MARKET GARDENERS’ SEED STORE 
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FERTILIZERS 
NITRATE OF SODA 
A fertilizer very quick in action and used for the nitrogen it contains. It creates rapid 
growth, is odorless, very quickly and entirely soluble. It should be applied only 
when the plants are above ground. Nitrate of Soda is the best form in which 
nitrogen can be returned to the soil. It is of special value for early crops such as 
Peas, Corn, Beets, Cabbage, etc., when rapid maturity is essential, and of great 
benefit to hay and forage crops. Use as a top dressing at the rate of 100 lbs. per 
acre on the following vegetables when plants are well established, viz.: Beet, 
Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Celery, Egg Plant, Lettuce, Spinach and Onion. 
For Asparagus use at the rate of 250 lbs. per acre as a top dressing after the first 
shoots make their appearance. For Strawberries use 100 lbs. per acres as a top 
dressing after the plants have blossomed. 100 Lbs. $3.00 
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE 
This pure natural manure is immediately effective, unequalled for mixing with the 
soil. Excellent for the flower or vegetable garden, potted plants, lawn outdoor 
plants, shrubbery and small fruits. 
Flower and Vegetable Garden. Plow or spade up the ground about 6 or 8 in. deep. 
Scatter the sheep manure over the entire surface. Work thoroughly into the soil 
by harrowing or raking. 
Potted Plants. Apply it dry and work it into the top soil using one tablespoonful to a 
6 or 8 in. pot; use every 3 or 4 weeks. Repotting plants, mix thoroughly one part 
sheep manure to five parts soil. 
Old Lawns. Scatter the sheep manure over the entire surface, in early spring or fall, 
but be sure to keep the ground moist for a few days. 
New Lawns. The soil should be plowed or spaded to a depth of 6 to 8 in. Scatter the 
sheep manure over the entire surface. Harrow or rake in thoroughly and level 
the soil as desired. Sprinkle well with water and let stand 24 hours before seeding. 
Outdoor Plants, Shrubbery and Small Fruits. Loosen the soil around the plants. 
Scatter the sheep manure over the entire surface. Work thoroughly into the soil. 
Liquid Manure. Mix 1 lb. sheep manure to 5 gallons of water, applying the mixture 
direct to the soil; repeat once a week until the plant shows healthy growth, then 
apply once a month. 25 Lbs. 75c; 50 Lbs. $1.25; 100 Lbs. $2.25 
Vigoro. Is a specially prepared plant food. It contains all of the elements necessary 
to grow flowers, lawns, vegetables, shrubbery and trees. It is clean, odorless, easily 
sown by hand like grass seed. Complete directions in every bag. 
PRICES 
.$4.00 25-lb. Bag.$1.50 
.2.50 5-lb. Bag.50 
1-lb. Package.$0.10 
Bone Meal. A splendid slow acting fertilizer for the lawn, garden and flower bed. 
Safe and sure. Especially good for peonies, roses and all plants grown from bulbs, 
such as gladiolus, cannas, tulips, etc. 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1.15; 50 lbs. $2.00 
100-lb. Bag 
50-lb. Bag 
A SQUARE MEAL FOR LAWNS AND FLOWERS IS 5 LBS. VIGORO PER 100 sq. ft. 
