the pa rk n u r s e rI e s 
Minneapolis 
HOLM & OLSON, Inc. 
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Fertilizers and Mulches 
Loma 
The Perfect Plant Food 
£wujthinj Cjteen that CftourS 
Efficient—Easy to Handle—Odorless 
LOMA contains all the necessary plant foods needed to prop¬ 
erly nourish grass, flowers, evergreens, trees and shrubs. 
For the Lawn. Allow 40 lbs. to 1000 sq. ft. 
For the Garden. Apply along the rows and around the plants. 
Full directions for all uses on each package. 
1940 LOMA PRICES 
10 lbs., 85 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
LOMA SPREADERS 
Useful—Well-built. Easy to 
operate. Spreads Loma even¬ 
ly and accurately. 
14 Inch Spreader—holds 18 lbs. Price $2.50. 
16 Inch Spreader—holds 35 lbs. Price $5.50. 
30. Inch Spreader—holds 75 lbs. Price $10.50. 
All have mechanical agitators and shut-off control. 
Bone Meed 
Sulphate of Ammonia 
BONE MEAL. A selected, finely-ground meal of animal bone that 
contains valuable nitrogen and phosphoric add plant food. A 
safe and excellent fertilizer for peonies, roses and all garden 
plants. Our Bone Meal has been slightly steamed to soften it 
and to hasten its fertilizing action. Apply to flower borders 
one lb. to 15 sq. ft. and cultivate in. Use generously around trees 
and shrubs. 
10 lbs.. 75c; 25 lbs., $1.35; 50 lbs., $2.15; 100 lbs., $3.75. 
Sheep Manure 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. A quick-acting plant growth stimulant 
containing about 25 per cent ammonia. Use sparingly about 
garden plants to stimulate rapid development. For lawns apply 
in a solution at rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Water down thor¬ 
oughly. In the garden do not let it touch green growth. 
10 lbs.. 65 cts.; 25 lbs.. $1.10; 50 lbs.. $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00. 
Vigoro—A Good General Fertilizer 
SHEEP MANURE—PULVERIZED. A quick acting plant food for 
general use in the growing of flowers and upon lawns. 
VIGORO. A prepared plant food for lawns, vegetables and flower 
gardens. Directions on package. Allow 40 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. 
for lawns. Odorless—easy to use. 
Use 100 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. 
50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.75. 
An important aid to more attractive lawns and flower gardens. 
Contains all the needed plant foods and is free of weed seeds. 
25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
Vitamin B l 
VITAMIN B 1 The NEW Root stimulant that promotes plant growth, 
increases size and number of blooms, prevents root shock in trans¬ 
planting. One tablet will make up to twelve gallons of solution. 
Full directions on bottle. 
Price—100 tablet size bottle $1.25. 
H. & O. DOG AND CAT REPELLENT. Keeps dogs and cats away 
from Shrubs, Evergreens, posts or any place where they are not 
wanted. Has an odor scarcely noticeable to humans yet very 
offensive to animals. Spray on trunk and on ground under 
branches. Not harmful to animals. 
Price, 4 oz. bottle, 60c. Small sprayer, 20c. 
NUTRIA PEAT—the Mulch That Improves Soils 
NUTRIA PEAT makes a splendid top dressing for both new and 
old lawns. It is exceedingly valuable for mulching around garden 
plants, trees, evergreens and shrubs. 
PRICES OF NUTRIA PEAT 
Per bag (about 3 bu.), 90 cts.; 2 bags, $1.50; 3 bags, $2.00. 
(1 bag weighs 90 to 100 lbs. and covers 100 sq. ft. to depth of Vz in.) 
Bulk Peat. 2 cu. yd. load, (Twin City delivery only). $5.00. 
METHODS OF CONTROLLING INSECTS 
Chewing Insects. Arsenate of Lead kills all eating 
and chewing insects. Example, grubs. 1 to 2 table¬ 
spoons of arsenate of lead to 1 gallon of water. 
1 lb., 35 cts.; 4 lbs., 80 cts. 
Sucking Insects. Nicotine 40% kills all sucking in¬ 
sects. Example, plant lice. 1 tablespoon to 3 gal¬ 
lons of water. 5 ounces, $1.00. 
Fungus Diseases. Bordeaux prevents blight, rot, mil¬ 
dew and fungus. 1 to 2 tablespoons to 1 gallon of 
water. 1 lb., 35 cts. 
Dormant Spray. Lime-Sulphur for scale, scabs and 
soot blotch. 1 lb. to 1 gallon of water. 1 lb., 35 cts. 
Black Spot and Mildew. Dusting Sulphur for roses 
and other plants. 2 lbs., 25 cts. 
The Improved Water Lance 
For watering the roots of trees and shrubs. Saves 
time—saves water—gets results. 
This handy device is very 
simple to use. It connects 
right to your garden hose. 
In 2 minutes use it sup¬ 
plies more water right to the 
plant roots where it is need¬ 
ed than by 2 hours of the old 
surface watering. We rec¬ 
ommend it. 
Price—$1.75 
(Postage 20c extra) 
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