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Fertilizers; Soil Conditioners 
Do not fertilize blindly. Test your soil with one of the Soil Test Kits described on Page S3. 
All Prices are f.o.b. our stores. Prices subject to change without notice. See Parcel Post Rates, Page 50. 
ADCO—(Supply uncertain.) (Please ask concerning it.) 
Use 100 lbs. SOIUKORECTIVU No. 2, with 12/2 
lbs. AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE to reduce vege¬ 
table matter, clippings, manures, etc., in about three 
months to a plant food and organic mulch. 
The 112'/2 lbs. of material for $2.97. 
aluminum sulphate—A cidifies soils. Apply about 
1 oz. to each sq. ft. of soil area within the drip of 
Rhododendrons, Heathers, Azaleas, Laurels, etc. 
2'/2 lbs. 30c; 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 80c; 25 lbs. $1.80. 
ammonium phosphate (Ammo-Phos) The Univer¬ 
sal Fertilizer. 16% Nit. 20% PhosA. Unexcelled for 
rundown lawns, and for vegetables, deciduous and 
citrus trees, berries, vines, and the garden bed. Use 
1 tablespoon to 3 feet of row. Dissolve 1 oz. in 1 
gal. of water and apply to lawns with a “HOZON” 
or “JECTOR”. To make a complete fertilizer, add 
1 lb. of Sulphate of Potash to each 3 lbs. of Ammo 
Phos. Used combined with SOILKORECTIVE No. 2 
for composting. 5 lbs. 45c; 12'/a lbs. $1.00; 
25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.50. 
BLOODMEAL (Dried) 12-13% Nit. One lb. will fertil¬ 
ize 70 sq. ft. of lawn or garden. Feed Water Lilies 
with it—does not injure fish. 2'/2 lbs. 25c; 11'A 
lbs. 97c; 25 lbs. $1.85; 50 lbs. $3.25; 100 lbs. $5.50. 
BONEMEAL (Steamed)—.7% Nit. 30% PhosA. Quicker 
acting than the raw form. Safest fertilizer for bulbs 
and general garden use. Apply 1 lb. to 25 sq. ft. of 
area. Alkaline in its soil reaction. Always use in 
hole at planting time. 2'/2 lbs. 25c; 14Yz lbs. 97c; 
25 lbs. $1.40; 50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
BONEMEAL “Gala Bone”—An ammoniated raw bone- 
meal, with potash, to make a 5-12-5 complete fertil¬ 
izer. Use 4 to 5 lbs. to 100 sq. ft. 25 lbs. $1.35; 
50 lbs. $2.30; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
COTTONSEED MEAI^6^-3-2. Use Ya lb. to the sq. 
yd. Safe, stimulating plant food for Rhododendrons, 
Heathers, Azaleas, Camelias and other acid loving 
plants. Mix with soil or peat and scatter under 
plants, using about to M lbs. to the large size 
bush. 5 lbs. 45c; 14V 2 lbs. 97c; 25 lbs. $1.40; 
50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
100 lb& will treat and feed 
1 000 (iOx 50 ) square feet L\ I v ^ 
Organic, slow acting fertilizer and soil conditioner 
combined. Every particle of cumulative benefit to 
soil. (Contains valuable Vitamin B factors; indis¬ 
pensable humus; priceless life-giving soil bacteria. 
Can be used freely on lawns and in general garden 
use because it will not burn, nor introduce weeds. 
1 to 5 bags, .$2.75 per 100; 5 to 20 bags, $2.60 per 
100; Over 20 bags, $2.45 per 100. 
GAVIOTA— 6 % Nitrogen ; 9% Phosphoric Acid; 6 % 
Potash. The best complete fertilizer for the West. 
4 to 5 lbs. will feed 100 sq. ft. of lawn or garden 
area. 3 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. 
$2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. Ask for folder. 
GYPSUM, Agricultural (Calcium Sulphate)—Apply 1 lb. 
to 5 sq. ft. Soilkorective with Gypsum base is an 
improved product. See E-Z-Grow. 100 lbs. $1.25; 
300 lbs. $3.50; 500 lbs. $5.50. 
LEAF MOLD, LIVE OAK—Composted and screened 
through ^-inch mesh. The finest we have ever had 
to offer. No sticks, twigs and refuse—every particle 
pure, screened, composted leafmold. One sack easily 
worth more than two to three sacks of ordinary mold. 
2-lb. carton, 15c (20c PP); Gunnysack full, $1.25. 
LIME (Agricultural Shell Flour)—Do not apply on lawns 
or plants which require acid soils. Apply 1 lb. to 5 
sq. ft. 100 lb. sack $1.25. 
NITRATE OF SODA—15% Nit. Forces top growth of 
plants. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 gal. of water 
and apply with “JECTOR” or “HOZON” or apply* 
1 lbs. to 250 sq. ft. 2'/2 lbs. 25c; 17 lbs. 97c; 
50 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $3.95. (Not Mailable) 
PEAT (Imported)Conserves moisture. Free of weed seed 
and fungus. Ideal for use in lawn soil. Desirable for 
Rhododendrons, Azaleas and all acid loving plants-. 
1 bale covers .300 sq. ft. 1 inch. Supply limited and 
prices variable due to war conditions. Please write or 
phone for prices. Phone BAllard 126, San Jose; 
GArfield 8826, San Francisco; TWinoaks 3322, 
Oakland. 
R-A-C (Rhododendron - Azalea - Camellia) FORMULA 
—A special plant food for acid loving plants which 
also includes Laurels, Daphne, Heathers, etc. 
3 lbs. 30c: 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 
50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
SHEEP MANURE, Groz-it Brand—Use 1 lb. to 4 sq. ft. 
Dissolve 2 lbs. in 5 gals, of water for liquid manure. 
5 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 45c; 100 lbs. $2.00; 300 lbs. $5.00; 
500 lbs. $8.00; 1000 lbs. $15.00. 
Crumbles soils that are sticky when wet and crack 
badly on drying. Cleanses, purifies soils of toxic 
residues which accumulate when chemical fertilizers 
used frequently. Re-introduces essential bacteria and 
restores virgin vigor. W^ork into surface soil and stir 
frequently. Not a plant food. See E-Z-Grow. 
No. 8 , described above. 100 lb. bag, $2.00 ea. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA—21% Nit. Quick actmg 
plant and lawn stimulant. Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 
1 gal. of water and apply with “JECTOR” to lawns. 
Apply 1 lb. to 250 sq. ft. 2'/2 lbs. 25c; 13'/2 lbs. 97c; 
25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
SULPHATE OF IRON (Soiliron)—Intensifies coloring 
of flowers. Can be used to rid lawns of Dandelion 
(See Planter’s Guide Page 8 ). 
6 lbs. 50c; 14 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.50. 
SULPHATE OF POTASH—50% Potash. Imparts 
vigor, stiffens stems, improves color. Apply 1 lb. 
to 250 sq. ft. of area. 2 V 2 lbs. 25c; 14 lbs. $1.00; 
25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.50* 
SUPERPHOSPHATE—20% PhosA. Encourages early 
maturity of fruit and flowers. Apply 2 or 3 lbs. 
to 250 sq. ft. of area. 4 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 
lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50. 
VIGORO—4% Nitrogen; 12% Phosphoric Acid; 4% 
Potash, plus 7 other plant food elements. Use 4 lbs. 
per 100 sq. ft. for lawn or garden. 
5 lbs. 45c; 10 lbs. 70c; 25 lbs. $1.40; 
50 lbs. $2.30; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
VITAMIN B-1—VITA FLOR—PLANTABBS WITH VITAMIN B-1—(See Page 61). HYDROPONIC SALTS 
(See Page 60). 
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