JOSEPH PRECK & SONS 
(Cokpokation) 
About insects. 
Since The Experiment Stations ihrougliout the country have given attention to Fungi Diseases and devised 
remedies for these and also for the destruction of Insect Pests, both those that eat up the foliage and those that 
simply suck the life blood of the plant, there have been a great many preparations under fancy and mysterious 
names put on the market. It is safe to say that many of these, while high in price, produce only inferior results. 
I herefore we wish to remind our friends that it is usually safest when having to deal with insect pest and fungus to use 
only tried and reliable Insecticides and Fungicides, 
In general terms : ARSENATE OF LEAD and PARIS QREEN are specifics for leaf eating insects, 
KEROSENE EMULSION, TOBACCO, WHALE OIL SOAP for sucking insects. 
, BORDEAUX MIXTURE and AMMONIACAL COPPER {Copperdine) for fungus. 
Within a few years Massachusetts orchards and gardens have been badly affected by tlie San Jose Scale, 
A^hen the trees are much affected it is usually best to cut down and burn them. In the early attack apply Whale Oil 
Soap, two pounds to a gallon of water, when trees are dormant, or Kerosene and water in the ])roportion of one to five. 
Hc>th of these preparations should be applied before the buds start. During growth the best remedy is Kerosene 
Emulsion. 
Insecticides and Fungicidesm 
Arsenate of Lead, The safest and best insecticide known for leaf eating 
insects. If applied according to directions it will not injure the foliage; 
one pound to lo gallons oj umter has been used onyonng, tender leaves 7 vith - 
out scorching or burning them. It adheres to the foliage for weeks. It is 
white in color; sprayed foliage may thus be distinguished from un¬ 
sprayed at a glance. It can be itsed 7 vith Bordeaux Mixture. See direc¬ 
tions on each package. 
i-lb. Tins, per lb. 20 cts.; 5-lb. Pails, per lb. iScts.; lo-lb. Pails, per lb. 
17 cts.; 20-lb. Pails, per lb. 17 cts.; 50-lb. Kegs, per lb. 16 cts; loo-lb. Kegs, per lb. 15 cts. 
Aphis Punk, Nikoteen, A special preparation of nicotine for the e.\termination of green and black fly, thrip, etc. 
contains no ammonia and does not injure delicate plants. Per box of one dozen rolls (720 grains nicotine) 60 cts. 
Breck s Liquid Anti-Ants, A preparation that destroys or drives away ants from lawns, trees, etc. pt- 30 cts.; 
pt. 50 cts. 
Breck s Daimation Insect Powder, (“ Hubach.”) Manufactured especially for us from clean, dried flowers. It is 
put up in air tight packages and keeps its strength indefinitely. It is invaluable to the housekeeper for the de¬ 
struction of flies, fleas, roaches, and other noxious insects. Four sizes, 10, 15, 25, and 40 cts. In bulk, lb. 3c cts. 
Bordeaux Mixture, Ready for use by simply adding water. Bordeaux Mixture is, we believe, the best 
fungicide known, and is really a specific for the blight and other diseases attacking potatoes, tomatoes, 
gra])es, apples, pears, etc. i-lb. box, makes 5 gallons spray, 20 cts.; 5-lb box, makes 25 gallons spray, 75 cts.; 
lo-lb. box, makes 50 gallons spray, $1.25 ; 25-lb. box, makes 125 gallons spray, $3.00. 
Bordeaux Mixture. French, In pulp form. One gallon makes 50 gallons spray, per gal. $1.00; per 5 gals. 
$4.50; per 10 gals. ^sS.oo. 
Bordeaux Mixture, Lenox Brand. This preparation we consider the best of all the ready-made Bordeaux 
Mixtures on the market. It is chemically pure. It does not clog the nozzle. It adheres to the leaves and is not 
easily washed off. One gallon makes 50 gallons solution. Perqt, 35 cts.; i gal. $1.00; 12 gals. $10.00 net. 
Boxal Paste. A combined insecticide and fungicide for use on potatoes. Kills slugs and beetles, and prevents 
blight and rot. 1 akes the place of Paris Green and Bordeaux Mixture, Sticks on the vines a very long time. 
5 lbs. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs, $2,25; 50 lbs. $4.25. ^ 
Boxal Powder , A combined dust insecticide and fungicide for use on potatoes. Kills slugs and beetles, and prevents 
blight and rot. lakes the place of Paris Green and Bordeaux Mi.xture, and is superior to both. Sticks to the 
vines throughout the season. Applied dry or as a spray ; i-lb. pkg. 25 cts. ; 5-lb. pkg. $1.00. 
Bug Death, (The prices quoted on this article are net, and not subject to either of our special offers.) A patented. 
nonpoisonons poxvder, entirely different from anything yet offered for the purpose, and as effectual as Paris Green. 
It is sure death to the potato, squash and cucumber bugs, currant and tomato worms, also other plant and vine¬ 
eating pests. If used according to directions injury cannot result to the most tender plants, and it has a tendency 
to assist growth. For potatoes a I2j4-lb. package is sufficient for an acre. Bug Death may be applied with a 
shaker or mixed with water and sprayed, i-lb. box, 15 cts.; 3-lb. box, 35 cts.; 5-lb. box, 50 cts.; i2j^-lb.box. 
$1.00; loo-lb. keg, $7.00. 
Canker Worm Exterminator. {MorriiFs Tree Ink.) A sure protection to trees from the ravages of grub and 
canker worms. Directions with each can. 
2-lb. Cans 
3 “ “ 
5 “ “ 
$0.30 
•45 
10-lb. Cans 
20 “ ** 
28 “ “ 
$1,10 
2.00 
2.80 
125-lb. Kegs, per lb. 
460 “ Barrels, “ 
$o.og 
.07 
Caterpillar Lime, (Ermisch’s Raupenleim.) This is a German preparation. Recommended by the Royal Ministry 
of Agriculture, and also by several U. S. Agricultural Experiment Stations, as being superior to any yet offered to 
prevent the ravages of grubs, canker worms, etc. It is applied in the same way as Tree Ink, and is more lasting 
and effective. 5-lb. cans, $1.00; lo-lb. cans. $1.75; 25-lb. cans. $4.00 ; 50-lb. keg, $6.75 ; loo-lb. keg, $12.75 ; in 
barrels of about 250 lbs , per lb. ii cts. 
This article is higher in price than other preparations for the purpose, but the long effectiveness of a single applica¬ 
tion compared with that of others makes it really the cheapest. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
