vegetation to absorb excess moisture and hold it for Jater use. 
with a perfect soil, plant-food must be added each year to repla 
Acid Super-Phosphate. (16 per cent available 
Phosphoric Acid.) Apply 1000 Ibs. to an 
acre or 20 Ibs. per 1000.sq. ft. as a top- 
dressing for lawns, and drench thoroughly 
with water. Avoid use in hot weather. 
100 Ibs. $2.25; 500 Ibs. $10. 
Adco. For making artifical manure by stack- 
Ing straw, leaves and other vegetable 
waste, layer by layer, mixing it with Adco, 
and keeping it wet until well rotted. A 25- 
Ib. bag with 12 wheelbarrow loads of 
garden waste, makes 4ton of manure. 
7% Ibs. 95 cts.; 25-Ib. bag $2.25; 150-Ib. bag 
$10.50. 
Aluminum Sulphate. Use to acidify the soil 
in rhododendron beds and other sour-soil 
plants. Use a liberal sprinkling by hand 
several times a year. 5 lbs. 40 cts.; 10 Ibs. 
65 cts.; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $4. 
Because of its slow disin- 
Bone-Meal. 
———  ——_ittegrating and long-lasting 
qualities, this is desirable for fertilizing al! 
hard-wooded plants, including roses, flow- 
ering shrubs, fruit bushes, and trees. A 
liberal application mixed into the soil 
before planting bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, 
etc., will result in remarkable size and bril- 
liancy of flowers. For lawns it is a depend- 
able fertilizer, as it contains the essentials 
that grass requires. May be broadcast as 
a top-dressing either In early spring or dur- 
ing the growing season with beneficial 
results. For this use 25 Ibs. for every 1000 
sq. ft. For trees and vines, use 2 to 4 Ibs. 
each. For roses and pot-plants, use 1 part 
to about 50 parts of soil. For field and 
garden crops or making new lawns, use 
50 Ibs. for every 1000 sq. ft. 5 [bs. 40 cts.; 
10 Ibs. 7Oc.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 
100 Ibs. $4.50; 500 Ibs. $21; ton $78. 
Bovung. A dehydrated, pulverized cow- 
———_ manure product free from weed 
seeds. Clean, odorless, easily applied. 
Apply 50 Ibs. to 200 sq. ft. of new lawn, 
half that much to top-dress old lawns. 50 
Ibs. $1.65; 100 Ibs. $3; 500 Ibs. $14.50. 

growing season. 
shrubbery. 
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Granulated Peat Moss 
It is a well-known garden fact that mechanical soil-condition contributes largely 
to the success of any garden. Granulated Peat Moss, incorporated liberally into the 
soil, prevents baking and crusting, improves aération, contributes to the formation of 
humus, lightens and makes the soil more friable, acts as a reservoir for soil-moisture 
and concentrated plant-fertilizers, and assures maximum root-development. : 
By mixing Granulated Peat Moss liberally into the soil at the time of planting, 
you will be assured of more luxuriant growth of flowers, lawns, and shrubbery during the 
For mulching purposes, it is used extensively both for summer 
moisture-retention and winter-protection, about roses, evergreens, perennial beds, and 
Trial size $1 (about 2 bus.) enough to cover 30 sq. ft. 1 inch deep. 
Large bale $4.50 (about 20 bus.) will cover 300 sq. ft. 1 inch deep. 
These prices are subject to change without notice 
The success of your garden depends upon the quality of the soil. All plants need ample plant-food. By ample is meant not only the quantity but also the availability. 
The soil must hold plant-food and moisture, yet be im such condition that the plant roots can absorb what is needed. It should be sufficiently rich in humus or decayed 
Cow-Manure. [ dry pulverized form 
ese sues LEE and easy to handle. This 
is an ideal soil-builder and mulch, particu- 
larly for perennial beds. It is fine for lawn, 
garden and greenhouse and excellent to mix 
with compost. When used for top-dressing 
it works down into the soil leaving no 
waste to be raked» off later. 50 Ibs. $2; 
100 Ibs. $3.50; 500 Ibs. $16; ton $60. 
Driconure. This ts the improved product, 
———_————. containing about 34 cow and 
poultry manures in dehydrated form, and 
144 peat moss, finely ground and easy to 
apply. This complete all-organic fertilizer 
and soil-conditioner is free from weed 
seeds, Insect infestation and trash of any 
kind. The peat moss prevents burning as 
it holds the plant-food and moisture until 
they are used up by the plant roots. Dri- 
conure is ideal for top-dressing lawn or 
garden. 50 Ibs. $1.75; 100 Ibs. $3.25; 500 Ibs. 
$16; 1000 Ibs. $31; ton $60. 
Fertilizer Distributor. A handy device for 
small lawns; spreads fertilizer, grass seed, 
soil, etc. Has revolving agitator, adjust- 
ment and shut-off device. 16 in., $3.35; 
20 nines pOe/ a: 
Hyper-Humus. This ideal soil-builder for 
lawn or garden is a pure 
organic material similar to leaf-mold but 
of finer texture and is non-acid. Humus 
gives to soil that porous, crumbly condition 
essential to plant-growth; renders clay 
soils lighter in character and more aérated; 
binds together sandy soils; and increases 
the moisture-retaining quality of all soils. 
It ts odorless, dry, and easily handled, and 
absolutely free from weed seeds. Fine for 
mixing with potting-soil. On new lawns, 
apply 100 pounds per 60 square feet. In 
top-dressing old Iawns, use 100 pounds per 
100 square feet. In bags, 50 Ibs. $1; 100 
Ibs. $1.60; 500 Ibs. $6.40; 1000 Ibs. $12; 
ton $20. Special price on bulk delivered. 









Lime, Hydrated Agricultural. Corrects acid 
conditions of the soil, binds loose soils and 
opens heavy land. It is very quick-acting 
but will not burn if scattered evenly when 
lawn is dormant. As an early spring or 
late fall dressmg for lawns, broadcast 50 
Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. 10 Ibs. 35 cts.; 50 
Ibs. 65 cts.; 100 Ibs. $1.25; 500 Ibs. $6; 
ton $21. Broadcast 1 ton to the acre. 
Nitrate of Soda. A quick plant-stimulant. 
Forces a heavy, succulent growth in lettuce 
and similar leaf vegetables. Use it with 
great care; not more than 1 Ib. to 100 sq. 
ft., raked in. For lawns, use 5 Ibs. per 1000 
sq. ft., but first mix with four times 
its bulk of fine soil or sand. As a liquid use 
1 oz. in 1 gal. of water. 5 Ibs. 50 cts.; 
10 Ibs. 90 cts.; 25 Ibs. $1.75: 50 Ibs. $3: 
100 Ibs. $5; 500 Ibs. $22.50. 
Forbes Super Lawn and Garden. 
(Analysis 5-10-5.) This is the best for 
lawns, vegetables, flowers, fruit, or for 
general garden use. It is a well-balanced, 
complete fertilizer containing all the food 
elements needed for quick growth, early 
maturity, and perfect development. Top- 
dress your lawn twice each year, once 
before the new spring growth commences 
and again in the fall before active growth 
stops. On a new lawn, broadcast 25 pounds 
for every 500 square feet. For top-dressing, 
apply evenly 25 pounds for every 1000 
square feet. In hot weather, use half this 
quantity and water in thoroughly with a 
hose. For gardens, mix a little thoroughly 
through the soil in the bottom of the furrow 
before planting your seeds. Hoe it into 
the soil between the rows of plants, using 
about 5 pounds to 100 feet, and repeat 
this each month. Work a handful into the 
soil around dahlias. Scatter some around 
your shrubs and trees and rake in. 5 Ibs. 
40 cts.; 10 Ibs. 65 cts.; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 50 Ibs. 
$2; 100 Ibs. $3.50; 500 Ibs. $16; ton $60. 

FREE DELIVERY 
We deliver FREE, by our own trucks, within the suburban area of Newark, N. J. 
(viz. all of Essex and Union counties; Clifton, Little Falls, Passaic and Paterson 
in Passaic County; and Chatham, Florham Park, Hanover, Madison and Morris- 
town in Morris County) all merchandise offered in this Catalog. 
We ship, transportation FREE within 100 miles of Newark, N. J. (and outside 
the above suburban area), all merchandise offered herein except Plants, but at 
our option by Parcel Post or Express to your address or nearest Post or Express 
Office, or by Freight to your nearest Stat 
We ship, transportation FREE to any point in the United States. at the rices in 
this Catalog, all Lawn Grass Seed Mixtures offered herein. ; : 
Ion. 
Forbes Fertilizers and Soil-Builders 
It should have enough clay to give it some body and enough sand to make it porous and friable. But even 
ce that which is consumed. 
zs Much superior to the 
Sheep-Manure. Sheep and Goat Manure. 
Has all the essential plant-food elements 
of stable manure without the bulk, weed 
seeds, and waste matter. It is assimilated 
rapidly by all forms of plant-life. Scatter 
broadcast 100 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. over the 
old Iawn or rake thoroughly mto the top- 
soil a day or two before seeding a new one. 
- For liquid manure, use one pound to five 
gallons of water. 5 Ibs. 40 cts.; 10 Ibs. 65 
cts.; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 50 Ibs. $2; 100 Ibs. $3.50; 
500 Ibs. $16; ton $60. 
Sulphate of Ammonia. Fast plant-stimulant 
tending to make soil acid. Increases leaf- 
growth. When_top-dressing Iawns_ apply 
1 Ib. to every 150 sq. ft., but first mix wit 
several times its bulk of soil or sand. Be- 
tween vegetable rows scatter 3 Ibs. to 100 
feet and hoe in. As a liquid dissolve 1 oz. 
in a gal. of water and apply to the roots, 
avoiding the plants. 5 Ibs. 50 cts.; 10 Ibs. 
90 cts.; 25 Ibs. $1.75; 100 Ibs. $5. 
Vigoro. Top-dress 40 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. of 
lawn. 5 Ibs. 45 cts.; 10 [bs. 85 cts.; 25 Ibs. 
$1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $4; 500 Ibs. 
Wood Ashes. These contain potash and lime. 
For top-dressing lawns, destroying Insects 
and weeds, particularly moss; use 100 Ibs. 
to 1500 sq. ft. Also good for fruit. 25 Ibs. 
$1; 50 Ibs. $1.75; 100-Ib. bag $3; bbl. (about 
200 Ibs.) $5; ton $45. 
House-Plant Food 
Plantabbs. A concentrated fertilizer. Easy 
to use; clean and odorless, inexpensive and 
works like magic. 30 tablets 25 cts.; 75 
aa 50 cts.; 200 tablets $1; 1000 tablets 
Vitamin Bi 
Induces greater growth, larger blooms, 
stronger roots. Apply while sprinkling. 
Liquid form, 25-ct. size makes 100 gals.; $1 
size makes 800 gals. 







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