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HALLAWELL’S 
Insecticides and Fungicides 
Insecticides are quoted f. o. b. San Francisco, Calif., and prices are subject to change without notice. Add postage on 
mailable items. All items are mailable unless noted otherwise. Unmailable items will be shipped by express. 
ANT POWBEB (Antrol)—An effective way of destroying ants 
and silver fish by dusting powder on their trails. 2 oz. 
shaker top can, 15c.; 20c. postpaid. 4 oz. shaker top can, 
25c.; 30c. postpaid. 
ANTROL—See page 92. 
APPLE BAIT—A poison bait for the control of ground beetles 
and earwigs. 5 lbs., 75c. 
ARSENATE OP LEAD (Acme)—Dry Powdered. A dry, very 
finely powdered arsenate of lead which may be dusted or 
sprayed. Use about 3 lbs. per 100 gallons of water. Does 
not burn the leaves. 1 lb., 30c.; 4-lb. bag, 75c. 
BARFOOT GARDEN INSECTICIDE—A non-poisonous insec¬ 
ticide containing a very high percentage of rotenone. 
Especially recommended for the control of Gladiolus 
Thrips. Also controls aphis, thrips, beetles, red spider, rose 
and pear slugs and a large variety of worms. Use 1 tea¬ 
spoonful to 1 gallon of water. 1 y 2 ozs., 50c.; 1 pint, $2.50. 
“BLACK LEAP 40”—A concentrated nicotine solution for aphis 
and thrip. 1 oz. bottle, 35c.; 5 oz. bottle, $1.00; 1 lb., $2.25; 
2 lbs., $3.25. Prices on larger sizes on application. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Acme)—A bordeaux mixture in dry 
form. The best and most generally used spray for blight, 
mildew, curled leaf, pear scab, etc. One pound makes 6 
gallons of spray. 1 lb., 30c.; 4 lbs., 75c. 
BORDELO—For leaf spot and mildew on roses and other 
plants. Leaves no stains. 6 ozs., 35c.; pint, 50c.; quart, 90c. 
CALCIUM ARSENATE—1 lb., 25c.; 3 lbs., 50c. 
CYANOGAS—For destroying gophers, moles and burrowing 
rodents. 1 lb., 75c.; 5 lbs., $2.50. (Unmailable). 
DRY LIME SULPHUR—For use in dormant spraying before 
the buds show green at the tips in spring against scale, 
peach blight, leafcurl. One pound makes 4 gallons of spray. 
1 lb., 35c.; 5 lbs., $1.45. 
DUSTING SULPHUR—A superfine powdered dusting sulphur 
for the control of mildew, black spot on roses and other 
plant diseases. 2-lb. carton, 25c.; 3-lb. carton with per¬ 
forated shaker top, 35c. 
EVER GREEN (New)—A highly effective, non-poisonous in¬ 
secticide for aphis, thrips, mealy bug, white fly, beetles, 
cabbage worms and many other insects. One ounce bottle, 
35c.; 6-oz. can, $1.00; 16-oz. can, $2.00; 1-gal. can, $11.00. 
GARDEN BUG-GO—A meal poison for the control of snails, 
slugs, sow bugs, earwigs, grasshoppers and cut worms. 
1 lb., 20c.; 5 lbs., 70c. 
GARDEN CALTOX—For the control of diabrotica beetles. 
This beetle is controlled readily by dusting the plants 
thoroughly once or twice with this dust. Also controls 
other chewing insects. 6 ozs., 35c.; 1 lb., 75c. 
GARDEN GUARD (Acme)—A non-poisonous insecticide and 
fungicide for use as a dust. Controls all sucking and chew¬ 
ing insects, red spiders, corn-ear worms, cucumber beetles 
squash bugs and ants. 1-lb. pkg. with sifter top, 40c.; 4 
lbs., 85c. 
IRON OXIDE (Metco)—Specially prepared for the control of 
snails and slugs. Destroys by contact and is non-poisonous. 
5 lbs., 35c.; 10 lbs., 65c.; 20 lbs., $1.15; 100 lbs., $3.75. 
LIME, HYDRATED—10-lb. package, 35c.; 50 lbs., $1.00. 
LIME and SULPHUR (“Orchard Brand”) — Kills San Jose 
scale, bark lice, etc. Apply when trees are dormant before 
the buds show green at the tips in spring. One gallon 
makes 7 gallons of spray. 1-qt. can, 30c.; 1-gal. can, 60c.; 
5-gal. cans, $2.00. (Unmailable). 
NICO-FUME LIQUID—Contains 40 per cent nicotine. Place a 
hot iron in 1 y 2 pints of water to which a scant tablespoon¬ 
ful of Nico-Fume has been added. This will kill green¬ 
house pests over 600 square feet. 1-lb. can, $2.25; 4-lb. can, 
NICO-PUME TOBACCO PAPER — Strongly saturated with 
nicotine. Merely suspend from bench and light lower end. 
One sheet is destructive to 2,000 cubic feet. Air-tight can 
of 24 sheets, $1.25, postpaid, $1.35; 144 sheets, $4.50, post¬ 
paid, $4.65. 
PARA-DICHLORO-BENZENE— For Peach Tree Borer which 
attacks roots of nearly all stone fruits. Apply in fall or 
spring. Circular sent with each tin or on request. 1 lb., 65c. 
FESTEX —A meal poison for the control of snails, slugs and 
cut worms. 2 lbs., 35c.; 5 lbs., 75c.; 15 lbs., $1.95. 
POMO-GREEN WITH NICOTINE —A combined insecticide and 
fungicide, for the control of black spot and mildew on 
roses and flowering plants; kills both leaf eating insects 
and aphis. This very fine powder is leaf-green and is never 
unsightly on plants. May be dusted directly on plant or 
mixed with water and sprayed. 1 lb., 75c.; 5 lbs., $3.00. 
QUA-SUL —A sulphur carbon combination. A good remedy for 
fungoid diseases. 4-oz. bottle, 25c.; 8-oz. bottle, 40c.; 1 
quart, $1.00; 1-gal. can, $3.50. 
RED ARROW —A highly effective, non-poisonous spray for 
aphis, red spider, mealy bug and many other insects. 1 oz. 
bottle, 35c.; 4-oz. bottle, $1.00; 1 pint, $2.50. 
SEMESAN (Du Pont) —A mercuric disinfectant for the control 
of diseases of seeds, bulbs, roots and tubers, also for 
damping off control and for treating brown patch in lawns, 
2 ozs., 50c.; 1 lb., $2.50; 5 lbs., $11.75. 
SNAIL-FOIL —A meal poison for the control of snails and 
slugs. Scatter lightly in the evening and dampen slightly 
after scattering. Use frequently rather than apply a great 
deal at one time. l}4-lb. package, 25c.; 4-lb. package, 60c.; 
15-lb. bag, $1.95; 25-lb. bag, $3.00. 
SNAROL —See page 92. 
SOW BUG CONTROL —The most effective material for killing 
these pests. It is a dry powder which must be scattered 
over fairly dry ground, near but away from the plants. As 
it dissolves in water it is necessary to refrain from water¬ 
ing for 24 hours after applying. 1-lb., 50c.; 5-lb., $2.00. 
SULPHUR (“Anchor Brand”) —For dry dusting of vines and 
plants for controlling mildew and other fungous diseases. 
2 Vi lbs., 25c.; 10 lbs., 75c. 
TAPS —A new bait for the control of snails, slugs, sow bugs, 
cut worms, grasshoppers, earwigs and other chewing in¬ 
sect pests. 1 % lbs., 25c.; 5 lbs., 75c.; 15 lbs., $1.95. 
TOBACCO DUST —A very fine grade which contains over Y of 
1 per cent nicotine. Lb., 15c.; 2 lbs., 25c.; 5 lbs., 50c.; 
10 lbs., 90c.; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $6.00. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT —A sticky substance applied directly to 
bark of trees for protecting them against ants and climb¬ 
ing insect pests. One application remains sticky on the 
trees for three months. Easily applied. One pound will 
spread 8 feet long by 5 inches wide. 6 ozs., 35c.; 1 lb., 65c.; 
5 lbs., $3.00; 10 lbs., $5.65. 
VAPORITE — A non-poisonous insecticide which when well 
mixed with the soil gives off a vapor which destroys and 
repels cut worms, wire worms and all other insects in the 
soil. For ordinary digging use 1 lb. to every 50 square feet. 
1 lb. to 9 lb. lots at 25c. per lb.; 10 lb. to 24 lb. lots at 23c. 
per lb. Prices on larger quantities on application. (Un¬ 
mailable). 
VOLCK “NURSERY” —A penetrating oil spray for the control 
of mealy bugs, scale insects, white flies, rust mites and red 
spiders. Fint, 50c., makes four gallons of spray; quart, 
75c.; gallon, $2.00; 5 gallons, $5.00. 
VOLCK “GARDEN” —A combination spray containing Volck, 
nicotine and soap for the control of mealy bug, scale, red 
spider, white fly, aphis and their eggs and mildew. 3% ozs., 
35c.; pint, $1.00; quart, $1.50; gallon, $3.00. 
WHALE OIL LIQUID SOAF (Mapco)—6 ozs., 25c.; pint, 35c.; 
quart, 50c.; *4 gallon, 90c.; gallon, $1.50. 
WHALE OIL SOAP “Genuine” (Mapco)—1-lb. can, 30c.; 5-lb. 
can, $1.50; 10-lb. can, $2.75. 
WORM ERADICATOR or KILLER —Drives angle worms out 
of the ground and kills them. Is harmless to vegetation, 
being somewhat of a fertilizer. Use 10 lbs. per 180 square 
feet. 2 lbs., 25c.; 5 lbs., 50c.; 10 lbs., 90c.; 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 
lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.50. 
