Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES— Continued 
RATS-GO. Ready 2 set—kills rats and mice. A red squill 
compound. Harmless to human beings or pets. We highly 
recommend Rats-Go as a sure exterminator. Pkt. 15c., 
qt. 75c. 
RED “A” SOAP. Is a liquid neutral potash cocoanut oil soap 
containing 39 to 40 per cent dry soap. It may be used with 
any liquid contact insecticide except those containing ar¬ 
senical compounds. It is scientifically and practically com¬ 
pounded, therefore meets the growing need for a miscible 
and easily soluble soap, y pt. 35c., pt. 60c., qt. $1.00, 
gal. $3.00. 
ROTECIDE DUST. Is the standard Rotenone Dust. Rotenone 
Dust is recommended by U. S. Dept, of Agriculture to be used 
in place of poisonous arsenicals since it is non-poisonous to 
humans or animal, need not be washed from vegetables, and 
can be used up to harvesting time. Effectively controls in¬ 
sects on Cauliflower, Kale, Tomatoes, Onions, Tobacco, 
Potatoes and Beans. Lb. 50c.; 5 lbs., 48c. per lb.; 10 lbs., 
45c. per lb.; 25 lbs., 40c. per lb.; 50 lbs., 35c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 
30c. per lb.' 
ROTECIDE SPRAY. The doubly effective (contact and stom¬ 
ach poison). Rotenone insect spray kills red spiders, Cycla¬ 
men mites, mealy bugs, Cabbage worms, beetles, thrips, 
aphids (plant lice) and various other insects unusually diffi¬ 
cult to control. Rotecide is non-poisonous to birds, animals 
or humans. Positively will not burn or discolor the most 
tender foliage. This is a complete spray, simply add water. 
Oz. bottle 35c., 8 oz. bottle $1.00, pt. can $1.75, qt. can $3.00, 
gal. can $8.00. 
SCALECIDE. Spray fruit, shade, evergreen trees, shrubbery 
and small fruits during Winter or early Spring when trees 
are dormant; cultural directions on cans. Qt. 70c., gal. 
$1.60; in bbls., 60c. per gal. 
SEMESAN. A mercuric disinfectant for vegetable and flower 
seed, also a remedy for the malignant grass disease called 
“brown patch,” Semesan alone has been successful spectacu¬ 
larly so, and is now used throughout the country. 2 oz. tin 
50c., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $13.00. 
NEW IMPROVED SEMESAN BEL. The premier disinfectant 
for Potatoes, bulbs, Corn, roots and tubers. Can be used 
either as a dust or instantaneous dip. 4 oz. tin 50c., lb. $1.75, 
5 lbs. $8.00. 
NEW IMPROVED SEMESAN JR. A dust disinfectant for 
seed Corn. 4 oz. tin 50c., doz. $4.00, lb. $1.75, 5 lbs. $8.00. 
SNAROL. Quickly kills garden pests—cut worms, sowbugs, 
grasshoppers, slugs, snails, earwigs, etc., are exterminated. 
Snarol is a ready prepared meal that you simply broadcast 
on the ground, under the vegetation, lj^-lb. pkgs. 35c., 
4-lb. pkgs. 85c., 15-lb. bags $3.00, 50-lb. bags $8.00. 
SLUG SHOT. Sure death to the Cabbage worm. It destroys 
all other insects also. Lb. carton 20c., 5 lbs. 60c. 
SOILICIDE. Liquid non-poisonous ant killer for lawns and 
golf courses, also kills most soil insects and grubs; 1 oz. to 
a gallon of water. 2-oz. bottle 35c., pt. $1.25, qt. $2.00; dilu¬ 
tion table on bottle. 
SULPHUR FLOWERS, FINELY POWDERED. Used for 
dusting plants infested with mildew. Lb. 10c., 100 lbs. $5.25. 
SULPHUR FLOUR. Heavier and coarser than Flowers of 
Sulphur; used chiefly for spraying. Lb. 7 c., 100 lbs. $4.25. 
TOBACCO FUME-TOBAC DUST. 2 per cent nicotine. For fu¬ 
migating. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.40, 25 lbs. $5.00, 100 lbs. $18.00- 
TOBACCO PLANTOBAC. For dusting plants. Lb. 10c., 
25 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $5.50. 
TOBACCO POULTOBAC. For dusting poultry. Lb. 10c., 
25 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $5.50. 
TOBACCO STEMS. Used for fumigating, for covering lawns 
to furnish ammonia and drive away insects and moles. 
Lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 30c., 10 lbs. 50c., $2.50 per bale. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. A sure remedy against caterpillars,, 
gypsy moths and other insects which climb the trunk of a 
tree. Lb. 60c„ 5 lbs. $2.75, 10 lbs. $5.25, 25 lbs. $11.00. 
TREE WOUND DRESSING (Corona). Wounded trees need 
proper dressing to prevent withering and dying. Qt. 75c., 
gal. $2.50. 
VOLCK. A refined oil emulsion that may be used on foliage 
with entire safety. Effectually controls scale, mealy bug, 
white fly, red spider, aphids, thrips, etc. Does not discolor 
foliage, but rather imparts a bright, glossy appearance. 
1 gal. makes from 32 to 100 gals, of spray solution. % pt. 
35c., pt. 80c., qt. $1.00, gal. $3.00, 5 gals. $12.00. 
WEED KILLER, WILSON’S. A clean, odorless, highly con¬ 
centrated liquid, offering a ready, thorough and inexpensive 
method of killing weeds or any other undesirable plant 
growth. Simply dilute with water, 1 gal. making 40 to 50 gals., 
sufficient to cover 800 sq. ft. Recommended for roadways, 
paths, stone gutters, tennis courts. Also effective spray for 
destroying poison ivy. Qt. 75c., gal. $2.00, 5 gals. $6.75, 
30 gals. $33.00, 50 gals. $50.00. 
WHALE or FISH OIL SOAP. Used during Summer as a 
wash; stimulating to the plant and prevents the spread of 
scale. Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.10, 25 lbs. $4.50. 
SPRAYS AND DISINFECTANTS 
A-O-D 
Odorless fly spray for all purposes of ridding flies, roaches and 
other vermin in dairies, food and allied industries. Gal. $2.10. 
B-K 
Disinfectant-deodorant and sterilizer for general uses. 50c., 
75c. and $2.00. C HLOROFECTANT 
A non-poisonous sterilizer-disinfectant and deodorant. Espe¬ 
cially for dairies, poultry farms, hospitals, etc. Gal. $2.00, 
5 gals $8.50. COMFORTOL 
A cow spray that protects against the bites and stings of 
flies and kills on contact. Is odorless and one spray lasts all day. 
Gal. $1.95, 5 gals. $8.25. 
CONKEY’S NOX-I-CIDE 
Dip-disinfectant and lice liquid germicide. Excellent for 
poultry and cattle. Pt. 40c., qt. 60c., gal. $1.50. 
JIM DANDY 
A stainless live stock spray. Will not taint milk. Pleasant 
to use. Gal. 90c., without can. 
KLEEN-KOW 
Stainless, non-poisonous cattle fly spray. Makes cattle con¬ 
tented. $1.40. RIDOFLY 
A quality fly spray for all purposes. Gal. $2.10. 
ZENOLEUM 
A fine disinfectant and lice killer for all live stock and poultry. 
Pt. 60c., qt. 90c., gal. $2.50. 
PRACTICAL GARDEN BOOKS 
Written by well known authorities in a concise and lucid manner, well printed on good paper, profusely 
illustrated and attractively bound in durable covers. 
THE BOOK OF ANNUALS 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
Over 100 separate species described, 
with full directions for their culture 
and uses. 182 pages, 155 illustrations. 
Cloth, $1.50; postpaid, $1.65. 
MILADY'S HOUSE PLANTS 
By F. E. Palmer 
How to care for and raise all house 
plants that succeed in the home. 
176 pages, 96 illustrations. Cloth, 
$1 .25; postpaid, $1.35. 
1001 GARDEN QUESTIONS 
ANSWERED 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
Covers all phases of gardening on 
the medium-sized place—flowers, fruits, 
vegetables, trees, shrubs, walks, etc. 
A veritable encyclopedia. 320 pages. 
Cloth, $2.00; postpaid, $2.15. 
ALL ABOUT FLOWERING 
BULBS 
By T. A. Weston 
Full information on Spring flowering 
bulbs. Summer flowering bulbs and 
roots, and tender bulbs and roots- 186 
pages, 8 full page color plates and 68 
halftones. Cloth, $2.00; postpaid, $2.15 
BOOK OF PERENNIALS 
By A. C. Hottes 
How to successfully grow and enjoy 
over 140 genera of our most popular and 
durable of border plants. Pronuncia- 
i ion is given under each genus. 280 
pages, 103 illustrations. Cloth, $2.00; 
postpaid, $2.15. 
We will cheerfully se ure any Garden 
or Farm Book not listed on this page. 
WATER GARDENS AND 
GOLDFISH 
By Sawyer and Perkins 
Two closely related subjects treated 
under one cover. Small and medium 
pools. 112 pages, 59 illustrations. 
Cloth, $1.50; postpaid, $1.65. 
PRACTICAL VEGETABLE 
CULTURE 
By A. E. Wilkinson 
The growing of vegetables for home 
consumption and on the farm for profit. 
308 pages, 177 illustrations. Cloth, 
$2.00; postpaid, $2.15. 
LANDSCAPING THE SMALL 
HOME 
By E. W. Olver 
Written especially for the amateur 
with a small place. 160 pages, 52 illus¬ 
trations and planting plans. Cloth, 
$2.00; postpaid, $2.15. 
