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THOMPSON’S ROSE NICOTINE 
is chemically pure nicotine and quick death 
to insects on roses, plants, pets, or wherever 
found. No trouble, no odor, no staining, 
no harm; simply apply as directed with spray 
pump or plant-sprinkler. Especially effective 
for insects on roses. It is an economical 
insecticide and the best on the market. 
Price, small can, 30 cts.; larger size, 65 cts., 
postpaid. 
GRAPE DUST 
For mildew, mold or rust mites. See 
page 8. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE, DRY 
See page 8 
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP 
A few applications of this splendid insecticide will rid plants 
and animals of all kinds of injurious insects, cheaply and effec¬ 
tively. Directions for use on every package. 3-oz. cake, makes 
13^2 gallons prepared solution, 10 cts. each. 8-oz. cake, makes 
4 gallons prepared solution, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
HELLEBORE—POWDERED WHITE. See page 8 
A GOOD PLANT-FOOD, “BON ARBOR” 
The Greatest Plant-Food Ever 
Discovered 
Results from only one or two appli¬ 
cations are beyond description. It will 
make plants bloom that have never flow¬ 
ered before. Plants that are withered, 
yellow and almost dead will become vigor¬ 
ous and thrifty by using “Bon Arbor.” 
J^-lb. pkg., making 15 gals., 30 cts. 
i-lb. pkg., making 30 gals., 55 cts., post¬ 
paid. 
IMPERISHABLE LABELS 
Are needed in every well-regulated garden or lawn. Paper 
and wooden labels are soon lost, defaced or destroyed and 
thereby cost you a lot of trouble. These are of thin sheet copper, 
plain. Last for years. Price, 25 cts. per doz. Box of 100, includ¬ 
ing a steel marking pencil, $1.35, postpaid. 
RADIX FOR WORMS 
Get rid of the earth-worms in your flower 
pots, flower beds and lawn quickly and 
without injury to the plants, by using “Radix” 
the 20th Century Worm Eradicator. Dis¬ 
solve in proportion of r lb. to 30 gallons of 
water, then soak the soil. Worms will come 
up instantly. Price, l-lb. can, 65 cts., post¬ 
paid. 
C. & J. WEED KILLER 
A great labor-saver. For use on paths, drives and gutters, and 
where no growth is wanted. Mix 1 gallon with 50 gallons of 
water for 150 square yards. Apply after a rain. Price, 3 di gal., 
$1 ; 1 gal., $1.50; 5 gals., $7-5°. by express. 
PAPER FLOWER POTS 
Light and waterproof. Reliable and especially convenient for 
temporary use. 
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By Express 
THE AUTO-SPRAY 
Diameter. .7 inches 
Height.2 feet 
Capacity. .4 gallons 
Wt., empty.. .7 lbs- 
Wt., loaded..39 lbs- 
Wt.,shipping.l2lbs. 
Endorsed by more than 200,000 satis¬ 
fied customers. Every machine is war¬ 
ranted to be perfect mechanically. For 
spraying roses, fruits, etc., we know of 
nothing better. 
Prices, by express 
Auto-Spray No. i-A (brass, with stop¬ 
cock. $7 5° 
Auto-Spray No. I-B (brass, with 
“Auto-Pop”). 8 50 
Auto-Pop, supplied separately. 1 50 
Strainer, made of brass. I 50 
.Extension Pipe, Brass, 2 ft. 50 
Extension Pipe, galvanized, 2 ft. 35 
Elbow Extension, brass. 30 
When ready to spray you have nothing 
to do but hold the nozzle. 
NEW ERA, OR TRI-JET SPRAYER 
The best spraying apparatus 
on the market at the price. Eco¬ 
nomical not only because of its 
low price but because of its 
great saving of material; makes mist out of 
liquids. Price, by express, Galvanized 
Reservoir, 75 cts.; Brass Reservoir, $1; 
either size sent, 
tional. 
LENOX SPRAYER 
USEFUL FOR SPRAYING UNDER 
THE LEAVES 
Almost indispensable for house 
plants. Complete with a sample 
cake of Sulpho - Tobacco Soap. 
Price, 50 cts., postpaid. 
C. & J. RUBBER SPRAYER 
Splendid for applying insecticides 
to plants. Price, 6 oz. size, 85 cts. 
each, postpaid. 
“NEVERBREAK” GARDEN TROWELS 
Are strong, durable and sat¬ 
isfactory. None better. Blade 
6 inches long. Price, 25 cts., 
postpaid. 
PRUNING SHEARS 
Many a plant suffers from want of timely pruning. If shears 
are not handy it does not get done. Order them now. 
Nickel-Plated. 9 inches long. (See cut.) Best workmanship, 
ratchet-adjusting nut. First-class every way. Price, $1.35 
each, postpaid. 
Japanned Handles. 8}^i: 
built, especially well 
suited to lady’s hand. 
Price, 75 cts. each, post¬ 
paid. 
HEDGE SHEARS 
Long handles and 9-inch blades for trimming hedges; also very 
useful for finishing off the lawn where a lawn mower cannot 
reach. Price, $2 each, by express only. 
THE UNIQUE HEDGE-TRIMMER 
Mows your hedge. Price, $5.00, prepaid (see cut page 53.) 
long, a different design, strongly 
prepaid, for 25 cts. 
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