Improved Sprays and Dusts 
Add postage according to weight and zone. 
All Prices Subject to Market Changes 
STOMACH POISONS, such as Rotenone and Lead Arsenate, are used 
to combat chewing insects. Example: Potato bug and worms. 
CONTACT INSECTICIDES, such as Pyrote and Red Arrow, are used 
to combat sucking insects. Example: Plant lice or aphis. 
FUNGICIDES, such as Yellow Cuprocide, Sulrote and Tri-ogen are 
used to combat plant diseases, Example: Black spot, blight and mildew. 
ANT GAS. A small amount injected into ant nest will kill queen and 
worker ants instantly. Convenient lawn and garden size. 4-0z. spouted 
can, 300. 
ANT TRAPS. (Antrol.) Kill both sweet and grease eating ants. Each, 
10c; 6 for 50c. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Powder). The standard poison for leaf-eating 
insects on fruit and shade trees and vegetables. Dilute 2 lbs. to 50 
gallons of water, or 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls to 1 gallon of water. 
Lb., 35c; 4 lbs., 75c. Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
BLACK LEAF 40. Kills by contact and fumes. Kills insects on plants, 
animals and poultry. 1% teaspoonfuls to 1 gallon of water, or 
% lb. to 50 gals. of water. 
Oz., 35c; 5 ozs., $1.00; lb., $2.40; 2 lbs., $3.55; 5 lbs., $6.70. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Dry Powder). The recognized fungicide for 
the control of most fungous diseases of fruits and ground crops. 
Dilute 4 to 4% pounds to 50 gallons of water. 
Lb, 35c; 4 lbs., 70c. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
CALOMEL SOIL DISINFECTION. Mixed dry with the seed or coated on 
the wet seed gives the best and cheapest control of maggots in cab- 
bage, radish, turnip, etc., and helps control “damping off,” club root, 
etc. 1 lb. Calomel to 1 lb. seed. For brown patch, 3 ozs. to 50 gals. of 
water covers 1000 sq. ft. of turf. %4 Ib., $1.35; 1b., $4.50. 
CALCIUM ARSENATE, It is probably the most effective arsenical 
insecticide on the market. For spraying potatoes, cucumbers and 
tobacco; 2 to 3 tablespoons to a gallon of water. 2 lbs. in 50 gals. water. 
Lb., 25c; 4 lbs., 65c. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
CARBON DISULPHIDE. (Bisulphide). For killing insects and weevils 
infesting stored grains and cereals. Effective against colonies of ants, 
moles and woodchucks. 1-lb. can, 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
CORROSIVE SUBLIMATE. (Bichloride of Mercury). For treating 
potato scab and Rhizoctonia, also the control of cabbage maggots. 
Dissolve in quart hot water 4 ozs. to 30 gallons water. Treat the uncut 
seed 1% hours. 30 gallons of the solution will cover 4 bushels of seed. 
1% Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.75. 
CUT WORM KILLER. A poisonous bait which kills cut worms, sow 
bugs, snails, etc. Very effective if used when the pests first appear. 
Pests eat it at night and are quickly destroyed. Will not deteriorate 
from rain or sprinkling. 
1 lb., 25c; 2% Ilbs., 50c. 
CYANOGAS (A-Dust). For killing rats, mice, moles, woodchucks, soil 
insects in lawns. 
% lb., 45c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $10.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
CYANOGAS (G-Fumigant). Positive fumigant for greenhouses, homes, 
warehouses, camps, bunkhouses. 
5 Ibs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $10.00; 100 1bs., $25.00. 
FISH OIL SOAP. (Potash). The ideal spreader and adhesive for mix- 
ing with insecticides. Very effective even when used alone. 
Lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
FORMALDEHYDE DUST. Controls damping off, mixing 8 ozs. per bu 
of soil. In greenhouse flats or seedling benches, 1% ozs. of dust re- 
quired per sq. ft. Controls Smut on oats, barley and wheat. Mix 3 ozs. 
of dust to each bushel of grain. 
Lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.50; 25 1bs., $10.00; 50 lbs., $17.50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
LIME-SULPHUR (Dry Powder). Dilute 1 lb. to 6 gals. of hot or cold 
water. 
Per lb., 30c; 1214 lbs., $1.50. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
MOLOGEN IN POWDER FORM. Will in no way injure soil or grass. 
Odorless. Eliminates moles from lawn within two or three days. 
¥2-lb can, 50c. 
MOUSE SEED. An effective means of ridding cellars, pantries and attics 
of mice. Pkg., 10c. 
NAPHTHALENE FLAKES. Mixed with soil to destroy slugs and wire 
worms. For treating Gladioli. 1 oz. to 100 bulbs. 1 1b, to bushel of 
bulbs. 
1 Ib., 25c; 5 1lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.90. 
NICO-FUME (Liquid). For use as a spray or vapor, for controlling 
green fly, aphis, etc., in greenhouses and outdoors. 
1 1b., $2.40; 4 lbs, $6.35; 8 lbs., $11.10. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Roofone 
Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. 
“Rootone”—the plant hormone powder for 
quicker rooting of cuttings and seeds, Ready 
to use, no mixing necessary, Dip your cut- 
tings in the dry powder, then plant. 
Dust your seeds with the Rootone powder 
for faster germination and heavier root 
growth. This is particularly worth while on 
grass, as it gives a heavy turf in a much 
shorter time. A 2-ounce jar of RBootone 
treats 3000 cuttings, or 20 pounds of grass 
seed. 
4 -oz. pkt., 25c; 2-0z. jar, $1.00; 1-1b. can $5.00. 
Reg U.S Pat OF 
FRANGBLANTONE 

Makes Roots Grow for Earlier Flowers 
and Bigger Crops. Reduces Wilt. 
Many plants stop growing for a time after 
transplanting. Transplantone, a vitamin- 
hormone stimulant, supplies the plant with 
chemicals which induce growth at this 
vital period. Treat your plants with Trans- 
plantone for greater garden success. 1 oz. 
makes 10 gals. solution, 
12-0z. pkg., 25c; 1-oz. can, 50c; 3-0z. can, 
$1.00; 1-1b. can, $4.00. 
TRI-OGEN 
ROSE GARDEN SPRAY TREATMENT 
Black spot and powdery mildew are easily 
controlled by the use of TRI-OGEN. Tri- 
ogen will give your roses adequate scientific 
treatment, Twenty-six years of successful 
use. 
A. Small Kit. ..$1.50 
B. Medium Kit. 4.00 
CUPROCIDE 
Prevents damping off, controls fungous 
diseases, stimulates plant growth, easy to 
handle. Treatment increases yield 10 to 30 
per cent. % oz. per pound of seed; 4 ozs, to 
10 pounds of seed. 
4 ozs., 35c; 1 Ib., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.00; 24 lbs., 
$12.00, 

Cc. Large Kit. .$ 6.00 
D. Estate Kit. 20.00 



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Dog Check 
The ideal repellent as a means of checking 
“doggie habits.” This is a highly concen- 
trated product, safe and harmless to use. 
The new formulae will permit spraying 
directly on new growth. Unaffected by rain, 
one spraying usually lasts from two to three 
weeks. 8-Ounce bottle and special sprayer 
for easy applicaticn, $1.00. 3-ounce bottle, 
65c. 

Mole-Nots 
A specially prepared mole food, the boon 
long sought for counteracting the havoe and 
damage caused by moles. In prepared bait 
form, no mixing necessary. 25c, postpaid. 
