; even when used as a top-dressing the waste is very slight. 
Each bag (200 lbs.) is plainly branded, besides having a tag upon which are printed full 
directions for use, and also guaranteed analysis. These manures are in a fine, dry condi- 
tion for use. They are free from stickiness and dampness. 
POTATO MANURE, Ammonia, 4.5 to 5 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid (soluble and availa- 
ble 8 per cent) ; Soluble Potash, actual, 0 to 8 per cent, all as high grade Sulphate, and in 
forms free from Muriates or Chlorides; Magnesia, Lime, etc., 77 to 81 per cent. For Irish 
and Sweet Potatoes, also for Asparagus, Early Vegetables, Tomatoes, Sugar Beets, Fruits, 
Sorghum and Sugar Cane. Per ton, $40. 
COMPLETE MANURES FOR HEAVY SOILS. Ammonia, 6 to 7 per cent; Phosphoric 
Acid, to to 12 per cent (soluble and available, 8 to to per cent) ; Soluble Pbtasli, actual, 3 to 
4 per cent, all as high grade Sulphate, and in forms free from Muriates or Chlorides. For 
any soils where small quantities of Potash but large quantities of Ammonia and Phosphoric 
Acid are required. It is very safe for use around young plants, nursery stock, strawberry 
vines. ItismoreforcingthantheOrangeTreeManure. Special for early Turnips. Perton,?4o. 
ECONOMICAL POTATO MANURE. Ammonia, 4 to 5 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 6 to 8 
per cent (soluble and available, 4 to 5 per cent); Soluble Potash, actual, 8 to 10 per cent ; 
all as high grade Sulphate, and in forms free from Muriates or Chlorides. Per ton, $36. 
VEGETABLE MANURE, or COMPLETE MANURE FOR LIGHT SOILS. Ammonia, 6 to 
8 per cent; Phosphoric Acid, 8 to 10 per cent (soluble and available, 6 to 8 per cent); 
Soluble Potash, actual, 6 to 8 per cent. This is our special manure on all kinds of soils, for 
Truck, Early Vegetables, Onions, Celery, Tomatoes ; also on light soils for Oats, Hops 
and Barley. All vegetables require liberal supplies of soluble potash, and in the proper 
forms. Per ton, $42. 
CAULIFLOWER AND CABBAGE MANURE. Ammonia, 5 to 6 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 
6 to 8 per cent (available, 6 per cent) ; Soluble Potash, actual, 6 to 8 per cent. Per ton, 839. 
CORN MANURE. Ammonia, 3 to 3.5 per cent; Phosphoric Acid, 10 to 12 per cent (sol- 
uble and available, 8 to 10 per cent) ; Soluble Potash, actual, 6 to 7 per cent. Also for Sweet 
Corn, Fodder Corn, Hungarian Grass, Millet, Late Turnips, Late Cabbage, and Seeding to 
Grass. Per ton, $37. 
GRASS AND GRAIN SPRING TOP DRESSING. Ammonia, 6 to 7 per cent ; Phosphoric 
Acid, 6 to 8 per cent (available, 5 per cent); Soluble Potash, actual, 7 to 8 per cent. 
Per ton, $41. 
LAWN TOP-DRESSING (with Plaster). Per ton, $31. 
COMPLETE MANURE (“A” Brand). Ammonia, 3 to 4 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 12 to 
16 per cent (soluble and available, 10 to 12 per cent); Soluble Potash, actual, 2.5 to 3.5 
per cent. Specially adapted for use in hill or drill on all crops, particularly in connection 
with farm manures. Special for Peas, Beans, Buckwheat and Turnips. Per ton, $36. 
NITROGENIZED SUPERPHOSPHATE. Ammonia, 2.; to 3 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, n 
to 13 per cent (available, 9 to 1 1 percent); Soluble Potash, actual, 2.5 to 3 per cent. Per ton, $33. 
PURE FINE BONE, DISSOLVED IN SULPHURIC ACID. Ammonia, 2.5 to 3 per cent; 
Phosphoric Acid (soluble and available), 12 to 16 per cent. Pure bone treated with suffi- 
cient Sulphuric Acid to make more immediately available than our Pure Fine Ground Bone. 
Recommended for use where quick action is desired. Per ton, $32. 
AMMONIATED DISSOLVED BONE (with Potash). Ammonia, 1.5 to 2 per cent ; Phos- 
phoric Acid, 12 to 14 per cent (soluble and available, 10 to 12 per cent); Soluble Potash, 
actual. 1.5 to 2 per cent. Per ton, $30. 
COMPLETE MANURE (for General Use). Ammonia, 4 to 5 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 
10 to 12 per cent (soluble and available, 8 to 10 percent); Soluble Potash, actual, 4 to 5 
per cent. A substitute for stable manure. For use on all crops and all soils with or without 
stable manure. Use broadcast ; if any in hills, use sparingly. Special for Oats, Hungarian 
Grass, Vegetables, Melons, Tomatoes, and seeding with or without grains. Per ton, $39. 
CEREAL BRAND. Ammonia, 2 to 3 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, total, 8 to 10 per rent 
(soluble and available, 6 to 8 per cent) ; Actual Potash, 3 to 3.5 per cent. For Wheat, Ry r e, 
Corn. Oats, Buckwheat, and all farm crops, particularly where farm manures are used. 
Specially adapted for use in hill or drill. Per ton, $29. 
Tor full description, send for descriptive pamphlet. Terms Net Cash. 
