Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal, 
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Agricultural and Horticultural Requisites 
REMEDIES FOR INSECTS AND 
FUNGUS ON PLANTS 
Buliach (or Persian Insect Powder). One of 
the most effective powders for killing all 
kinds of insects; non-poisonous to everything 
except bugs; owing to its fineness it pene¬ 
trates the breathing pores and causes instant 
suffocation. Lb. 50 cts. 
THE TENXENT DOMESTIC ATOMIZER. 
Bordeaux Mixture (Lion Brand). The most pop¬ 
ular fungicide on the market, curing and 
preventing blight, black rot rust, scab and all 
diseases of vegetables and fruit. One gallon 
diluted in 49 parts water makes a most effect¬ 
ive spray. Quart cans 50 cts. 
Fir Tree Oil. A very popular insecticide for 
house or greenhouse plants. Sure death to 
red spider, green fly, mealy bug scale, ants, 
thrip, etc. Half pint is sufficient for 10 gal¬ 
lons water. % pint can 50 cts., pint 80 cts., 
quart $1.50, gallon $5.50. 
Sulphur (Finest resublimed). Use no other if 
you wish results; prevents and cures mildew 
on peas, roses, grapes, etc. Per lb. 10 cts.; 
100 lb. price on application. 
Hammond's Slug Shot. Sure death to potato 
bugs, cabbage worms, rose bug, curculio and 
all lice, worms and caterpillars. Lb. 10 cts.; 
100 lb. price on application. 
Kill Sure Soap. Makes a good wash for killing 
scale and other insects on trees. Dissolve 1 
lb. in 6 gallons of water. In bars, each 2 
lbs., 25 cts. 
Sulplio Tobacco Soap. Exterminates insects. 
Used as a spray, small bar to one gallon of 
water. Small bar 10 cts., large size 20 cts. 
Paris Green. Vz lb. box 20 cts., 1 lb. box 35 cts. 
Prices on larger quantities on application. 
Hose Insecticide also. a fertilizer. Vz lb. package 
15 cts. 
Nlcoticide. A fumigating compound for mealy 
bug, green fly, etc. Can $1.25, large size $2.50. 
Lamp pan and stand 50 cts. extra. 
Whale Oil Soap. Makes an excellent wash for 
trees and plants; kills insects and their eggs 
on the bark. Lb. 15 cts, 2 lbs. 25 cts. 
Scaleclde. The latest and best spray for the 
extermination of San Jose scale; last season it 
gave splendid satisfaction and we feel sure 
it will supersede the older remedies; non- 
poisonous; dilute at the rate of 1 gallon to 20 
gallons water. Apply when the trees are dor¬ 
mant. 1 gallon can $1, 5 gallons $4. 
Tobacco Steins. For fumigating greenhouses, 
etc., for the destruction of insect pests. Per 
sack 75 cts. 
Tobacco Dust. For green and black fly, etc., 
apply when foliage is moist; a fertilizer and 
a preventive against insects in the ground. 
Lb. 15 cts. 
Cash's Tree Wash. An economic and effective 
tree wash for all insects and diseases of 
plants tried and tested by the manufacturer 
to the full satisfaction of interested patrons; 
one trial will convince the most skeptical; 
Pamphlet explains all. Vz gallon cans 60 cts., 
1 gallon $1. Prices on larger quantities on 
application. 
Kerosene Emulsion (Lion Brand). Very effec¬ 
tive for destroying all plant lice, scales and 
suctorial insects that affect the foliage. Full 
directions with each can. Per quart, 50 cts. 
Cnlifornin Wash. A specific remedy for San 
Jose scale, oyster shell scale, etc.; full direc¬ 
tions accompany each can. Per quart 50 cts. 
Thompson's Hose Nicotine. Specially prepared 
for killing insects on plants, roaches, bedbugs, 
etc. Put up in small cans. 25 cts. each. 
INSECTICIDE APPLIANCES 
Powder Guns. For applying insect powder, etc. 
Star, 10 cts.; Jumbo, large size, 25 cts.; Floro- 
dora, 35 cts. 
Bellows, with Cone. Used for dusting plants 
with sulphur, slug shot, tobacco duct, etc. In 
three sizes, 80 cts., $1.25 and $2.25. 
Liquid Spraying Bellows. One of the most use¬ 
ful sprayers for roses and small bushes; in¬ 
dispensable to the owners of small gardens. 
Price, small size, $1.50; large size, $2. 
The Tennent Domestic Atomizer. Sprays either 
liquid or powder; convenient to handle; inval¬ 
uable in every household. Price 50 cts. 
“KANT-KLOG.” STYLE C. 
Ivant Klog Spray Pump. Specially adapted for 
spraying fruit trees, potatoes, vegetables, 
poultry houses, etc. A few seconds working 
of the air pump agitates the solution and 
charges the sprayer with compressed air; the 
machine will supply sufficient spray to enable 
one to do the work as fast as one can walk; 
a slight pressure of the thumb starts the 
spray, which gives both flat and round sprays 
as desired. The machine is made of the best 
material and sure to give satisfaction. Price 
with galvanized steel body, $5. 3-foot brass 
extension rod, 40 cts. extra. 
The Myers Double-Acting Barrel Spray Pump. 
Very powerful and easy to operate. Will 
throw a mist-like spray over any fruit tree. 
$15. Barrel and trucks complete, $25. 
