Fertilizers for the Lawn, Garden and 
Greenhouse 
Prices are f. o. b. Canton, and are subject to change. Write for prices 
on ton and cars of farm fertilizers. 
ADCO. The addition of Adco to the compost pile, or to other vegetable 
refuse, grass clippings, leaves, etc., at the rate of two pounds to each 
wheelbarrow load of refuse, will produce a clean, odorless manure. 
25 lbs., $2.00; 150 lbs., $10.50. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE is used to sour the soil and is essential for 
rhododendrons, azaleas and laurels, as these are acid-loving plants. 
Use 2 lbs. to 1 sq. yd. 1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00; 
50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.50. 
ASHES, HARDWOOD. Rich in potash and containing all of the fertiliz¬ 
ing elements except nitrogen. 25 lbs., $1.45; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., 
$2.85. 
BLOOD, DRIED. Excellent for evergreens, water lilies, etc. 5 lbs., 50c; 
10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00. 
BONE MEAL. Recommended especially for lawns, gardens and green¬ 
houses. 3 lbs., 25c; 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 
125-lb. bag, $3.00. 
CATTEE OR COW MANURE (Shredded). For garden, lawn and green¬ 
house and especially good to mix with compost. 100 lbs., $3.00. 
GYPSUM (Land Plaster). To control root rot of beans and peas; to re¬ 
place hydrated lime in dusts on melons, squash and cucumbers. 20 
parts of Gypsum mixed with 1 part Calcium Arsenate gives excellent 
control, also sweetens sour soils. 10 lbs., 20c; 20 lbs., 35c; 80 lbs., 90c. 
LOMA. Beautifies lawns and gardens, a scientifically prepared plant 
food for lawns, flowers, vegetables, shrubbery and potted plants. 5 
lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
LIME (Hydrated). Promotes growth and sweetens the soil. Apply 1 to 
2 tons per acre. 50-lb. sack, 50c; 3 sacks, $1.15. 
MURIATE OP POTASH. Apply 100 to 150 pounds per acre, usually with 
other fertilizers. Excellent for potatoes, corn, grains, etc. Lb., 15c; 5 
lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
NITRATE OP SODA. Supplies nitrogen to soil; very active, should be 
applied with a filler or as a liquid. lib., 15c; 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 60c; 25 
lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $3.75. 
PLANTABBS. A widely advertised fertilizer and stimulant in tablet 
form made especially for potted plants. Pkg., 25c. 
SACCO PLANT FOOD. Growing things respond quickly when given this 
excellent plant food. Clean and odorless. 1-lb. can, 15c; 5 lbs., 40c; 10 
lbs., 70c; 25 lbs., $1.40; 50 lbs., $2.35; 100 lbs., $3.95. 
SHEEP MANURE. One of the most extensively used of animal manures. 
It is clean and easily handled besides giving immediate results. 5 lbs., 
25c; 10 lbs., 40c; 25 lbs., 90c; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50. 
S PE Cl Alt VEGETABLE FERTILIZER. An excellent fertilizer for truck 
crops. 125-lb. bag, $2.25. 
SULPHATE OP AMMONIA. A nitrogenous fertilizer for the lawn, gar¬ 
den, shrubs and house plants. 10 lbs. will fertilize a lawn 50x50 feet. 
1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., 
$3.00. 
Hotkaps 
GERMACO HOTKAPS guard plants against frost, wind, rain, insects, 
etc., by completely covering them. 
They maintain a perfect mulch around each plant. Crops give a 10% 
to 25% greater yield and mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier— for higher prices. 
HOTKAPS are patented wax paper cones—placed over plants or seeds 
at time of planting. Inexpensive, easy to use. One man can set over 2,500 
per day. 
Prices: 
50 Hotkaps with Special Setter and Tamper. Postpaid .$ 1.30 
100 Hotkaps with Special Setter and Tamper. Postpaid. 2.40 
250 Hotkaps with Special Setter and Tamper. Postpaid. 4.10 
By freight or express not prepaid: 
250 Hotkaps with Special Setter and Tamper.$ 3.65 
500 Hotkaps with Special Setter and Tamper. 6.00 
10O0 Hotkaps without Setter. 10.00 
5000 or more without Setter, per 1000 . 9.85 
Shipping weight 28 lbs. per 1000. Special prices will be given on large 
lots on application. 
Seed Disinfectants 
CERESAN. Improved. 1 pound treats 32 bushels of Barley or Oats for 
smuts. 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00. 
SEMESAN BEL. 1 pound treats 60 to 80 bushels of Seed Potatoes. 4 ozs., 
50c; 1 lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $8.00. 
SEMESAN JR. 2 ounces treats 1 bushel of Field Corn or Sweet Corn. 
4 ozs., 40c; 1 lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.00. 
SEMESAN. 1 ounce treats 15 pounds of seed. Recommended for seeds, 
bulbs, gladiolus and dahlia tubers and rose bushes. Easily applied as 
a liquid or dust. 2 ozs., 50c; 1 lb., $2.75; 5 lbs., $13.00. 
Celery Bleachers 
Made of heavy water¬ 
proof paper. With these 
bleachers no banking of 
soil, or putting up boards 
is necessary. Eliminates 
waste; labor saving; bet¬ 
ter celery and more cel¬ 
ery per acre. Size 7 x 14 
in., 60cperdoz.; $3.60 per 
10O; $28.00 per 1,000. 
CELERY HANDLERS. 
For putting on paper 
celery Bleachers. 
Heavy Fiber $1.00; 
Brass, $2.25, prepaid. 
Bottomless Pots 
Made of strong 
Craft board. Being 
square they give 
much more room 
for root growth. 2 
in. pots, 100 for 
50c, 1,000 for $4.75; 
3 in. pots, 10O for 
75c, 1,000 for $6.50; 
4 in. pots, 100 for 
$1.00, 1,0 00 for 
$9.00. 
Grafting Wax 
lb., 20c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 55c. 
CERESAN 
Dust Disinfectant 
Jot Se*U 0/ 
W *»eat, Oats. Bariev 
Drains and Cotton 
SEMESAN | 
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Semesan Jr 
Dust Disinfectant 
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Seed Corn 
Ageiable and Flov 
Seeds or Bulbs 
F| vi Pounds Net 
rivt pounds nft 
Directions furnished with each can. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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