








FERTILIZERS (F. O. B. Chicago) 
ADCO ARTIFICIAL STABLE MANURE. Make 
it yourself, in your own garden. To each ton of 
straw, hay, cornstalks or dried leaves add 150 lbs. 
Adco to make four tons of fresh or three tons of 
rotted manure. Adco contains nothing injurious 
_ to health or harmful to animalor plant life. Ship- 
ments accompanied by full directions. Ceiling 
prices, 71% lbs., $1.10; 25 lb. bag, $2.50; 150 Ibs., 
$11.50. Write for booklet. 
BACTO. Make your own fertilizer from waste 
materials with Bacto. Ceiling prices, 5 lb. bag, 
; $1.65; 25 lb. bag, $5.29. Trial pkt., 35c. 
BONE MEAL, Vaughan’s ‘‘Rose Grower’”’. 
_ Slightly steamed so that it can be ground fine, and 
is thus quicker in its action. Ceiling prices, 5 lbs,. 
50c; 10 Ibs., 95c; 25 lbs., $1.65; 50 Ilbs., $2.65; 100 
Ibs., $4.50. 
' BONE MEAL, ‘‘Regular Grade.’’ Ceiling prices, 
{ 25 lbs., $1.50; 50lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.10. 
CATTLE MANURE (Shredded). A natural fer- 
- tilizer for all general purposes. If applied to the 
lawn in the fall it protects grass roots through the 
winter. AS easy and clean to handle as grain. 
_ Price: 50 1bs., $2.25; 100 Ibs., $3.25; 500 Ibs., 
$12.50; 1.000 Ibs., $24.00. 
-MILORGANITE. A plant food free of weeds pro- 
- vides plant food over along period. Ceiling prices, 
25 Ibs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $1.65; 100 Ibs., $2.75; 500 
Ibs., $12.00. 
SHEEP MANURE (Pulverized). Excellent for 
mixing with soil for greenhouse plants; one part 
manure and six parts soil. 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 70c; 
25 lbs., $1.35; 50 1bs., $1.95; 100 lbs., $2.75; 500 
Ibs., $12.00; 1000 lbs., $22.00; ton, $42.00. 
VAUGHAN’S BALANCED PLANT RATION. 3- 
- 10-6. This is a balanced fertilizer chiefly composed 
~ of organic matter (bone, blood and potash). Can 
be sold for use on Flowers, Vegetables and 
_ Lawns. Ceiling prices, 5 Ibs., 50c; 10 lbs., 95c; 50 
 Ibs., $2.50; 100 Ibs., $4.00; 500 Ibs., $17.50. 
VAUGHAN’S VICTORY GARDEN. A plant food 
for Victory gardens. Ceiling prices, 5lbs., 50c; 10 
~ Ibs., 80c; 100 $3.25; 500 lbs., $15.00. 
VIGORO. VICTORY GARDEN FERTILZER. A 
= properly balanced plant food. Ceiling prices, 5 lbs., 
 50c! 10 Ibs., 80c; 25 lbs., $1.40; 50 Ibs., $2.25; 100 
~~ Abs., $3.50. 
KEM LIQUID PLANT FOOD. A complete bal- 
NEN anced ration for plants, a nutrient solution 
containing all essential elements, Nitrogen, Phos., 
Potash, including Calcium, Boron, Sulphur, etc. 
Merely dilute Kem solution with hydrant water. 
Ceiling prices, house plant size, 25c; slightly less 
than qt., 60c; gal., $1.25; full 4-gals. $4.25. 
Fertilizer prices include delivery within 25 miles of 
Chicago on 25, 50, 100, 125 and 250 lb. lots. Smaller 
quantities delivered with orders of seeds, bulbs and sup- 
plies of $2.00 or more. On larger quantities than 250 
pounds thecustomer pays all freight or expresscharges. 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
Weights—By mail, 14 pt., 11b.; pt., 21bs.; qt., 3 lbs. 
DRY LIME SULPHUR. For dormant spraying 
use 12 to 15 Ibs., to 50 gals., water. Ceiling prices, 
- Ib. 350; 5 1bs., $1.50; 25 Ibs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $12.00. 
-DOGZOFF. Breaks dogs of bad habits, spray under- 
| neath evergreen or shrubs. Ceiling price, bottle, 60c. 
NEW EVERGREEN. Non-poisonous. Ceiling prices, 
~ oz., bottle, 35c; 6 oz, can, $1.00; pint, $2.40; gal., 
a 00. 
LOWERS OF SULPHUR. For mildew on roses,, 
Sete. 5 Ceiling prices, lb., 15c; 101bs., $1.00; 25 Ibs. 
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$2.00. : 
KALITE. Rotenone impregnated dust. Ceiling prices, 
Tb. pkg., 40¢; 4 1b. bag, $1.00; 25 Ib. bag, $3.75, 
LEMON OIL. Destroys mealy bug, scale, thrip, red 
spider, etc. iling prices, % pint, 35c; pint, 60c; 
quart, $1.00; 34 gal., $1.75; gal., $3.00; 5 gals., 
$12.00. 
“SCALECIDE. An oil preparation for San Jose scale. 
Ceiling prices, qt., 75c; gal., $1.75; 5 gallons, $6.35. 
TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating. Ceiling prices, 
S51 bs., 25c; 100 Ibs., $2.50. 
TOBACCO DUST. One of the best remedies for 
- green and black aphis, fleas, beetles, etc., also for 
_jnsects in the ground. Ceiling prices, lb., I5c; 5 
 Ibs., 50c; 10 lbs., 85c; 100 Ibs., $4.50. ‘ 
DOG-CHECK. The ideal repellent as a means of 
checking doggie habits. Safe and harmiess to use. 
New formula will permit Spraying on new growth. 
Unaffected by rain, one spraying lasts from two to 
three weeks. 3-oz. size, complete with sprayer, 60c; 
8-oz. size, with sprayer, $1.00; 32-oz: size, $3.00; 
gallon, $11.50. - __ : 
RAT-NOTS. Safe way to exterminate rats. Prepared 
Bait, contains Squill. Can be used without fear of 
harming humans, dogs, live stock, etc, Trial size 
of 9 Nots, 25c; Estate size, 60 Nots, $1.00. 

LABELS, Wooden, for Pots. Per 100 1000 
4 ing painted See igmremisiersae ales «ip sie. 2 $0.45 $2.25 
5 in, painted Wererete eteecetsisie a eras .50 2.95 
Tree (copper wired) 3% Me AG... - 60 3.50 

fall Edition of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York 27 
a Vaughan's Garden Tools and Requisites 
PRICES GIVEN BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE PREPAYING OF CHARGES EXCEPT WHERE NOTED 
WIRE FRUIT PICKER. 
A mechanical apple and 
fruit picker, so simple chil- 
dren can pick fruit with no 
danger. Without pole, price, 
90c each; postpaid, $1.00. 
HOT-BED SASH 
HOTBED SASH. Unglazed, 
for 3 rows, 10-inch glass. 
Each, $3.45; 3 for $9.75. 
Glazed, each, $6.75; 3 for 
$19.50. 
HOT-BED MATS 
Waterproof duck on one 
side, heavy burlap on the 
other, a heavy durable mat 
for protecting hot-beds; easy to 
handle, wears for years. 
Each Doz. 
Size, 40x78 inches.. $4.00 $45.00 
Size, 76x76inches.. 6.50 75.00 



Protection and perfect mulch for 
Glass Wool. your prized Plants and Shrubs, has 
been proved superior to all other mulches for the 
winter protection of plants. A snowy white blanket 
composed of extremely fine glass fibres, put up in 
bats, 24" x 96" in size and are an approximate 114 
inches thick at 11% lbs. per cubic ft. density. Price, 
per bat, 95c; three for $2.65; carton of 12, $8.95. 
CEL-O-GLASS 
CEL-O-GLASS. Will take the place of glass in hot- 
bed sash, garage and barn windows, storm doors, 
and many other purposes, at a great saving. Un- 
breakable and very light in weight. No glazing. 
Hammer and tacks are the only tools you need. 
Put up in rolls 3 feet wide up to 100 feet long. 
Price per square yard, $1.35; 25 ft. roll 3 ft. wide, 
$9.75; 100 ft. roll,.$35.00. 
WINDOW FABRIC VIO-RAY. A strong fabric 
treated by a patented process to make it trans- 
parent, weatherproof and waterproof. It costs much 
less than glass and for many purposes is superior. 
Anyone can put it up. It comes in rolls 36 inches 
wide and any length. Per yd., 48c; 10 yd. roll, $4.50; 
25 yds.,$11.00. 
GLASS CUTTER, TROJAN. Each, 25c. 
GLAZING POINTS, Vaughan’s Perfection. No 
rights or lefts. No. 2, small, single thick glass; 
No. 21%, double thick, for greenhouse and skylights. 
Price, per lb. (approximately 900), 70c; postage 
extra. 
Siebert’s Improved, 54 and %, price per !b., 60c. 
WATERING POTS.—American. Heavy gal- 
vanized round can, two copper-faced roses, long 
spout; 4 quart, $6.25; 6 quart, $7.25; 8 quart, 
$8.25; 10 quart, $8.75; 12 quart, $9.50. 
French Style. Oval, otherwise same make as 
above, 6 quart, $7.75; 8 quart, $8.50; 10 quart, 
$9.55, 12 quart $10.25. 
THERMOMETERS. Tin Case, 8-inch. 
Each, 45c. Cabinet Wood Case, 8- 
inch. Each, 75c. 
Tin Case, standard grade tested, 8- 
inch, Each, $1.50. 
Hotbed, Brass Point, Wooden Frame 
Each, $3.75. 
Self-Registering with magnet to set 
it, 8-inch, registers highest and lowest 
temperature, Each, $7.50. 
White Porcelain Enameled. For in 
and outdoors and greenhouse with red 
spirit tube, easy to read. Each, 60c. 
PEAT MOSS—Granulated. A moisture retaining 
humus, an important aid in saving soil fertility. 
Better than manure. Garden size bale of about 6 
peels. $2.60; larger bale of about 22 bushels, 
4.75. 
ORCHID PEAT. (Fern roots). Very useful for 
owes and Azaleas, per sack, about 2 bushels. 
LEAF MOLD. Peck, 45c; 2 Bushel Sack, $2.25 
POTTING SOIL. This mixture is prepared by us. 
Suitable for all ordinary plants and bulbs; by 
express or freight at buyer's expense, ready for 
use, Pk., 45c; bu., $1.25; bbl., $3.50. 


PRUNERS 

THE FORESTER-PORTER POINTCUT PRUNER. 
Light in weight, 214 lbs., 20 inches long. Easy to 
use in close places. Price, $6.00. 
FORESTER PRUNERS 
No. 1—20 inches long designed for the fruit grower. 
Each, $6.00. Weight, 2 Ibs. 10 ozs. 
pons EDGE PRUNING SAWS. 18-inch, each, 
es curved pole pruning without pole, each, 
POTS, PANS AND SAUCERS 
RED CLAY POTS.—We pack these carefully but 
will not be responsible for breakages. 
Doz. 100 1000 Doz. 100 
2in...$0.40 $1.60 $11.50 6in...$1.40 $ 8.50 
2M%in. .45 1.85 13.00 Zine 2 185: 13.00 
Bite oh eos 27D) 118600 8in... 2.50 18.00 
Aine jee ie 0 Meet. 1Oinswah. each, 65c 
DTT hey. nee ae Os 1,0. wiserercy: « LD invevantae each, 95c 
BULB PANS (RED) 
Each Doz. Each Doz. 
i $1.40 SHIN. FGSies $0.28 $2.50 
1.85 LOLs, etareuste .65 6.00 
TUBS—(Flower) Richmond. 
These are made of best seasoned 
White Virginia Cedar, securely 
bound with welded wire hoops. 
They are nicely painted green, 
paint of best oils. Prices F.O.B. 
Chicago or New York. 
No Each No. Each 
UFEOxs OE. on $0.85 Oa14x 3... eyes $2.35 
Fae OX Ol. es 95 DE SGK1S anes 27D 
SE10 SIO ee eee sas 1.20 1318x177 eee 3.65 
EN PA'S 1 bong d vee ea) 14,1918) ees 
If handles are required add 45c per tub. : 
First figure following number of tub gives diameter 
in inches at top of tub; second figure depth in inches. 
JUNIOR LAWN SPREADER 
AND SEEDER 
16 inch hopper, capacity 16 Ibs. 
$4.00. 

Each 
HomeLawn, 
18in., capaci- 
ty 30 lbs.; ea. 
$7.75; 30 in. 
large model 
for estates; 
hopper ca- 
pacity 80 Ibs., 
fertilizer, 
$14.95. 
E. Z. FERTILIZER 
SPREADER 
Fertilize your lawn, sow 
your seed the new E. Z. way. §f 
Simply fill container, guide x 
like a vacuum cleaner and ~* 
your lawn is covered quickly. 
one knocked down. Each, 
$1.25. 

REG. APPL’D FOR 
PROTECTIVE, 
FILM GLOVE 
The new amazing locion, greaseless, non-alcholic, to 
protect your hands in the garden; for housework, 
factory, garage, etc. Apply liberally on hands and 
nails, allow to dry for_an invisible stain; washes off 
with soap and water. Price,3 oz. bottle, 40c; 8 oz., 
80c; 16 oz., $1.40. 
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