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Mark Means Company, 1940 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
POULTRY SUPPLIES 
ROUND BABY-CHICK FEEDERS 
The most popular on the market. The top fits snugly, 
yet can be easily taken apart for cleaning and filling. A 
great feed saver. 
No. 11— Dia. 6 in., 8 holes. Price postpaid. 15c 
No. 12 —Dia. 8 Vi in., 12 holes. Price postpaid. 30c 
SPIRAL CELLULOID BANDS 
Don't forget to specify the colors 
wanted: Cerise, Blue, Red, Green, White, 
Orange, Black. 
No. 5 for pigeons and baby chicks. 
No. 6 for bantams and growing chicks. 
No. 8 for Leghorns, Minorcas, etc. 
No. 11 for Plymouth Rocks, Rhode 
Island Reds. 
12 Bands 50 Bands 100 Bands 
No. 6, 8, 11.$0.15 $0.50 $0.75 
No. 5.10 .30 .50 
NUMBERED ADJUSTABLE BANDS 
Aluminum with large raised figures, 1 to 100, adjustable 
to fit any breed. 
12 bands . $0.15 
25 bands . 25 
50 bands . 40 
100 bands . 75 
No. 5776 Tycos Incubator-Zone 
Thermometer 
Price, prepaid.$0.90 
TYCOS HYGROMETER 
Takes the space of one egg in the incubator and tells 
the true moisture condition. Each packed with booklet. 
No. 5796 Hygrometer, $1.75; prepaid, $1.85. 
Extra Silk Wicks, each 15c. 
FERTILIZERS 
GYPSUM or LAND PLASTER 
A necessary plant food for legumes on soils that are 
lacking in sulphur. Will increase the yield from 50 to 
100%. Apply at the rate of 200 pounds to the acre every 
second or third year. Price: 100 lbs. 90c; ton, $15.00. 
SHEEP GUANO 
One of the best fertilizers for lawns and gardens. Free 
from any disagreeable odors. Our brand is kiln dried and 
thoroughly pulverized, and is therefore quick in action. 
There is no danger of applying too much. 100 pounds is 
sufficient to fertilize 1,000 square feet of lawn. Price: 
100 lbs. 90c. Special quantity price of $15.00 per ton. 
PLANTONE—4-20-5 
For lawns, flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs. All 
plants need a number of food elements. Plantone is scien¬ 
tifically prepared especially for western soils, and contains 
the needed elements in right proportions. Plantone is 
odorless and easy to apply. Prices: 100 lbs. $3.75; 50 lbs. 
$2.10; 25 lbs. $1.45; 10 lbs. 85c; 5 lbs. 45c; 1 lb. can 10c. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA 
Analysis—Nitrogen as Ammonia 25% 
Sulphate of Ammonia is one of the most quickly avail¬ 
able and most desirable forms of nitrogen to use. It is at 
once absorbed by the water in the soil and immediately 
effective. Use 2 to 3 pounds to fertilize 1,000 square feet 
of lawn or 400 to 600 pounds per acre. Price: 100 lbs. 
$3.50. 
BONE MEAL 
Analysis—Nitrogen 2%, Phosphoric Acid 30% 
Bone Meal is one of the best fertilizers to use where 
Nitrogen and Phosphoric Acid are needed. It is especially 
good for lawns and flower beds. Is slow in action and 
there is no waste as the plant food is released only as fast 
as it can be taken up by the plants. It can be used in 
almost unlimited auantities without danger of burning the 
plant. Price: 100 lbs. $3.00. 
We can supply any kind of fertilizer you are interested 
in, and will be glad to quote prices upon receipt of your 
request. 
ACME PRODUCTS 
DAWG GONE 
Keeps dogs away from trees and lawns. Tubes, 35c. 
ACME APHIS SPRAY 
For control of aphis and other insects infesting rose 
bushes, flowers, etc. 3 oz. tube, 35c; 12 oz. tube, 95e. 
ACME ALL-ROUND SPRAY 
Arsenate of Lead, Nicotine Sulphate and Bordeaux Mix¬ 
ture. V 4 lb. 40c; 1 lb. 90c. 
NITRATE OF SODA 
Analysis—Nitrogen as Ammonia 18% 
One of the most valuable fertilizers where quick leaf 
growth is desired. Used extensively for fruit trees, lettuce, 
radishes, celery and other quick-growing crops. Price: 
100 lbs. $3.50. 
CYANOGAS 
G. Fumigant. 4-oz. can Ant Killer 30c.; 5-lb. can $3.00; 
25-lb. drum $10.00. Also used for general fumigating. 
Granular. 1-lb. can 75c; 5-lb. can $2.50; 25-lb. drum 
$6.40. 
"A" Dust. Vi-lb. can 45c; 1-lb. can 75c; 5-lb. can $3.00; 
25-lb. drum $6.40. 
Cyanogas Dusters. $11.50 each. All f. o. b. Lewiston. 
Cyanogas cannot be mailed. 
DU BAY SEED DISINFECTANT 
Increase your yields by using: 
New Improved Ceresan. For smut control in wheat and 
other grain. 1-lb. can 75c; 5-lb. can $3.25. 
New Improved Semesan Jr. For control of corn diseases. 
4-oz. can 30c; 1-lb. can 75c. 
New Improved Semesan Bel. A dip control of seed potato 
diseases. 4-oz. can 50c; 1-lb. can $1.50; 5-lb. can $6.50. 
Semesan A general disinfectant for vegetable and flower 
seeds or bulbs, and certain plant diseases 1/3-oz. pkt. 
10c; 2-oz. can 35c; 1-lb. can $2.25. 
Nu-Green. A disinfectant for Brown Patch in lawns—its 
prevention and control. 3-oz. can 35c. 
All f.o.b. Lewiston. 
WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF POULTRY, 
ORCHARD AND BEE SUPPLIES 
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Please write us for prices on any items you 
want which are not listed in this catalog. 
