FERTILIZERS FOR EVERY PURPOSE 
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QUALITY FERTILIZERS 
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There are three chemical elements necessary for plant growth that are used in fertilizers. They 
are nitrogen, phosphates and potash. A balanced fertilizer contains all three and gives a complete 
diet to the crop. 
Vigoro. 
Is a specially prepared plant food. It contains 
all of the elements necessary to grow flowers, 
lawns, vegetables, shrubbery and trees. Complete 
directions in every bag. Prices 16 oz H 16c; 5 lbs., 
45c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs.. $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., 
$4.00. 
Ask us about Vigoro Treasure Box. 
Vigoro Fertilizer Spreader 
An inexpensive spreader, holds 
about 15 lbs. of fertilizer; can 
also be used for sowing grass 
seed. Model B, 14 in., $2.50. 
Bone Meal 
This is a special brand put up 
for our trade. It is ground fine 
and steamed. It is very quick 
acting and free from acid. Es¬ 
pecially desirable for Roses. 5 
lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., 
$1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., 
$2.75. 
Nitrate of Soda 
Nitrate of Soda is not a substitute for other 
Manures, but one of the cheapest and best forms in 
which to apply Nitrogen to plants. Do not let ni¬ 
trate touch green growth or it will burn. Remove 
the lumps before using and break them up, which 
can be done by pounding. 
For the Home Garden apply as a solution one 
ounce to two gallons of water. 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 
50c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
Sulphate ef Ammonia 
Used for its Nitrogen. A very desirable fertilizer 
for all plants in which a large leaf development or 
rapid growth is desired. It tends to create an acid 
reaction in soil. Do not let it touch green growth. 
Use 1 pound to 50 square feet. 5 lbs.. 30c; 10 lbs., 
50c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $3.25. 
Super Phosphate 
Twenty per cent available. Bone phosphate the 
most available form. Used on grain crops and 
others requiring an excessive amount of phosphoric 
acid. 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 45c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., 
$1.50; 125 lbs., $2.50. 
Muriate of Potash 
Imported Potash, once again available, should be 
used liberally, especially for all root crops. 5 lbs., 
30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs.. 
$3.50. 
Adco Artificial Stable Manure 
Make it yourself, in your own garden. To each 
ton of straw, hay, cornstalks or dried leaves add 
150 lbs. Adco to make four tons of fresh or three 
tons of rotted manure. Adco contains nothing in¬ 
jurious to health or harmful to animal or plant life. 
Shipments accompanied by full directions. Price: 
10 lb. bag, $1.50; 25 lbs., $2.50; 150 lbs., $11.50. Write 
for booklet. 
Write for Quantity Prices 
All prices F.O.R. Cedar Rapids 
Hawkeye Lawn and Garden 
Fertilizer 
Many of our customers using this fertilizer, 
expect, and get, wonderful results from this 
all-around fertilizer. It can be used for gen¬ 
eral vegetable and flower garden as well as 
on the lawn and shrubbery. 
For a new lawn, broadcast evenly 30 to 40 
lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. To stimulate old lawns 
apply about half this quantity. Be sure and 
wet down after application. For flowers and 
shrubs use from 4 to 6 lbs. per 100 sq. feet. 
5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., 
$1.75; 125 lbs., $2.75. 
Sheep Manure 
This is a pure, natural Manure, and its effect is 
immediate; it is excellent for mixing with the soil 
for greenhouse plants—one part manure and six 
parts soil. Strewn over and dug into the vegetable 
garden or placed directly in drills or hills, it pro¬ 
motes a rapid, steady growth until maturity. It 
makes the richest, safest and quickest Liquid Ma¬ 
nure. For use in liquid form, one pound to five gal¬ 
lons of water will make a liquid which can be used 
with safety daily if necessary. 5 lbs„ 25c; 10 lbs., 
45c; 25 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.25. 
Granulated Peat Moss 
A moisture-retaining humus. An important aid 
in saving soil fertility; better than manure: pre¬ 
vents the formation of hard top crust and fungus 
growth. Small sack, 75c; large sack, $1.75; bale, 
$ 2 . 10 . 
Hydrated Lime 
A neutralizer for soil acidity. 10 lbs., 25c; 50 lbs., 
75c. 
RED STEER HIGH TEST ANALYSIS 
Non-Acid Forming 
We recommend Swift’s Red Steer high analysis 
fertilizer. Successful farmers in this locality are 
using them because they get their plant food for 
less money. 
Red Steer meets their every demand. Made from 
best material, it is double mixed—to insure crops 
getting a double ration of plant food. 
It is triple tested—to make sure of highest qual¬ 
ity. Come in this week. Get started right. We can 
show you how to save money and make money with 
Red Steer. 
