SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF 
HALLAWELL SEED CO. INSECTICIDES 
Insecticides and Fungicides —Continued 
TREE TANGLEFOOT —A sticky substance applied directly to 
bark of trees for protecting them against ants and climbing in¬ 
sect pests. One application remains sticky on the trees for 
three months. Easily applied. One pound will spread 8 feet 
long by 5 inches wide. 6 oz., 25c.; 1 lb., 60c.; 5 lbs., $2.75; 
10 lbs., $5.25. (Mailable; postage extra). 
VAPORITE— A non-poisonous insecticide which when well mixed 
with the soil gives off a vapor which destroys and repels cut 
worms, wire worms and all other insects in the soil. For 
ordinary digging use 1 lb. to every 75 square feet. 1 lb. to 9 lb. 
lots at 25c. per lb. 10 lb. to 24 lb. lots at 23c. per lb. Prices on 
larger quantities on application. (Unmailable). 
VOLCK “NURSERY” —A penetrating oil spray for the control of 
mealy bugs, scale insects, white flies, rust mites and red spiders. 
One application kills eggs, young and adults. Economical to 
use on big trees. Easy to mix. *4 pint, 35c.; makes two gallons 
of spray. Pint, 55c.; quart, 80c.; gallon, $2.00; 5 gallons, $6.75. 
Small cans mailable, postage extra; 5 gallons by express or 
freight. 
VOLCK “GARDEN” —A combination spray containing Volck, 
nicotine and soap for the control of mealy bug, scale, red 
spider, white fly, aphis and their eggs and mildew. 3^4 oz., 35c.; 
pint, $1.00; quart, $1.50; gallon, $4.20. (Unmailable). 
WHALE OIL LIQUID SOAP (Mapco) —6 oz., 25c.; pint, 35c.; 
quart, 50c.; }4 gal., 75c.; gallon, $1.25. (Mailable; postage 
extra). 
WHALE OIL SOAP “Genuine” (Mapco) — Dissolved in water 
makes an excellent spray for scale on palms, etc. 1-lb. can, 
25c.; 5-lb. can, $1.10; 10-lb. can, $2.00. (Mailable: postage 
extra). 
Weed Killers 
K. M. G. —Kills morning glory and other weeds. A liquid chemical 
spray which is diluted at the rate of 1 part to 50 parts of water 
sprayed on the plant. One quart will cover an area of 800 
square feet. Quart, $1.50; ^4-gallon, $2.00; gallon, $3.50. (Un¬ 
mailable). 
K. M. G. DANDELION KILLER —For destroying dandelions. 
Quart bottle with automatic drop regulator, $1.00. (Unmail¬ 
able). 
ATLACIDE— A non-poisonous dust for killing all types of weeds 
and grass in paths, gutters, tennis courts, also poison oak, wild 
blackberries, etc. One pound sufficient to kill one hundred 
square feet of weeds. 1-lb., 50c.; 3% lbs., $1.50; 15 lbs., $3.50. 
(Mailable; postage extra). 
Spray Chart for the Control of Insects and Diseases 
DECIDUOUS TREES 
SAN JOSE SCALE AND OTHER SCALES— Spray either in 
the fall after the leaves drop or in the spring when trees are still 
dormant with solution of ten level tablespoonfuls of Dry Lime Sul¬ 
phur to each gallon of water. During growing season spray with 
Volck. 
PEACH LEAP CURL— Spray either in the fall after the leaves 
drop or in the spring before the buds swell with solution of ten 
tablespoonfuls of Dry Lime Sulphur or Bordeaux Mixture to one 
gallon of water. 
CODLIN MOTH (The Cause of Wormy Apples and Pears)— 
After the petals of the blossoms are about one-half fallen, before 
the calyx closes, spray with a solution of about three level table¬ 
spoonfuls of Dry Arsenate of Lead to each gallon of water. Repeat 
in two weeks and give extra sprays should worms appear. 
CHERRY or PEAR SLUG —When slugs appear, spray with a 
solution of about three level tablespoonfuls of Dry Arsenate of 
Lead to each gallon of water. 
APHIS (Green or Black Ply) —Spray as soon as lice appear 
with a solution of one and a quarter teaspoonfuls of “Black Leaf 40” 
nicotine to each gallon of water to which add a small quantity of 
Whale Oil Soap. Repeat at intervals of a few days until lice dis¬ 
appear. “Ever Green” and Garden Volck are also recommended. 
WOOLLY APHIS— Spray with a solution of 6 to 8 tablespoon¬ 
fuls of Nicotine Miscible Oil to each gallon of water or spray with 
a solution of 5 level tablespoonfuls of Volck to each gallon of water 
and repeat at intervals of two or three weeks. 
CLIMBING INSECTS— To prevent ants and other insects from 
entering trees apply Tree Tanglefoot. 
ROSES 
APHIS (Green or Black Ply) —Apply “Black Leaf 40” nico¬ 
tine, “Ever Green,” Nicotine Spray or Garden Volck. 
ROSE SCALE and FUNGUS —When dormant spray with Dry 
Lime Sulphur as recommended for the control of San Jose Scale. 
During growing season spray with Volck. 
ROSE WORMS— Spray with a solution of twelve level table¬ 
spoonfuls of All Round Spray which will combat mildew and rust 
as well as kill the worms. Repeat in two weeks if necessary. Dry 
Arsenate of Lead and Flu-Si-Dust are also recommended. 
RUST —Thoroughly dust all parts with Acme Dusting Sulphur 
or spray with a solution of eight level tablespoonfuls of Bordeaux 
Mixture to each gallon of water. 
MILDEW AND BLACK SPOT —To prevent this disease from 
spreading, dust all parts thoroughly with Acme Dusting Sulphur, 
Porno Green or Manganar Rose Dust. Apply early before the 
disease starts if possible. Water only in the morning. 
SHRUBBERY and ROSES 
For the control of aphis, chewing insects, fungoid diseases use 
twelve level tablespoonfuls of All Round Spray to one gallon of 
water. Porno Green with Nicotine is also recommended. 
For the control of mealy bug, scale and aphis, spray with a 
solution of four tablespoonfuls of Garden Volck to each gallon of 
water; or “Ever Green” using 9 level teaspoonfuls to one gallon 
of water. 
VEGETABLES and FLOWERS 
APHIS (Green or Black Ply) — Apply “Black 40,” “Ever 
Green” or Nicotine Spray. 
CUT WORMS —Work Vaporite into the soil to a depth of three 
inches. Snarol is also recommended, see page 92. 
GREEN WORMS —On cabbage and cauliflower. Dust with Flu- 
Si-Dust or spray with “Ever Green.” 
LAWN WORMS —Use Worm Eradicator. 
MILDEW ON PEAS AND GRAPES —Apply Qua Sul or Acme 
Dusting Sulphur as recommended for roses. 
RUST —On Hollyhock and Snapdragon. Commence spraying 
when plants are young and repeat at intervals with a solution of 
eight level tablespoonfuls of Bordeaux Mixture to each gallon of 
water or spray with a solution of one tablespoonful of Qua Sul to 
three quarts of water. 
SLUGS and SNAILS —Scatter Snarol around the plants. Iron 
Oxide which kills by contact is also recommended. 
SOW BUGS— Lay a narrow trail of Sow Bug Control on the 
ground along borders and other hiding places or near plants that 
are being attacked. Flu-Si-Dust is also recommended. 
TOMATO WORMS —As soon as worms appear, dust with Flu- 
Si-Dust. “Ever Green” is also recommended. 
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