
GARDEN SCIENCE 
Burtank Would Have Thought You Were Crazy ! 
SPEED UP GERMINATION? TRANSPLANT SEEDLINGS, ROOTED CUTTINGS, AND MATURE PLANTS WITHOUT 
SHOCK OR WILT? HOLD FRUIT, BLOSSOMS AND LEAVES ON PLANTS?—ALL THIS WITH JUST CHEMICALS? IF 
YOU HAD ASKED LUTHER BURBANK IIF SUCH THINGS WERE POSSIBLLE EH WOULD HAVE THOUGHT YOU 
WERE CRAZY. BUT THINGS HAVE CHANGED SINCE BURBANK’S TIME AND YOU CAN DO ALL OF THESE 
THINGS—SIMPLY AND EASILY WITH A CHEMICAL OR HORMONE POWDER CALLED ROOTONE., 
This hormone powder, containing the most widely effective plant hormones 
} I known, stimulates the formation of roots on cuttings and hastens the germina- 
£¢ tion of seed. Just dust your seed with ROOTONE powder or dip cuttings in the 
powder before planting. You will be pleasantly surprised at the strong, sturdy 
\ roots and superior vigor that results. Florists, nurserymen and seedsmen— 
Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. 
the experts—all prefer and use Rootone. 



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: HERE IS YOUR GUARANTEE - 
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a We realize that it is unusual to guarantee anything connected with seeds, but our own results with seeds ' 
# treated ith Rootone makes us wish that every one of our customers would try it—with absolutely no risk involved. - 
f The 25c package conains enough Rootone to treat seeds for the average home vegetable or flower garden. Plant : 
f a foot or two in each row without treating the seed—then shake a very small amount of Rootone into the seed 5 
: package and roll it around so that all seeds are coated with the fine dust, and plant the seed in your usual way. 8 
i If you are not pleased with the better and quicker germination and sturdier growth of the treated seedlings, send us ‘ 
‘ the empty Rootone package and we will refund your money. Pt 
' ROOTONE IS SIMPLE TO USE—BUT THE RESULTS ARE ASTOUNDING. m 
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ROOTONE HAS BEEN TESTED IN ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS 
LOOK AT THESE RESULTS 
Corn—Increase per acre ou... EA BSS eR ee eh Ee aI 9.5 Bushels 
Alichia-Incredaisempe rn clcre gerecce terete eee eee es ee oe ee ete 900 lbs. (Hay) 
Sugar: Beets—-Increases pGreclcre: ees corre tae ee cee cence 11.2 Tons 
Quantity of Rootone needed will vary, depending on size and character of 
seed, but approximate quantities are: 
Pasture Grasses—l1 oz. to 10 lbs. of seed; 1 lb. to 160 lbs. seed. 
Clover and Alfalfa Seed—1 oz. to 15 lbs. of seed; 1 lb to 240 lbs. of seed. 
Corn and Peas—1 lb. to 450 lbs. of seed. 
Sugar beets—1 lb. to 300 lbs. of seed. 
Where Nitragin is used to inoculate legumes, the seed should be dusted first 
with Rootone—then inoculated. Where Semesan is used, the Rootone may be GERANIUM CUTTINGS —Treated and 
mixed with the Semesan. FULL DIRECTIONS WITH EACH PACKAGE. Untreated. 

PRICES OF ROOTONE 
4 oz., 25c, postpaid; 2 oz. jar, $1.00, postpaid; 1 lb. can, $5.00, postpaid. 
TRANSPLANTONE—You can move seed- 
DISCLAIMER lings, shrubs, flowering plants or trees 
without wilt or the usual setback after 
Since the use of all hormones is still in an experimental stage, and since transplanting. Full directions on every 
its application is beyond our control, we can give no warranty whatsoever package. 2-0oz. package—(Home garden 
as to results, with the exception of the offer stated above on the 25c package. size)—50c. 
However, we sincerely believe that the use of these hormones will benefit 
every planter and we urge that you try them on part of your plantings. ‘a eee 
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Mr. Earl Summers of Chinook, Montana, had the following experience with 
Rootone: 
“After use of Rootone on sugar beet seed this spring, we found seed 
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germinated more quickly, plants had a nice green color, and had practically REGU 15. PALO: 
no ‘damping off,’ as we have had previous years. There were a number of FRUITONE—For tomatoes—prevents blos- 
fields in this locality reported to have loss from root rot.’’ som drop—prevents pre-harvest drop of 
apples. Garden size, $1.00. 


THOMPSON'S 
VITAMIN B,; PELLETS 
AND SHAKE-A-DROP BOTTLE 
are easy to use. Dissolve a pellet in the Shake-A-Drop Bottle and 
a & then shake one drop into a gallon of water and apply to all plants. 
<I cet Enough for 200 gallons, 25c. Enough for 2,000 gallons, $1.00. 
WA A i Vitamin B: has been very beneficial in increasing growth of flowers 
RSS WY. bw Voor (GN and vegetables. It is not a fertilizer but in some manner breaks down or 
WATCH YOUR GARDEN 
_g@ BLOSSOM OUT! 

cohen Sek releases plant food so it is available. Vitamin Bi increases size and 
; number of blossoms. 
/ 4 Famous as a root-growth factor and stimulant, THOMPSON'S B: 
Pellets have been enthusiastically endorsed by thousands of gardeners. 
VITAMIN B; PELLETS Too, remember. 


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