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Euterpe (Single Salmon). Large single flowers, yellow shad- 
ing through delicate violet into a deep red center. 4-in. pot 
60c; gal. $1.00. 
Florida Sunset. Small single flowers of bright sunset shades 
with a bronze margin. 4-in. pot $1.00; gal. $1.50. 
Kid Smarty. Small flower of bright bronze-red. Strong 
growth. 4-in. pot $1.00; gal. $1.50. 
La France. Small, bright pink flowers freely produced. 
Upright. Very pretty. 4-in. pot 60c; gal. $1.00. 
Minerva. Large, single, orchid-pink. Free blooming. 4-in. 
pot 60c; gal. $1.00. 
Peachblow. Double, pale pink flower with darker center. 
4-in. pot 75c; gal. $1.50. 
Single Pink. Deep pink; large. 4-in. pot 60c; gal. $1.00. 
Single Scarlet. Flaming red. 4-in. pot 60c; gal. $1.00. 
Good Soil—Compost—M uck—Peat— 
Manure—Leaf Mold 
Many people fail to realize the importance of planting in the 
proper soil. In most cases, success or failure is determined av 
planting time. That is why we urge the use of the right com- 
post, for organic materials such as manure, leaf mold, muck, 
and peat are the essential elements that keep a soil in tune and 
able to keep on producing. All growing things need food; 
without it, plants cannot reach their maximum development. 
When you get off to a good start, gardening is a joy. The prob- 
lem is to supply each plant with the elements it prefers; success 
will then be easy. : 
For over fifteen years we have studied and worked to im- 
prove our soils and composts. Good compost is not easy to 
make; as with other good things, plenty of hard work is needed 
to create the finished product, Constant watching and work- 
ing go into the making of good compost. as well as manpower 
and expensive equipment. It takes determination in sticking 
to the job and being on hand to maintain the correct moisture, 
drainage, and heat. Turning the material at the proper time 
is a tiresome detail but a very necessary one for good results. 
These are all important considerations. 
We offer planting soils for all sorts of gardening. We have 
the raw materials, the stock piles, and equipment to enable 
us to offer it in bushel lots, cubic yards, truck loads, semi- 
trailer and carload lots. In planting North Boulevard Homes 
in Tampa we used approximately 40,000 cubic yards of peat 
and various composts. This job required six months’ time, 
with over three weeks in trucking alone from pit to project. 
Approximately $20,000 worth of equipment was used in mak- 
pe and hauling this material—and this was only one project 
of ours. 
We sell several thousand bushels of compost, oftentimes in 
bushel lots, and many of our customers get a real bargain by 
doing their own hauling. In this way, five bushels may be had 
for the price of four—you get one free when you serve yourself 
and take your choice. Other customers come with trailers, 
some with trucks, and do their own loading and hauling. Thus 
they save from 25 to 33 per cent, depending on the compost 
selected. We welcome this kind of trade and make every 
effort to please you. Azalea, Camellia, Rose, and regular plant- 
ing compost are among our best. We also offer plain peat, 
shredded peat, and peat compost, dairy manure, pulverized 
dairy manure. Also 50 dairy and 50 peat composted together, 
as well as 40-60 and 75-25. This is special compost blend- 
ed with various organic materials. 
Spraying 
Spraying is one job that we never beg for; in fact, we are 
always glad to recommend the other fellow. However, it is a 
very necessary job and we are willing to do it for our regular 
customers. We are equipped to do it well, for we have two 
power sprayers—one small 50-gallon tank with 300 pounds 
pressure and a big truck sprayer which carries 500 gallons, 
develops 800 pounds pressure and sprays 30 gallons per minute. 
If necessary, give us a call. 
