Arnold Garden Hose Sprayer 
The Arnold Hose Sprayer attaches directly to 
the garden hose, and as the water passes through 
the cartridge chamber, the insecticide, in cartridge 
form, is dissolved in the proper quantity so that 
the resulting solution discharged from the nozzle 
in a fine spray is adequate for insecticide control 
and fungus prevention. Sprayer complete with 
6 cartridges including nicotine, colloidal sulphur, 
and pyrthrum-rotenone, $4.50. Additional car¬ 
tridges, 30c each; 6 for $1.75. 
Prevents damping off, controls fungous diseases, 
stimulates plant growth, easy to handle. Treat¬ 
ment increases yield 10 to 30 
per cent. V& oz. per pound of 
seed; 4 ozs. to 10 pounds of 
seed. 
4 ozs.. 35c; 1 lb., 90c: 5 lbs., 
$4.00; 24 lbs., $9.96. 
Standard Red Copper Oxide 
CUPR0CIDE 
"ROOTONE," the plant hormone powder for 
quicker rooting of cuttings and seeds. Ready to 
use, no mixing necessary. Dip your cuttings in 
the dry powder, then plant. 
Dust your seeds with the ROOTONE powder for 
faster germination and heavier root growth. This 
is particularly worth while on grass, as it gives a 
heavy turf in a much shorter time. A 2-ounce jar 
of ROOTONE treats 3000 cuttings, or 20 pounds 
of grass seed. 
Vt oz. pkt., 25c; 2-oz. jar., $1.00; 1-lb. can, $5.00. 
If you are bothered with dogs, cats or rabbits, 
'‘DogzofP’ is the spray you need. Not poisonous 
to plants and will not injure animals. Its use is 
guaranteed to keep these animals from any place 
where they are not wanted. 
“Dogzofif” is applied with any small insect 
sprayer. 3-oz. bottle, 59c, postpaid. 
Improved Sprays and Dusts 
Add postage according to weight and zone. 
All Prices Subject to Market Changes 
ANT POWDER. (A New Formula). Quickly kills Ants, 
Roaches, Silverfish. Can also be used in the garden. 
Will not injure vegetation. Can, 35c. 
ANTEOL. Rid your premises of Ants. Safe to use 
around children and pets. Can be used inside or out¬ 
side of house. Each, 10c; 4 for 40c. 
ARSENATE OP DEAD (Powder). The standard poison 
for leaf-eating Insects on Fruit and Shade Trees and 
Vegetables. Dilute 2 lbs. to 50 gallons of water, or 
2 to 4 tablespoonfuls to 1 gallon of water. 
Db., 35c; 4 lbs.. 75c; 12 lbs.. $1.95; 24 lbs., $3.60; 96 lbs., $12.00. 
BLACK DEAF 40. Kills by contact and fumes. Kills insects on plants, 
animals and poultry. 1% teaspoonfuls to 1 gallon of water, or 
% lb. to 50 gals, of water. 
Oz., 35c; 5 ozs., $1.00; lb., $2.25; 2 lbs., $3.25; 5 lbs., $5.85; 10 lbs., $9.85; 
50 lbs., $37.50. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Dry Powder). The recognized fungicide for 
the control of most fungous diseases of fruits and ground crops. 
Dilute 4 to 4 y 2 pounds to 50 gallons of water. 
Db., 30c; 4 lbs., 70c; 12 lbs., $1.90; 24 lbs., $3.60; 96 lbs., $12.50. 
CADOMED. Mixed dry with the seed or coated on the wet seed gives 
the best and cheapest control of maggots in Cabbage, Radish, Turnip, 
etc., and helps control “Damping Off,” Club Foot, etc. 1 lb. Calomel 
to 1 lb. seed. For Brown Patch, 3 ozs. to 50 gals, of water covers 
1000 sq. ft. of turf. V\ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.75. 
CADCIUM ARSENATE. It is probably the most effective arsenical 
insecticide on the market. For spraying potatoes, cucumbers and 
tobacco; it is the best remedy for the Mexican bean beetle. 2 to 3 
tablespoonfuls to a gallon of water. 2 lbs. in 50 gals, water. 
Db., 25c; 4 lbs., 65c; 12 lbs., $1.75; 24 lbs., $2.75; 96 lbs., $10.00. 
CARBON DISUDFHIDE. (Bisulphide). For killing insects and weevils 
infesting stored grains and cereals. Effective against colonies of ants, 
moles and woodchucks. 1-lb. can, 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
CHDORATE DIMESTONE. Eradicates Poison Ivy, Canada Thistle, and 
other troublesome weeds. 1 lb. treats 100 sq. ft., 4 80 to 600 lbs. per 
acre. Safe, non-poisonous, odorless. 
3 lbs., 40c; 5 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $1.20; 25 lbs., $2.50; 50 lbs., $4.75; 
100 lbs., $9.00. 
CORROSIVE SUBDIMATE. (Bichloride of Mercury). For treating 
potato scab and Rhizoctonia, also the control of cabbage maggots. 
Dissolve in quart hot water 4 ozs. to 30 gallons water. Treat the uncut 
seed 1% hours. 30 gallons of the solution will cover 4 bushels of seed. 
4/4 lb., 90c; lb., $3.25; 5 lbs., $15.50. 
CUPRO-K. To control blight, wilt, leaf-spot and beetles. May be used 
as a spray or in a dust. Is of especial value in controlling diseases of 
such sensitive crops as cucumber, melons and tomatoes. It is safe and 
in addition effective and economical. Use 3 to 4 lbs. to 100 gals, water. 
3-lb. bags, 55c; case lots (48 lbs.), $7.92. 
CUPROCIDE 54-Y. The new yellow copper oxide. Effective against 
disease. Safer to use than Bordeaux. Recommended for potatoes, toma¬ 
toes, celery, melons, cucumbers, and other vegetable crops; also 
annuals, perennials, evergreens and shade trees. Controls damping off 
of seedlings. 2 ozs. to 3 gals, water. 3 lbs. per 100 gals, of spray. 
3-lb. bag, $1.15; case lots (48 lbs.), $15.36. 
CUT WORM KIDDER. (Snarol). A poisonous bait which kills cut 
worms, sow bugs, snails, etc. Very effective if used when the pests 
first appear. Pests eat it at night and are quickly destroyed. Will not 
deteriorate from rain or sprinkling. 
iy 2 lbs., 35c; 4 lbs., 85c; 15 lbs., $3.00. 
CYANOGAS (A-Dust). For killing rats, mice, moles, woodchucks, soil 
insects in lawns. 
V 2 lb., 45c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $10.00; ICO lbs., $30.00. 
CYANOGAS (G-Fumigant). Positive fumigant for greenhouses, homes, 
warehouses, camps, bunkhouses. 
5 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $10.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
FISH OID SOAP. (Potash). The ideal spreader and adhesive for mix¬ 
ing with insecticides. Very effective even when used alone. 
Db., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
FORMADDEHYDE DUST. Controls damping off, mixing 8 ozs. per bu. 
of soil. In greenhouse flats or seedling benches, 1% ozs. of dust re¬ 
quired per sq. ft. Control Smut on oats, barley and wheat. Mix 3 ozs. 
of dust to each bushel of grain. 
Db., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $5.00; 50 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs., $13.00. 
DETHANE 440. A very effective spray for controlling red spider, mealy 
bugs and all sucking insects and their eggs. 
Qt., $2.75; gal., $5.00; 5 gals., $23.25. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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