Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co. 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES— Continued 
ROTENONE DUST (.75% Rotenone.) Rotenone Dust 
is recommended by U. S. Department of Agriculture 
to be used in place of poisonous arsenicals. It is non- 
poisonous to humans or animals. Can be diluted with 
water and used as a wet spray. Effectively controls insects 
on Cauliflower, Kale, Tomatoes, Onions, Tobacco, Pota¬ 
toes and Beans. Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. 90c., 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs. 
$3.35. Prices on larger quantities on application. 
ROTECIDE SPRAY. The doubly effective (contact and stom¬ 
ach poison). Rotenone insect spray kills red spiders, Cycla¬ 
men mites, mealy bugs. Cabbage worms, beetles, thrips, 
aphids (plant lice) and various other insects unusually diffi¬ 
cult to control. Rotecide is non-poisonous to birds, animals 
or humans. Positively will not burn or discolor the most 
tender foliage. This is a complete spray, simply add water. 
Oz. bottle 35c., 8 oz. bottle $1.00, pt. can $1.75, qt. can $3.00, 
gal. can $8.00. 
SC ALEC IDE. Spray fruit, shade, evergreen trees, shrubbery 
and small fruits during Winter or early Spring when trees 
are dormant; cultural directions on cans. Qt. 65c., gal. 
$1.55; in bulk: 1 gal. $1.00, 5 gals. 85c. per gal., 25 gals. 80c. 
per gal., 50 gal. bbl. $29.00. 
SEMESAN. A mercuric disinfectant for vegetable and flower 
seed, also a remedy for the malignant grass disease called 
"brown patch,” Semesan alone has been successful spectacu¬ 
larly so, and is now used throughout the country. 2 oz. tin 
35c., lb. $2.25, 5 lbs. $9.90. 
SEMESAN BEL, NEW IMPROVED. The premier disinfectant 
for Potatoes, bulbs, Corn, roots and tubers. Can be used 
either as a dust or instantaneous dip. 4 oz. tin 45c., lb. $1.50, 
5 lbs. $6.75. 
SEMESAN JR., NEW IMPROVED. A dust disinfectant for 
seed Corn. 4 oz. tin 35c., lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. $4.75. 
SNAROL. Quickly kills garden pests—cut worms, sowbugs, 
grasshoppers, slugs, snails, earwigs, etc., are exterminated. 
Snarol is a ready prepared meal that you simply broadcast 
on the ground, under the vegetation. 1 J^-lb. pkgs. 35c., 
4-lb. pkgs. 85c. 
SLUG SHOT. Sure death to the Cabbage worm. It destroys 
all other insects also. Lb. carton 25c., 5 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $3.00. 
SULPHUR FLOWERS, FINELY POWDERED. Used for 
dusting plants infested with mildew. Lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 40c., 
25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $5.25. 
SULPHUR, SUPERFINE DUSTING. Excellent for fungus 
diseases. Lb. 7c., 5 lbs. 30c., 10 lbs. 50c., 100 lbs. $4.25. 
SUNOCO SPRAY. Excellent on ornamentals and fruit as a 
dormant spray. For red mite, scale; Blistermite, Aphis, 
Red bug, and Rot. 1 gal. $1.25, 5 gals. $5 00, 30 gals. 36c. 
per gal., 50 gals. 31c. per gal. 
TOBACCO FUME-TOBAC DUST (2% nicotine). For fu¬ 
migating. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.40, 25 lbs. $5.00, 100 lbs. $16.75. 
TOBACCO PLANTOBAC (.75% nicotine). For dusting plants. 
Lb. 8c., 5 lbs. 40c., 10 lbs. 75c., 25 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $2.75, 
100 lbs. $4.75. 
TOBACCO POULTOBAC. For dusting poultry. Lb. 10c., 
25 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $5.50. 
TOBACCO STEMS. Used for fumigating, for covering lawns, 
to furnish ammonia and drive away insects and moles. 
Lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 30c. t 10 lbs. 50c., $2.50 per bale. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. A sure remedy against caterpillars, 
gypsy moths and other insects which climb the trunk of a 
tree. 6 oz. 35c., lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.00, 10 lbs. $5.65, 25 lbs. 
$ 12 . 00 . 
TREE WOUND DRESSING. Wounded trees need proper 
dressing to prevent withering and dying. Pt. 35c., qt. 60c., 
gal. $1.75. 
TRI-OGEN. Triple Spray Rose treatment. Fungicide, insect 
killer, repellent. Complete protection against plant diseases 
and insects in the Rose garden. Stimulates plant growth. 
In highly concentrated form, in three convenient sizes. 
Small kit, $1.50; medium kit, $4.00, large kit, $6.00. 
VOLCK. A refined oil emulsion that may be used on foliage 
with entire safety. Effectually controls scale, mealy bug, 
white fly, red spider, aphids, thrips, etc. Does not discolor 
foliage, but rather imparts a bright, glossy appearance. 
1 gal. makes from 32 to 100 gals, of spray solution. H Pt. 
35c., qt. 80c. 
WEED KILLER, WILSON'S. A clean, odorless, highly con¬ 
centrated liquid, offering a ready, thorough and inexpensive 
method of killing weeds or any other undesirable plant 
growth. Simply dilute with water, 1 gal. making 40 to 50 gals., 
sufficient to cover 800 sq. ft. Recommended for roadways, 
paths, stone gutters, tennis courts. Also effective spray for 
destroying poison ivy. Qt. 60c., gal. $1.75, 5 gals. $8.00. 
WEED KILLER (ROCKLAND). An odorless, concentrated 
liquid, effective for destroying weeds and other undesirable 
plant growth. 1 qt. can 55c., 1 gal. $1.50, 5 gals. $6.50. 
WHALE or FISH OIL SOAP. Used during Summer as a 
wash; stimulating to the plant and prevents the spread of 
scale. Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.10, 25 lbs. $4.50. 
SPRAYS AND DISINFECTANTS 
B-K. Disinfectant-deodorant and sterilizer for general uses. 
Liquid, 50c., 90c. and $2.00; 5 gals. $8.00. Powder, 75c., $1.50. 
CHLOROFECTANT. A non-poisonous sterilizer-disinfectant 
and deodorant. Especially for dairies, poultry farms, hos¬ 
pitals, etc. Gal. $2.00, 5 gals. $8.50. 
C. O. C. Odorless, disinfectant for dairy utensils. Gal. $1.00. 
COMFORTOL. A cow spray that protects against the bites 
and stings of flies and kills on contact. Is odorless and one 
spray lasts all day. Gal. $1.95, 5 gals. $8.75. 
CONKEY’S NOX-I-CIDE. Dip-disinfectant and lice liquid 
germicide. Excellent for poultry and cattle. Pt. 40c.. qt. 60c., 
gal. $1.50. 
JIM DANDY. A stainless live stock spray. Will not taint 
milk. Pleasant to use. 1 gal. $1.25, in bulk, 90c. gal. without 
can. 
KLEEN-KOW. Stainless, non-poisonous cattle fly spray. 
Makes cattle contented. $1.45. 
RIDOFLY. A quality fly spray for all purposes. Gal. $2.10, 
TOXITE. Excellent litter spray, aid in controlling coccidiosis. 
Red Mites, Ticks, Large Round Worm and Lice. Gal. $1.50. 
ZENOLEUM. A fine disinfectant and lice killer for all live 
stock and poultry. Pt. 60c., qt. 90c., gal. $1.85. 
Insect-O-Gun 
The Insect-O-Gun 
attached directly to 
the garden hose. Pro¬ 
duces large fan spray. 
Can be used with any 
insecticide soluble in 
water. No adjust¬ 
ments necessary. 
$3.75 
Protect Your Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, 
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs with 
SUNOCO SPRAY (“One Spray Control") 
Controls Scale Insects, European Red Mite, Red 
Bug, Aphis, Blister Mite, Thrip, Psylla, Peaohleaf 
Curl, Cherry Aphis, and other minor insects. 
Economical—“One Spray Control" 
Gal. $1.25, 5 gals. $5.00, 30 gals. 36c. per gal., 
50 gals. 31c. per gal. 
MIRACLE ROOT GROWER 
Auxilin is easy to use. If 
used as directed, Auxilin removes 
most of the uncertainty, doubt 
and failure in rooting cuttings. 
The amateur grower can obtain 
better results with Auxilin treat¬ 
ment of cuttings than the most 
skilled commercial grower can attain without it. 
Commercial growers can increase profits and 
decrease losses by treating all cuttings with Auxilin. 
1/6 oz. bottle.$0.50 
Yi oz. bottle. 1.00 
3 Yl oz. bottle. 6.00 
8 oz. bottle.12.00 
