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Improved Sprays and Dusts 
Prices Subject to Market Changes. 
NOTE: Items on this page offered transportation paid are prepaid 
by us within first and second zones (150 miles of Canton, Qhio), 
_ except where otherwise noted mail, express, or freight, at our option. 
Beyond these zones, purchaser pays transportation charges, 

ANT GAS. A small amount injected into ant nest will kill queen and 
worker ants instantly. Convenient lawn and garden size. 4-02. spouted 
ANT) 
ANT-X. Kills Ants in the Nest. For controlling ants in house and gar- 
den. Attracts and destroys both sweet and grease-eating ants. Cannot 
be opened by children or spilled by pets. Ant-K Traps may be placed 
inside ice-boxes or other food containers without contaminating foods. 
“Their Last Meal.” 25c. - ; : 
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Powder). The standard poison for leaf-eating 
insects on fruit and shade trees and vegetables. Dilute 2 lbs. to 50 
gallons of water, or 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls to 1 gallon of water. Grubs 
in lawn use 10 lbs. to 1000 sq. ft, and water in. 
Lb., 35c; 4 lbs., 75c. Write for special prices on larger quantities, 
BLACK LEAF 40. Kills by contact and fumes. Kills insects on plants, 
animals and poultry. 1% teaspoonfuls to 1 gallon of water, or 
% lb. to 50 gals. of water. ; 
Oz., 35c; 5 ozs., $1.00; lb., $2.40; 2 Ibs., $3.55; 5 lbs., $6.70. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Dry Powder). The recognized fungicide for 
the control of most fungous diseases of fruits and ground crops. 
Dilute 4 to 4% pounds to 50 gallons of water. 
Lh., 35c; 4 lbs., 75c. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
CALOMEL SOIL DISINFECTION. Mixed dry with the seed or coated on 
--the wet seed gives the best and cheapest control of maggots in cab- 
4, bage, radish, turnip, etc., and helps control “damping off,’’ club root, 
etc. 1 lb. Calomel to 1 lb. seed. For brown patch, 3 ozs. to 50 gals. of 
_water covers 1000 sq. ft. of turf. % 1hb., $1.40; Ib., $4.75. 
CALCIUM ARSENATE, It is probably the most effective arsenical 
insecticide on the market. For spraying potatoes, cucumbers and 
tobacco; 2 to 3 tablespoons toa gallon of water. 2 lbs. in 50 gals. water. 
Lb., 25c; 4 lbs., 65c. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
CARBON DISULPHIDE. (Bisulphide). For killing insects and weevils 
infesting stored grains and cereals. Effective against colonies of ants, 
moles and woodchucks. 1-Ib. can, 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
CORROSIVE SUBLIMATE. (Bichloride of Mercury). For treating 
potato scal) and Rhizoctonia, also the control of cabbage maggots. 
Dissolve in quart hot water 1 oz. to 8 to 10 gallons water. Treat the 
uncut seed 1% hours. 30 gallons of the solution will cover 4 bushels 
of seed, % Ib., $1.25; lb., $4.15. 
CUT WORM KILLER. A poisonous bait which kills cut worms, sow 
bugs, snails, etc. Very effective if used when the pests first appear. 
Pests eat it at night and are quickly destroyed. Will not deteriorate 
from rain or sprinkling. 
1 1b., 60c. 
CYANOGAS (A-Dust). For killing rats, mice, moles, woodchucks, soil 
insects in lawns 
Lb., 75c; 5 1bs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $10.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
CYANOGAS (G-Fumigant). Positive fumigant for greenhouses, homes, 
Warehouses, camps, bunkhouses. 
5 1bs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $10.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
FISH OIL SOAP. (Potash). The ideal spreader and adhesive for mix- 
ing with insecticides. Very effective even when used alone. 
Lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.35; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
LIME-SULPHUR (Dry Powder). Dilute 1 lb. to 6 gals. of hot or cold 
water, 
Per Ib., 35c; 121% Ibs., $1.75. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
MICE EXTERMINATOR. An effective means of ridding your cellars, 
‘ete., of mice. Pkg., 15c. 
MOLOGEN IN POWDER FORM. Will in no way injure soil or grass. 
Odorless. Eliminates moles from lawn within two or three days. 
¥-lb can, 50c. 
NAPHTHALENE FLAKES. Mixed with soil to destroy slugs and wire 
worms. For treating Gladioli. 1 oz. to 100 bulbs. 1 lb, to bushel of 
bulbs. 
1 Ib., 30c; 5 1bs., $1.25; 10 1bs., 92.15, 


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“Rootone”—the plant hormone powder for 
auicker rooting of cuttings and seeds, Ready 
to use, no mixing necessary, Dip your cut- 
tings in the dry powder, then plant. 
Dust your seeds with the Bootone powder 
for faster germination and heavier root 
growth. This is particularly worth while on 
grass, as it gives a heavy turf in a much 
shorter time. A 2-ounce jar of Bootone 
a eee 3000 cuttings, or 20 pounds of grass 
seed. 
%4-0z. pkt., 25c; 2-02. jar, $1.00; 1-lb. can $5.00. 
“TRARSPLANTONE 
Makes Roots Grow for Earlier Flowers 
and Bigger Crops. Reduces Wilt, 
Many plants stop growing for a time after 
transplanting, Transplantone, a vitamin- 
hormone stimulant, supplies the plant with 
chemicals which induce growth at this 
vital period. Treat your plants with Trans- 
plantone for greater garden success. 1 oz. 
makes 10 gals. solution, 
144-0z, pkg.., 25c; 3-oz. can, $1.00; 1-lb. can, 
$4.00 
TRI-OGEN 
ROSE GARDEN SPRAY TREATMENT 
Today’s outstanding Rose spray. Tri- 
ogen, if regularly and carefully used, will 
control every insect pest and disease that 
attacks the Rose garden. Available in 5 
sizes to meet every Rose grower’s needs. 
Makes Protects 
Poach, SUA CIVEN GUS Vina Seon 12 to 20 Roses 
ety adhe (AN CMBNANS f5dg0¢ 50 to 80 Roses 
Coeiitiee cen 2a lon Sterne 100 to 160 Roses 
D. Kit. 128 gallons .4.... 400 to 600 Roses 
ECONOMY 2 RIG 5. cis eileen ae ratehbone ate $ 0.90 
Dice Pel Ge Ranke ie Oeis, deere esate ccities aes 1.50 
BoP torrie canisters Gino ate aes lls 4.00 
CieKit: Not-mailablem.. +. seat eens 6.00 
DD. Kit. Notematlable®. ce. seni. ee ss 20.00 


The ideal repellent as a means of checking 
“doggie habits.” This is a highly concen- 
trated product, safe and harmless to use. 
The new formulae will permit spraying 
directly on new growth. Unaffected by rain, 
one spraying usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks. 
8-ounce bottle, $1.00. 3-ounce bottle, 65c. 


Life-saver for lawns, flower and seed beds. 
Sure death to bulb-eating, root-destroying 
moles. MOLE NOTS safeguard bulbs when 
placed in ground at time of planting. “Their 
Last Meal.” 35c and $1.00 sizes. 
RATUNOTS Kill Rats) 
A non-poisonous bait, relatively harmless 
to humans and domestic animals, but fatal 
to rats. Contains GENUINE RED SQUILL. 
Prepared form. NO MIXING—NO MUSS or 
FUSS. Household Size, 25c. 


