When plants are sprayed with RED ARROW 
yon will not be bothered with insects. They 
grow better. They bloom better. 
No Mildew or Black Spot on this Phlox. It was 
treated with FLORAGARD DUST. Phlox Seed 
on page 52. 
Insecticides and Fungicides 
NOTE: Insecticides cannot be sent by parcel post. All Prices Subject to 
Market Changes. 
ANT POWDER. For exterminating ants, cockroaches, wood-lice, snails 
and many other insects. Can, 35c. 
ANTSOL. Rid your premises of Ants. Set, 50c, postpaid. 
ARSENATE OP DEAD (Powder). The standard poison for leaf-eating 
Insects on Fruit and Shade Trees and Vegetables. Dilute 1 to 2 lbs. 
to 50 gallons of water, or 2 tablespoonfuls to 1 gallon of water. Lb., 
35c; 4 lbs., 75c; 12 lbs., $1.95; 24 lbs., $3.60; 96 lbs., $12.00. 
ATLACIDE. (Chlorate). Non-poisonous weed killer, very effective for 
killing all growth in walks, tennis courts, drives, etc. Kills Poison Ivy, 
quack grass, thistle, and other noxious weeds on the farm. Can be used 
as powder or spray. 1 lb., kills 100 square feet weeds. 5 lbs., 80c; 10 
lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $3.25; 50 lbs., $6.00; 100 lbs., $11.00. 
BLACK ARROW DUST No. 2700. Kills mushroom flies. 2% ounces per 
1,000 cu. ft. Dust two or three times each week. 10 lbs., $3.40; 25 lbs., 
$7.50; 50 lbs., $14.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
BLACK LEAP 40. Kills by contact and fumes. Kills insects on plants, 
animals and poultry. Oz., 35c; 5 ozs., $1.00; lb., $2.25; 2 lbs., $3.25; 5 
lbs., $5.85; 10 lbs., $9.85; 50 lbs., $37.50. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Dry Powder). The recognized fungicide for 
the control of most fungous diseases of fruits and ground crops. Di¬ 
lute 4 to 4% pounds to 50 gallons of water. Lb., 30c; 4 lbs., 70c; 12 
lbs., $1.90; 24 lbs., $3.60; 96 lbs., $12.50. 
CALOMEL. Mixed dry with the seed or coated on the wet seed gives 
the best and cheapest control of maggots in Cabbage, Radish, Turnip, 
etc., and helps control “Damping Off,” Club Foot, etc. 1 lb. Calomel 
to 1 lb. seed. *4 lb., 70c; lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $9.50. 
CALCIUM ARSENATE. It is probably the most effective arsenical in¬ 
secticide on the market. For spraying potatoes, cucumbers and to¬ 
bacco; it is the best remedy for the Mexican bean beetle. Lb., 25c; 4 
lbs., 65c; 12 lbs., $1.75; 24 lbs., $2.75; 96 lbs., $10.00. 
CARBON DISULPHIDE (Bisulphide). For killing insects and weevils 
infesting stored grains and cereals. Effective against colonies of ants, 
moles and woodchucks. 1-lb. can., 50o; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
COPPER SULPHATE (Blue Vitriol). Used for making Bordeaux Mix¬ 
ture solution. 10 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00; 450-lb. bbl., 
$4.00 per 100 lbs. 
CORROSIVE SUBLIMATE. (Bichloride of Mercury). For treating po¬ 
tato scab and Rhizoctonia, also the control of cabbage maggots. Dis¬ 
solve in quart hot water 4 ozs., to 30 gallons water, treat the uncut 
seed 1% hours. 30 gallons of the solution will cover 4 bushels of seed. 
14 lb., 60c; lb., $1.40; 5 lbs., $6.70; 25 lbs., $27.00. 
CROW REPELLENT “STANLEY.” Protects the corn from crows and 
other seed pulling birds. One can treats I bushel of seed, 60c; 2-bu. 
size, $1.00; 4-bn. size, $1.75. 
CTANOOAS (Calcium Cyanide). “B” grade valuable insecticide for 
greenhouse fumigation, for destroying aphis, white fly, soft scale, 
thrips, etc. “A” grade for outside use in killing rats, ants, moles, 
woodchucks, gophers, and ground squirrels. Lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 25 
lbs., $10.00; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
DUTOX. A safe and efficient material, that may be either sprayed or 
dusted, for the control of the Mexican Bean Beetle, Potato Beetle, 
Cucumber Beetle, etc., without danger of burning. Lb., 30c; 6 lbs, 
$1.20; case, 36 lbs., $6.90. 
EVER GREEN (New). Non-Poisonous. Sure death to plant insects and 
ants, including both the chewing and sucking pests. Will not injure 
tender plants; kills Deaf Rollers and Cut Worms. 1 oz. makes 8 quarts 
of spray. 1 oz. bottle, 35c; 6 ozs., $1.00; 16 ozs., $2.00; gal., $10.50; 
5 gals., $45.00. 
FISH (WHALE) OIL SOAP. The ideal spreader and adhesive for mixing 
with insecticides. Very effective even when used alone. Lb., 30c; 5 lbs., 
$1.25; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
PLORAGARD DUST. Formerly known as Manganar Dust. Controls mil¬ 
dew, black spot, fungus, and rust affecting roses, snapdragons, phlox, 
carnations, etc. Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $6.50. 
FLOTATION SULPHUR. (Wettable). Controls Apple Scab with less 
danger of injury to foliage or russeting of fruit. Controls Peach 
Brown Rot and Peach Scab, Cherry Deaf Spot, Berry Deaf Spot, 
Black Spot, Mildew and Brown Canker of the Rose; also Rusts of or¬ 
namentals. Can be used as dust or spray. 1 tablespoon to gnllon of 
water. 5 to 6 lbs. to 50 gals, of water. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 80c; 10 lbs., 
$1.50. 
FORMALDEHYDE DUST. Controls damping off, mixing 8 ozs. per bu. 
of soil. In greenhouse flats or seedling benches IV 2 ozs. of dust re¬ 
quired per sq. ft. Controls Smut on oats, barley and wheat. Mix 3 ozs. 
of dust to each bushel of grain. Lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 15 lbs., $3.60; 
50 lbs., $9.00. 
LORO. Best remedy for control of Mealy Bugs, Midge, Red Spider, 
Aphids, White Fly and other pests. 1 ounce to 6 gallons of water. 
Pint, $2.00; gal., $9.75; 5 gals., $43.75. 
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