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Insecticides —Continued 
MAGNESIUM ARSENATE. For use wet or dry to 
stop the ravages of the Mexican Bean Beetle only 
in the early stages of Bean growth. Dissolve 6 tea¬ 
spoons to 1 gal., or 2 lbs. per 100 gals, of water. 
2-lb. bags 65c., 40 lbs. $11.00. 
NAPHTHALENE. For the control of Gladiolus 
thrips use 1 oz. (2 tablespoons) to 100 corms, 
exposing them for two to three weeks at 60 deg. 
F. Also for greenhouse fumigation. Lb. 20c., 
5 lbs. 80c., 25 lbs. $3.50, 50 lbs. $6.50, 100 lbs. $12. 
NICOTINE DUST, 3%. The best contact poison dust 
for sucking insects like aphis, Cucumber beetles, 
Pear psylla and Squash bugs. Apply during heat 
of day. 25 lbs. $5.00, 50 lbs. $8.50, 100 lbs. $15.00. 
NICO-PUME LIQUID. For greenhouse use. 
Lb. $2.25, 4 lbs. $5.75, 8 lbs. $10.00. 
NICO-FUME PAPER. Provides a most effective 
means of fumigation for greenhouses. 
24 sheets $1.25, 144 sheets $4.50, 288 sheets $8.00. 
NICO-PUME POWDER. For fumigating greenhouses 
quickly and surely at low cost. 
5 lbs. $3.35, 10 lbs. $5.85. 
NICO-FUME PRESSURE FUMIGATOR. Each quart 
can containing 1 lb. of Nicofume Powder fumi¬ 
gates 25,000 cubic feet or more, saving time, labor 
and money. Circular free. 
Vz lb. 45c., 1 lb. 75c., 5 cans $3.35, 12 cans $7.00. 
NICOTINE PYROX (Bowker’s). Kills all 31 com¬ 
mon types of insect, sucking and chewing bugs, 
and controls plant diseases. All you have to do 
is mix two heaping teaspoons to each quart of 
water and spray. Lb. 50c., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.00. 
O. K. PLANT SPRAY (Wilson’s). A powerful and 
efficient insecticide for combating Rhododendron 
Lace Fly, Spruce Gall insect, midge, red spider, 
Onion thrips, and other pests of flowering plants, 
trees and shrubs. Qt. $1.00, gal. $3.00, 5 gals. $12.00. 
PARIS GREEN. Extensively used to kil-l Potato 
bugs. i/4 lb. 20c., lb. 50c., 5 lbs. $2.35. 
POMO GREEN with NICOTINE. This leaf green 
“Massey Dust’’ contains poison for leaf-eating cat¬ 
erpillars; sulphur for blights, mildews and rusts; 
nicotine for sucking insects, so enjoys tremendous 
popularity among Rose-lovers who wish to protect 
their plants from these troubles. Good also on 
Delphiniums, Snapdragons, Carnations and many 
other flowers. Lb. 75c., 5 lbs. $3.00, 25 lbs. $13.50. 
SEMESAN. Its use on seed before planting hastens 
germination, controls “damping off’’ and promotes 
vigorous growth, resulting in improved quality and 
increased crop yield. Booklet free. 
2 ozs. 
SEMESAN BEL. Always 
treat seed Potatoes be¬ 
fore planting to control 
scab. One lb. treats 70 
to 80 bushels. 
4 ozs. 45c., lb. $1.50, 
5 lbs. $6.75*. 
i., 1 lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $9.90. 
CERESAN. For Wheat, 
Oats and other cereals. 
8 ozs. 40c., lb. 70c. 
SEMESAN JR. Corn 
treated with it can be 
planted earlier. 
4 ozs. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
SLUG SHOT. Dust on damp plants to combat Currant 
and Cabbage worms, slugs, sow bugs, Mexican bean 
beetles and Potato bugs. A safe, nonarsenical, eco¬ 
nomical, general purpose insecticide and fungicide. 
Lb. (sifter top) 25c., 5 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $4.00. 
SNAROL. Broadcast under vegetation to rid the 
soil of cutworms, sow bugs, slugs and snails. 
I 14 lbs. 35c., 4 lbs. 85c., 15 lbs. $3.00. 
SULPHUR. Deserves much more extensive use as a 
preventive against blights and mildews on flowers. 
“Massey Dust” for Roses may be made by mixing 
nine parts with one part of dry Arsenate of Lead. 
Ours is very high grade, fine and fluffy (300 mesh), 
that can readily be used in dusters and will remain 
in the air longer than common grades. 
Lb. 15c., 5 lbs. 50c., 25 lbs. $1.75, 50 lbs. $3.00. 
WETTABLE SULPHUR. Especially recommended 
as a Summer spray on Fruits and Evergreens, but 
effective also against many blights, mildews and 
rusts on other crops. 4 lbs. 50c., 50 lbs. $5.00. 
TOBACCO DUST. A valuable insecticide and ferti¬ 
lizer. Excellent for dusting over Cucumbers and 
Squashes to keep off the beetles. 
Dusting, Lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 40c., 25 lbs. $1.25, 
50 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $3.75, V4 ton $17.50. 
Burning, 25 lbs. $1.75, 50 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $5.25. 
TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating. Splendid as a 
mulch for Rose beds and Sweet Peas. 
25 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.75. 
TREE HEALING PAINT. A specially prepared quick 
drying compound for excluding air, moisture and 
insects from cuts and wounds of trees to hasten 
healing. Qt. 40c., gal. $1.00. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. A safeguard for trees, shrubs, 
etc., against the gypsy moth and canker worm. 
Apply before the foliage appears, a continuous 
band around the trunk. 
Trial size, 35c., lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.00. 
VOLCK. A highly refined oil spray for red spider, 
Cyclamen mite, mealy bug and other insects in 
greenhouses. Valuable as a Summer spray also. 
Qt. 80c., gal. $2.50, 5 gals. $7.50. 
RED ARROW. The Outstanding Pyrethrum Derris 
Spray for all aphis, Cabbage worms, thrips, cut 
worms, Mexican bean beetle, and soil .maggots, 
grubs, and root-lice. Kills by contact most chew¬ 
ing and sucking insects. Dilutes with water—no 
soap needed. Harmless to man, pets, livestock 
and birds. Perfectly safe (non- 
poisonous) to use on fruits and 
vegetables. You can spray Beans 
safely against the Mexican Bean 
beetle just before picking. Spin¬ 
ach, after 
harvest¬ 
ing, may 
be rid o 
plant lice 
with it be¬ 
fore mar¬ 
keting. 
Oz. 35c., 4 OZ. $1.00, pt. $2.50, C[t. $4.00, gal. $12.00. 
Circular free! 
ROTENONE DUST. Valuable as a control against 
leaf-eating insects on all plants where a violent 
poison cannot be recommended. Especially fine 
for use on Beans, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Melons and 
Squash. Lb. 30c., 5 lbs. $1.25, 25 lbs. $5.50, 50 lbs. 
$10.50, 100 lbs. $19.00. 
SCALECIDE. Recognized by leading fruit growers 
as the safest and most effective dormant spray for 
San Jose scale, aphis, red mite, etc. Diluted 1 to 
15, it is economical, effective and acts also as a 
fungicide. Qt. 65c., gal. $1.55, 5 gals. $5.50, 
15 gals. $13.25, 30 gals, $21.00, 50 gals. $29.00. 
WEED KILLERS 
ADCO WEED KILLER. A non-poisonous powder that 
rids lawns of Moss and Weeds when dusted upon 
them. It also stimulates the grass to richer, more 
luxurious growth without acidifying the soil. Full 
instructions with each package. Circular free. 
3 lb. shaker top cans $1.00, 25 lb. bag $4.00. 
ATLACIDE. Especially desirable for destroying 
Poison Ivy. This non-poisonous calcium chlorate 
compound in powder form will effectually kill all 
vegetation on tennis courts and in paths, drive¬ 
ways or gutters when simply shaken out of the 
sifter top cans. 5 lbs. bulk $1.50, 15 lbs. bulk $3.50, 
50 lbs. $7.00. 
CLIMAX LAWN SAND. An imported non-poisonous 
preparation to successfully rid lawns of trouble¬ 
some weeds (Chickweeds, Moss, Daisies, Plantains) 
without injury to g'rass. 28 lbs. will dress approx¬ 
imately 1,000 sq. ft. where weeds are plentiful. 
Full directions on can. 3 y z lbs. 75c., 7 lbs. $1.25. 
HERBICIDE. The original chemical weed killer for 
destroying undesirable vegetation of all kinds, 
particularly in roadways, paths, gutters and tennis 
courts. Dilute liquid with 40 parts of water. 
' Qt. 50c., gal. $1.50, 5 gals. $6.00. 
IRON SULPHATE. Dandelions may be successfully 
eradicated by four or five sprayings, beginning in 
May before blossoming. Dissolve 1 V 2 to 2 lbs. per 
gallon of water for each 350 sq. ft. of lawn. The 
importance of applying as a very fine mist cannot 
be over emphasized. 
Lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 40c., 25 lbs. $1.50. 
