Improved Sprays and Dusts 
LIME-SULPHUR (Dry Powder). Dilute 1 lb. to 6 gals, of hot or cold 
water. 
Per lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 12% lbs., $1.50; 24 lbs., $2.85; 48 lbs., $5.65; 
100 lbs., $10.00. 
MEO-181. Destroys dandelions, crab grass, plantain, and other common 
weeds in the lawn. Does not kill grass. 
Gal., $1.55; 5 gals., $1.45 per gal. 
MONOHYDRATED COPPER SULPHATE. For dusting potatoes, celery, 
etc., mix 12% lbs. and 50 lbs. Hydrated Lime. 
12 %-lb. bag, $1.75; 100 lbs., $12.00. 
NAPHTHALENE FLAKES. For treating Gladioli. 1 oz. to 100 bulbs. 
1 lb. to bushel of bulbs. 
1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 55c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.40; 50 lbs., $4.70; 
100 lbs., $9.00. 
NICO-FUME (Liquid). For use as a spray or vapor, for controlling 
green fly, aphis, etc., in greenhouses and outdoors. 
Lb., $2.25; 4 lbs., $5.75; 8 lbs., $10.00; 40 lbs., $40.00. 
“NICO-PUME” POWDER PRESSURE (Fumigator). A tobacco powder 
highly charged with nicotine; splendid for fumigating greenhouses. 
%-lb. can, 45c; 6 %-lb. cans, $2.40; 12 %-lb. cans, $4.20. 1-lb. can, 
75c; 6 1-lb. cans, $3.75; 12 1-lb. cans, $7.00. 
FARADICHLOROBENZINE. The only effective remedy for Peach Tree 
Borers. During September a ring of the crystals is placed on the soil 
around the trunk and covered by mounding the earth against the tree. 
One ounce is sufficient for each tree. Lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
PARIS GREEN. A poisonous powder for potato bugs, worms, caterpil¬ 
lars, slugs, etc. It may be used in liquid form. 1 pound in 50 gallons 
of water. % lb., 20c; % lb., 35c. 
RED ARROW. (Non-Poisonous). Highly effective against both chewing 
and sucking insects; harmless to the tenderest foliage. Easy to pre¬ 
pare. 1 oz., 35c; 4 ozs., $1.00; pt., $2.85; qt., $3.60; gal., $10.70. 
ROTENONE DUST. Controls insects on vegetable crops—leaves no poison 
residue. Standardized at %% Rotenone content. For Bean beetle, 
asparagus beetle, leaf hopper, blister beetle, flea beetle, webworm. 
cabbage worm, melon worm, striped cucumber beetle, rose slug, and 
other insects. Use with duster or mix with water as a wash. 15 to 25 
lbs. per acre. 
Lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $3.50. Write for prices on larger quan¬ 
tities. 
ROTENONE SPRAY POWDER. Contains 4% Rotenone. The most 
economical powder to be used in making Rotenone spray—1 table¬ 
spoonful to gallon of water. 1 to 2 lbs. makes 100 gallons of spray to 
control insects. 6 -oz. canister, 45c. 
ROSE DUST. Controls mildew, black spot, fungus and rust affecting 
roses, snapdragons, phlox, carnations, etc. 
Lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $6.25. 
SLUG SHOT DUST. The safe, non-poisonous, dusting insecticide. Kills 
chewing insects and controls fungus. Kills bean beetle, cabbage 
worms, slugs, etc. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $3.00; 125 lbs., $12.50; 250 lbs., $24.40. 
SULPHATE OP IRON or COPPERAS. A remedy for weeds on lawns, 
kills dandelions without injuring the grass. Apply liquid with a fine 
spray. 2 lbs., 1 gal. water and strain. 
5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
SULPHUR. Used for checking mildew. 
1 lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 70c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., 
$4.50. ; 
SUNOCO SPRAY OIL. For the control of scale, insects, red spider, aphis, 
thrip, etc. 
Gal., $1.25; 5 gals., $5.03; 15 gals., $6.60; 30 gals., $10.80; 50 gals., $17. 
TARTAR EMETIC. The new recommended spray for control of gladiolus 
thrip. Lb., 85c. 
TOBACCO DUST (For Dusting). Splendid fertilizer and preventative for 
insects 
1 lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.20; 100-lb. 
bag, $3.75. 
TOBACCO POWDER (Fumigating) . Extra strong dust for fumigating. 
5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 lb., $3.00; 100 lbs., $10.03. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. A paste for painting around the trunks of trees, 
in the form of a band. Caterpillars and other crawling pests cannot 
get over it. 1 lb. covers 15 lineal feet of band 2 inches wide. Will last 
three months. 
6 ozs., 30c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 10 lbs., $5.65; 25 lbs., $12.00. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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P Y R O T € 
PYROTE (Rotenone - Pyre- 
thrum) insect spray effective 
against a wide variety of in¬ 
sects. For the discriminating 
grower of choice flowers. Elim¬ 
inates complicated spray sche¬ 
dules. Has no objectionable 
odor. Does not discolor. Prove 
to yourself by a trial that Fy- 
rote is economical and efficient. 
1-oz. bottle .$0.35 
6-oz. bottle . 1.00 
Pt. can. 2.00 
Gal. can .12.00 
5-gal. drum .50.00 
S U L R O T € 
SULROTE (Contains 0.80% 
Rotenone and Air-Floated Dust¬ 
ing Sulfur). Controls cabbage 
worms, flea beetles, rose chaf¬ 
ers, gladiolus thrips, chrysan¬ 
themum mite, and fungous dis¬ 
eases such as black spot and 
mildew on roses. Repels certain 
other insects. 
1-lb. canister .$0.40 
SULROT* 
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PRUNING SHEARS 
These are the best made and easiest 
cutting small pruning shears we have 
ever seen. Just the thing for grapes, 
roses, berry canes and suckers on 
fruit trees. Shear cut knife edge 
blade. 
$2.00 each, postpaid 
TRI - OGEN 
The first definite mildew and black-spot 
control combined with an insecticide. It kills 
all insects, including the sucking and leaf¬ 
eating types, and repels subsequent insect 
attacks. 
A. Small Kit (makes 16 qts.), protects 
12 to 20 roses for season, postpaid. .$1.50 
B. Medium Kit (makes 64 qts.) protects 
50 to 80 roses for season, postpaid.. 4.00 
C. Large Kit. (makes 32 gals.), protects 
100 to 160 roses for season, postpaid 6.00 
D. Estate Kit. (makes 128 gals.), pro¬ 
tects 400 to 600 roses for season, 
postpaid .20.00 
