Fifty-Three Years 
Ghas. C. Navlet Go. 
FERTILIZERS. SOIL CONDITIONERS 
Do not fertilize blindly. Test your soil with one of the Soil Test Kits described on Page 53. 
A standard 4-inch flower pot will hold approximately ] 
about an ounce. 
Always soak the ground thoroughly after applying f 
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. 25 lbs. 
$2.50 (Makes '^-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. 
2 lbs. 25c; 5 lbs. 50c; 11 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.75. 
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 “HOZON” 
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 fertil¬ 
ize 70 sq. ft. of lawn or garden. Dissolve in water 
and apply with “HOZON” or “JECTOR”. Mix with 
“Tree White” to repel deer and rabbits. Fertilize 
water lilies with it—does not injure fish. 3 lbs. 25c; 
131/2 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. 
BONEMEAL “Gala Bone”—An ammoniated raw bone- 
meal, with potash, to make a 5-12-5 complete fertil¬ 
izer. Use 4 to 5 lbs. to 100 sq. ft. 25 lbs. $1.25; 50 
lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
COTTONSEED MEAL— 63 ^-3-2. Use lb. to the sq. 
yd. Safe, 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. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 
lbs. $4.00. 
GAVIOTA—6% Nitrogen; 9% Phosphoric Acid; 6% 
Potash. The best complete fertilizer for the West. 
4 to 5 lbs. will feed 100 sq. ft. of lawn or garden 
area. 3 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. 
$2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. Ask for folder. 
GYPSUM, Agricultural (Calcium Sulphate)—Superior to 
lime for breaking up sticky soils. Neutral in soil 
reaction. Apply 1 lb. to 5 sq. ft. Soilkorective with 
Gypsum base is an improved product. 
100 lbs. $1.25; 300 lbs. $3.50; 500 lbs. $5.50. 
LEAF MOLD—For potting and garden soil mixtures— 
Rough, 5 lbs. 25c; Sack $1.25; sifted and screened. 
Sack $1.50. 
LIME (Agricultural Shell Flour)—Apply to lime-loving 
plants yearly, otherwise only when soil requires it. 
Test with “Soil Test Kit” outfit. Do not apply on 
lawns or plants which require acid soils. Apply 1 lb. 
to 5 sq. ft. 100 lb. sack $1.25. 
VIGORO—Use 4 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 5 lbs. 45c; 10 lbs. 
70c; 25 lbs. $1.40; 50 lbs. $2.40; 100 lbs. $3.75. 
pound of the average fertilizer. A tablespoon will hold 
ertilizer. Plants can only use it in solution. 
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. Pelargoniums, Be¬ 
gonias, 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 “HOZON” 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 con¬ 
serves moisture in sandy soils. Being free of weed 
seed and fungus it replaces Leaf Mold. 1 bale suffi¬ 
cient to cover an area 300 sq. ft. one inch deep. 
10 lbs. 50c; Gunnysack 75c; Vi-bale $2.00; 1 bale 
$3.50; 10 bales $31.50. Prices vary—ask for quota¬ 
tion. 
SHEEP MANURE, Groz-it Brand—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. 75c; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $2.00; 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 $1.75; 3 bags $5.00; 5 bags 
$8.25; 10 bags $15.50; 20 bags $27.50. 
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. 50c; 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 V 2 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 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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