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TUCKERS’ SEED HOUSE, CARTHAGE, MISSOURI 
SPRAYING MATERIAL 
POWDERED ARSENATE OF LEAD 
This product contains 1-3 arsenic—the most effective known poison for leaf eating 
insects—which is closely combined with pure lead, in such a way that there is no 
free arsenate left to “burn” the foliage. One pound or 1% pounds of Dry Powdered 
Arsenate of Lead to 50 gallons of water will control leaf-eating insects. 
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DRY OR POWDERED LIME SULPHUR 
Particularly effective in control of San Jose Scale, Oyster Bark 
Louse. Scale Insects, Fungus Diseases such as Peach Leaf Curl, 
Apple and Pear Canker, Apple Scab, Brown Rot of peach or plum, 
Blister Mite, etc. Eighty pounds of Dry Lime-Sulphur will produce 
four hundred gallons of spray for dormant work. It dissolves read¬ 
ily in cold water and adheres to the foliage for the longest possible 
time. Write for prices. 
FUNGI BORDO OR INSECTO 
This mixture not only prevents blight, scab, rust, mildew, black-rot, and all fungus 
disease of plants and fruits, but improves the quality and increases the yield. It 
should be used on all vine crops, grapes, cucumbers, melons, tomatoes, etc. Potatoes 
especially respond generously to the thorough spraying. To make a combined fun¬ 
gicide and insecticide, 2 pounds of Arsenate of Lead to 150 gallons of the diluted mix¬ 
ture. Use 6 to 8 pounds to 50 gallons of water. Write for prices. 
TOBACCO DUST 
One of the cheapest and most effective remedies for lice and worms on cabbage, striped bugs and other 
insects on melons, cucumbers and squashes; a splendid preventive for strawberry weevil; fine for dusting 
on seedbeds to protect the young plants, as well as fertilizing and stimulating the growth. Lb. postpaid, 
20c; 4 lbs. 50c. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 65c; 25 lbs. 91.25; 50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
"BLACK LEAF 40" NICOTINE 
“Black Leaf 40” kills chicken lice. It works while they roost. One ounce of 
“Black Leaf 40” will paint about 15 running feet of roost; one pound to 225 feet. 
Kills lice quickly and effectively. 
When properly diluted and used according to directions, it is the most effective 
agent against the sucking insects. Directions for use are enclosed with each pack¬ 
age. For outdoor use— Nicotine Sulphate 40 per cent Solution. 1-oz. bottle 35c; 5-oz. 
bottle $1.00; 1-Ib. bottle $2,25; 2-Ib. tin $3.35; 5-lb. tin $6.25; 10-lb. tin $10.75. A 1 oz. 
bottle makes 3 to 5 gallons of spray. 
Pestroy 
Sherwin-Williams Pestroy is a combined insecticide and fun¬ 
gicide especially adapted for use in the home garden. It is de¬ 
signed for the control of many chewing insects and fungous 
diseases, containing the proper proportion of Arsenate of Lead 
to control the former, and of Bordeaux Mixture to combat the 
latter. It is a scientific fact that Pestroy stimulates plant 
growth. It tends to make the foliage more vigorous and have 
a better color. Write for prices. 
Aresenate of Zinc 
The perfect potato spray for controlling the Colorado potato beetle, 
commonly known as the potato bug. 
Kills quickly. Sticks to the vines. Will not burn the vines. 
Can be used as a dust or mixed with water and liquid sprayed. Stimulates the 
vines, increasing the yield. Not prepaid. 1 pound 30c; 4-pound package $1.00. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT 
A perfect safeguard for trees and vineyards against gypsy, browntail and tussock moth, 
caterpillars, canker worms, cutworms, ants and other creeping insects. It will remain 
sticky about three months when fully exposed to weather. Tree Tanglefoot goes farther 
and lasts longer than any compound yet discovered. A band 1-16 inch thick cannot 
be crossed by creeping worms and insects. Cost per tree is very little and the results are 
big. Postpaid, 6 oz. can, 25c; 1 lb. can, not postpaid, 55c. 
