Fertilizers and Mulches 
There are three chemical elements of plant food commonly used in fertilizers. 
They are Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash. A balanced fertilizer is one which 
contains all three, commonly expressed in a formula of three numbers. 
indicates the proportion of Nitrogen, the second Phosphate and the third Potash. 
For the Lawn. Allow 40 lbs. to 1000 sq. ft. 
For the Garden. 
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LOMA contains all the necessary plant foods needed to prop- 
erly nourish grass, flowers, evergreens, trees and shrubs. 
10 Ibs., 85 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 



H. & O. NEW PLANT FOOD 
(Park Nurseries Fertilizer) 
An important aid to more attractive lawns and flower 
gardens. Contains all the needed plant foods and is free 
of weed seeds. 
25 Ibs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 

Vigoro—A Good General Fertilizer 
VIGORO. A prepared plant food for lawns, vegetables and flower 
gardens. Directions on package. Allow 40 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. 
for lawns. Odorless—easy to use. 
25 Ibs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
TREE FEEDING 
Promotes new growth, more foliage and healthy trees. 
The most important care of trees is feeding with a well bal- 
anced fertilizer. 
The Park Nurseries prepare a concentrated fertilizer especially 
for shade trees. 
Apply fertilizer by punching holes with a round iron bar one 
inch in diameter. Start preparing holes a short distance from the 
trunk of tree and continuing to the outside circumference of tree 
branches. 
The holes are 18 in. to 20 in. apart and 2 feet deep. In each 
hole place Y% lb. of fertilizer, soak with water and fill with soil. 
Tree Fertilizer—50 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $5.00 
METHODS OF CONTROLLING INSECTS 
Chewing Insects. Arsenate of Lead kills all eating and chewing 
insects. Example, grubs. 1 to 2 tablespoons of arsenate of lead 
to 1 gallon of water. 1 lb., 35 cts.; 4 lbs., $1.00. 
Nicotine 40% kills all sucking insects. Example, 
I tablespoon to 3 gallons of water. 5 ounces, $1.00. 
Sucking Insects. 
plant lice. 
Fungus Diseases. 
gus. 1 to 2 tablespoons to 1 gallon of water. 1 lb., 35 cts. 
Dormant Spray. Lime-Sulphur for scale, scabs and soot blotch. 
1 lb. to 1 gallon of water. 1 lb., 35 cts. 
Black Spot and Mildew. Dusting Sulphur for roses and other plants. 
2 ibs), 25% cts. 
Apply along the rows and around the plants. 
The Perfect Plant Food 
Everything Green that Grows 
Bordeaux prevents blight, rot, mildew and fun- 



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SPREADERS 
Useful—Well-built. Easy to operate. Spreads Loma evenly 
and accurately. 
New Disc Wheels, Larger Hopper, Foot Rest and Selective 
Feed Control. 
16 inch, spreading width 18 inches, holds 22 lbs. Price $4.00. 
Bone Meal 
BONE MEAL. A selected, finely-ground meal of animal bone that 
contains valuable nitrogen and phosphoric acid plant food. A 
safe and excellent fertilizer for peonies, roses and all garden - 
plants. Our Bone Meal has been slightly steamed to soften it 
and to hasten its fertilizing action. Apply to flower borders 
one lb. to 15 sq. ft. and cultivate in. Use generously around trees 
and shrubs. 
10 lbs., 85c; 25 Ibs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
Sulphate of Ammonia 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. A quick-acting plant growth stimulant. 
10 Ibs., 65 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.10; 50 Ibs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00. 
H. & O. DOG AND CAT REPELLENT. Keeps dogs and cats away 
from Shrubs, Evergreens, posts or any place where they are not 
wanted. Has an odor scarcely noticeable to humans yet very 
offensive to animals. Spray on trunk and on ground under 
branches. Not harmful to animals. 
Price, 4 oz. bottle, 60c. Small sprayer, 20c. 
NUTRIA PEAT—the Mulch That Improves Soils 
NUTRIA PEAT makes a splendid top dressing for both new and 
old lawns. It is exceedingly valuable for mulching around garden 
plants, trees, evergreens and shrubs. 
Per bag (about 3 bu.), $1.25; 2 bags, $2.25. 
(1 bag weighs 90 to 100 lbs. and covers 100 sq. ft. to depth of ¥% in.) 
Bulk Peat, 2 cu. yd. load, (Twin City delivery only), $5.00. 
The Improved Water Lance 
For watering the roots of trees and shrubs. 
time—saves water—gets results. 
This handy device is very 
simple to use. It connects 
right to your garden hose. 
Saves 
In 2 minutes use it sup- 
plies more water right to the 
plant roots where it is need- 
ed than by 2 hours of the old 
surface watering. We rec- 
ommend it. 
Price—$2.00 
(Postage 20c extra) 


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