Brecks Fertilizers and Chemicals 
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F ertilizer s 
kCRICfl and 
Bradley's Brands 
of Specialized Fertilizers that have been Stand¬ 
ard Brands in New England for over seventy 
years 
Special delivered prices quoted on carload lots of 20 tons and over 
The following brands are furnished in 100-lb. bags only: 100 lbs. 
Agrico—5-8-7—For Potatoes and Vegetables.$3 00 
Agrico—3-10 6—Special for Corn. 2 75 
AA—4-8-10—Special for Potatoes.. 3 00 
AA—3-10-4—Grass and Grain Top Dressing and Seeding Down 2 60 
AA—4-8-4—General Crop Market Garden Special. 2 65 
Kem 
A highly concentrated odorless solution of plant nutrients properly propor¬ 
tioned for growing superior plants either in soil, sand, or water culture. Recom¬ 
mended for both indoor and outdoor garden use. Kem promotes rapid growth 
Sluggish plants respond immediately. When used to feed plants growing in 
soil—indoors or out—mix one part with 29 parts of water. For plants growing 
without soil, the nutrient solution should consist of one part mixed with 14 
parts of water. 
Prices In our stores—12 oz. bottle 25c; 1 qt. bottle 50c; 1 gallon $1.00; 5 
gallons $4.25. 
Prices if Delivered—12 oz bottle 35c; 1 qt. bottle 65c; 1 gallon $1.25. 
Scotch Soot 
Imported direct from Scotland in bags weighing about 112 pounds. Recom¬ 
mended both as a fertilizer and fungicide. Especially valuable for the prevention 
and control of mildew by using two-thirds Soot to one-third flowers of sulphur. 
5-lb. pkg. 60c; 10-lb. bag $1.00; 25-lb. bag $2.00; 50-lb. bag $3.75; 100 lbs. $7.00. 
Magnesium Limestone 
A fine non-caustic limestone. Not a plant-food but used to correct the acid 
condition of the soil. Use 100 pounds to 1000 square feet or 2 tons per acre. 
100-lb. bags $1.50; ton $18.00. 
Hydrated Lime 
Fine-ground Caustic Lime; must be used with care. Quick-acting. Can also 
be used in spray mixtures and for whitewashing. 5-lb. bag 25c; 10-lb. bag 35c; 
25 lbs. 60c; 50-lb. bag $1.00. Larger amounts at market price. 
Agrico for Lawns, Trees and Shrubs 
(7-7-5) 
A scientifically blended fertilizer combining nitrogen plant-food elements 
with the right amounts of phosphorus and potash to insure healthy, vigorous 
growth. Gives a quick start and carries through the tough going of Midsummer. 
100 lbs. $4.25; 1000 lbs. or more, $72.25 per ton. 
Agrico—Country Club Fertilizers 
These Fertilizers have been specially prepared for greens and fairways. 
100 lbs. 
•For Putting Greens (8-6-2).$4 00 
For Fairways (8-6-4). 3 75 
•For Seeding New Fairways (6-8-2). 3 75 
Agrinite (100 per cent Organic Turf Food), 8.50 per cent Nitrogen.3 50 
♦Contains 50 per cent Organic Nitrogen 
Note.—Special prices quoted on all these brands where 10-bag lots and over 
are ordered and when time is allowed by customer to enable us to deliver direct 
from factory by truck. 
Nitrophoska 15-30-15 
THE CONCENTRATED COMPLETE FERTILIZER 
Five to ten pounds of Nitrophoska (depending upon the natural richness of 
the soil) is enough to fertilize 1000 square feet of lawn or garden. It may be 
spread broadcast by hand, dissolved in water and applied with a sprinkling 
can, or mixed with such materials as peat moss and humus before applying. 
1-lb. can 35c; 5-lb. bag $1.25; 10-lb. bag $2.00; 25-lb. bag $3.50; 100-lb. bag 
$9.00. 
Clay's Imported Fertilizer 
A famous English greenhouse fertilizer, highly concentrated, readily soluble 
especially recommended for applications on crops, either flower or vegetable, 
growing under glass, as it is quick-acting and hastens the development of plant 
and flowers. Supplied only in the original packages as follows: 7 lbs. $1.25; 
14 lbs. $2.00; 28 lbs. $3.50; 56 lbs. $6.50; 112 lbs. $12.00. 
Simplex Fertilizer, The Greenhouse Plant-Food 
For all greenhouse crops—flowers, fruits, and vegetables. A complete plant- 
food. An English formula; quick-acting and absolutely safe. Supplied only in 
the originator’s bags. 50 lbs. $7.25; 100-lb. lots $13.50. 
Electra Fertilizer 
GOLD STAR BRAND 
(4-9-3) 
The high organic, feeding, forcing, and finishing plant food for flowers and 
plants growing under glass. A complete plant food highly recommended by 
superintendents of private estates and commercial growers. Prices: 100-lb. 
bags $10.50; 50-lb. bags $6.00; 25-lb. bags $4.00. 
Pot-Plant Fertilizers 
Fulton’s Plantabbs with Vitamin Bl. A new plant food in tablet form 
which provides a clean, odorless, perfectly balanced and complete nourish¬ 
ment for potted plants and all garden plants—particularly Roses. 30 tablets 
25c; 75 tablets 50c; 200 tablets $1.00; 1000 tablets $3.50. 
Fertiflora. A liquid fertilizer for potted plants. Must be mixed with water. 
Bottle 35c. 
Agricultural Chemicals 
Agricultural Salt. For killing weeds in asparagus beds, walks, driveways, etc. 
100-lb. bags only, $1.75. (We do not break bags.) 
Aluminum Sulphate. Commercial Grade. For souring the soil where one 
desires to grow rhododendrons or azaleas. 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. 
$4.00. 
Calcium Chloride. Dust-layer and surface-binder. One bag will cover about 
50 square yards. Supplied in 100-pound bags. 100 lbs. $3.50. (We do not 
break bags.) 
Copperas or Sulphate of Iron. Comes in the form of crystals which are 
readily pulverized or dissolved. Valuable as a disinfectant and as a weed-killer. 
5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 75c; 100-lb. bags $4.50. 
Cyanamid Granular Aero. A powerful plant stimulant. (22 per cent Nitro¬ 
gen.) 100-lb. bags only. Cannot be sold in broken lots. 100 lbs. $3.25; ton 
$55.00. 
Nitrate of Soda. (Arcadian.) Standard Grade. 5 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. $1.25; 50 
lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $3.25. 
Plain Superphosphate or Acid Phosphate. 5 lbs. 25c; 25 lbs. 65c; 50 lbs. 
$1.00; 100-lb. bags $1.75. 
Sulphate of Potash. High Grade. 5-lb. bags 50c; 25-lb. bags $1.50; 50 lbs. 
$2.00; 100-lb. bags $4.00. 
Muriate of Potash. 5 lbs. 45c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.00; 100-lb. bags $3.50. 
Sulphate of Ammonia. (Arcadian.) Clean and dry. 5 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs. $1.25; 
50 lbs. $2.00; 100-lb. bags $3.25. 
Fine Ground Land-Plaster or Agricultural Gypsum. 5 lbs. 25o; 25 lbs. 
75c; 100-lb. bags $2.00; ton $30.00. 
Basic Slag. Highest Grade Belgian Slag. 100-lb. bag $2.25; ton $35.00. (We 
do not break bags.) 
Ground Tankage. (7.40 Nitrogen.) A standard grade for fertilizer. Less than 
bag lots, 8c per lb.; 100-lb. bags $6.00 
Blood Tankage. About 12 per cent Ammonia. Fine-ground dried blood. 
10-lb. bags $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $7.00. 
Wood Ashes, Canadian. Approximately 3 per cent actual Potash 100-lb. 
bags only. $2.75 per 100 lbs.; ton $50.00. (We do not break bags.) 
Nutrient Chemicals 
For Experimental Soilless Gardening 
Plantet. A perfectly balanced, completely soluble plant food—in 
powder form—for use when growing plants without soil. Developed by 
Carleton Ellis and Miller W. Swaney, scientists and co-authors of 
the authoritative book “Soilless Growth of Plants ” One rounded 
teaspoonful, dissolved in one gallon of water, provides a full strength 
nutrient solution. 8 oz. bottle 75c. 
A Plantet Unit. Consisting of a green metal tank exquipped with a 
wire basket to hold plants, excelsior or sterile medium to support 
the plants and a bottle of Plantet sufficient to make 18 gallons of 
nutrient solution for $2.50. 
Kem which is offered above should also be included in this group. See 
above listing for description and prices. 
