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INSECTICIDES ^FUNGICIDES 
Insects that Eat Foliage, Fruits, Flowers, Etc., whether they 
bug** worm*, caterpillars or aluf&, ete., are best destroyed by some poisonous Insecticide, 
such as Paris Green or Hellebore. IT for any reason It Is not deemed safe to use a poUon. 
the next best non-poisonous Insecticides are Persian Powder, Sing Shot, Hr Tree Oil or 
Soap, Kerosene Kmulsion or Tobacco Kxtract or Tobacco Oust. 
Insects that Suck the Juices of Plants, *ucha* lice, green and black 
fly, red spider, scale, mealy bugs, etc., can only be destroyed by skln-irritatln* Insecticides, 
such as kerosene Kmulsion, Kxtract of Tobacco, Tobacco Oust, Hr Tree Oil or Soap. 
4 f Plants and Fruits affected by Fungus Disease, such as mildew, spot, 
dry rot, rust, etc., should be promptly treated with either Bordeaux Mixture, Copper Solution 
& Ammoniated or Sulphur. 
4^ For Tree Borers, Insects on trunks, eggs on bark, and to prevent crawling up the 
yjjf trunk, use either Whale Oil Soap or Tree Protecting Bands. 
jjj For Animal Insects, ■ Caul, comfort, p. d. <j. Powd.r or Hi;mo-Cmoi. 
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APPLICATION OF INSECTICIDES AND * 
FUNGICIDES Is best done for fluid solu- 
tions with a Spray Pump, Knapsack S> 
Sprayer, Syringe or Vaporizing Bellows. fP 
In powder form they are best applied (ft 
with a Powder Gun. Bellows or Duster, 4S 
all of which are described on the next A 
page, No. 178. A 
OUR NEW IMPLEMENT CATALOGUE f 
(mailed free) illustrates and describes 
a full line of hand and horse power 
apparatus for applying fluid and powder 
Insecticides and Fungicides. 
MAII INf. / Powders and SoapB (those offered by the pound)— non-poisonous—can lie sent by mail, If 15c. per lb. Is added 
nUUU 1 mrilLlNU \ to the prices, to pay postuge. Fluids {those offered by the quart, etc.,) aud poisonous powders are not mailable. 
AJTT DESTROYER. A non-poisonous powder 
which, sprinkled around their haunts, will destroy 
or drive away black ants from lawns, trees, plants, 
houses or other affected locality. Price, Vi lb. can, 
25c.; 1 lb. can, 75c._ 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE. (Standard Formula ?. 
1 gallon makes 50 gallons spray .) Heady for use by 
simply adding water. An indispensable Fungicide, 
curing and preventing black rot, mildew, blight, 
rust, scab and all fungoid diseases on fruits and 
plants. Price, 1 pint, 25c.; 1 quart, 40c.; 1 gallon, 
$1.00; 5 gallons, $4.50. 
“CATTLE COMPORT” protect* horses, cattle, 
dogs, etc., from flies, gnats, mosquitoes, horse-fly 
and other insects. Is healing to sores, destroys head 
lice on fowls, etc. Prices, 1 quart, 45c.; 1 gallon, 
$1.25; 5 gallons. $5.00. 
COPPER SOLUTION, AMMONIATED. A 
Fungicide, the same as Bordeaux Mixture, the 
essential ingredient, "Carbonate of Copper," being 
dissolved in ammonia in this, while in Bordeaux it 
is counteracted by lime. Bordeaux is the cheaper 
and most popular for all ordinary purposes, but for 
late sprayings, when fruits are nearing maturity, or 
plants in bloom. Copper Solution is usually used.as 
there is no limy sediment left to be washed off by 
rain or hand before marketing. One quart is suffi¬ 
cient for 25 gallons of spray. Prices, 1 quart, 50c.; 
1 gallon, $1.50. 
FIR TREE OIL. A popular Insecticide for green¬ 
house and house plants; it frees plants of nearly all 
insects to which they are subject, and for the follow¬ 
ing it has no superior: Mealy bug, scale, red spider, 
aphis (black and green), thrip, blight, worms and 
slugs, and is also a valuable remedy for animal 
parasites and insects. M> pint is sufficient for 10 
gallons of water. Price, Mi pint tin, 40c.; pint, 75c.; 
quart, $1.25; 1 gallon, $4.00. 
FIR TREE OIL SOAP. A formula of the above 
Fir Tree Oil, prepared in soap form and preferred 
by some. It will do all claimed for the fluid prep¬ 
aration. An ounce makes 1 gallon. Price, Mi lb. 
tins. 25c.; 2 lbs., 75c.; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.25; 
20 lbs.. $6.00. 
HELLEBORE, Powdered White. For the de¬ 
struction of slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Less 
poisonous than Paris Green and London Purple, and 
safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly 
ripe. Can be used as a powder or dissolved 1 oz. in 
3 gallons of water. Price, 20c. per lb.; 5 lbs., 90c.; 
10 lbs.. $1.75; 25 lbs. and over at 16c. per lb. 
XEROSENE EMULSION. Prepared according to 
the most approved formulae; ready for use by simply 
adding water (25 to 50 parts water to one of Emul¬ 
sion). For cabbage worm, scale on trees, cater¬ 
pillars, melon louse, rose bugs, green fly and lice of 
all kinds, all sucking insects, either on plants or 
animals. Price, quart, 30c.; gallon, 85c.; 5 gallons, 
$8.50. 
PARIS GREEN. A poisonous, insoluble powder, 
indispensable on the farm or garden, for preventing 
the ravages of potato bugs, codling moth, worms, 
caterpillars, slugs and bugs. Applied as a powder 
it should be mixed with plaster or flour. 100 parts 
to 1 part of Paris Green; in solution mix 1 lb. In 
200 to 300 gallons water. Price, Vs lb. package, 
15c.; 1 lb. package, 25c.; 5 lb. package, $1.00; 28 
lb. bucket. $5.50; 100 lb. keg, $18.00. 
PERSIAN POWDER OR BUHACH. Hender¬ 
son’s Superior Grade. (Cheap adulterated grades 
are worthless.) A most effective, non-poisonous, 
impalpable powder, so fine that it penetrates the 
innermost crevices. For worms, flies, aphis and 
almost all kinds of insects it is very effectual, suffo¬ 
cating them by filling up the breathing pores. 
Prices, 10c. V\ lb., 35c. lb., 5 lbs. $1.60.10 lbs. $3.00. 
“P.D.Q.” POWDER for DOGS and POULTRY. 
This celebrated, non-poisonous, disinfecting insect 
powder is considered the best by many prominent 
breeders and fanciers, who use it exclusively for 
fleas, lice and other Insects on dogs, cats, chickens, 
cattle, etc. It kills the insects immediately, and 
does not injure hair, feathers or skin; in fact, is 
healing and a disinfectant, and “slicks up the coat.” 
Price. 1 lb. box, 25c.; 5 lb. bag, $1.00. 
“ROSE LEAF.” Extract of Tobacco. One 
of the most effectual articles for the destruction of 
all insects and scale on plants; a pure,concentrated 
extract of tobacco, dilute with from 30 to 150 parts 
of water. Full instructions for the various methods 
of applying, including testimonials from leading 
florists, are given in our " Rose Leaf' pamphlet, 
mailed on application. Pint can, 30c.; quart can, 
55c.; gallon can, $1.50. 
SLUG SHOT. A non-poisonous powder and a very 
popular Insecticide; it requires no further mixing 
or preparation, easily applied and not injurious or 
dangerous to animals, the person applying it, or 
fruits and vegetables treated. Very effectual in 
destroying potato bugs and beetles,green and black 
fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Price, per keg 
of 125 lbs. net, $5.00; per barrel of 235 lbs. net, 
$8.50; 10 lb. package. 50c.; 5 lb. package. 30c.; 
in tin canister, with perforated top for applying, 
25c. each. 
IMPORTED SCOTCH SOFT COAL SOOT. Thi 
substance is employed in gardening operations to 
prevent insect ravages and also acts as a stimulat¬ 
ing fertilizer, causing dark, rich, luxuriant foliage 
andadepthand brilliancy to colored flowers. Where 
used freely In onion drills, radish beds, cabbage 
grounds, etc., it checks the attacks of grubs, cut¬ 
worms, etc. When scattered lightly, as a top-dress¬ 
ing around plants, it drives away insects that hide in 
the ground by day or lay their eggs near the roots. 
It can also be blown over plants and vegetables as an 
insecticide, though it must not beapplied when crops 
are nearing maturity, thereby endangering flavor or 
appearance. Price, 1 lb., 10c.; 10 lbs., 50c.; 25 lb. 
bag, $1.25 ; 100 lb. bag, $4.00. 
SULPHUR FLOWERS. Price, 10c. per lb.; 10 
lbs., 60c.; 25 lbs. and over, at 5c. per lb. 
“THYMO-CRESOL” English Cold Water 
SHEEP DIP. A gallon makes a hundred gallons 
for most uses. A world-famous dip, and, besides, is 
unexcelled as an internal and external remedy for 
animal wounds and skin diseases,for killing animal 
parasites, mixing with whitewash for trees, chicken- 
houses, kennels, etc. Prices, pint can, 45c.; quart 
can, 60c.; 1 gallon can, $1.60; 5 gallon can, $6.75. 
TOBACCO DUST, Fine. For green and black 
aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. Splendid fertilizer and 
preventive for insects in the ground and around 
roots. Price, 10c. per lb.; 5 lbs.,80c.; 10 lbs., 50c.; 
$2.00 per 100 lb. bag. 
TOBACCO STEMS. Indispensable for fumigating 
greenhouses and conservatories, for the destruction 
of green and black aphis and other insects. Price, 
50 lb. bale, 85c.; 100 lbs., $1.50 ; per ton of 2,000 
lbs., $20.00. 
TREE PROTECTING BANDS—“ Pillar Cat- 
ter”—is very effectual for 
preventing insects, caterpil¬ 
lars, etc., from crawling up 
the trunks of trees. It con¬ 
sists of a strip of waterproof 
paper 4 inches wide, with a 
row of cotton batting on the 
under side stitched to each 
edge. Thecentreof the paper 
is coated with a sticky sub¬ 
stance, which will not melt, 
yet remains sticky for 
months. When tacked 
around the tree no crawling 
insect can pass this protector. 
Price, 16c. per yard; lOyards 
and over, 15c. per yard. 
WHALE OIL SOAP. Makes an excellent wash for 
trees and plants where insects and eggs affect the 
bark, and for smearing on the trunks of trees to 
prevent worms from crawling up. Price, 15c. per 
lb.; 2 lbs., 25c.; 5 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs. and over, at 
8 c. per lb. 
HENDERSON’S FLUID WEED DESTROYER. READE’S WORH ERADICATOR. 
The Best, Cheapest and Safest Destroyer 
of Weeds, /"loss, Grass, etc., in Garden 
Walks and Carriage Drives. 
It completely destroys all weeds, wherever applied, 
and by its effects on the ground prevents the growth of 
fresh ones for a year afterwards, thus saving an im¬ 
mense amount of labor in hoeing, etc. 
Its application is easy, being in a liquid form and only 
requiring to be mixed with water and applied with a 
watering can. Four gallons mixed with a hundred 
gallons of water will cover an area of about 50 yards 
square. Full directions for use with each package. 
Quart Can, sufficient to make 6 gallons of liquid, 50c. 
Gallon Can, sufficient to make 25 gallons of liquid, $1.25. 
5-Gallon Keg, sufficient to make 125 gallons of liquid, $5.00. 
For Immediately removing Worms of every kind from Lawns, Garden 
Plots, Flower Pots, etc., without injury to the Most Delicate Plant or Flower. 
Directions for Use: Mix an ounce of the Eradicator (about two table¬ 
spoonfuls) with one gallon of water In a watering can 
and use freely in the ordinary way of watering. 
The worms will immediately rise to the surface of the 
lawn or pot, and should at once be picked up and burned, 
a h if left about they would injure birds or fowls. 
50c. Bottle makes 10 gallons of liquid. 
$1.00 Bottle makes 25 gallons of liquid. 
$3.00 Bottle makes 80 gallons of liquid. 
Mr. E. B. Curtiss, Captain of the Fairfield County 
Golf Club, Greenwich, Conn., writes October 28th, 1897: 
“Gentlemen .— 1 am ho p leaned at the effect produced by the first 
application of your 'Worm Destroyer* viaae to-dau that 1 can¬ 
not refrain from writing you. Three quarts of the 'Worm 
Destroyer' mixed with 60 qallons of water sprinkled on the 
surface of a Puttinq Green, no feet square, covered it in a jiffy 
with countless squirmina nuisances. We feel now that there is 
a way of escape from what did seem an incurable evil.' 
