FERTILIZERS 71 

Fertilizers —Continued 
Florida Humus. ['lorida Humus is high in or- 
ganic content (91%). Humus in its purest and 
richest form. Florida Hu- 
mus is dredged from un- 
der water deposits, and 
air dried to a very low 
moisture content, and 
therefore economical. 
Most soils are deficient 
in humus. Florida  Hu- 
mus improves such soils, 
but is not intended to 
' take the place of ferti- 
Directions for making compost and top 

lizer. 
dressing free on request. Packed in 100-lb. crates, 
6 cubic feet compressed to 3%, $2.50-each; also 
200-Ib. crates, 12 cubic feet compressed to 7, 
$4.50; ton, $37.00. 
Platco 5-8-7. A high-grade balanced fertilizer 
for general purpose, especially potatoes and gar- 
den truck crops. Also in making of new lawns, 
where it is generally used at the rate of 50 lbs. per 
1,000 square feet. Price: Out for 1943—See note 
under Vigoro. 
Platt’s Special Lawn Fertilizer. Contains 10% 
Nitrogen, 5% Phosphoric Acid, and 5% Potash. 
For best results apply 10 lbs., in early Spring, 
5 lbs. in early Summer and 5 lbs. in early Fall on 
each 1,000 sq. ft. of lawn. This is a nearly neutral 
fertilizer composed of a number of products; each 
selected for its proven desirability in a lawn main- 
tenance formula. The ratio and amounts recom- 
mended are based upon results from a large num- 
ber of extensive trials over a period of many years. 
A substantial proportion is in organic form and 
due to the small amounts required (400-600 Ibs. 
per acre) is very economical to use. Price: 12y%- 
lb. bag, 90c.; 25 Ibs., $1.55. Not manufactured for 
ee Limited 1942 supply available in small sizes 
only. 
Ground Bone. A special 3.29% nitrogen, 22.00 
T.P.A. unsteamed, high grade for roses, grape 
vines, shrubs, lawns and florists’ use. Price: 5 lbs., 
35c.; 10 Ibs., 60c.; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 50 Ibs., $2.25; 
100 Ibs., $4.00. 
Lime. Ground Limestone. 40 mesh... Price: 50 
Ibs., 50c.; 100 Ibs., 90c.; 14-ton, $5.00; ton, $10.25. 
(In paper bags). 
Land Plaster or Gypsum. It is an excellent ad- 
dition to land requiring lime and sulphates, par- 
ticularly for such crops as clovers, grasses, pota- 
toes, and turnips. Quantity required, broadcasted 
and harrowed in, one-half to one ton per acre. 
Price: 100-Ib. bag, $1.00; 1 ton, $14.00. 
Hard Wood Ashes. Useful because they contain 
lime and potash in a desirable form. The use on 
lawns will encourage the growth of White Clover. 
Also useful on Foxglove, Larkspur, Delphinium, 
Lupins and other plants that thrive in an alkaline 
soil. Price: Out for 1943. 
Nitrate of Soda. This is valuable solely for the 
nitrogen it contains. It is very quick in action and 
hastens the maturity of the crops. Being extreme- 
ly soluble, it should not be applied until the plants 
are above ground, when 100 to 500 lbs. per acre 1s 
generally used. Price: Out for 1943, except as 
limited. 
Muriate of Potash. Eighty per cent pure, equiv- 
alent to 48 or 50% actual potash. Price: 5 lbs., 
35c.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 Ibs., $3.65. 

Sulphate of Ammonia. Koppers (25% Ammo- 
nia). An improved product in fine condition. 
Superphosphate. Guaranteed 
20% phosphoric acid. Price per 
100 Ibs., $1.95; per ton, $30.55. 
Salt for Asparagus and Other 
Crops. In sacks of 100 lIbs., $1.50. 
For %-ton or more, ask for spe- 
cial quotations. 
Vigoro. The complete specially 
prepared food for lawns, vegetable 
and flower gardens. 
Vigoro and other garden fertilizers will be 
available in 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100-Ib. containers 
and from materials permitted. It will be neces- 
sary to have two or three formulas; one for 
Commercial Growers, a second one for Victory 
Gardeners (these not available in less than 100- 
Ib. bags), and a third formula for grass, shrubs 
and flowers, in all sizes. You will be obliged to 
declare the purpose and then use the formula 
permitted. Prices not available at date of going 
to press. 

Hormodin Powder. The Root-Forming Chemi- 
cal. Hormodin is a hormone-like plant growth 
substance. Its principal use is to stimulate rapid 
root growth on cuttings. It has widespread use 
in propagating cuttings, whether rooted with ease 
or normally rooted with difficulty. Many cuttings 
formerly impossible to propagate may now be 
rooted with the aid of Hormodin. 
No. 1 for soft cuttings. 134-0z., 50c.; 1 lb., $3.00. 
No. 2 for semi-woody growth. 134-0z., 75c.; 
1 lb., $4.50. 
No. 3 for evergreens, etc. 
$4.50. 
Combination Package. %4-oz., No. 1, %4-oz., No. 
2; %-oz., No. 3, 75c. 
1 oz., $1.00; %-lb., 
Soiltex. Outfit for testing acidity of soil. Sim- 
ple, accurate, easy. 
Sudbury Home Gardening Soil Test Kit. Com- 
plete with instructions and data on plant needs. 
Model D, $2.00; Club Model, $4.75. 
Peat Moss. An organic ma- 
terial that contributes to the 
humus content of the soil. It 
is free from fungus, silt, sand 
or weed seeds, highly absorb- 
ent and retentive of moisture. 
It is used by gardeners and 
florists in a great variety of 
ways; such as, mixing with 
soil, propagating, mulching evergreens, roses, top 
dressing lawns, etc., which are covered more fully 
in a special folder, mailed upon request. G.P.M. 
Peat Moss is put up in machine-compressed bales, 
burlapped, containing 20 bushels when loosened. 
The contents will cover 250 square feet, one inch 
deep. It is not sold by weight because that de- 
pends on the technical moisture content. Price: 
per bale, $3.75. Price subject to change. 

