Perry Seed Company, 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square , Boston 
PLANT FOODS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN 
All prices are f. o. b. Boston, and subject to change without notice. 
COUNTRY’ CIiUB TURF FOOD, 8-6-2. 50% organic 
to provide quick stimulation as well as a lasting 
supply of food for all fine lawns, especially those 
seeded with Bent Grass Mixtures. The three main 
elements essential to proper growth are present in 
the right proportion to maintain a chemical reaction 
unfavorable to many weeds, objectionable grasses 
and earthworms. Apply 100 lbs. per 4,000 sq. ft. 
of area. 100 lb. bags only, $4.00; y z ton $39.00. 
4-8-4 MARKET GARDEN FERTILIZER. A general 
purpose fertilizer at a moderate price. Use about 
100 lbs. per 4,000 sq. ft. Analysis: Nitrogen, 4 per 
cent; available phosphoric acid, 8 per cent; potash, 
4 per cent. 100 lbs. $2.50, V4 ton $11.25. 
4-8-10 POTATO AND VEGETABLE MANURE. An 
excellent high grade fertilizer, rich in potash, for 
Potatoes and other root crops where a quick, 
strong growth is essential. Splendid for small 
fruits and garden truck. Apply 100 lbs. to every 
4,000 sq. ft. Particularly fine for Dahlias. Analysis; 
Nitrogen, 4 per cent; available phosphoric acid, 
8 per cent; potash, 10 per cent. 
100 lbs. $3.00, 14 ton $13.75. 
ADCO. For making artificial manure from your 
leaves and other vegetable matter that would oth¬ 
erwise be wasted. 7 y z lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. sufficient 
to reduce 10 wheelbarrows of material. $2,25, 150 
lbs. $10.50. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE. For souring the soil 
where one wishes to grow Azaleas, Blueberries, 
Rhododendrons, etc. Growers use it for turning 
Hydrangeas blue. 5 lbs. 35c., 25 lbs. $1.25, 50 lbs. 
$2.00, 100 lbs. $3.50 . 
HARDWOOD ASHES (Canada Unleached). Rich in 
lime and potash. Corrects soil acidity to some ex¬ 
tent. Analysis: 3 to 5 per cent potash. 
100 lbs. $2.75, % ton $12.50, 14 ton $24.00. 
CO ARSED Y CRUSHED BONE. For Grape vines, fruit 
trees, shrubs and trees of all kinds. Should be used 
when planting out and well mixed with the soil to 
the depth of a foot or more. 
5 lbs. 50c., 25 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $4.50. 
CRAY’S FERTILIZER (Imported). Successful hor¬ 
ticulturists use it constantly for producing the fin¬ 
est of exhibition fruits, flowers and vegetables. 
Original bags of 7 lbs. $1.25, 14 lbs. $2.00, 
28 lbs. $3.50, 56 lbs. $6.50, 112 lbs. $12.00. 
COTTONSEED MEAD. An organic fertilizer rich in 
nitrogen that is highly recommended for use on 
lawns, especially at the present favorable price. 
Broadcast 15 to 20 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Approxi¬ 
mate analysis, nitrogen, 7 per cent; available phos¬ 
phoric acid, 3 per cent; potash, 2 per cent. 
5 lbs. 35c., 25 lbs. $1.25, 50 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $3.00. 
DRIED BDOOD. 12 per cent nitrogen, quickly avail¬ 
able. Especially adapted to greenhouse use. 
25 lbs. $2.00, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.00. 
FERTIFDORA. The favorite liquid plant food for all 
house plants. Simply dilute with water and use. 
Odorless. 8 oz. bottle 35c., pt. 60c., qt. $1,00, 
gaL $3.00, not postpaid. 
DAND DIME. Prepared especially for lawns and 
gardens. 10 lbs. 25c. v 50 lbs. 75c., 100 lbs. $1.25, 
*4 ton $5.75, y z ton $10.50, ton $19.50 
Lime is not a fertilizer, but is needed to supple¬ 
ment it. Alfalfa, Clovers and many vegetables will 
not thrive on sour soils, even with good applica¬ 
tions of fertilizer. Test your soil for yourself by 
means of a pocket size outfit with color chart and 
lime table. Soiltex, $1.00 postpaid. Da Motte Soil 
Teskit, with Soil Handbook, $2.25 postpaid. 
MURIATE OF POTASH. The most economical form 
of potash and the most generally used in farm 
practice. 50 per cent potash. 
10 lbs. 60c., 25 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00, 
y K t on $13.75. 
NITROFHOSXA. A very high grade concentrated 
fertilizer for lawns, shrubbery and vegetables. 15 
per cent nitrogen, 30 per cent phosphoric acid, 15 
per cent potash. 1 lb. 35c., 5 lbs. $1.25, 
10 lbs. $2.00, 25 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $8.00. 
FDANTABBS. Simply dissolve the odorless tablets 
in water and treat house and garden plants. Watch 
them grow quickly and luxuriantly. Directions 
with each package. 30 tablets 25c., 75 tablets 50c.; 
200 tablets $1.00, 1,000 tablets $3.50, postpaid. 
NITRATE OF SODA. Valuable as quick acting 
nitrogen for young fruit trees and leafy vege¬ 
table crops. Break up the lumps before using. 
Apply ip the home garden as a solution one ounce 
to two gallons of water. 15 to 16 per cent nitrogen. 
Db. 10c. t 5 lbs. 35c., 25 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $1.75, 
100 lbs. $3.00, V4 ton $13.75. 
AGRICUDTURAD SADT. Top dress Asparagus beds, 
using about one-half ton per acre, as early as pos¬ 
sible in the Spring. 100-lb. bags only, $1.50. 
SUDPHATE OF AMMONIA. Valuable as a quick 
stimulant. Used instead of nitrate of soda for Bent 
Grass lawns, Spinach and other crops that prefer 
a slightly acid condition. Dissolve a tablespoonful 
to 3 gallons of water. 20% per cent nitrogen. 
25 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.25. 
14 ton $15.00. 
SUPER PHOSPHATE (16% ACID). For top dressing 
and mixing with other fertilizers. Use on grain 
crops and others requiring an excessive amount of 
phosphoric acid. The best source of phosphorus so 
greatly needed by Tomatoes and other crops to 
hasten maturity. Use % ton or more per acre. 
100 lbs. $1.75, 14 ton $7.00, y z ton $13.00. 
Sudbury Soil Test Kit 
As farming and garden¬ 
ing become more and more 
scientific with more and 
more of the guesswork 
eliminated, more and more 
soil is being tested prior to 
planting. With this simple, 
easy-to-use Soil Test Kit 
you can make a practical 
test of your soil require¬ 
ments — nitrogen, phosphor¬ 
us, potash and acidity—and 
make intelligent adjust¬ 
ments of conditions. Com¬ 
plete with instructions and data on plant needs. 
Sudbury Soil Test Kit, Model D, $2.00; testing fluids 
for refill (specify if for nitrogen, phosphorus, potash 
or acidity) 2 oz. 75c., 6 oz. $1.50. Other models at 
different prices—ask for circular. 
Mulching Materials 
GRANULATED PEAT MOSS. An ideal medium for 
mulching everything in the garden, being especially 
adapted to Roses, Rhododendrons and Azaleas. It 
retains moisture, adds to the humus of the soil, 
keeps down weeds and makes an attractive back¬ 
ground for the finest blooms. We sell the best 
grades on the market. Original bales weighing 
about 145 lbs. $3.75, 5 bales $17.50, 10 bales $32.50. 
Trial size, about 2 bus. $1.35; postpaid $1.50 in 
Metropolitan Boston; half bales $2.00. 
SADT MARSH HAY. Containing no weed seeds this 
provides an unequaled material for Winter cover¬ 
ing. It never packs or becomes waterlogged, but 
rather remains loose and airy. Bales of uneven 
weights, but averaging 125 lbs. each. 
Per 100 lbs. $2.00. 
Potting Materials 
DEAFMODD, MAFLE7ADE. A superior form of hu¬ 
mus that is very essential for growing plants; 
carefully sifted. y z pk. 30c., pk. 50c., bus. $1.50, 
bag $2.75, 5 bags $13.00. 
PEBBDES, WHITE BEACH. Small, washed, white; 
just right for bulb culture and for covering 
benches for beauty and drainage in the conservatory. 
25 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00. 
PQTTING SOID. For all kinds of pot plants. 
% Pk. 20c., pk. 35c., bus. $1.00, bbl. sack $2.50. 
SIDVER SAND. For mixing with potting soil and 
for propagation. Pk. P. P. wt. 24 lbs. 40c., bus. $1.00. 
SPHAGNUM MOSS. 
Dry Moss can be had at any season. Pk. 40c. 
Large bales, about 36xl8xl8in. $4.00. 
See Rear Cover Page also. 
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A. T. De La Mare Company Inc., 438 West 37th Street, New York 
