Efficient Insecticides 
These Insecticides have all been thoroughly tried out and been found practical and efficient. They are made by reliable mana- 
facturers. If properly used] they will do the work for which) they are intended. The prices, unless otherwise specified, are 
f.o.b. ramesville for shipment at purchasers expense. All prices are subject to change without notice. 
Lethane 420 
Black Leaf 40 
The most popular 
and efficient nico¬ 
tine insecticide and 
under many condi¬ 
tions the most eco¬ 
nomical of all in¬ 
secticides. 5 lb. tins 
$5.85, 10 lb. tin $9.85, 50 lb. drum 
$37.50. 
Nico-Fume Powder 
For greenhouse fumigation use at the 
rate of a 2^ inch pot full of the porvder 
for every 5000 cubic feet. 5 lb. tin 
$3.35, 10 lb. tin $5.85. 
Nico-Fume Liquid 
A very effective fumigant 
when vaporized from 
steam pipes or over lamps, 
and also efficient used as 
a spray. In other words, 
it kills by “contact,” 
“gassing”, or “fumiga¬ 
tion.” 4 lb. tin $5.75* 8 
lb. tin $10.00. 
New Evergreen Spray 
Most efficient Pyrethrum spray. It 
contains a spreader so it is only neces¬ 
sary to mix with water. Effective in 
controlling aphis, chrysanthemum midge, 
leaf roller and leaf hopper. Economical 
to use. 1 gal. tin $10.50, 5 gal. drum 
$45.00. 
Lutzite 
A triple duty dust for sucking insects, 
chewing insects and fungous diseases. 
10 lbs. $3.25, 25 lbs. $7.00, 50 lbs. 
$12.50, 100 lbs. $24.00. 
Business 
Especially recommended for the hard- 
to-control mealy bug. It not only kills 
mealy bugs, but it destroys the eggs 
when properly applied, and it is safe to 
use. Also recommended for mite and 
red spider. Qt. $6.00, gal. $20.00. 
Special Grade Tobacco Dust 
A very fine grade of tobacco dust with 
high nicotine (or killing) content. Ef¬ 
fective dusted on plants or against soil 
and root insects when spread on, or in¬ 
corporated into, the soil. Especially rec¬ 
ommended for rose midge and spring 
tail moth. 100 lbs. (sift proof bags) 
$3.25, 500 lbs. $3.00 per 100. 
ROTECIDE 
The Standard Rote none Spray 
Effective both as a contact spray and 
stomach poison. Economical and safe to 
use. 1 qt. tin $3.00, 1 gal. $8.00, 5 gal. 
drum $35.00. 
Naptoside 
Kills thrips, millipedes, sow bugs and 
other insects of the soil when used at 
the rate of 1 pound to 100 square feet 
of bench space. Simply broadcast by 
hand and water it into the soil. For 
Gladiolus thrip, fumigate the bulbs be¬ 
fore planted to kill eggs, thrips and 
other insects in the bulbs. 5 lbs. $1.25, 
10 lbs. $2.00, 25 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. 
$11.00. 
Loro 
A new synthetic contact insecticide 
made by the Grasselli Chemical Com¬ 
pany. It is proving effective against 
chrysanthemum midge, red spider, 
thrips, aphids and mealy bugs. 1 pt. tin 
$2.00, 1 gal. $9.75, 5 gal. can $8.75 per 
gal. 
Cyanogas 
G-Fumigant. The best material to use 
when you want to make a good clean 
up of all insects and vermin in the 
greenhouse^ For most applications 
use % ox. per 1000 cubic feet. 5 lbs. 
$3.00, 25 lbs. $10.00, 100 lbs. $30.00. 
Formaldehyde Dust 
For soil treatment to prevent “damp¬ 
ing off”. Spread over the soil at the 
rate of 1 )4 ounces per square foot and 
work it in to a depth of 2 or 3 inches. 
15 lb. pail $3.60. 
Semesan 
A disinfectant for flower 
and vegetable seeds to 
prevent “damping off”. 
Inexpensive to use and an 
insurance for better plant 
growth. 2 oz. tin 50c, 1 
lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.75. 
Selocide 
Best red spider control. 1 gal. $2.75, 5 
gals. $12.00, 15 gal. drum $27.50. 
Terms and Conditions 
DISCOUNTS FOR CASH WITH ORDER 
When you send cash with your order you may deduct from bills as follows: Seeds 5%, 
other items quoted herein 2%, except where noted as some items are net cash. 
This Catalog Is For Commercial Growers Only 
You are entitled to these wholesale prices if you are a 
commercial florist grower, or a nursery man. It is to 
protect you who are engaged in these occupations that 
we wish to limit the distribution of this catalog to com¬ 
mercial growers only. 
Charge Accounts 
Charge accounts are open to those who are known to us 
and to others who will furnish us with satisfactory credit 
references. When asking for charge accounts kindly write 
on your business letterhead and give the name of your 
bank and two or three members of the horticultural trade 
•with Whom you have done business. Remember that a few 
days time is necessary for us to open new accounts. 
Shipping Instructions 
When ordering material not to be sent by parcel post be 
sure to give complete shipping instructions, as to method 
of delivery and destination. 
Flower Seeds Are Postpaid 
We will prepay the postage on all 1 flower and vegetable 
seeds listed in this catalog. 
THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN 
Prices On Other Items 
All other items are priced for shipment by freight or ex¬ 
press at your option and at the customer's expense. If 
there are any exceptions to this they are noted with the 
prices. 
Claims for Adjustments 
Must be entered at once, within 5 daysi after receipt of 
goods. For damage in transit it is of course necessary for 
you to file claim with the transportation company and we 
will aid you in that, Whe are very careful about the qual¬ 
ity of the stock shipped our customers, and :n cases of 
complaint you will find us very fair in making adjust¬ 
ments. The Joseph F. Martin Co. gives no warranty, -x 
press or implied, as to description, quality, pu: ty pro¬ 
ductiveness or any other matter of any seed?, bulbs or 
plants we send out, and will not be responsible in any 
way for the crop. 
CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
