CATALOGUE OF FERTILIZERS. 
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FERTILIZERS. 
BRECK’S FLOWER FOOD. 
Twelve years ago we introduced an entirely odorless fertilizer, that could be used on the lawn and garden 
without offence to either user or neighbor. It has yearly grown in popularity, and on account of its success several 
imitations were put on the market, yet its sales are greater than those of its combined imitations. Many people 
who used it on their lawns and flower beds were so pleased with the results, and its freedom from all offensiveness 
to either smell or touch, have also been using it largely on their house plants. We do not recommend it for this 
purpose, because it is neither so highly concentrated or as quickly soluble as a pot-plant fertilizer should be For 
these reasons, and to meet the demand for a really odorless and reliable article, we now offer Breck's Flower Food 
Its users will promptly be surprised at the way it promotes a healthy, vigorous growth of wood, leaf and flower, and 
wunder how it can add such color and fragrance. Put up in two sizes — beautiful lithographed boxes. 
No. i, sufficient for 30 plants for one year, 25 cts.; by mail, 40 cts. 
No. 2, sufficient for 30 plants for three months, 15 cts.; by mail, 20 cts. 
Bradley’s Lily Brand Flower Food. No. 1, 25 cts.; by mail, 50 cts. No. 2, 15 cts.; by mail, 25 cts. 
BRECK’S LAWN AND GARDEN DRESSING. 
The verdict of all who have used Breck’s Lawn and Garden Dressing is that it is the most complete and satis¬ 
factory Lawn Dressing ever placed upon the market. It is a brand manufactured expressly for our own trade, 
and we can therefore vouch for its containing all the constituents required to produce a growth of grass of a 
luxuriant nature and rich green color. While many Lawn Dressings are claimed to be odorless, we belie"** be¬ 
yond a question that ours is the only absolutely odorless. It is also so clean that the most fastidious person 
can apply it without offending the organs of sight and smell. It being quick in action, the effect can be seen 
immediately after the first rain or the sprinkling of the hose, and going directly to the roots of the grass, stimu¬ 
lates them to greater activity, thereby thickening the sward and producing a firmer growth, which remains rich 
green and velvety throughout the season. Its superiority over stable manure can scarcely be estimated, as the 
latter, in addition to disfiguring the lavyn by its unsightly appearance, also gives out an unpleasant odor, and 
always contains weeds and other undesirable seeds. Great care should be taken to distribute the dressing evenly, 
and in no greater quantities than recommended on the tag which accompanies each bag, as a too liberaUpplica- 
tion will injure the sward. It can be applied at any time during the year from April to November, as often as 
the grass seems to need nourishment. In making new lawns apply at the same time the seed is sown and rake 
in with the seed. Never apply the dressing while the grass is wet with dew or rain. Any time the "rass is per¬ 
fectly dry will answer, but the best time to apply it is just before a shower. It is equally as suitable for flower¬ 
beds and all vegetable crops as for the lawn. 
FOR LAWNS. 
Trial bag for 1,000 square feet . . $0.50 
“ 2,500 “ . . 1.00 
50-lb. bags for 5,000 sq., ft., 1.75 
100-lb. “ % acre . 3.00 
FOR FLOWER BEDS AND THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
25-lb. bags for 600 square feet 
$1 00 
50-lb. “ 1,200 “ 
i *75 
100-lb. “ 2,500 *• 
3.00 
200-lb. “ acre “ 
550 
PERUVIAN GUANO. 
For forcing early vegetables or second garden crops, the brand “ No. 1 Guaranteed,” 
especially recommended. It is generally used by florists, and nothing is better for house 
solution applied once or twice a week. 
Peruvian Guano, is 
plants than a weak 
Price : Per ton in 200-lb. bags 
“ 200-lb. bag 
“ 100-lb. bag 
“ 1 -lb. package 
Net, F. O. B. 
Boston. 
UNLEACHED HARD-WOOD ASHES. 
$65.00 
7.00 
4.OO 
.IO 
We can supply direct from one of the most careful collectors in Canada, Unleached Hard-wood Ashes. Price 
on carload lots delivered at any point upon application. 
Price : Per ton, in barrels . . \ Special offer No. 3 only f . 00 
Per barrel . ) applies on Wood Ashes. j . . . ! 
SHEEP MANURE. 
The superior of all natural manures. Better than any chemical fertilizer. This is a pure natural manure. 
U tt }. e ' ,lost nutritious food for plants. Its effect is immediate. It is the best of all manures for mixing with 
the soil for green-house plants—one part manure and six parts soil. Strewn over and dug into the vegetable 
garden, or placed directly in drills or hills, it promotes a rapid, steady growth until maturity. It makes the 
richest, safest and quickest liquid manure, rivalling guano, without any deleterious effects. For use in liquid 
form, one pound to five gallons of water will make a dark liquid which can be used with safety daily if necessary. 
Retail Price, in bags of ioo lbs. each, $2.25 ; per ton, $40.00. Sheep manure at ton price is net F. O. B. Boston; 
smaller quantities as quoted are subject to Special Offer No. 3 only. 
PLASTER DUST. 
For destroying insects upon vines. Per 5-lb. box, 15 cts.; 25 lb. bag 50 cts. ; barrels of about 1 co lbs., $2.00 
per barrel. Net F. O. B. Boston. 
See Special Offer on third page of cover. 
