JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
127 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
In general terms: ARSENATE OF LEAD and PARIS GREEN are specifics for leaf-eating insects. KEROSENE EMULSION, TOBACCO. 
FISH OIL SOAP for sucking insects. BORDEAUX MIXTURE and LIME AND SULPHUR for fungus. 
Prices subject to change without notice. 
“ CORONA DRY ” Arsenate of Lead 
A pure Arsenate of Lead containing 33 % arsenic oxide, 
absolutely chemically combined with lead and the lowest 
percentage of “free” or water soluble arsenic. It is the ideal 
compound for spraying potatoes because it combines the 
quality of quick poisoning (superior suspension), giving even 
application; absolutely safe frcra “burning” and great 
adhesiveness. It gives an even application, covers more 
thoroughly and sticks to the foliage longer. It mixes easily 
and readily in water. No working up to prepare for the spray 
tank. No straining. It is only necessary to shake the 
proportional amount into the spray 
tank. By using the same weight 
each time you spray, your mixture 
is always the same strength. No 
guesswork. Standardization is alone 
worth the price. No freight to pay 
on water; cannot freeze or dry out, 
cake, or lose its strength. 
Prices: 1-2 lb. pkg. 30 cts. each, 
1-lb. pkg. 55 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 50 cts. 
lb., 10-lb. pkg. 45 cts. lb., 25-lb, 
drums 44 cts. lb., 50-lb. drums 43 
cts. lb., 100-lb. drums 42 cts. lb., 
200-lb. drums 40 cts. lb. 
Corona Dry Bordeaux Mixture. Bordeaux Mixture has 
been used in the past as a spraying compound and the standard 
remedy for fungus diseases and is generally recommended. 
The home-made freshly prepared Bordeaux compounded on 
one of the standard formulas has been the most efficacious 
product that could be used by commercial orchardists and 
potato growers. In the home garden it may be used dry as 
well as in liquid form and is needed for regular use the season 
through. Corona Dry Bordeaux Mixture is the result of 
extensive experiments to retain the values of the freshly 
prepared substance to the fullest extent. The intense greenish 
blue color of the fresnly prepared mixture has been retained 
to a large degree and its practical use in the field has shown 
that we have been very successful towards preserving the 
fungicidal and stimulating values as well. But Dry Bordeaux 
can often be substituted with Dusting Sulphur especially in 
combating Mildew wherever found, as well as in the green¬ 
house. This substitution is recommended when possible, 
particularly on flowers and roses because the Dusting Sulphur 
does not stain the foliage. Uses of Dry Bordeaux are mentioned 
under the different headings. It is put up in standard sizes. 
Prices: 1-2 lb. pkg. 25 cts., 1 lb. pkg. 40 cts., 5 lb. pkg. 
35 cts. lb., 10 lb. pkg. 30 cts. lb. Special prices quoted on 
lairger amounts. 
Corona Tobacco Dust . For use in the garden, the Tobacco 
Dust should be in the form of a fine powder and this is the 
standard we have approached in Corona Tobacco Dust. When 
dusted over young plants it is very efficient in repelling many 
kinds of bugs and in keeping the foliage free from Aphids and 
Lice. Its specific uses have been indicated under the different 
plants and vegetables enumerated. There need be no fear of 
using too much, it does no harm and is a good fertilizer. 
Prices: 1-2 lb. pkg. 10 cts. each, 1 lb. pkg. 18 cts. 
5 lb. pkg. 16 cts. lb., 10 lb. pkg. 15 cts. lb. 
Corona Dusting Sulphur for Fungus Pests . Pure refined 
superfine flour sulphur. No other ingredients. This pure 
sulphur is especially prepared for dusting. It can be used for 
all purposes of commercially pure sulphur. There are many 
insects, and even more fungus diseases, that have no known 
remedies at the present time. The fungus diseases are the 
harder of the two to handle, but some of the most common 
ones can be controlled by use of an efficient sulphur product. 
Price*: 1 lb. can 20 ct*., 5 lb. can* 75 ct*., 25 lb. drum* 
9 ct*. lb., 100 lb. drum* 7 ct*. lb. 
See spraying calendar on page 119 
SCALECIDE 
(With Fungicide) 
A reliable, simple and economical 
spray for ban Jose Scale, Brown 
Scale, Red Scale, Cottony Maple 
Scale, Pear Psylla, Rust Mite, White 
Fly, and many other scale and soft 
bodied sucking insects. Scalecide is 
not an emulsion, but a soluble 
miscible oil that mixes instantly with 
cold water and stays mixed. We 
believe it to be more effective than 
any other soap or oil emulsion, and 
if used as directed will not injure the 
trees. Spray thoroughly or not at 
all, using finest nozzle. Fogging is 
better than drenching. Full direc¬ 
tions for use accompany each 
package. We have secured a large 
stock, placed it in our warehouse in 
Boston, enabling us to make im¬ 
mediate shipments to all local points 
and at very short notice. 
60c. each; 1 gallon cans, $1.45 
each; 5 gallon cans, $5.30 each; 30 gallon cans, $25.50 
each; 50 gallon cans, $39.25 each. All F. O. B. Boston. 
Prices subject to market changes. 
Aphis Punk , Nikotcen . A special preparation of Nicotine 
for the extermination of Green and Black Fly, Thrip, etc.; 
contains no ammonia and dots not injure delicate plants. 
Per box of 1 doz. rolls (720 grains Nicotine), 75c.; case of 
12 boxes $7.50. 
Aphine. Most effective against all plant sucking insects 
infesting flowers, foliage, fruits and vegetables. Can be used 
as a spray, wash or dip. 
l /i pt. cans 25 cts.; % pt. cans 40 cts.; 1 pt. cans 65 cts.; 
qts. $1.00; gals. $2.50. 
Creosote Mixture. This mixture is sure death to the eggs 
of the Gypsy Moth, Tussock Moth and similar insects. Made 
on the formula used for years, and recommended by the Massa¬ 
chusetts Gypsy Moth Committee. 
Prices: 1 qt. 25c., 1 gal. 75c., 5-gal. cans 60c. gal., 50-gal. 
bbl. 24c. gal. 
He-bo (Steriingwortb). A substitute for Hellebore which 
is satisfactory for use against Rose slugs, currant worms, cab¬ 
bage worms and most other leaf eating insects, where a milder 
poison than paris green is desired. For many uses it is su¬ 
perior to Hellebbre. Price: % lbs. 15c., 1 lb. 25c. 
Breck’s Victor Fly Driver 
Safe to use, thoroughly ef¬ 
fective and cheaper than any 
other first-class preparation for 
the purpose on the market. 
Tut up in 1-gal. cans only. 
Price*: 1-gal. can, $1.00; 
case of 1 doz. cans, $9.00. 
Bordeaux Mixture , 
Liquid, Acme Brand. We 
consider this the best concen¬ 
trated Bordeaux Mixture on 
the market. One gallon makes 
50 gallons of Bordeaux by 
simply adding 49 gallons of 
water. It does not clog the 
nozzle and adheres to the 
leaves. Full directions on cans 
for use. 
Price*: 1-qt. cans, SOct 
1-gal. cans, $1.50; 5-gal. 
cans, $5.50; 10-gal., $9.50; 
25-gal., $21.00 each. 
THE CORONA GARDEN GUIDE 
10 cents per copy. 
A Pocket Companion and Ready Reference 
book for every Garden Worker. 
For free delivery offer* and general instructions regarding order* and shipment* *ee third page of cover. 
SCALECIDE 
M R AI L VRV hOD’.ED MXK N 
Price*: Quart cans, 
