GROW PLANT 
§ SOILLESS AGRICULTURE 


Under War Production 
Board regulations to conserve 
nitrates for war purposes, the 
manufacture of VM-11 was 
prohibited after September 
12, 1942. All that was made 
and on hand before that date 
‘can be sold by us as long as 
it lasts. We probably have 
enough to take care of our 
customers’ needs for the next 
year or two. Present regula- 
tions prohibit the use of 
VM-11 for growing flowers 
and ornamentals, but you 
can use it for producing more 
fresh vegetables and fruits. 
We recommend its use for 
that purpose because food is 
going to be a leading factor 
in winning the war. 
SPECIAL 
$400 
OFFER 
Just ‘‘a teaspoonful 
to a gallon of water’’— 
that’s how easy it is to 
use VM-ll. This is 
made possible by years 
of experience and study, 
and newly developed 
methods -of combining 
_ and blending the chem- 
icals. One can of VM- 
11 is sufficient to pre- 
pare 32 gallons of grow- 
ing solution, suitable 
for a wide variety of 
plants, seeds, etc., in- 
doors or outside, Price 
Cs 
SPECIAL: One regu- 
lar size package of VM- 
11 and a copy of the 
new book, ‘‘Soilless Ag- 
riculture, i all for only 
$1.00, postpaid, 
Send one dollar today 
and receive the chemi- 
cals and book by return 
mail. 

BURGESS 
78 GALESBURG 
WITHOUT 
SOIL 
GROW 
Vegetables, Fruits 
Produce More Food 
INDOORS or OUT 
This amazing method of growing normal Vegetables with 
VM-11, indoors or outside, entirely without the use of 
soil, is the world’s greatest educational opportunity for 
anyone interested in growing plants. It is not a theory, 
but an accomplished, proven method. \ 
FAST GROWTH NO WEEDS 
CONSERVES SPACE HEAVY YIELDS 
NO SOIL PROBLEMS INEXPENSIVE 
Water Culture (also known as Soilless Agriculture, 
Chemical Culture, Tank Farming, Sand Culture, etc.), 
like most important scientific discoveries, follows the 
basic laws of Nature. Earth grown plants obtain their 
beneficial elements from sunlight, water and earth. The 
Water Culture method replaces the soil with a chemical 
solution: which provides the elements IN PROPER BAL- 
ANCE AND QUANTITY FOR BEST GROWTH. 
No Special Knowledge 
or Equipment Needed 
Soilless Agriculture is amazingly simple and results 
are astounding. It has. been carefully investigated over 
a considerable period during which time thousands of ex- 
periments have been made with hundreds of kinds of 
seeds, plants and bulbs, thousands of gallons of solution 
used and many formulae tried to determine the best pos- 
sible formula for the general growth of plants by the av- 
erage person without the necessity of special experience, 
knowledge or equipment. 
PLANTING METHODS—The technique of growing 
plants without soil is divided into two general groups. 
In the true Water Culture Methods the equipment consists 
of any suitable container from that holding two quarts of 
solution to large tanks for either indoor or outside use, 
with a capacity up to 100 gallons or more. A wire bottom 
tray (or a piece of chicken wire for small jars), holding 
about 2 inches of shavings, rests on the top of the tank. 
Seeds planted in the shavings soon extend their roots 
down into the solution contained in the tank, or plants 
are set in the shavings with their roots hanging through 
the screen. 
Another method, simple in application but very satisfac- 
tory, consists of pots or boxes of fine gravel, sand or cin- 
ders, to give the plants mechanical support. The chemical 
solution is applied from time to time in the same way a 
plant is watered. Both methods have been extensively 
tested and have given fine results with a wide variety of 
vegetables, flowers and house plants. 
IN YOUR OWN WINDOW you can grow the finest to- 
matoes, radishes, cucumbers, lettuce and other vege- 
tables, all from seed, with complete success. No secret 
formula to confuse you. We tell you everything and fur- 
nish the proper chemicals, together with explicit direc- 
tions so plainly written that even a child can understand. 
Astounding possibilities for those wishing to experiment. 
The United States National Resources Committee places 
Soilless Agriculture among those scientific discoveries 
which may reshape the world’s future. 
q a 5 Mi 
Soilless Agriculture 
A book of practical instructions on successful meth- 
ods and formulae for growing plants without soil, in 
garden, greenhouse, and living room. The informa- 
tion is based on several years of experiment with a 
wide variety of plants as well as extensive study of 
successful methods .employed elsewhere. Scores of 
helpful suggestions are included, showing how to eco- 
nomically and easily adapt common materials for soil- 
less purposes. The book is illustrated with pictures 
of plantings and equipment, and detailed illustrations 
clearly explaining proper methods for arranging plant- 
ings, large and small. All particulars are given con- 
cerning different proven formulae and how to prepare 
them. This is a comprehensive, timely, - interesting 
and instructive discussion on this absorbing new proc- 
ess of growing plants entirely without soil. PRICE, 
50 CENTS, POSTPAID. 




With pron. Foisonous spraye 
RED ARROW Garden 
Spray is absolutely non- 
poisonous to children, 
poultry, pets and every- 
thing but insects. Death 
is absolutely sure to 
both chewing and suck- 
ing insects. When prop- 
erly used it will not 
burn, blight or stain the 
tenderest leaf, flower, 
petal or fruit. May be 
sprayed on fruit or 
vegetables before they 
are eaten, .and no harm- 
ful effect can ensue on health or digestion. 
RED ARROW is recommended for- Rose Bugs, Aphids, Red Spide 
Leaf Hoppers, Mealy Bugs, Cut Worms, Caterpillars, Cabbage Wor 
Tomato Worms, Wire Worms, Army Worms, Box_ Mites, 
Worms, Fern Scale, Thrips, Squash Bugs, 
Beetles and many other beetles and bugs. 
RED ARROW will kill fleas on cats and dogs. 
RED ARROW is effective, economical and nearer a 100% killer of | 
larger number of kinds of insects than any other insecticide Enews 
{ oz. bottle makes 4 to 8 gals. spray, 35c, postpaid. 
4 oz. bottle makes 15*‘to 30 gals. spray, $1.00, postpaid. 
{ pint bottle makes 70 to 140 gals. spray, $2.85, postpaid. 
{ quart bottle makes 140 to 280 gals. spray, $4.00 express, not D 
paid; $4.30, postpaid. 
{ gal. bottle makes 560 to 1,100 gals. 
prepaid; $11.60, postpaid. 
ROTENONE 
REDARROW 
GARDEN SPRAY 
PYRETHRUM-ROTENONE 
spray, $10.70 express, | 
STABILIZED Ss 
stomach poison, and fifteen times more effective than 1 
tine, yet harmless to humans and animals. Dry pow 
easy to use—no water, no mixing, no muss. Perfect co 
trol for leaf-eating insects. Recommended for 1 
bothersome insects. 1 1b., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.35, postp 
express, not prepaid, 1 Ib., 30e; 5 Ibs., $1.00; 
$3.20; 50 lbs., $6.10. 
NOTICE?! Rotenone products are sold by us with the unde 
that they are to be used in full accordance with. the | V 
Production Board’s Conservation Order M-133, which allows Rotenone 
used on food crops only, and prohibits its use on cotton, tobace 
berries, egg plant, cucurbits, onions, peppers and sweet corn, : 




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SLUG SHOT Non-Poisonous Insecticide 
The safe, non-poisonous, dusting insecticide. 
Cucumber, Melon and Squash Bugs, Bean Beet! 
Cabbage Worms, Potato Bugs, Green Flies, Slugs 
all chewing insects, and controls fungus. Harmless 
humans, pets, plants, flowers and vegetables, | 
deadly to leaf-eating insects and fungus. Easy to 1 
—simply dust it on. 1 lb. (in perforated tin tongs! 
ister); 35's 25° Ibs., $I. 35, postpaid. By express, r 
prepaid, 1 lb., 25e3 5 lbs., $1.00; 25 Ibs., $4. me 
lbs., $17.50; 250 lbs., $33.00. : 

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HANMONDS Grape and Rose Dust 
Non-Poisonous Fungicide — 
Prevents Mildew and Black Spot. Sueccessfu 
growers, Grape growers and florists everywhe 
this non-poisonous fungicide. Safe to use—w 
harm any pet or human. Easy to use—simpl 
it on. - Green in color—not unsightly. 1 lb., 4 
Ibs., $1. 60, postpaid. By express, not prep 
Ib., 35¢; 5 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $6.25; 100 sen 
ROSE DUST 
CONTROLS FUNGUS DISEASES 
- KILL CUTWORMS 
SNAROL Kills Cutworms, Sowbugs, Snails, Grasshop- 
pers, etc. A ready-prepared bait meal. Is not injurious 
to vegetation. Will not deteriorate from rain or sprink- 
ling, 1-lb. package, 35c¢; 214-lb. package, 65c; 6-lb. pack- 
age, $1.45, postpaid. By express, not prepaid: 1-lb. pack- 
age, 25c; Ou4- -lb. package, 50c; 6-lb. package, $1.00. 
We can no longe 
INSECTICIDE CARTRIDGES {%° 2" no lonze 
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Sprayer, but can furnish cartridges for same. Nicostick, Sulfostick, 
ake and Arsenostick Cartridges, 35c each; 38 for $1 .00, _Postpass " 

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