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Chicago AMERICAN BULB CO. NewYbrk 
NURSERY, GREENHOUSE, LANDSCAPING AND ELORISTS’ SUPPLIES 
“SEMESAN” 
A very effective seed disinfectant and control 
of "damping off" of seedling. 
2 oz. tins.Each 35c 
1 lb. tins.Each $ 2.25 
5 lb. tins.Each 10.00 
Prices quoted on larger amounts if desired. 
POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE 
1/2 lb.45c 1 lb.80c 
5 lbs.$2.25 
Solution: 1/2 lb. to 16 gallons. For dipping 
new cuttings. Helps to cure the cut or 
wound, and is also slightly germicidal. 
Use fresh only—solution deteriorates quickly. 
FERTILIZERS 
STEAMED BONE MEAL 
2 % nitrogen, 24% total phosphoric acid. 
Used under glass or outside for nearly all 
plants. 
Size bags—100 lbs. 
100 lbs.$ 3.45 500 lbs.$15.60 
1000 lbs. 28.30 Ton. 51.50 
F.O.B. Chicago Heights, 111. 
SPECIAL FLORISTS’ MIXTURE 
ARMOUR’S 
All inorganic and quickly available—-5% 
nitrogen, 15% available phosphoric acid, 
5% potash. Highly recommended to the 
commercial grower for all types of plants 
either under glass or outside. Promotes 
thrifty growth and profuse blossoming. 
100 lbs.$ 2.85 500 lbs.$13.25 
1000 lbs. 26.00 Ton. 45.00 
F.O.B. Chicago Heights, 111. 
HORN SHAVINGS 
131 / 2 % organic nitrogen—slowly available 
—use under glass. Size bags—50 lbs. 
50 lbs.$ 3.45 100 lbs.$ 6.50 
500 lbs. 29.00 1000 lbs. 57.00 
F.O.B. Chicago. 
“HORTICULTURAL” SOIL TEST 
KIT^SucIfcury 
The Horticultural Kit contains enough ma¬ 
terial for 60 individual tests, with instructions 
and table of plant needs. 
Complete .$9.75 
In February our Supply Dept. 
AMERICAN FLORIST SUPPLY CO, 
will mail to you a copy of their 
"1940 BLUE BOOK" 
which contains descriptive listings of staple 
supplies, new items and modern develop¬ 
ments. 
All items are the finest quality available. 
In the BLUE BOOK is listed the most com¬ 
plete supply offered to the Horticultural In¬ 
dustry. 
Keep it in a convenient place for ready 
reference throughout the coming year. 
A partial list of important 
items are listed herewith 
COTTON TWINE-3-pIy or 4-ply 
5 lbs.—30 balls to the sack—^White 
Made of No. 1 finest grade cotton 
1 bag ( 5 lbs.).Per bag $1.80 
5 bags ( 25 lbs.).Per bag 1.75 
10 bags ( 50 lbs.).Per bag 1.70 
20 bags (100 lbs.).Per bag 1.65 
STAKES 
CANE STAKES 
We import these in carload lots and usually 
are in position to supply same the year 
'round. Hot water treated before being dyed, 
and which prevents fungus and premature 
decay. 
DYED GREEN—2.000 per Bale. 
F.O.B. F.O.B. 
Chicago New York 
IV 2 ft.Bale $2.95 Bale $2.75 
2 ft.Bale 3.75 Bale 3.50 
21/2 ft.Bale 4.75 Bale 4.50 
3 ft.Bale 5.75 Bale 5.50 
31/2 ft.Bale 7,00 Bale 6.50 
4 ft.Bale 8.50 Bale 7.50 
NATURAL COLOR ONLY—F.O.B. Chicago 
Only 
5 ft.—Bale. $11.50 100.$1.20 1,000.$6.50 
6 ft.—Bale. 14.50 100. 1.30 1,000. 8.50 
SPLIT BAMBOO-PIant Stakes 
Shipping Wt. 
(per 1,000) 
1,000 
5,000 
12 -inch . 
. 8 lbs. 
$1.20 
$5.00 
18-inch . 
.14 lbs. 
1.65 
7.50 
24-inch . 
.18 lbs. 
2.00 
9.50 
HYACINTH STAKES 
Wooden, Round-Pointed. 
Shipping Wt. 
(per 1,000) 
1,000 
6,000 
5-inch . 
.3 lbs. 
$0.65 
$ 3.60 
12-inch . 
.6 lbs. 
1.40 
7.80 
18-inch . 
.9 lbs. 
1.90 
10.40 
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ROOTONE 
A hormone powder for cuttings, seeds and 
bulbs. Just dust and plant. No soaking or 
waiting is necessary as the work is done by 
the tiny amount of dry powder that adheres 
to the cutting, seed or bulb. 
2-oz. jars (up to 3,000 cuttings).. .Each $1.00 
1-lb. pkg. (up to 30,000 cuttings). .Each 5.00 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE 
Used by growers for turning Hydrangeas 
Blue. 
10 lbs.60c 25 lbs.$1.15 
50 lbs.$1.95 100 lbs. 3.50 
TARTAR EMETIC 
To Control Gladiolus Thrips 
Formula: 
4 lbs. TARTAR EMETIC, 16 lbs. Brown Sugar, 
100 gals, water. 
1 to 4 lbs.60c 
5 to 24 lbs.55c 
25 to 49 lbs.50c 
50 to 99 lbs.47c 
100 lbs. or more.45c 
il#''' By far the most effective spray for the 
control of Thrips, not only on Gladioli but 
practically all types of Thrips. 
CYANOGAS-“G” Fumigant 
(Calcium Cyanide) 
A deadly, very effective fumigant for control 
of anything that breathes. 
5 lbs.$3.00 25 lbs.$10.00 
100 lbs. 25.00 
NICO-FUME PRESSURE 
FUMIGATOR 
V 2 ~lh, Cans 1-lb. Cans 
1 can . $0.45 $0,75 
6 cans . 2.40 3.75 
12 cans . 4.20 7.00 
Also Nico-Fume Liquid and Powder. 
BARFOOTS ROTENONE SPRAY 
1/2 Gal.$ 8.00 1 Gal.$ 15.00 
5 Gal. 60.00 30 Gal. 300.00 
BARFOOTS SPREADER 
1 Gal.$4.50 5 Gal.$20.00 
Descriptive circulars sent upon request. 
SPRAYER^ Wfceel&arrou; Type 
F.O.B. F.O.B. 
Factory Chicago 
No. R336>/2-B—Complete, ea..$26.50 $27.50 
The finest money can buy. Suitable for green¬ 
house, tree spraying and nursery. 
The tank is heavy galvanized iron thoroughly 
reinforced at top and bottom. 
Capacity 12 gallons. 
Hose—15 feet—5 ply, V^-inch spray hose. 
Extension and Shut Off—Brass. 
HILLISON i ETTEN CO., CHICAGO 
