FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY 
CHAS. C. NAVLET CO. 
FERTILIZERS, SOIL CONDITIONERS 
Prices are extremely variable, therefore they are subject to change without notice. Quoted “F. O. B. our Stores in 
San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland,” shipments are made ‘‘Charges Collect”. Kindly ask for quantity prices. 
If small quantities desired by parcel post, kindly remit for postage. 
ADCO—Green or dried leaves, twigs, cuttings, prun- 
ings, lawn clippings and vegetable trimmings make 
excellent, rich manure treated with ADCO. One 
pound will convert 4 cu. ft. (1 wheelbarrow load) of 
dry refuse, or twice as much of green, in a few 
months. Clean, odorless, free of soil pests. 25 lbs. 
$2.25 (Makes '/ 2 ‘ton of manure); 150 lbs. $11.00 
(Makes 3 tons of manure). Ask for Folder. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE—Acidifies soils. Apply about 
1 oz. to each sq. ft., of soil area within the drip of 
Rhododendrons, Heathers, Azaleas, Laurels, etc. 2 
lbs. 25c; 5 lbs. 50c; 11 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00. 
AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (Ammo-Phos) The Univer¬ 
sal Fertilizer. 16% Nit. 20% PhosA. Unexcelled for 
rundown lawns, and for vegetables, deciduous and 
citrus trees, berries, vines, and the garden bed. Use 
1 tablespoon to 3 feet of row. Dissolve 1 oz. in 1 
gal. of water and apply to lawns with a sprinkling 
can or “Jector”. 5 lbs. 50c; 11 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. 
$1.75; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.00. Ask for Folder. 
BLOODMEAL (Dried) 12-13% Nit. One lb. will fertilize 
70 sq. ft. of lawn or garden. Dissolve in water and 
apply with “Jector”. Mix with tree whitewash to 
repel deer and rabbits. 3 lbs. 25c; 13 */2 lbs. $1.00; 
25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $4.75. 
BONEMEAL (Steamed)—7% Nit. 30% PhosA. Quicker 
acting than the raw form. Safest fertilizer for bulbs 
and general garden use. Apply 1 lb. to 25 sq. ft. of 
area. Alkaline in its soil reaction. Always use in 
hole at planting time. 5 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. 
$1.00; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00. 
BONEMEAL “CALA-BONE” AMMONIATED—5 % 
Nit. 10% PhosA. Contain 2.5% nitrogen from Sul¬ 
phate of Ammonia, quickly available as plant food. 
Can be applied at any time. No danger of burning 
plants from liberal application. 100-lb. sack $3.00 
f. o. b. San Francisco. (Ask for folder). 
CALCIUM SULPHATE (Agricultural Gypsum)—Supe¬ 
rior to lime for breaking up sticky soils. Neutral in 
soil reaction. Apply 1 lb. to 5 sq. ft. 2 tons per acre 
makes very striking effect on Black Alkali soils. 
8 lbs. 25c; 20 lbs. 50c; 50 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $1.50. 
CHARCOAL, WOOD—Ideal soil conditioner. Purifies 
soil waters; restrains bacterial injury to tender 
seedling plants; splendid covering for newly sown 
seed. 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.50. 
COTTONSEED MEAL—6%% Nit. 3% PhosA. 2% 
Potash. Stimulating plant food for Rhododendrons, 
Heathers, Azaleas, Camelias and other acid loving 
plants. Mix with soil or peat and scatter under 
plants, using about y 2 to % lbs. to the large size 
bush. 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $3.25. 
GAVIOTA GARDEN & LAWN—The best complete fer¬ 
tilizer. Contains correct proportions of chemical 
and organic plant food elements, scientifically com¬ 
pounded to feed evenly over a long period. 4 to 5 
lbs. will fertilize 100 sq. ft., of lawn, or garden area. 
6% Nit. 8% PhosA. 6% Potash. 3 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 
75c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
Ask for Folder. 
GROZ-IT—1.84% Nit; 0.75% PhosA; 3% Potash. 
Concentrated pulverized natural Sheep Manure 
processed so as to retain beneficial soil bacteria, and 
still be free of weeds, fungus and insect eggs. Use 
100 lbs. to plot 20x20 ft. Soak 2 lbs. in 5 gals, of 
water overnight to make liquid manure for Sweet 
Peas, Pansies, Potted Plants, etc. 5 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 
45c; 25 lbs. 65c; 50 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $1.75; 300 
lbs. $5.00; 500 lbs. $8.00. 
LEAF MOLD—For potting and garden soil mixtures. 
5 lbs. 25c; Sack $1.25. 
LIME (Agricultural Shell Flour)—Apply to lime-loving 
plants yearly, otherwise only when soil requires it. 
Test with “Soiltex” outfit. Do not apply on lawns or 
plants which require acid soils. Calcium Sulphate 
better for breaking up sticky soils. Apply 1 lb. to 5 
sq. ft. 100 lb. sack $1.25. 
LIME (Hydrated) —Used mostly for dusting on foliage 
to discourage leaf-eating slugs. Rather caustic for 
general soil use. Agricultural Shell Lime is safer. 
5 lbs. 25c; 50 lbs. $1.00. 
NITRATE OF SODA—15% Nit. Forces top growth of 
plants. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 gal. of water, or 
apply 1 lb. to an area of 250 sq. ft. 3 lbs. 25c; 22 lbs. 
$1.00; 100 lbs. $3.50. Cannot be mailed. 
OXIDE OF IRON (Metco)—Produces healthier vege¬ 
tation, more colorful flowers. Destroys slugs and 
snails by contact. Non-poisonous. 10 lbs. 65c; 20 
lbs. $1.15; 100 lbs. $3.75. 
PEAT (Imported)—Breaks up hard, tight soils, and 
conserves moisture in sandy soils. Being free of 
weed seed and fungus it replaces Leaf Mold. 1 bale 
sufficient to cover an area 250 sq. ft. one inch deep. 
10 lbs. 50c; Gunnysack $1.00; */ 2 *bale $1.75; 1 bale 
$3.00. (Prices unstable. Kindly verify when order¬ 
ing.) 
STIM-U-PLANT—11% Nit. 12% PhosA. 15% Potash. 
Every lover of thrifty potted plants and ferns should 
use it. 30 tablets 25c, 30c postpaid; 100 tablets 75c; 
1000 tablets $3.50 postpaid. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA—21% Nit. Quick acting 
plant and lawn stimulant. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 
1 gal. of water and apply with “Jector” to lawns. 
Apply 1 lb. to 250 sq. ft. 3 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 60c; 25 
lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00. 
SULPHATE OF IRON (Soiliron)—Intensifies coloring 
of flowers. Corrects chloratic (lime excess) condi¬ 
tion. Kills slugs and snails on contact. Can be used 
to rid lawns of Dandelion (See Planter’s Guide). 
Use sparingly in connection with lily plantings. 
6 lbs. 50c; 14 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.50. 
SULPHATE OF POTASH—Imparts vigor, stiffens 
stems, improves color. Apply 1 lb. to 250 sq. ft. of 
area. 3 lbs. 25c; 16 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.25; 50 lbs. 
$2.25; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
SULPHUR (Agricultural)—Improves alkaline soils. Mix 
handful with bottom soil in hole when planting 
bulbs, roses, etc. 4 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 65c; 25 lbs. 
$1.25; 50 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
SUPERPHOSPHATE—Encourages early maturity of 
fruit and flowers. Apply 2 or 3 lbs. to 250 sq. ft. of 
area. 4 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. 
$1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50. 
FERTILIZER ACCESSORIES 
JECTOR—Fertilize while you sprin¬ 
kle. Merely put a water soluble fertil¬ 
izer like Ammo-Phos, Sulphate of Am¬ 
monia, Bloodmeal, Nitrate of Soda, 
etc., in a container or bucket; fill with 
water ; drop suction tube into solution ; 
turn water on full force; and—Jector 
does the rest. Action visible at all 
times. Thoroughly soaks the ground, 
carrying fertilizer to the roots, thereby 
preventing burning. $1.10 each; $1.25 
postpaid. 
SOILTEX—It pays to know if your soil is acid or alka¬ 
line. No technical knowledge required. Takes but a 
minute or two, for each sample of soil. This accurate, 
pocket size outfit will make 75 to 100 tests. Color chart 
with each set to indicate degree of alkalinity or acidity 
of the soil. $1.00 each; $1.15 postpaid. 
See “Garden Guide,” Pages 58, 59, 60, 61. 
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