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F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES (Continued) 
Blue Stone 
(Sulphate of Copper) 
Used to prevent smut on barley and wheat. The 
seed to be planted should be soaked in a solution 
of 1 lb. Blue Stone to 6 gallons of water. Soak 
the seeds for ten or fifteen minutes then spread it 
to dry. Blue Stone is also used in the water for 
the control of some fungus disease. Lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 
75c, f. o. b. Sacramento. Small quantities may be 
sent by mail.. Ask for prices on barrel lots and 
larger quantities. 
Nico Dust 
Nico Dust is a dry powder insecticide killing by 
fumes as well as by contact. The principal ingredi¬ 
ent is Nicotine Sulphate—the well known remedy 
for sucking insects. Nico Dust should be applied 
directly to the plant with a hand or power duster, 
and the best results are obtained when the air is 
still and the temperature fairly warm. In addition 
to Nico Dust in several strengths, we have the Nico 
Garden Dust for general use in the garden, con¬ 
trolling slugs, aphis and many other pests. 
Nico Garden Dust 
12 oz. pkg. 40c; 5 lb. package $1.75. Cannot be 
mailed. 
Nico Dust No. 8 
8% Black Leaf 40. 1 lb. pkg. 45c; 5 lb. pkg. $1.60. 
Cannot be mailed. All prices are f. o. b. Sacramento. 
Send for Nico Dust Insecticide Chart. 
Hammond’s Slug Shot 
Destroys many insects injurious to house and gar¬ 
den plants, shrubs, trees, vines, potatoes, melons, 
cabbage, etc. Dust the powder lightly over the in¬ 
fected plants, covering them thoroughly. One ap¬ 
plication is generally sufficient to control the worms 
or insects infesting the plants at the time. 1 lb. pkg. 
25c; 5 lb. pkg. 75c, f. o. b. Sacramento. May be 
sent by mail. 
Semesan Jr. 
A less expensive but equally effective form of 
Semesan for dry dust disinfection of seed corn only. 
Controls diseases and at the same time increases 
yields.from 10 to 40%. 4 oz. can 50c; 1 lb. tin $1.75; 
5 lb. tin $8.00, f. o. b. Sacramento. Cannot be mailed. 
Cyanogas 
For Wireworm, Red Ants, Etc. 
For the control of Wireworm plant a bait crop 
of beans, corn or peas, before the garden is planted, 
covering the bait crop to a depth of about 3 inches 
in rows about 36 inches apart. Within one week 
the Wireworms will be attracted to the bait crop 
and at this time apply Cyanogas by means of a 
garden seeder or by similar method, directly into 
the bait rows and about one inch below where the 
bait was planted. In the small garden, where no 
seeder is available, open a narrow trench deeper 
than the bait level, close to and on each side of 
the bait row and apply Cyanogas at the rate of one 
pound to each 100 feet of row. Cover immediately 
with the earth dug from the trench and leave it for 
three to four days, after which time seeds or plants 
may be planted without injury to them. Remember 
that Cyanogas is injurious to growing plants and 
it must not be used except when there • are no 
plants growing. 
For field operations, where the bait rows are about 
3 feet apart, it requires about 90 pounds of Cyanide 
per acre. For further information ask for bulletin 
on Wireworm Control. 1 lb. pkg. 75c; 5 lb. pkg. 
$2.50, f. o. b. Sacramento. Cannot be mailed. 
CYANOGAS A-DUST —For the control of large 
red ants, gophers, etc. 1 lb. pkg. 75c; 5 lb. pkg. $2.50. 
SEMESAN 
A seed, plant and soil disinfectant. It will success¬ 
fully prevent or control diseases of seeds without 
in the least impairing their vitality, but on the other 
hand generally increases germination, invigorates 
seedling growth, and develops sturdier plants. Seme¬ 
san will also prevent or control the “Brown Patch” 
of lawns, the “Damping-off” of seedlings and cut¬ 
tings, and certain soil-borne diseases. Treatments 
can be made in dust or liquid form. 2 oz. tin 50c; 
8 oz. tin $1.60; 1 lb. tin $2.75; 5 lb. tin $13.00, f. o. b. 
Sacramento. Cannot be mailed. 
Semesan Bel 
Applied to whole or cut seed potatoes, either as 
a dry powder or in liquid form, Semesan Bel will 
prevent or control the common seed-borne potato 
diseases. Also very effective in treatment of Gladioli 
and other bulbs, and produces healthier plants. 1 lb. 
tin $1.75; 5 lb. tin $8.00, f. o. b. Sacramento. Can¬ 
not be mailed. 
FERTILIZERS 
SHEEP MANURE 
With barnyard fertilizer becoming more and more 
scarce we offer, as perhaps the best substitute, the 
Lago Brand sheep manure. It may be used for 
mulching lawns or as a fertilizer and the results are 
usually very satisfactory. For mulching the lawn 
it requires about one sack to 500 square feet. In 
comparison with barnyard fertilizer this may be 
slightly higher in price, but a saving will be made 
in the time spent pulling weeds, for sheep manure 
carries very few weed seeds, if any. 80-lb. bag $1.25. 
STIM-U-PLANT — A concentrated fertilizer in 
tablet form. Excellent for house plants. Full direc¬ 
tions with each package. 30 tablets 25c; 100 tab¬ 
lets 75c, postpaid. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA— A fine fertilizer 
for lawns. Best applied in liquid form, using one 
tablespoonful to a gallon of water and sprinkled on 
with a watering car. For garden use one pound to 
150 square feet. 3 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 75c. Write for 
quantity prices. 
SUPERPHOSPHATE —Used very extensively on 
heavy soils and fine for fertilizing leguminous crops. 
A fine material to use in mixture with sheep manure 
and other manures. 100-lb. bags $2.50. Write- for 
quantity prices. 
VIGORO— A complete fertilizer suitable for lawns, 
gardens, etc. 5-lb. carton 50c; 10 lb. bag 85c; 25- 
lb. bag $1.50; 50-lb. bag $2.50; 100-lb. bag $4.00. 
BONEMEAL —Recommended to apply around 
fruit trees and shrubbery when first set out. Gives 
the plants a good start and insures strong growth. 
Also for roses. 25-lb. bag $1.00. 
