Chemicals, Peat Moss, and Other Horticultural Sundries 99 
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CHEMICAL AND BACTERIAL 
AIDS TO PLANT GROWTH 
(NOT FERTILIZERS) 
ROOTONE 
The plant hormone powder. Rootone is not a fertilizer or plant food but 
is a root forming stimulant. Just dip cuttings into the powder. Shake off 
any excess and plant. Rooting takes place in a much shorter time, heavier 
root system is formed and fewer die from disease. When seeds and bulbs are 
dusted with Rootone before planting, germination is quicker and root 
growth faster and heavier. 14-o0z. pkt. (sufficient to treat 400 cuttings, 
21% Ibs. of seed, or 100 bulbs) 25c., 2-oz. jar, $1.00; 1-lb. can, $5.00. 
TRANSPLANTONE 
A vitamin-hormone stimulant for plants. Transpiantone is a water 
soluble powder containing Vitamin B-1 and other parts of the Vitamin B 
fraction, plus certain plant hormones which are active in root forma- 
tion. Dissolve one level teaspoonful of Transplantone in one gallon 
of water. Soak the soil around the plant roots with this solution immedi- 
ately after transplanting. The hcrmones aid in the formation of new 
roots while the Vitamin B chemicals stimulate their continued growth. 
14-oz. pkg. (sufficient for 5 gallons of transplant solution) 25c., 3-o0z. can 
$1.00, 1-Ib. can $4.00 
FRUITONE 
Fruitone is a powder containing the synthetic hormones which have 
been found by the United States Department of Agriculture to be most ef- 
fective in stopping the premature drop of Apples. Fruitone is a spray ma- 
terial and should be mixed at the rate of 1 level teaspoonful to 1 gallon 
of water or 2 ounces to 25 gallons. The trees should be sprayed immedi- 
ately, when dropping begins. With the use of Fruitome Apples can be 
held on the tree longer so that they attain a higher color and a better size. 
2/5 oz. pkg. 25c., 2-oz. can $1.00, 12-0z. can $5.00 
HORMODIN 
The root forming chemical. Hormodin stimulates rapid root growth on 
plant cuttings and makes easy the rooting of many plants which were 
formerly impossible or very difficult to root. Hormodin powders simplify 
the treatment of cuttings. The moistened stems are simply dipped in 
Hormodin and then gently tapped to remove the excess powder before 
setting them in the sand. Because different plants require different treat- 
ments, Hormodin Powder has been developed in three strengths to parallel 
the range of hormones in nature. 
Powder No. 1. Designed primarily for use on Carnations, Chrysanthe- 
mums, Poinsettias, Roses and similar types. Many house, garden and 
greenhouse plants are included in the complete list. 
Trial size pkg. 25c., 134-oz. tin 50c., 1-lb. tin $3.00 
Powder No. 2. Designed for use on less sensitive species which comprise 
many of the semi-woody types and many of the common shrubs. 
134-oz. tin 75c., 1-lb. tin $4.50 
Powder No. 3. Designed for use with the more resistant species which 
comprise most of the evergreens and dormant leafless cuttings. 
l-oz. tin $1.00, 14-lb. tin $4.50 
Combination Package. Powders No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 in | carton, 75c. 
BREXONE VITAMIN B-1 
Vitamin B-1 is a root invigorator, not a fertilizer. It stimulates the 
growth of roots and thus enables plants to derive the greatest benefit from 
the soil in which they grow. Through its use marvelous results have been 
achieved with house plants. Nurserymen have found it particularly effec- 
tive in rooting cuttings which are ordinarily difficult to start. Vitamin B-1 
solution is used for the soaking of seeds before planting, with fine results 
and is excellent for the watering of seedlings. A drop of Vitamin B-1 in 
2 quarts of water is sufficient. A 2-ounce bottle will make 500 gallons of solu- 
tion. Detailed directions for use accompany each bottle. 2-0z. bottle 50c. 
NOD-O-GEN 
A PURE CULTURE OF NODULE BACTERIA 
The nitrogen-gathering bacteria furnished in a humus base causes 
nodules to develop on the roots of legume crops. These nodules 
gather nitrogen from the air and convert it into plant-food, saving plant- 
food in the soil. Full directions accompany every package. When ordering 
be sure to state what crop you wish to inoculate. 
Special Garden Size. Combining bacteria for Peas, Beans, Sweet Peas 
and Lupines. Sufficient for about 5 lbs. of seed. Pkg. 10c, 
Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Aisike Clover and other Clovers. 
1-bu. size 30c., 1-bu. size 50c., 214-bu. size $1.00 
Soybeans, Cowpeas, Vetch, Field Peas, Field Beans and Garden 
Beans. W%-bu. size 25c., 1-bu. size 35c., 5-bu. size $1.50 
To secure best results from the use of Nod-0-Gen, top-dress liberally 
with Ground Limestone or Agricultural Lime to correct any acid condition 
in the soil. 
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS 
Acid Phosphate. See Superphosphate below. 
Aluminum Sulphate. Commercial grade. Used to create an acid condi- 
tion in the soil for Rhododendrons, Azaleas or other acid loving plants. 
5 lbs. 40c., 10 lbs. 75c., 100 lbs. $4.00 
Calcium Chloride. Used on walks or roadways as a dust layer and surface 
binder. One bag is sufficient for 50 sq. yds. of surface. Supplied in 100-lb. 
bags only. (We do not break bags). 100 lbs. $2.70 
Copperas (Sulphate o/ Iron). Finely pulverized. A valuable disinfectant 
and weed-killer. May be used either dry or dissolved in water. 
5 lbs. 40c., 10 lbs. 75c., 100 lbs. $4.50 
Copper Sulphate (Blue Stone). Fine granulated. A chemical that is used 
as a fungicide; the chiet ingredient of Bordeaux Mixture. It is also used 
for destroying slime and algae in pools. 
Lb. 12c., 10 lbs. $1.15, 100 lbs. $10.00 
Land Plaster (Agricultural Gypsum). Fine ground. 
5 lbs. 25c., 25 lbs. 75c., 100 Ibs. $2.00, ton $30.00 
Land Lime (Magnesium Limestone). A fine non-caustic limestone. Not 
a plant-food but used to correct the acid condition of the soil. 
5 lbs. 25c., 10 lbs. 35c., 25 Ibs. 60c., 100 Ibs. $1.50, ton $18.00 
Lime,|Hydrated. Fine-ground Caustic Lime for use on land; must be used 
with care. Quick acting. May also be used in spray mixtures and fcr white- 
washing. 10 lbs. 35c., 25 lbs. 60c., 50-lb. bag $1.00, 100 lbs. $2.00 
Lime (Snow Fluff Brand). A superfine powdered, hydrated lime especially 
prepared for spraying and dusting. 
10-lb. paper bags 50c. each, 50-lb. bag $2.00 
Salt, Agricultural. For killing weeds in Asparagus beds, walks, drive- 
ways, etc. (We do not break bags.) 100-Ib. bags only, $1.75 
Superphosphate (Acid Phosphate, 18% to 20%). 
5 lbs. 25c., 25 lbs. 65c., 60 Ibs. $1.15, 100 lbs. $2.00 
HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES 
FLORALIFE 
A preparation which helps cut flowers to live longer, prevents fading, re- 
tards wilting and maintains fragrance. Pkg. 10c., large pkg. $1.00 
FINE DOMESTIC PEAT MOSS 
Domestic Peat Moss, fine ground stock; equal in every way to the Euro- 
pean Peat Moss which is no longer obtainable. Domestic Peat Moss has 
great absorbent properties and decays quickly so that it rapidly becomes 
incorporated with the soil. A splendid mulching material. 
Breck’s Standard Carton Bale. Containing about 12 cu. ft. and weigh- 
Inee approximate lyse (OOD Ge wee tices wt a tie ew tear eee eee $4.50 
Breck’s Special Carton. Containing almost 3 cu. ft $2.28 
Pkg. (18 oz.) 20c., pkg. (114 bu.) $1.00 
SUPER ADCO 
For making Artificial Manure. Dry leaves, mixed with Adco and kept 
moist, turn into excellent manure. So do flower-stalks, cuttings, pea vines, 
and almost any other kind of non-woody vegetable waste. Adco is a powder 
which, mixed with vegetable matter and kept moist, turns the latter into 
real manure, but without odor, flies, etc. The process is perfectly simple 
and not at all laborious. (Directions accompany each shipment.) 
25-lb. bag (enough for about 12 wheelbarrow loads of garden waste, mak- 
ing 14 ton manure) $2.25; 150-lb. bag (enough for a heap 10x10x6 ft. making 
about 3 tons of manure) $10.50. Trial size, 7/4-lb. pkg. $1.00. 
POTTING SOIL, LEAF-MOLD, ETC. 
Regular Potting Soil. Good quality loam. Untreated. Bu. $1.25 
Leafmoid. The best grade of sifted Leafmold. Peck 40c., bu. $1.25 
Lump Charcoal. For greenhouse use. 30-Ib. bag $2.00 
Granulated Charcoal. 50-Ib. bag $2.00 
Greenhouse Sand. Specially graded coarse sharp sand for rooting cuttings 
and mixing with potting soil. Peck 60c., bu. $2.00 
Silver Sand. Peck 60c., bu. $2.00 
Sphagnum Moss. Bale (approxim. 4 cu. ft.) $3.50 



SPREADERS 
Brexone Fertilizer Spreader. America’s greatest value. 
Disc wheels, foot rest and hand feed control. Right size 
for small lawns. Sturdily built. The spreading width is 
18 in. and the wheel diameter 8 in. 
Width 16 in.—capacity 22 lbs 
Salem Heavy-Duty Fertilizer Distributor. A well 
constructed distributor capable of withstanding hard 
knocks and long usage. Will 

spread the material evenly and 
quickly. Sheet metal hopper 
with welded steel ends. Ratchet 
driven shaft. Automatic feed 
control prevents flow when 
spreader is not in motion. Pipe 
handle with leg rest. Wheels 18 
in. diameter, 214 in. tread. 
J : Width 20 in., cap. 40 Ibs.. $7.50 
Brexone Fertilizer Spreader Width 30 in., cap. 80 Ibs..14.95 
Width 36 in., cap. 125 lbs.. 24.00 







