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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
Can now be sent by parcels post according to a ruling of the postal dept* dated April I6| 1934. 
Postage extra. Consult postal directions on inside front cover. 
Ansect (Rose Bug Destroyer). —A concentrated insecticide 
that kills the Rose Bug, Aster Beetle, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Aphis 
and other greenhouse and outdoor pests^ by dilutmg 1 part to 30. 
Also kills the grubs in the soil by saturation, diluting 1 part to 150. 
4 oz. can, 35c.; pt., $1.00; qt., $1.75. Postage extra. 
Ant Killer. —For use on lawns, sports turf, golf courses, etc. 
Sprinkle a small quantity of Key Brand Ant Killer around the ant 
hills. The ants carry the preparation into their ]^s where they eat 
it and die. A very small quantity will quickly kill an entire colony. 
4H oz. can, 50c. each. Postage extra. 
rAIRAiCUNT 
(Non-polsonous). —For use on lawns, in 
the home, etc. An odorless powder that 
works easily, quickly and effectively. A 
tried and proven remedy. 
4 oz., 40c. (mail weight, 1 lb.); H lb., 65c. (mail weight, 1 lb.); 
lb., $1.00. (mail weight, 2 lbs.). Postage extra. 
Anti-Ant 
Gets Rid of Ants 
Arsenate of Lead (Dry Powder Form).—Being the more popular 
form of this destroyer, owing to its economical ways of being applied 
(can be used either as dusting powder or diluted in water). Dusting 
directions, 1 to 2 lbs. per acre. Diluted in water, 1 lb. to 50 gals. 
H lb., 25c.; 1 lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $6.00; 
100 lbs., $18.00. Postage extra. 
Coated Arsenate of Lead. —For use against Japanese Beetles on 
Fruit or Shade trees, only one spraying is necessary. Use 6 lbs. 
to 50 gals, water before Beetles become established. 
1 lb., 45c.; 2}/2 lb. Jar, 90c.; 10 lbs., $2.70. Postage extra. 
Bordeaux Mixture (Powdered). —Used same as Bordeaux Mix¬ 
ture Paste or liquid. Also used for dry dusting. Dilutes 1 lb. to 
8 gallons of water. 
^ lb., 25c.; 1 lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75. Postage extra. 
Cuprocide (Red Copper Oxide). —An excellent material for the 
treatment of seeds before sowing, to prevent the fungous disease 
known as damping-off. 
lb., 35c.; lb., 90c.; $4.00 per 5 lbs.; 20 lbs., $12.00; $25.00 per 
50 lbs. Postage extra. 
Calcium Arsenate. —For spraying and dusting Potatoes for bugs 
and fungus trouble. Also controls the Mexican Bean Beetle. 
Lb., 30c.; 5 lbs., $1.25. Postage extra. 
^Calcium Caseinate Spreader. —For use with insecticides to 
produce a thin even coating. Gives better worm control. 
1 lb., 30c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); 5 lbs., $1.25 (mail weight, 6 lbs.). 
Postage extra. 
Dutox. —A sure control for the Mexican Bean Beetle; can be used 
without danger. 
As a spray use 1 lb. to 50 gals, of water. For dusting, apply 6 lbs. 
to the acre when foliage is wet with dew. 
1 lb. pkg., 30c.; 6 lb. pkg., $1.35. Postage extra. 
Lime Sulphur Solution. —For all scale insects on trees and 
shrubs, also of benefit for such fungus bark diseases as can be treated 
in winter. Must be diluted and applied with a spray pump while 
the trees are dormant, after the leaves have fallen in fall and before 
the buds swell in spring. It can be used quite strong during mid¬ 
winter. One gallon to 10 of water. 
Quart can, 45c.; gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons, $4.00. By express. 
*Llme-Sulfur (Dry Powdered).—The most efficient form of this 
highly celebrated spraying compound. Dissolves instantly in cold 
or hot water. Directions: Dissolve at rate of 10 lbs. to 50 gals, of 
1 lb., 35c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); 5 lbs., $1.50 (mail weight, 6 lbs.); 
10 lbs., $2.75 (mail weight, 11 lbs.); 25 lbs., $4.50 (mail weight, 27 
lbs.); 50 lbs., $8.00 (mail weight, 55 lbs.); 100 lbs., $14.00. Postage 
extra. 
Mexican Bean Beetle Destroyer. —Can be used on tender 
foliage plants without danger of burning. For dusting and spra 3 ring. 
Lb., 35c. 4-lb. bag, $1.25. Postage extra. 
Marvel Spray. —A sure control for mealy bugs. Does not stain. 
Stimulates plant growth. Non-poisonous. Complete with spreader. 
Per 2 oz., 50c.; quart, $3.00 (mail weight, 3 lbs.). Postage extra. 
Nicotine Pyrox. —Kills both chewing and sucking insects; controls 
blight and other diseases; just mix with water and spray. 
1 lb., 50c.; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $5.65; 50 lbs., $8.55. 
Postage extra. 
Paris Green. —Applied as a powder it should be mixed with plas¬ 
ter or flour, 100 parts to 1 part of Paris Green; in solution mix 1 lb. 
to 100 gallons of water. 
^ lb. package, 20c.; 1 lb. package, 50c.; 5 lbs., $2.25; 100 
lbs., $30.00. Postage extra. 
♦P. T. B. (Para DIchlorabenzIne). —A successful remedy for 
Peach Tree Borers. Directions with each package. 
Per lb. can, 50c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); 5 lbs., $2.25 (mail weight, 
6 lbs.); 10 lb. can, $4.00 (maU weight, 11 lbs.). Postage extra. 
Superior Scale Oil.—A liquid oil emulsion which remains on the 
trees, softening and killing sc^e, and keeping the bark in good con¬ 
dition. Controls scale insects, aphis, red spider, red mite on fruit 
trees, ornamentals, evergreens, etc. 
1 quart, 70c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); gallon, $1.50 (mail weight, 9 
lbs.). Postage extra. 
*Slug Shot. —One of the old and well-known remedies for de¬ 
stroying slugs, currant worms, cabbage worms and all of the soft- 
shelled insects which trouble vegetation. 
1 lb. shaker box, 25c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); 5 lbs.. $1.00 (mail 
weight, 6 lbs.); 25 lbs., $4.00 (mail weight, 27 lbs.). Postage extra. 
Sulrote (Rotonone Dust). —A non-poisonous dust for control of 
Mexican Bean Beetles, Celery Caterpillars, Cabbage and Tomato 
Worms, etc. 
Per lb., 40c.; $1.15 per 5 lbs.; 25 lbs., $4.50. Postage extra. 
^Sulphur, Flowers of. —Per lb., 10c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); 5 lbs., 
40c. (mail weight, 6 lbs.); 10 lbs., 80c. (mail weight, 11 lbs.); 25 lbs., 
$1.75 (mail weight, 27 lbs.). Postage extra. 
Helebore, Powdered, White. —Less poisonous than Paris Green 
and safer to use where fruit is nearly ripe. 
^ lb., 30c.; 1 lb., 50c. Postage extra. 
Hydroxcide. —This Bordo Lead Powder is a combined insecticide 
and fungicide. Kills bugs and prevents blight, rot, mildew and 
fimgus in one spraying operation. Can be used for wet spraying or 
dry dusting on fruits, vegetables or flowers. Complete spray for 
gardens. One pound makes about 7 gallons ready to apply. 
^ lb., 25c.; 1 lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.50;. Postage extra. 
^Lemon Oil. —An efficient insecticide for all sucking insects and 
soft scales. It is applied as a spray or wash and has an agreeable 
odor. 
pint, 30c. (mail weight, 1 lb.); 1 pint, 50c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); 
gallon, '$2.50 (mail weight, 20 lbs.). Postage extra. 
Form-O-Fume (Formaldehyde Dust). —An effective insurance 
against the damping off of flower and vegetable seedlings and cuttings. 
Per lb., 50c.; $1.75 per 5 lbs.; 25 lbs., $5.00; $7.50 per 50 lbs.; 
100 lbs., $13.00. Postage extra. 
Japtox.— Kills and repels Japanese Beetles; a real protection to 
foliage against the feedin g of these p e sts. ' _ 
Ter lb., 50c.; 85crper 2 lbs.; 4’*lb8.""$ll505'$10.0b'per" 50 lbs.; 
100 lbs., $18.00. Postage extra. 
^Tobacco Dust, Fine. —For green and black aphis, flea-beetles, 
etc. Splendid fertilizer and preventive for insects in the ground and 
around roots. 
Per lb., 10c. (mail weight, 2 lbs.); 5 lbs., 35c. (mail weight, 0 lbs.); 
10 lbs., 60c. (mail weight 11 lbs.); 25 lb. bag, $1.25 (mail weight 
27 lbs.); 50 lb. bag, $2.00 (mail weight, 55 lbs.); 100 lb. bag, $3.50. 
Postage extra. 
*Tree Tanglefoot. —An absolute safeguard against all creeping 
insects on trees. Apply with paddle, making a band around the 
tree 3 in. wide. Vermin cannot get over it. 
1 lb. can (mail weight, 2 lbs.), 65c.; 6 lb. can (mail weight, 6 lbs.), 
$3.00; 10 lb. can (m^ weight, 11 lbs.), $5.65. Postage extra. 
*Flsh Oil Soap (Whale Oil Soap). —Makes an excellent wash for 
trees and plants where insects and eggs affect the bark. 
1 lb. (mail weight, 2 lbs.), 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.10. (mail weight, 0 lbs.). 
Postage extra. 
Fairmount Weed Killer. —The old reliable, kills all kinds of 
weeds, poison ivy, etc. Use 1 gallon to 50 gallons of water. 
1 qt., $0c.; gal., 85c.; 1 gal., $1.50; 5 gals., $6.25; 10 gals., $12.00. 
By express. 
Wettable Sulphur. — (Microscopic.) Excellent protection against 
scab, brown rot, leaf-spot, mildew, etc. A valuable summer spray 
for both orchards and ornamentals. 
Lb., 15c.; 5 lbs., 50c.; 10 lbs.. 90c.; 25 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $7.00. 
Postage extra. 
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