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MICHELL’S INSECT DESTROYERS, Etc. 
Hydroxcide. An economical insecticide and 
fungicide for potatoes, tomatoes, garden 
vegetables, and small fruits, controlling 
leaf-eating insects and blight. It contains 
1234 per cent Metallic Copper, 3314 per 
cent Calcium Arsenate, and is so designed 
that the use of 8 pounds to 50 gals. of 
water will give 2’ pounds Arsenate of Cal- 
cium and a 4-4-50 Bordeaux. 4-tbs., $1.00. 
Insectrogen. An effective insecticide that rids 
your roses and other plants of leaf-chewing 
insects, including caterpillars, slug worms, 
Japanese beetles and many blights. Use 
alternately as a companion spray with 
Fungtrogen; both carry their own spreader; 
only water is required. Makes 60 times its 
volume. Pt., $1.75; qt., $2.75; gal., $8.00. 
Japanese Beetle Spray (Du Pont). An effec- 
tive repellent which may be used without 
injury on a wide range of plants, to pre- 
vent damage by the Japanese and Mexican 
bean beetle. Dilution, 1% pound to 10 gal- 
lons of water. 4 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $7.50; 
25+ |bs., $35.00;°50_Ibs., $67.50. 
Jap-Beetle Repellent and stomach poison based 
on Rotenone and related organic compounds. 
Eight ounces of this will make 10 gallons 
of finished spray.  Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., $1.75; 
5 Ibs., $4.00. 
Japtox 
Kills and Repels Japanese and Asiatic Beetles 
This material affords real protection to 
goliage against the ravenous feeding of these 
pests. 
Japtax has as its base an arsenical poison 
so as to insure killing the small percentage 
of beetles which may actually feed on the 
sprayed foliage. One pound of Japtox will 
make 10 gallons of spray. Lb., 65c; 25 lbs., 
$7.00; 100 Ibs., $20.00. 
Kerosene Emulsion (Liquid Miscible Oil). 
Diluted in water this makes an excellent 
spray for all mild forms of scale and soft 
lice of any kind such as infest rose and 
fruit bushes, vegetables and trees. Dilutes 
1 part to 10 parts of water. Qt., 75c; gal., 
$1.75; 5 gals., $6.00. 
Kix. A combination fungicide and contact in- 
secticide recommended for the control of 
black-spot, mildew, and certain insects on 
roses, flowering, and garden crops. Dilution 
1 to 80. Qt., $2.50. 
Kilslug. An immediate and effective remedy 
for snails and slugs. Ready to use—no mix- 
ing required. Kilslug is not harmful to ani- 
mals, plants, and human beings when used 
as directed. Packed in sprinkler-top con- 
sean: 125-dose size, 75c; 325-dose size, 
K. R. O. Kills rats only. Not a poison. Not in- 
jurious to humans, livestock, dogs, cats or 
poultry. 2-oz. can, 75c. 
Lemon Oil. A standard insecticide recom- 
mended for destroying thrip, aphis, mealy 
bug, etc. Having no odor, it is especially 
desirable and safe to use on all house- 
Plants, pt.woDC, pt, 0c; at., $1,007 6 
gal., $1.75; gal., $3.00; 5-gal. keg, $12.00. 
Lime-Sulphur. Dry. For effective control of 
San Jose scale, apple and pear scab, peach- 
leaf curl, and cherry leaf-spot. Dilution: 
12 to 15 pounds to 50 gallons of water. Lb., 
S700 Ibs., $1.60; 25 Ibs., $4.75; 100 Ibs., 
Lime-Sulphur Solution. A concentrated liquid 
form of this widely used insecticide and 
fungicide for spraying fruit trees. It is 
usually combined with other materials to 
control several types of insects and diseases 
with the same spray. Dilution: 1 to 20 for 
dormant spraying; 1 to 40 for later appli- 
cations. Qt., 50c; gal., $1.00; 5 gals., $4.00; 
Gann (30 gals.), $10.50; bbl. (50 gals.), 
Loro. A contact insecticide which is uniquely 
effective against midge, mealy bug, red 
spider, mites, and thrip. It is also a good 
aphicide and kills scale insects in the 
crawling stage. Do not use on roses or other 
crops for which it is not recommended. 
Dilution 1 to 800. Pt., $2.00; gal., $10.50; 
5 gals., $45.00. 
Magikil Jelly. New and very effective Ant 
Control; also used to eliminate roaches, rats, 
and mice. 1-oz. tube, 35c; 8-oz. tube, $1.75. 
Mexican Bean Beetle Destroyer 
Dust or Spray 
Mexican Bean Beetle Destroyer requires the 
addition of no other material-when. used as 
a dust. For wet spraying mix 8 pounds to 100 
gallons of water or 6 level tablespoonfuls to 
1 gallon of water. Lb., 35c. 
Molasses, Black. A crude grade of molasses, 
highly favored as a sticker to be used with 
contact insecticides, particularly in con- 
trolling the boxwood miner. Gal., $1.25; 5 
gals., $5.00. 
Mo-Lo Tablets. When placed at intervals in the 
runs, these are very effective in destroying 
and driving away moles. Pkg., 25c. 
Mouse Seed. Safer and more convenient than 
paste or traps. Ready to use. No bait re- 
quired. Pkg., 25c. 
Mologen. An odorless powder that eliminates 
moles from the lawn in two or three days. 
Will not injure the soil or grass and is safe 
to use even where pets are kept. 14-Ib. can, 
50c; 1¥2-lb. can, $1.25; 5-lb. can, $4.00. 
Naphtha Flakes. For cleaning the soil. Wiil 
control thrips, sow-bugs, and other earth 
Vermin Lbs, ose: 2 10 "lbs -$2:30 25° Ibs. 
$5.50; 50 Ibs., $10.50. 
Nico-Fume Liquid 
A powerful and highly refined nicotine solu- 
tion that has the twofold advantage of being 
adaptable either for spraying or for fumigating 
Purposes. 
Eby $2-10;.4 Ibs., $7-35;8 Ibs., $13.50; 40- 
Ib. drum, $56.50. 
Nico-Fume Powder 
Many florists prefer a tobacco powder for 
fumigating. Nico-Fume Powder (patented) 
consists of tobacco powder impregnated with 
high-strength nicotine and is guaranteed to 
contain not less than 1214 per cent of nico- 
tine by weight. 5 Ibs., $4.15; 10 Ibs., $7.15. 
Nico-Fume Pressure Fumigator 
Nico-Fume Pressure Fumigator is safe for 
the plants and is the most commonly used 
fumigant. Insects on crops grown in green- 
houses may be controlled by fumigation in 
many instances. This is advantageous to 
greenhouse owners because fumigation reaches 
every leaf and bud, and requires less time and 
labor than does spraying. 
\y-Ib. size, 55c; case lots of 1 doz., $4.95. 
1-Ib. size, 85c; case lots of 1 doz., $8.65. 
Nico-Fume Pressure Fumigator Holders fof 
hand-directed fumigation with the Pressure 
Fumigator. Each, $1.00. 
Nicotine Pyrox. A complete spray especially 
prepared for the home gardener. It kills 
both chewing and sucking insects, prevents 
blight and fungous diseases. Only the addi- 
tion of water is necessary. Dilution: 1 pound 
to 3 gallons..17.6 ozs., 60c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
Nikoteen Liquid. A safe and highly effective 
spray and fumigant of highly refined free 
nicotine. Available in two grades: 
30 per cent solution. ]-oz. bottle, 35c; 
Ibs SIE5O-8Ibi S257 Seo) Ibs eS 7200778. Ibsy, 
$13.00. 
40 per cent solution. 4 Ibs., $8.00; 8 Ibs., 
$14.50. 
Para-Dichlorobenzene (PTB). The most effec- 
tive remedy for the peach tree borer. For 
best results, treatment should be made dur- 
ing September, using approximately 1 ounce 
per tree. 1-Ilb. can, 50c; 5-Ib. can, $2.00; 
25-lb. keg, $9.50. 
Paris Green. A poisonous powder for potato 
bugs, worms, caterpillars, slugs, etc. 1/4 _Ib., 
25c; Ib., 60c; 4 Ibs., $2.75; 14 Ibs., $6.75. 

Pomo-Green with Nicotine. A leaf-green ma- 
terial which can be used as a spray or dust, 
and which affords complete’ protection 
against black-spot, mildew, leaf-eating in- 
sects and aphids. | pound makes 4 gallons 
of spray. Lb., 80c; 5 Ibs., $3.30. 
Pomo-Green without Nicotine. Used as a dust 
only to. control plant diseases and leaf-eat- 
aon l-lb. can, 55¢; 5-Ib. carton, 
Protex. The new scientific protection for trees, 
shrubs and plants. Forms an invisible film 
of liquid latex preventing winter-drying and 
warding off insects. Permits normal breath- 
ing. Non-injurious. One quart of Protex 
diluted covers 100 square feet. 
Spring. Gal., $3.50. 
Winter. Qt., $1.00; gal., $3.50. 
Pyrethrum Powder. Valuable as a contact in- 
sect powder against aphis, plant-lice, thrips, 
etca iby a >C Fon IDS. $5.50 10 Ibst-056.50; 
Pyrote. A double-acting concentrated Pyreth- 
rum and Rotenone spray for flowers, plants, 
fruit, and vegetable crops. Dilution: 1 to 
TOO=GO0MOz aS des omozse - f1L002" 16mozs., 
$2.50; gal., $45.00. 
Pyrox (Bowker’s). A combined insecticide and 
fungicide for all leaf-eating insects, blights, 
and fungous troubles. Especially recom- 
mended for potatoes. Mix Pyrox with water 
and spray. The material sticks to the leaves 
even through the hardest rains. 50 Ibs., 
$8.35; 300 Ibs., $34.50. 
Rabbit Chaser, Lag’s. Spray on plants and 
vegetables to repel rabbits. Will not burn or 
harm plants or rabbits. 4-oz. bottle, with 
directions, 50QOc. 
Rat Paste (Zelio). The most efficient poison 
for destroying rats, mice, and other rodents. 
2-oz. tube, 65c. 
Red Arrow. The most efficient poison of in- 
sects, yet is absolutely safe to use. A highly 
concentrated extract of pyrethrum combined 
with a special soap, which is diluted with 
water before spraying. Dilution: 1 to 200- 
A00MDOZ Sere 48 ozs. $1.00.) pte 2S 
qt: 95-00 gall), $17-00;5_aals.,-$7 7-50: 
Rotenone 75." An economical dust contain- 
ing 75/100 per cent of Rotenone, one of 
the most effective contact insecticides. Con- 
trols many types of beetles and worms at- 
tacking vegetable crops. Lb., 35c; 5 Ibs., 
$1.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. 
Scalecide 
The Complete Dormant Spray 
Scalecide, diluted 1 gallon to 15 gallons of 
water, may be used on any kind of fruit or 
shade tree that drops its foliage in winter, any 
time after the leaves drop in the fall until 
they start out in the spring, provided it is 
net colder than 40°. 
On conifers, spruces, and pines, for pine 
scale, spruce gall, etc., spray with Scalecide 
1 to 25 just before the new growth starts in 
fhe: springs, Ots. 75cCr gdley oie7 5) 4>sOGlSspo.5 a, 
10 gals., $10.90; 30 gals., $23.75; 50 gals., 
$36.00. 
Scale Oil. The most modern of all miscible oils 
for dormant spraying of fruit trees and 
ornamentals. Dilution: 1 to 15. Qt., 75c; 
gal. $1c75> Se gals, 56.0053 0 oqlsi$23.507 
50 gals., $32.50. 
Selocide. A powerful contact killing agent 
which will kill from 90 to 100 per cent of 
red spiders in one application. It also kills 
the eggs, and does not harm tender plants 
when properly used. Dilution: 1 to 
Gal., $3.50; 5 gals., $16.75. 

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