ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA. 
Insecticides and Fungicides 
ABEL’S INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
ANT DESTROYER. A non-poisonous 
powder which, sprinkled around 
their haunts, will drive ants from 
lawns, etc. Can 40c. 
ANT KILLER CYANOGAS, 30c. Simply enlarge entrances of nest 
with pointed stick or long-shank screw driver. Adjust spout on 
can, allow small amount of CYANOGAS to flow into the hole. The 
Queen and worker ants are killed in a few minutes. 
ANSUL FORMALDEHYDE DUST. Eliminate 
losses and poor stands of flowers and vegetables. 
Most soils contain the “damping-off” and root 
rotting germs. The best seeds planted in soil 
containing an abundance of these germs will ger¬ 
minate poorly and show poor stands. Treat with 
Ansul Formaldehyde Dust. It is safe, economical 
and easy to apply. Steam sterilization or seed 
treatment unnecessary. 1 lb. can 75c; 5 lb. can 
$2.00; 25 lbs. $5.50; 50 lbs. $9.00. 
APHISTROGEN should be used whenever aphis appear—two ounces 
to the gallon of water. Spray with pressure so that it may reach 
the lower parts of the foliage as well as the entire plant. Wet the 
insects. Two to three sprayings a day or two apart should eliminate 
the aphis. Aphistrogen is a contact spray. 2 oz. 50c; V&lb. $1.25; 
1 lb. $2.25; 2 lbs. $3.50; 4 lbs. $6.50; 12 lbs. $15.00. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Dry). Will destroy leaf-eating insects. Mix 
2 pounds to 50 gallons water. Lb. 29c; 4 lbs. 80c. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Coated). Especially valuable for protecting 
foliage against the Japanese Beetle. Per lb. 50c; $1.00 per 2% lbs.; 
10 lbs. $3.00; $6.50 per 25 lbs.; $18.00 per 100 lbs. 
RATS 
BARKA. A super corn-seed disinfectant for seed corn. 4 ozs. 50c; 
lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. $8. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Dry). For all fungoid diseases, mildew, 
and various rots of grape, etc. 4 lbs. 96c. 
BLACK-LEAF 40 (Nicotine Sulphate). Destroys aphis, thrips, etc. 
1-oz. bottle 35c; 5 oz. $1.00; 1 lb. $2.10; 2-lb. can $3.10; 10 lbs. 
$10.15. 
CALCIUM ARSENATE. For spraying to kill potato beetles and 
cabbage worms, and for use on plants having hardy foliage, use 1V 2 
to 2 pounds to 50 gallons water or 2 tablespoons to 1 gallon water. 
For dusting, dilute with an equal amount of hydrated lime and 
apply with duster. 1-lb. pack 25c; 4-lb. pack 59c. 
C. P. O. (INSECTICIDAL SOAP SPREADER). Odorless, non-poison¬ 
ous, liquid form. Dilute 1 to 80 to make nicotine, pyrethrum and 
other insecticidal poisons more effective. Can also be used without 
insecticidal poisons for control of JUNIPER SCALE, many forms 
of aphids and certain other insects infesting evergreens, flowering 
shrubs, fruits and vegetables. 3 ozs. 20c; pt. 60c; qt. $1.00; 1 gal. 
$2.00; 5 gals. $6.25; 10 gals. $10.00; 30 gals. $27.00; 55 gals. 
$44.00. 
COPPER SOLUTION. The original ammoniated 
copper so highly recommended by Department of 
Agriculture as the most effective preventative for 
mildew, black spot, rust, etc., on roses, and other 
plants. Highly concentrated—stands dilution 80 
to 1. Invisible on foliage or blooms. %pt. 50c; 
pt. 85c; qt. $1.50; gal. $4.60; 5 gals. $20.00. 
GREENHOUSES 
CYANOGAS. Valuable for greenhouse 
fumigation for destroying aphis, 
white fly, thrips, etc. Price 5 lbs. 
$2.95. 
DOG SKAT. Keeps dogs, 
cats and other animals 
away from trees, ever¬ 
greens, roses, shrubbery, 
etc. Tube releases va¬ 
por offensive to ani¬ 
mals, but not noticeable 
to humans. One large 
tube lasts a year. Large 
tube 30c. 
EVER GREEN. Kills most plant insects, including lice, melon 
beetles, cabbage worms, mealy bugs, mites, etc. 1-oz. bottle 35c. 
FISH-OIL SOAP. Commonly known as “Whaler-oil Soap.” Makes 
an excellent wash for trees and plants. Lb. 35c. 
FLOWERS OF SULPHUR. A staple preventive for mildew on 
grapes, roses, etc. Lb. 15c.; 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 75c. 
FUNGTROGEN, the spray for controlling mildew and black spot. It 
is well to spray regularly about every five days with this prepara¬ 
tion in order to prevent mildew and black spot from getting control 
of your Roses. Use two ounces to the gallon of water. It is neces¬ 
sary to control mildew and black spot, as they will eventually de¬ 
stroy the plant, and when Fungtrogen is used, not only does it act 
as a preventive and remedy, but each time you spray with this ma- 
terial the plants are stimulated to better growth and foliage and 
consequently unusually fine blooms. %pt. 75c; pt. $1.25; qt. $2; 
V 2 gal. $3.50; gal. $6. 
GRAPE DUST. To kill mildew of grape vines; also on other plants 
or trees affected with mold, mildew, and rust-mites. 5 lbs. $1.50. 
INSECTROGEN is intended for leaf-eating insects of all kinds, in¬ 
cluding caterpillars, beetles, worms, etc. Use two ounces to the 
gallon of water. Insectrogen stays on the foliage a long time and 
is not washed off after rains, placing a protective film on the foli¬ 
age. Insectrogen is not only a destroyer of the leaf-eating type of 
insects, but is also a repellant. 4 ozs. 50c; ^pt. $1; pt. $1.75; 
qt. $2.75; V 2 gal. $4.50; gal. $8. 
LIME-SULPHUR (Dry). Widely recommended and known as one 
of the best preparations for San Jose scale, oyster-shell scale, etc. 
1-lb. can 35c; 5 lbs. $1.35; 12V 2 -lb. bag $2; 25 lbs. $3.75. 
LUCKY STRIKE kills all plant insects on your flow¬ 
ers and vegetables. Lucky Strike is the revolu¬ 
tionary spay that has created a tremendous sensa¬ 
tion among entomologists, florists, gardeners. In 
the opinion of many, it represents the greatest ad¬ 
vance that has been made in an insecticide. Lucky 
Strike is the kind of spray you have long wanted. 
It contains a substance more deadly to insects than 
anything else ever discovered . . . yet it does not 
harm children, animals, or the plants and the deli- 
cate flowers on which it is sprayed. 
1 oz. 35c makes 4-8 gals.; */ipt. 75c 
makes 15-30 gals.; V 2 pt. $1.25 makes 
35-70 gals.; 1 pt. $2.00 makes 70-140 
gals.; 1 qt. $3.75 makes 140-280 gals.; 
1 gal. $12.00 makes 500-1,000 gals. 
LUCKY STRIKE—Concentrated treat¬ 
ment for Roses, Delphiniums, Holly¬ 
hocks, etc. Kills chewing and sucking 
insects both by contact and through 
stomach. Controls mildew, black spot 
and certain fungous diseases. Does not , 
disolor or injure tender foliage and blooms. Simply mix with re¬ 
quired amount of water and spray. Kit No. 1 makes 16 qts. finished 
spray 75c; Kit No. 2 makes 64 qts. of finished spray $2.00. 
MAGNESIUM ARSENATE. For dusting for control of Mexican bean 
beetle and for use on plants having tender foliage. Either as 
wet spray or dust should be applied to under side of leaves. v\ et 
spray, use 4 pounds to 50 gallons water, 4 tablespoons per gallon; 
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25c; 4-lb. pack 80c. 
NO-CROW. Crow repellant. Birds and animals will 
not bother seed corn or other grain treated with 
No-Crow. Protects corn and seeds from rot. Does 
not hinder germination. Not poisonous. One-half 
pint treats 1 bushel, pint treats 2 bushels, quart 
treats 4 bushels. %pt. 50c; qt. 85c; pt. $1.25; 
gal. $3.50. 
NICO-FUME LIQUID. A highly refined solution of 
free nicotine guaranteed to contain fully 40 per 
cent nicotine. Used for destroying aphis, thrips, 
etc. Lb. $2.25; 8 lbs. $10.00. 
NICO-FUME POWDER. For fumigating in green¬ 
houses to destroy aphis, thrips, etc. 1 lb. can 
$1.00; 5 lbs. $3.35; 10 lbs. $5.85. 
PARIS GREEN. Superior quality. Lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $2. 
PARA-DICHLOROBENZINE (P. T. B.) For peach-tree borers. 
Lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
ABEL’S SPECIAL SWEDISH PEAT MOSS (Torf Mull). Granulated 
Peat Moss should be used liberally about the garden or greenhouse, 
for pot-plants, window boxes, growing bulbs, etc. It is also useful 
for mulching perennial beds, lawns, roses, etc., and mixing with 
sandy or clayey soils. Large bale (13 cu. ft.) covers 240 sq. ft. 
1 inch deep, $2.50; 5 bale lots, $2.25 each. 
PYROX insecticide and fungicide 
for all leaf-eating insects. Lb. 
45c; 5 lbs. $1.75; 10 lbs. $3; 
25 lbs. $6.25. 
NICOTINE PYROX. The new 
Improved Pyrox. For the first 
time a spray that kills all garden bugs—both sucking and chewing 
insects. Controls diseases such as blight and other plant diseases. 
Just mix with water and spray. 10-oz. jars 50c; 40-oz. drum $1.75. 
SCALECIDE. Used for the destruction of the San Jose scale. Dilute 
at the rate of 1 gallon Scalecide to 20 gallons water. Scalecide 
does not clog nozzles, hose, or pump, and is pleasant to use. Spray 
during the winter or early spring when the trees are dormant. Qt. 
70c; gal. $1.60; 5 gals. $6.00; 10 gals. $10.00; 30 gals. $22.50; 
50 gals. $28.00. 
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