PAINESVILLE. OHIO 
Gardening Aids 19 
TO CREATE ACID SOIL 
Aluminum Sulphate Tif 
dendrons and other Broad-leaf Evergreen Shrubs, 
the most efficient and readily available chemical 
agent is commercial alum or “Aluminum Sul¬ 
phate.” The amount required to overcome the 
existent alkaline or limy soil condition, varies; 
but is roughly % to 1 pound per square yard, 
scattered over the surface. Repeat every six 
months. If the only available water for sprink¬ 
ling is too hard and alkaline, barrel it and treat 
with this chemical. 
By mail, postpaid, 5 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $1.40. 
By express, not prepaid, 6 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 90c ; 
25 lbs., $1.75 ; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00. 
Sulphate of Ammonia veM 
quick in action, tending to make soil acid. In¬ 
creases leaf-growth. Much used on lawns, which 
it not only feeds, but weeds are discouraged: 
when top-di'essing lawns apply 1 ounce per 
square yard or 350 pounds to the acre, but first 
mix with several times its bulk of soil or sand. 
Between rows of Spinach, Lettuce, Cabbage, etc., 
3 pounds to 100 running feet may be broadcast 
and hoed in. As a liquid stimulant dissolve 1 
ounce in a gallon of water and apply to the roots. 
By mail, postpaid, 5 lbs., 90c; 10 lbs., $1.50. 
By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 lbs., 65c; 
10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 
lbs., $6.00. 
PEAT MOSS — Saves Moisture 
Mixed into heavy clay. Peat Moss keeps the soil 
porous so that moisture can circulate freely during 
'he hot spells when clay bakes hard. In sandy 
soils. Peat Moss captures and retains the moisture 
which would otherwise too quickly run away. As a 
thin mulch over any planted surface, it keeps down 
weeds, attracts moisture from above, and protects 
under-moisture from evaporation. 
Holland. A splendid fine grained type for preserv¬ 
ing moisture. Spread thinly on the lawn or on 
the surface of plant pots. 
Bags of 190 to 200 lbs., $3.75 ; 10 bags for $35.00. 
Michigran Peat. Not only a conservative, but adds 
a fertilizing humus to the soil and keeps it porous. 
Bags of 100 lbs., $2.75 each; 10 for $25.00. 
SPRAY PUMPS 
Brownes Auto«Spray 
Pumps 
A simple, powerful effective spray 
pump for liquids, easily carried and 
operated. Unlike other types, its 
spraying action is continuous; thereby doubling the 
speed and effect with no greater effort. Filling and 
cleaning are extremely simple. Two nozzles are 
supplied, one for straight away, and one for angu¬ 
lar spraying. By Mail, Postpaid: 
Auto-Spray No. 26-A. All tin. 1 quart, $1.25. 
Auto-Spray No. 26-B. Tin pump, brass tank, 
1-quart capacity, $1.50. 
The ^^Faultless'* Sprayer No. 1 
This is absolutely the best small, simple mist 
sprayer for general use against insects, on the mar¬ 
ket. Made of tin, substantially jointed and rein¬ 
forced ; greatest durability and spraying force in 
its class. Adapted for throwing either liquids or 
dry powder. 75c by express, or $1.00, postpaid. 
MYERS BUCKET PUMPS 
Constructed entirely of brass, with malleable iron 
foot rest. Will throw a solid stream 50 feet; valu¬ 
able for spraying trees, washing windows or bug¬ 
gies, extinguishing fires, sprinkling lawns or ffow- 
ers, etc. One superior feature is the extra jet for 
keeping the spray material mixed and agitated, 
liittle Giant, (No. 327%). The down stroke does 
all the work; spray is continuous regardless of 
plunger action. Price: The pump with agitator 
complete with hose and combination fine, coarse- 
spray and solid stream nozzle, $3.50. 
Cog* Gear. (No. R-324). 1%-inch brass cylinder 
and patent cog-gear handle makes easy work and 
extra capacity. Price: The pump with agitator, 
complete with detachable hose and graduating 
fine, sprinkling and solid stream nozzle, $5.25. 
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Home Grounds 
L. W. Ramsey 
170 pages, 175 illustrations. A fine under¬ 
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practical execution. Applies to small or large 
grounds. Outstanding in its 1 C 
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Lawns 
F. F. Rockwell 
Simply written to instruct the amateur in 
every process of preparation, making, main¬ 
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87 pages, d*! I C 
39 illustrations. •pl.lO 
Rock Garden 
Primer 
Archie Thornton 
152 pages, 70 illustrations, 4 color plates. 
Clear, definite instruction as to construction, 
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Roses 
F. F. Rockwell 
88 pages, 74 illustrations. Varieties classified 
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How to Grow 
Roses 
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The new book by three of America’s fore¬ 
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Prof. A. C. Hottes 
The questions are such as you would ask 
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The Book of 
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1 Prof. A. C. Hottes 
For both amateur and professional. Grow¬ 
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