fertilisers 
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
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ELLIOTT’S LAWN DRESSING 
A Perfect Food for Lawns and Golf Links 
The Increasing demand for a Lawn and Golf Dressing that is odorless, 
safely applied and quick in effect, has compelled us to take up this im¬ 
portant matter and give it a close, study, which we have done, and we are 
pleased to state that in the production of Elliott’s Lawn Dressing we 
have produced a Lawn and Golf Fertilizer that has no equal, being 
convenient, portable and clean, inducing a rapid, rich green growth and 
a most velvety appearance. This preparation is in every way more 
desirable than manure, avoiding the unsightly litter, disagreeable odor 
and weed seeds, which cause an endless annoyance. Should be sown 
broadcast in spring or fall, or may be applied in midsummer without 
injury to the grass. 
Quantity required: 10 pounds for a plot of 300 square feet ; 1,000 to 
1,500 pounds per acre in preparing new lawn, or one-half to two-thirds 
the quantity in renovating an old lawn. 
Price: 4 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 50 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.75 J 100 lbs., $3.25; 
200 lbs., $0.00; per ton (2,000 lbs.), $50.00 
SHEEP MANURE, “ RAM’S HEAD BRAND ’’ 
This is a pure Natural Manure, and a most nut ritious food for plants. 
Its effect is immediate; much more lasting and healthy than guano. It 
is the best of all manures for mixing with the soil for greenhouse plants 
— one part of manure to 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. For use in liquid form, 1 pound to 5 gallons of 
water will make a liquid of a strength which can be used with safety 
daily if necessary In bags of 100 pounds each, $2.00; % ton, 5 bags, 
$9.00; per ton, 20 bags, $30.00. In packages of 2,4 and 10 pounds, 15 cts., 
25 cts., and 50 cts. each. 
COMPRESSED SHEEP MANURE 
Used chiefly for making liquid manure. In bags of 100 lbs. each, 
$2.00; x /± ton, 5 bags, $9.00; per ton, 20 bags, $30.00. 
ASHES, UNLEACHED (Canada Hardwood) 
Contain all fertilizing elements except nitrogen. They drive away 
insects, and .are indispensable for all crops requiring potash. They are 
very beneficial for garden and field crops, and are of high value for 
cabbage, potatoes, onions, strawberries, fruit trees, grass-lands and 
lawns. Apply 1 to 2 tons per acre, as one heavy application will help 
much more than the same quantity would applied in fractions. Price, 
brig, about 100 lbs., $1.50; per ton (2.000 lbs.) in bags, $20.00. 
NITRATE OF SODA 
This is valuable solely for the nitrogen it contains, equal to 20 per 
eput. of ammonia. It is very quick in action and hastens the maturity 
oficrops fully two weeks. Being extremely soluble, it should not bo 
. appji£ii until the plants are above ground, when 100 to 500 pounds per 
no re, mixed with wood ashes or land plaster, for oonveniem*e in anrdv- 
ing. are generally used. Price per 5 lb. package, 40 cts.; 10 lb. package, 
Wpts, ; per 100 li>s., $5.00. 
CRUSHED, OR COARSE RAW BONE 
Excellent for graperies, etc., where more permanent results may be 
obtained than from use of line bone. 100 lbs., $2.75; 200 lbs., $5.00. 
PURE FINE RAW GROUND BONE 
This is a very pure, finely pulverized form of ground bone, specially 
prepared for rose culture. It is well adapted for mixing with soil for 
potting purposes, in the proportions of one part bone to fifty of soil. 
2 lbs., 15 cts.; 4 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 50 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; 
bag (200 lbs.), $4.50; ton, $38.00. 
CLAY’S FERTILIZER 
We have been appointed sole agents for this valuable English man¬ 
ure, which is constantly increasing in popularity. It is undoubtedly one 
of the best for all purposes, either in greenhouse or garden, and we 
believe its high reputation is well deserved. It is productive and last¬ 
ing, and notwithstanding its apparently high price, it is quite econom¬ 
ical. Per % cwt. (5G lbs), $4.00; cwt. (112 lbs.), $7.00. 
MAPES’ CELEBRATED FERTILIZERS 
The highest grade commercial fertilizers in the Un.ted States, their 
basis being bone.no rock being used in their composition. All fertilizing 
constituents, nitrogen, potash and phosphoric acid, are strictly high 
grade and soluble. 
Potato Manure. For Irish and sweet potatoes, also for asparagus, 
early vegetables, tomatoes, sugar beets, fruits and sorghum. Use 
three bags per acre. Per bag (200 lbs.), $4.50; per ton, $40.00. 
Vegetable Manure (for all soils). This is our vegetable or truck 
manure for all kinds of soils, light or heavy. Use broadcast; special 
for onions, asparagus, sweet potatoes, melons, tomatoes, wheat and 
seeding to grass. Per bag (200 lbs.) $4.50; per ton, $43.00. 
Complete Manure (for general use). For use on all crops and 
all soils with or without stable manure. Use broadcast; if hills, use 
sparingly. Special for oats, Hungarian grass, vegetable melons, 
tomatoes, and seeding, with or without grain. Per bag (200 lbs.), 
$4.50 ; per ton, $39.00. 
Complete Manure (“ A ” brand ). For use in hill or drill on all 
crops, particularly in connection with farm manure. Special for peas, 
beans, buckwheat and turnips. Per bag (200 lbs.), $4.00 ; ton, $36.00. 
Fruit and Vine Manure. For insuring fruiting power, and superior 
quality of fruit in vineyards (grapes), pears, apples, plums, straw¬ 
berries and all small fruits. Is slow in effects. Per bag (200 lbs.), 
$4.25; ton, $40.00. 
ELLIOTT’S CONCENTRATED PLANT FERTILIZER 
A natural food for all growing plants, and specially adapted for pot 
plants either in the conservatory, parlor or outdoors. It contains all 
the ingredients essential for the proper development of foliage and 
flowers. Endorsed by the leading amateurs and professional florists 
throughout the country. Full directions for using accompany each 
package. Small size (12 oz.), 15 cts., by mail, 30 cts.; large size (24 oz.), 
25 cts., by mail, 45 cts. 
BOWKER’S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS 
Made especially for plants grown in the conservatory, house or 
garden; clean, free from offensive odor. Full directions with each 
package. Small size, 15 cts., by mail, 25 cts.; large siz*>, 25 cts., by mail, 
35 cts. 
FERTILIZERS. By Prof. E. B. Voorhees, of N. J. Agricultural Experiment Station. A new and valuable contribution to the subject: the 
underlying principles of soils and fertilizing; the requirements of important crops, and the best fertilizers to use for them; mailed postpaid for $1.00. 
