FERTILIZERS FOR EVERY PURPOSE 
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Quality Fertilizers 
"It Pays to Use Them" 
There are three chemical elements necessary for plant growth that are used in fertilizers. They are nitrogen, phosphates 
and potash. A balanced fertilizer contains all three and gives a complete diet to the crop. 
Makes better lawns, gardens 
flowers, trees and shrubs 
Is a specially prepared plant food. It contains all of the 
elements necessary to grow flowers, lawns, vegetables, shrub¬ 
bery and trees. Complete directions in every bag. Price: 16 
ozs., 10c; 5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., 
$2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
Ask Us About Vigoro Treasure Box. 
Vigoro Fertilizer Spreader 
An inexpensive spreader, holds 
about 15 lbs. of fertilizer; can also 
be used for sowing grass seed. 
Model B. 14 in. $2.50 
Bone Meal 
This is a special brand put up for 
our trade. It is ground fine and 
steamed. It is very quick acting and 
free from acid. Especially desirable 
for roses. 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 
25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 
lbs., $2.75. 
Nitrate of Soda 
Nitrate of Soda is not a substitute for other manures, but 
one of the cheapest and best forms in which to apply nitro¬ 
gen 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 the home garden apply as a solution one ounce to two 
gallons of water. 5 lbs., 30e; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 
50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
Sulphate of Ammonia 
Used for its nitrogen. A very desirable fertilizer for all 
planfs in which a large leaf development 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. 
5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 
lbs., $3.50. 
Super Phosphate 
Twenty per cent available. Bone phosphate, the most avail¬ 
able form. Used on grain crops and others requiring an ex¬ 
cessive amount of phosphoric acid. 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 45c; 
25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 125 lbs., $2.50. 
Muriate of Potash 
Imported Potash, once again available, should be used lib¬ 
erally, especially for all root crops. 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 
25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
Adco Artificial Stable Manure 
Make it yourself, in your own garden. To each ton of straw, 
hay, cornstalks or dried leaves add 150 lbs. Adco to make 
four tons of fresh or three tons of rotted manure. Adco con¬ 
tains nothing injurious to health or harmful to animal or plant 
life. Shipments accompanied by full directions. Price: 7Vi-lb. 
pkg., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.50. Write for booklet. 
Write for Quantity Prices 
All Prices F. O. B. Cedar Rapids 
Hawkeye Lawn and Garden 
Fertilizer 
Many of our customers using this fertilizer, expect and 
get, wonderful results from this all-around fertilizer. It 
can be used for general vegetable and flower garden use 
as well as on the lawn and shrubbery. 
For a new lawn, broadcast evenly 30 to 40 lbs. per 1000 
sq. ft. To stimulate old lawns apply about half this quan¬ 
tity. Be sure and wet down after application. For flowers 
and shrubs use from 4 to 6 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 5 lbs., 25c; 
10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 125 lbs., $2.75. 
Sheep Manure 
This is a pure, natural manure, and its effect is immediate. 
It is excellent for mixing with the soil for greenhouse 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. For use in 
liquid form, one pound to five gallons of water will make a 
liquid which can be used with safety daily if necessary. 5 lbs., 
35c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., 90c; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50. 
Granulated Peat Moss 
A moisture-retaining humus. An important aid in saving 
soil fertility; better than manure; prevents the formation of 
hard top crust and fungous growth. V4 bale, 75c; Vi bale, 
$1.75. 
Hydrated Lime 
A neutralizer for soil acidity. 1C lbs., 25c; 50 lbs., 75c. 
RED STEER HIGH TEST ANALYSIS 
Non-Acid Forming 
We recommend Swift's Red Steer high analysis fertilizers. 
Successful farmers in this locality are using them because 
they get their plant food for less money. 
Red Steer meets their every demand. Made from best ma¬ 
terial, it is double mixed—to insure crops getting a double 
ration of plant food. 
It is triple tested—to make sure of highest quality. Come 
in this week. Get started right. We can show you how to 
save money and make money with Red Steer. 
