F. H. EBELING 
69th Annual Catalog 1868-1937 
SYRACUSE, N. Y 
PLANT FOOD AND FERTILIZERS 
PEAT MOSS 
“The Good Friend of All That Grows." 
PEAT MOSS, FINE GRANULATED. For new and old 
lawns, for your garden, top dressing or mulching around 
flower and vegetable beds, evergreens, bushes and shrub¬ 
bery. Can also be used for packing and preserving apples, 
pears and vegetables. Absorbs the moisture, preventing 
decay when used in storing your fruits and vegetables 
especially in winter. Per bale, $3.50. 
BAUGHGRO is a plant food of very high quality, complete 
in its preparation and contains all the necessary elements 
except those present naturally in all fairly good soils. These 
elements are Ammonia, Phosphoric Acid and Potash, all 
of which are derived from unexcelled high grade sources 
and processed in well balanced combination. 
5 lbs.$0.50 50 lbs.$2.50 
10 lbs.85 100 lbs. 4.00 
25 lbs. 1.50 
ADCO. Free from foul odor, flies, weed seeds, etc. The 
process is perfectly simple and not at all laborious. The 
addition of Adco to the compost pile, or to other vegetable 
refuse, grass clippings, leaves, etc.; at the rate of two 
pounds to each wheelbarrow load of refuse, will produce a 
clean, odorless manure within three or four months. 25 
lbs., $2.00; 150 lbs., $10.50; 7% lbs., $1.00. 
ACID PHOSPHATE 16%. Lb., 5c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., 
$1.90. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE, the proper fetrtilizer for Rhoden- 
drons or Azaleas. Creates the necessary acid condition of 
the soil. 1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $1.00. 
AMMONIA SULPHATE. Analyzes about 25% ammonia 
with the result that stimulation in growth of plant life is 
noted practically at once. 1 lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., 
$1.50; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
ASHES, CANADIAN HARDWOOD. Very good in supplying 
potash, and also greatly benefits mechanical condition of 
the soil. A very fine lawn dressing. 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 
lbs., $2.00; per bag of about 100 lbs., $3.00; per ton, $40.00. 
BLOOD, DRIED. A very quick acting fertilizer being im¬ 
mediately soluble. 1 lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 90c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 
50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00. 
BONE AND BLOOD. Tankage 9%. For cabbage, cauli¬ 
flower, corn and other crops of big surface growth; not 
desirable for root crops except it is used in connection 
with potash, salts, or hardwood ashes, and if so used it is 
especially adapted to fruits, if applied early. For garden 
crops use 600 lbs. per acre. 25 lbs., $1.70; 50 lbs., $2.50; 
100 lbs.. $3.70; 250 lbs., $8.75; 500 lbs., $15.25; 1000 lbs., 
$29.00; 2000 lbs., $56.00. 
BONE FLOUR. Very finely pulverized bone. Excellent 
where immediate effect is wanted. 25 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs.. 
$5.00. 
BONE MEAL (Steamed). $2.75 per 100. 
RAW BONE MEAL. 100 lbs., $3.25. Also another grade of 
Bone Meal or Ground Bone. 100 lbs., $2.75. 
CALCIUM CHLORIDE. Dust layer and surface binder. One 
bag will cover about fifty yards, supplied in 100-lb. bags 
100 lbe., $3.50; per ton, $60.00. 
COTTON SEED MEAL. 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbe., $2.00; 100 
lbs., $3.50. 
COW MANURE. For roses and shrubs. $3.00 per 100. 
DRICONURE. 5 lbs., 50c; 50 lbs., $2.50. 
HUMUS. An excellent article to incorporate with poor soil 
in the garden, greenhouse or in potting plants. When used 
in garden work, the ground should be covered with 1% to 
2 inches of Humus and spaded in. 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbe., 60c; 
25 lbs., 85c; 50 lbs., $1.35; 100 lbs., $2.25; 500 lbs., $10.00. 
Yx ton, $15.00. 
LIME (Hydrated). For lawn and field use where the ground 
has become sour. 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.00. 
NITRATE OF SODA OR CHILI SALTPETRE. Nitrate of 
Soda is not a substitute for other manures, but one of the 
cheapest and best fonns in which to apply nitrogen to 
plants. Do not let nitrate touch green growth or it will 
burn. Remove the lumps before using and break them up, 
which can be done by pounding. For home garden apply 
as a solution one ounce to two gallons of water. Price, 
(subject to market changes), 1 lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., 
$1.50; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
PULVERIZED LIMESTONE. Especially fine for roses. Apply 
liberally and watch results. An excellent form in which to 
apply lime which is a neutralizer for soil acidity, liberates 
nitrogen and other plant food, and stimulates bacterial 
action. Two tons or more per acre, or by hand in small 
gardens, a large handful to a square yard. 80-lb. bag, $1.00; 
5 bags, $3.75; 1 ton, $12.00. 
SALT. For agricultural purposes, asparagus beds and putting 
on walks and roads to kill weeds. Apply 600 to 800 lbs. 
to the acre in early spring. 25 lbs., 50c; 56 lbs., 85c. 
SCOTCH SOOT (Genuine Imported). Gardeners know the 
value of the genuine article for stimulating a healthy growth 
of dark green foliage, and its beneficial effect in freeing the 
soil from slugs, grubs and cutworms. 25 lbs., $2.10; 50 lbs., 
$3.60; 100 lbs., $6.25; 500 lbs., $27.50. 
SHEEP FERTILIZER. 1 lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 
lbs., 90c; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.75. 
STIM-U-PLANT TABLETS. A fertilizer in tablet form. The 
tablets contain the essential plant foods in highly concen¬ 
trated form and are therefore very convenient for house 
use. Package, small size, 30 tablets, 25c; medium size, 100 
tablets, 75c; large size, (pail), 1000 tablets (enough for 
season’s supply for medium sized garden), $3.50. Keeps 
Lawns Fresh and Green. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. Used for its nitrogen. A very 
fine fertilizer for all plants in which a large leaf develop¬ 
ment or rapid growth is desired. It tends to create an acid 
reaction in soil. Do not let it touch green growth. Use 1 
pound to 50 square feet. 1 lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., 
$1.50; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
TEROGEN. This unique soil disinfectant—fungicide, insecti¬ 
cide and fertilizer—has played a highly important part in 
the great success achieved by the nationally known Rose 
Gardens at Wallingford, Pa. 
PRICES: 
1- lb. tins .$0.76 10-lb. tins .$ 4.76 
2- lb. tins . 1.25 26-lb. tins. 11.00 
6-lb. tins . 2.76 100-lb. tins . 40.00 
A 10-lb. tin is sufficient for one application for 30 to 60 
plants. 
TOBACCO DUST. Lb., 10c; 100 lbs., $6.00. 
TOBACCO STEMS. Placed around the roots of roses and 
other plants; occasionally recommended as a dressing for 
grass over winter. Feeds the plants, protects against cold, 
retains moisture, deters insects. Use from 2% to 3% tons 
per acre; 1 to 1(4 lbs. to the square yard. 100 lbs., $3.00. 
VIGORO. See page 38. 12 ozs., 10c; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 85c; 
25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
FARM FERTILIZERS 
A Liberal Discount to Cash Customers. 
Ammo. 
Avail. 
Phos. Acid 
Potash 
Ton 
Oats, Barley. Wheat, Corn 
. .2 
12 
2 
Corn and Grains . 
...1 
9 
4 
Onions, Celery, Potatoes . 
. . .2 
8 
10 
Potatoes and Vegetables . 
. . .4 
8 
4 
Prices 
Potato Grower . 
8 
5 
AGRICULTURAL GYPSUM. A high grade lime product for 
sweetening heavy and sour soils. 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbe. 50c* 
80-lb. bag, $1.00. 
FERTILIS TABLETS. Fine fertilizer for house plants. 
Simple, effective and odorless. Very popular. 25c. 
GRANULATED PEAT. Per bale, 220 lbs. (22 bu.), $3 25 
Some firms offer 180-lb. bales.* See Peat Moss. 
GROUND BONE. Excellent for grass plots, garden etc 
5 lbs., 30c: 30 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $3.75. 
WIZARD BRAND SHEEP FERTILIZER. See Sheep Ferti¬ 
lizer ; also on page 38. 
Nitragin Inoculation Prices 
Alfalfa, all Clovers 
Lespedeza 
Size Price 
y 2 bu.$0.35 
1 bu.55 
2(4 bu. 1.20 
Peas, Vetch, Beans, 
Austrian Winter Peas 
Size Price 
% bu.$0.30 
1 bu.45 
*1 2/3 bu.65 
5 bu. 1.85 
*‘‘100 lb. size’’ packed only 
for Vetch and Peas. 
Beans, Cow Peas 
Lima Beans. 
Soy 
Size Price 
1 bu.$0.35 
2 bu.55 
5 bu. 1.20 
10 bu. 1.75 
Garden NITRAGIN for 
Peas, Beans, Sweet 
Peas and Lupines 
Price, 10c. 
All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 
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