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A SQUARE MEAL FOR LAWNS AND FLOWERS 
The joy and pride of every American home owner is a beautiful lawn 
and garden. Today, thanks to science, anyone can successfully grow lawns 
and flowers, shrubs and vegetables. Science discovered that plants require 
eleven different food elements from the soil. Failure to supply some of 
these elements is the greatest cause of gardening failure. To be sure of 
gardening success, feed everything you grow with Vigoro. Vigoro is a com¬ 
plete plant food, odorless, sanitary, economical, and easy to apply. Order 
your Vigoro requirements now. 
Vigoro is the Secret to Beautiful Flowers and 
Lovely Lawns. 
VIGORO PRICES 
Prices f. o. b. Madison— 
100-lb. bag, $4.00. 10-lb. pkg., 85c; by mail, 
50-lb. bag, 2.50. $1.10. 
25-lb. bag, 1.50. 5-lb. pkg., 45c; by mail, 65c. 
1-lb. pkg., 10c; by mail, 20c. 
SWIFT’S RED STEER 
FERTILIZERS 
We have analyses for grain, potatoes, tobacco, 
corn, alfalfa, clover, vegetables and fruits. 
Write for recommendations. Packed in 80-lb. 
paper bags. 
Prices on fertilizers are f. o. b. our ware¬ 
house, terms net cash, and apply on orders deliv¬ 
ered on or before January 1, 1940. After Janu¬ 
ary 1, 1940, all deliveries made subject to price 
in effect at time of delivery. Ask for price list. 
Price Price 
Nit. 
APA 
Pot. 
Per Ton 
Nit. 
APA 
Pot 
Per Ton 
4 
16 
4 
$36.48 
2 
12 
2 
$26.79 
4 
8 
6 
30.59 
0 
20 
20 
47.50 
3 
12 
12 
36.67 
0 
20 
10 
36.67 
3 
18 
9 
39.71 
0 
12 
12 
30.97 
2 
12 
6 
29.83 
0 
20 
0 
25.55 
0 
9 
27 
40.47 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA: Contains 201/2 
per cent nitrogen. Recommended for top dress¬ 
ing pastures. Stimulates leaf growth. Prices: 
100-lb. bag, $2.35; 500 lbs., $11.00; 1,000 lbs., 
$20.50; 2,000 lbs., $39.90. 
NITRATE OF SODA; Contains 16 per cent 
nitrogen. Recommended for side dressing leaf 
crops to produce quick growth. Pine for fruit 
trees. Prices: 100-lb. bag, $2.60; 500 lbs., 
$12.00; 1,000 lbs., $23.50; 2,000 lbs., $45.79. 
SWIFT’S SHEEP MANURE 
Pulverized Sheep Manure is a natural, organic 
fertilizer for lawns, gardens, window boxes, 
plants, shrubs, trees. Contains humus which is 
ideal for sandy and clay soils. Prices: 10-lb. 
bag, 45c; by mail, 65c; 25-lb. bag, by freight, 
65c; 50-lb. bag, $1.15; 100-lb. bag, $2.00; 1,000 
lbs., $17.00; 2,000 lbs., $32.00. 
SWIFT’S BONE MEAL 
For roses, peonies, tulips and other flowers 
requiring a good supply of phosphorus. Two per 
cent nitrogen, 26 per cent total phosphoric acid. 
Prices: 100 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $1.00; 10 
lbs., 50c. Postage extra. See order blank for 
postal rates. 
LIMESTONE 
An extra fine grade of lime to correct soil 
acidity. 
Prices: 25 lbs., 25c; sack (about 95 lbs.), 
60c; 5 sacks. $2.00; 2,000 lbs., $7.00. 
FLORfiLIFE 
VIGORO SPREADERS 
It’s Just Fun to Fertilize or Seed Your Lawn 
with a Vigoro Spreader. 
Patent Pending 
The jilant 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 particiilarly worth-while on grass, as it 
gives a heavy turf in a much shorter time. A 
2-ounce jar of ROOTONE treats 3.000 cuttings 
or 20 pounds of grass see A Prices: Vi ounce 
packet, 25c; 2-ounce jar, $1.00; 5-pound can, 
$5.00, postpaid. 
HEtPS CUT ROWtRS 
LIVE l«HCER' 
PROLONG THE BEAUTY 
AND LIFE OF YOUR 
CUT FLOWERS 
Floralife prolongs the life 
of the flower by many days. 
Prevents fading; retards 
wilting even in warm rooms. 
It is very simple and easy 
to use. A 10c package is 
sufficient for a 2-quart vase 
or several smaller vases. 
St)lendid to use for flower 
shows. Price, large packet, 
10c; 3 for 25c, postpaid. 
THE MIRACLE ROOT GROWER 
Now Available 
REAL ROOTS FROM CUTTINGS 
FASTER—SURER—CHEAPER 
Vg 
.$0.50 
. 1.00 
Difficult cuttings from 
plants, shrubs, trees root 
easily, quickly. See photo¬ 
graph of American Holly 
rooted in 6 weeks. You get 
more, larger and healthier 
roots. Less disease. You need 
no special skill or equipment. 
Complete with graduated 
phial and full directions. Add 
water only. (Ask for free 
leaflet.) 
Will treat up to 600 cuttings 
Will treat up to 1,800 cuttings 
A Vigoro Spreader assures better results be¬ 
cause it applies Vigoro evenly and accurately. 
Sturdily constructed and easy running. Works 
on force feed principle with handle control shut¬ 
off. Quickly adjusted for sowing grass seed. 
Simple to operate. Obtainable in following three 
sizes: 
Model “B,” 14-inch width, 15-lb. capacity. 
Price, $3.10. Shipping weight, 20 lbs. 
Junior Spreader, 16-inch width, 35-lb. capacity. 
Price, $6.25. Shipping weight, 19 lbs. 
Standard Spreader, 24-inch width, 65-lb. ca¬ 
pacity. Price, $12.25, Shipping weight, 42 lbs. 
THOMPSON'S 
VITAMIN B-l PURE CRYSTALLINE 
POWDER PRODUCES AMAZING 
REINYIGORATED ROOT GROWTH! 
, , . Cattleya Olooms twice normal size . . . 5-inch 
tea rose buds . . . Cottage tulips with 30-inch stems 
Hyacinths with flower heads over 12 inches long... 
Snapdragons, G% feet tall . . . Birds of Paradise 
with 16 huge flowers . . . Daffodils bigger than a 
salad plate on a 42-inch stalk thicker than a man's 
thumb . Roses transplanted while flowering . 
Annuals, perennials and shrubs transplanted with¬ 
out soil on roots . . . Root-rot stopped in valuable 
trees . . . 
100 mgm; 1/10 gram. 
$ 1.00 
Postpaid 
Makes 2000 gallons of so¬ 
lution; enough for a sea¬ 
son in the average garden. 
IMPORTED PEAT MOSS 
Fine Horticultural Grade. 
Poor soil texture can now be ea.sily remedied 
by incorporating peat moss in the soil. It pre¬ 
vents clay soil from baking and sandy soil from 
drying out. Don’t suffer disappointments because 
your soil te.xture is troor. Peat moss is more 
absorbent than a sponge and is a soil condi¬ 
tioner but not a fertilizer. Ask for leaflet. Makes 
the finest mulch for plants and bulbs. Fine for 
rock gardens. 1-bu. sack, 60c; 5-bu. sack, $1.75; 
bale (about 22 bu.) $4.25. Shipping weight, 8 
lbs. per bushel. 
Poultry Litter Peat Moss. See page 74. 
PLflNTET 
GROW PLANTS WITHOUT SOIL 
Soilless Growth Nutrient Composition 
Now you can grow yo\ir house or garden plants 
in sand, cinders, water or excelsior without 
weeds or soil diseases. Plantet is a perfectly 
balanced, completely soluble plant food for use 
in growing plants without soil. It has been suc¬ 
cessfully used in growing many varieties of 
flowers and vegetables. It possesses several ex¬ 
clusive features wfliich make it especially reliable 
as a plant nutrient. Price: 8-oz. bottles, suf¬ 
ficient for preparing 35 gallons of solution, 75c, 
postpaid. Ask for free leaflet. 
WIS. SPHAGNUM MOSS 
For packing roots and nursery stock. Prices; 
Burlap bale (about 15 lbs.), 90c; 5 bales at 85c; 
10 bales at 80c. 
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