Fifty-Two Years 
Chas. C. Navlet Co. 
FERTILIZERS, SOIL CONDITIONERS 
Prices are extremely variable, therefore they are subject to change without notice. Quoted “F. O. B. our Stores in 
San Jose, San . Francisco and Oakland,” shipments are made “Charges Collect”. Kindly ask for quantity prices. 
If small quantities desired by parcel post, kindly add 8c (eight cents) for the first pound plus 2c (two cents) for each 
additional pound to cover postage and packing. Please include Sales Tax. 
A standard 4-inch flower pot will hold approximately 1 
pound of the average fertilizer. A tablespoon will hold 
about an ounce. 
Do not fertilize blindly. Test your soil with SOILTEX 
fully described under “Fertilizer Accessories” on Page 
53. 
Always soak the ground thoroughly after applying fer¬ 
tilizer. Plants can only use it in solution. 
ADCO—Green or dried leaves, twigs, cuttings, prun- 
ings, lawn clippings and vegetable trimmings make 
excellent, rich manure treated with ADCO. One 
pound will convert 4 cu. ft. (1 wheelbarrow load) of 
dry refuse, or twice as much of green, in a few 
months. Clean, odorless, free of soil pests. 7'/2 lbs. 
$1.00; 25 lbs. $2.25 (Makes '/ 2 -ton of manure); 150 
lbs. $11.00 (Makes 3 tons of manure). Ask for Folder. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE—Acidifies soils. Apply about 
1 oz. to each sq. ft., of soil area within the drip of 
Rhododendrons, Heathers, Azaleas, Laurels, etc. 
The Ladies protect laundered silk hose from runs by 
immersing for 30 minutes in half-pint of water con¬ 
taining two teaspoons Aluminum Sulphate (enough 
for 1 pair) at 100 degrees F. Dry at room tempera¬ 
ture then launder again, rinse and dry. 2 lbs. 25c; 5 
lbs. 50c; 11 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00. 
AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE (Ammo-Phos) The Univer¬ 
sal Fertilizer. 16% Nit. 20% PhosA. Unexcelled for 
rundown lawns, and for vegetables, deciduous and 
citrus trees, berries, vines, and the garden bed. Use 
1 tablespoon to 3 feet of row. Dissolve 1 oz. in 1 
gal. of water and apply to lawns with a sprinkling 
can or “JECTOR”. To make a complete fertilizer, 
add 1 lb. of Sulphate of Potash to each 3 lbs. of 
Ammo Phos. 5 lbs. 50c; 11 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.75; 
50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.00. Ask for Folder. 
BLOODMEAL (Dried) 12-13% Nit. One lb. will fertilize 
70 sq. ft. of lawn or garden. Dissolve in water and 
apply with “JECTOR”. Mix with “Tree White” to 
repel deer and rabbits. Fertilize water lilies with it 
—does not injure fish. 3 lbs. 25c; 13 Vi lbs. $1.00; 
25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $4.75. 
BONEMEAL (Steamed)—.7% Nit. 30% PhosA. Quicker 
acting than the raw form. Safest fertilizer for bulbs 
and general garden use. Apply 1 lb. to 25 sq. ft. of 
area. Alkaline in its soil reaction. Always use in 
hole at planting time. 5 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. 
$1.00; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00. 
CALCIUM SULPHATE (Agricultural Gypsum)—Supe¬ 
rior to lime for breaking up sticky soils. Neutral in 
soil reaction. Apply 1 lb. to 5 sq. ft. 2 tons per acre 
makes very striking effect on Black Alkali soils. 
8 lbs. 25c; 20 lbs. 50c; 50 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $1.50; 
300 lbs. $4.00; 500 lbs. $6.25; 1000 lbs. $10.00. 
COTTONSEED MEAL—6% % Nit. 3% PhosA. 2% 
Potash. Stimulating plant food for Rhododendrons, 
Heathers, Azaleas, Camelias and other acid loving 
plants. Mix with soil or peat and scatter under 
plants, using about % to % lbs. to the large size 
bush. 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. $1.55; 50 lbs. $2.60; 100 
lbs. $4.20. 
LEAF MOLD—For potting and garden soil mixtures— 
Rough. 5 lbs. 25c; Sack $1.25; sifted and screened: 
Sack $1.50. 
The best complete fertilizer. Con¬ 
tains correct proportions of chemical 
and organic plant food elements, sci¬ 
entifically compounded to feed evenly 
over a long period. 4 to 5 lbs. will fer¬ 
tilize 100 sq. ft., of lawn, or garden 
area. 6% Nit. 9% PhosA. 6% Potash. 
3 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 
50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. Ask for 
Folder. 
LIME (Agricultural Shell Flour)—Apply to lime-loving 
plants yearly, otherwise only when soil requires it. 
Test with “Soiltex” outfit. Do not apply on lawns or 
plants which require acid soils. Calcium Sulphate 
better for breaking up sticky soils. Apply 1 lb. to 5 
sq. ft. 100 lb. sack $1.25. 
MANGANESE SULFATE—Apply to sweet soils 
(Sandy, marl, calcerous) to correct Manganese 
starvation, a condition which causes yellowing be¬ 
tween veins of new leaf growth. Besides soluble 
Manganese, this product contains desirable Zinc, 
Magnesium and Calcium in available Sulfate form. 
Pelargoniums, Begonias, Cinerarias, Fuchsias, etc., 
use 1 lb. to 800 sq. ft.; Roses, use 1 lb. to 500 sq. 
ft.; Lawns, use 1 lb. to 700 sq. ft. Add a 3" pot full 
to each bushel of potting soil. 3 lbs. 55c; 10 lbs. 
$1.60; 25 lbs. $3.25; 50 lbs. $5.95. 
NITRATE OF SODA—15% Nit. Forces top growth of 
plants. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 gal. of water 
and apply with “JECTOR” or apply 1 lb. to an 
area of 250 sq. ft. 3 lbs. 25c; 22 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. 
$2.00; 100 lbs. $3.50. (Not Mailable.) 
PEAT (Imported)—Breaks up hard, tight soils, and 
conserves moisture in sandy soils. Being free of 
weed seed and fungus it replaces Leaf Mold. 1 bale 
sufficient to cover an area 300 sq. ft. one inch deep. 
10 lbs. 60c; Gunnysack $1.00; '/ 2 -bale $2.00; 1 bale 
$3.50; 10 bales $31.50. 
SHEEP MANURE, Navco Pulverized—1.8% Nit. 1.2% 
PhosA. 2% Potash (average analysis). Invaluable 
for the beneficial soil bacteria it contains. Use 100 
lbs. to a plot 20x20 ft. To make liquid manure for 
Pansies, Sweet Peas, Potted Plants, etc., soak about 
2 lbs. in 5 gals, of water overnight. In paper-lined 
sacks, clean and odorless. 5 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 45c; 
25 lbs. 65c; 50 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $1.75; 300 lbs. 
$5.00; 500 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. $15.00 
SOILKORECTIVE No. 8—Restores virgin soil vigor. 
Breaks up hard, impervious adobe soils. Stops 
cracking and consequent loss of moisture. Cleanses, 
purifies and re-introduces essential bacteria. Rake 
or spade it into soil and stir at intervals. Will not 
injure tender plants. Use 1 bag (100 lbs.) to 500 
sq. ft., of area. 1 bag $2.00; 3 bags $5.25; 5 bags 
$8.25; 10 bags $15.00; 20 bags $25.50. (Shipped 
freight collect). 
STIM-U-PLANT—11% Nit. 12% PhosA. 15% Potash. 
Every lover of thrifty potted plants and ferns should 
use it. 30 tablets 25c, 30c postpaid; 100 tablets 75c; 
1000 tablets $3.50 postpaid. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA—21% Nit. Quick acting 
plant and lawn stimulant. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 
1 gal. of water and apply with “JECTOR” to 
lawns. Apply 1 lb. to 250 sq. ft. 3 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 
60c; 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00. 
SULPHATE OF IRON (Soiliron)—Intensifies coloring 
of flowers. Corrects chloratic (lime excess) condi¬ 
tion. Kills slugs and snails on contact. Can be used 
to rid lawns of Dandelion (See Planter’s Guide 
Page 8). Use sparingly in connection with lily 
plantings. 6 lbs. 50o; 14 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.50. 
SULPHATE OF POTASH—50% Potash. Imparts 
vigor, stiffens stems, improves color. Apply 1 lb. 
to 250 sq. ft. of area. 2 l /i lbs. 25c; 14 lbs. $1.00; 
25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.50. 
SULPHUR (Agricultural)—Improves alkaline soils. Mix 
handful with bottom soil in hole when planting 
bulbs, roses, etc. Increases crop yields, controls 
wire worms, strawberry weevil, etc. Scatter 1V 2 lbs. 
to 100 sq. ft. or 5 sacks to the Acre. 10 lbs. 90c; 25 
lbs. $1.35; 50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
SUPERPHOSPHATE—20% PhosA. Encourages early 
maturity of fruit and flowers. Apply 2 or 3 lbs. 
to 250 sq. ft. of area. 4 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 
lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50. 
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