Sprays, Fungicides and Fertilizers 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
FERTILIZERS 
Antrol. A safe, efficient poison syrup that will rid your home 
and garden of ants. No danger to pets and children, but will 
exterminate entire colonies of ants. Set of 4 containers and 
4 ozs. of syrup, 65c; additional syrup, 75c per pint. 
"Black Leaf 40." A concentrated nicotine solution for aphis 
and thrip. 1 oz. bottle, 35c. 
Red Arrow. A very effective, non-poisonous insecticide for 
control of aphis, thrips and many other insects. 1 oz. bottle, 
35c. 
Taps. A new, improved bait with money back guarantee. 
Controls snails, slugs, sow bugs, earwigs and cutworms. 
1 Y-z lb. pkg., 25c; 5 lbs., 75c; 15 lb. bag, $1.95; 50 lb. bag, 
$5.50. 
Sow Bug Control. When used according to directions this 
dry powder is very effective in ridding the garden of sow 
bugs. 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.95. 
Ortho Garden Bordo. This is the regular Bordeaux mixture 
used by orchardists. A standard spray for scab, rust, leaf- 
curl, etc., on peaches, apples, roses, etc. 1 lb., 30c; 8 lbs., $1.00. 
Ortho Garden Lead Arsenate. A true Basic Lead Arsenate. 
Used as a spray or dust to poison leaf-eating and fruit¬ 
eating insects such as caterpillars, beetles, etc. 1 lb., 30c. 
Ortho Garden Sulphur. A wettable sulphur of exceptional 
fineness suitable for use as a dust or liquid spray. Used to 
control mildew, rust, scab and brown rot. 2 lb. pkg., 25c. 
Ortho Garden Volck. As nearly complete a garden spray 
as can be put in one package. It controls scale, aphis, thrips, 
leaf hopper, red spider, mealy bug, etc., and helps to control 
mildew and rust. 3p2 oz. bottle, 35c; 1 pint, $1.00. 
Ortho Nursery Volck. Highest quality oil spray for use on 
foliage to control scale, mealy bug, red spider, etc. Not to 
be confused with Garden Volck which contains soap and 
nicotine and is a more complete spray for home garden use. 
1 pint, 50c; 1 quart, 75c; 1 gallon, $2.00. 
THE HAYES UNIVERSAL SPRAY GUN 
Attaches to garden hose and delivers an evenly mixed 
spray with higher and evener pressure than can be obtained 
from other spray guns. Makes it possible to do a thorough 
clean-up job. We use it and recommend it. 1 pint gun (4 gal. 
capacity) $7.50; 1 quart gun (8 gal. capacity) $8.50; 10 feet 
of special hose and 4 foot attachment, $3.50 additional. 
Hayes Universal Spray Gun 
SPRAYERS 
Hudson Critic Sprayer. Very effective and durable sprayer 
for general garden use. Fineness of spray can be regulated 
and pressure is constant. Has glass spray container. $1.30. 
Hudson Patrol Duster. An exceptionally fine duster. Adjust¬ 
able nozzle makes it possible to effectively dust under sur¬ 
faces of leaves. Has glass container. $1.35. 
Aluminum Sulfate. For rhododendrons, azaleas and ca¬ 
mellias. Spread 2 to 4 ounces (according to size) directly 
under each plant. 2 lbs. for 25c; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 90c. 
Ammonium Sulfate. A nitrogenous fertilizer sometimes 
known as “Ford’s Fertilizer.” Apply at the rate of 1 lb. per 
250 square feet. Plants will be injured by too heavy appli¬ 
cations. 3 lbs. for 25c; 10 lbs. for 60c; 100 lbs. for $3.00. 
Old Homestead Dairy Fertilizer. A general garden fertilizer 
and soil builder. Free from weed seeds. Specially fine for 
lawn dressing. “Cash and Carry” prices 35c per sack; de¬ 
livered in San Francisco Bay region for 50c per sack. Write 
for prices on larger quantities. 
Peat Moss. Useful for mixing with stiff, heavy or very light 
soils. Makes soils more retentive of moisture and improves 
drainage. Also recommended for mulching roses, bulbs, and 
other plants. Large bales, $2.95 each; 5 for $14.75. 
GARDEN TOOLS 
At our Garden Store in Niles we carry a select line 
of Garden Tools. 
FOR CALIFORNIA SOIL, USE 
CALIFORNIA'S OWN 
PLANT FOOD 
G A VI O T A 
There is one plant food that is prepared especially 
for the needs of the soil peculiar to California. 
That fertilizer is GAVIOTA. Longest-lasting, most 
ecohomical, it is ideal for your garden . . . and 
lawn . . . and purse. 
. PRICES 
100-lb. bag.$4.00 
50-lb. bag. 2.50 
25-lb. bag. 1.50 
10-lb. bag. 75 
3-lb. bag.30 
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