NICOTINE 
A powerful and active nic- 
otine spray of unusual quali- 
ties for sucking and chewing 
insects. One of the most ef- 
fective aphis sprays. Use 
wherever nicotine is indicat- 
ed. Combines with bordeaux, 
lime, and sulphur fungicides. 
Especially effective with arse- 
nate of lead against hard-to- 
kill insects. 114 ozs., 40c; 
¥% pt., $1.40; qt., $3.95; gal., 
$10.75; 5 gals., $44.75. 
D-X ROTENONE 
A powerful Rotenone 
spray of great penetrating 
qualities. Controls both suck- 
ing and chewing insects. 
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Combines with arsenate of 
lead. 114-0z. bottle, 35c; 14- 
pt. can, $1.25; 1-qt. can, 
$3.50; 1-gal. can, $9.50. 
PARA-SCALECIDE 
FOR-PEACH BORER 
Para-Scalecide, the safest and most success- 
ful liquid treatment for peach-borer. Used 
on both young and old trees. Dilute 1 gallon 
to 7 gallans of water. Applied by spray or 
dipper in the fall or late spring. Injection 
method used against borers in shade trees, etc. 
Qt., 85c; gal., $2.20. 
SCALECIDE 
The Guaranteed Oil Spray 







Use Scalecide—the safest 
of oil sprays. A complete dor- 
mant spray controlling more. 
insects and diseases than any 
other spray. Spray conifers, 
shade trees, fruit trees, with 
Scalecide 1 to 20, just before 
the new growth starts. Spray 
evergreens, euonymus, etc., with Scalecide 
1 to 25, in the spring. 1-qt. can, 75c; 1 gal. 
can, $1.75; 5-gal. can, $6.35. 
WEEDONE 
“TRADE-MARK” 
The new scientific weed killer. Kills Poison 
Ivy, Poison Oak, Bindweed or Wild Morning 
Glory, Japanese Honeysuckle, and many 
other noxious weeds. Sprayed on the leaves, 
it travels down to the root tips, killing the 
whole plant. Does not irritate the skin, con- 
tains no arsenic or chlorates, does not corrode 
metals, does not sterilize the soil. Just mix 
in water and spray. 
6-0z. bottle (covers 300 sq. ft.) ...... $ 1.00 
1-qt. bottle (covers 1500 sq. ft.) ..... 4.00 
1-gal. bottle (covers 6000 sq. ft.) .... 12.00 
5-gal. can (covers 30,000 sq. ft.) ..... 55.00 









































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“ (s ” POWDER PRESSURE (Fumigator). tobacco powder 
piichigicharced with nicotine; splendid for fumigating greenhouses. hs 
l%-lb. can, 50c; 12 14-Ib. cans, $4.35; 1-lb. can, 75c; 12 1-lb. cans, $7.35, Pat 7 
PARIS GREEN. A poisonous powder for potato bugs, worms, caterpil- ee 
lars, slugs, etc. It may be used in liquid form. 1 pound in 50 gallons 
of water. \%4 lb., 20c; 1% Ib., 35c; lh., 6O0c. : ie 
POMO-GREEN WITH NICOTINE. A combined insecticide and fungi- 
cide for the control of black spot and mildew on plants and shrubs, 
especially Roses. Does not show on the foliage. Lhb., 80¢; 5 Ibs., $3.30. ae 
PYRETHRUM DUST (Arrow 5000). An effective and safe (not injurious 
to humans and warm-blooded animals) insecticide-powder for use on 
vegetable crops. Acts both by contact and as a stomach poison on a ~ 
wide range of plant pests. 2 lbs., 60c. be, 
RABBIT REPELLENT. With safety to all including the rabbits. This — 
200 mesh fine snuff-like product is impregnated with rain resistant 
repelling “naturals” so that an application should last several weeks. 
5-lb. package will treat 100 to 150 individual plants or 200 to 250 run- — 
ning: feet of plant row. Price: 1 lb. pkg., 45c; 5-lb. bag, $1.75. es 
RED ARROW. (Non-Poisonous). Highly effective against both chewing ~ 
and sucking insects; harmless to the tenderest foliage. Easy to pre- 
pare. 1 oz., 35c; 4 ozs., $1.00; pt., $2.85; qt., $3.65; gal., $12.00. <3, 
ROTENONE DUST. Controls insects on vegetable crops—leaves no ~~ 
poison residue. For bean beetle. Use with duster or mix with water ~~ 
as a wash. 15 to 30 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib., 35c; 5 Ibs., $1.25. Ey 
SLUG SHOT DUST. The safe, non-poisonous, dusting insecticide. Kills © 
chewing insects and controls fungus. Kills bean beetle, cabbage 
worms, slugs, etc. 1 Ib., 30c; 5 1bs., $1.25, PS 
SULPHATE OF IRON or COPPERAS. A remedy for weeds on lawns, 
kills dandelions without injuring the grass. Apply liquid with a fine 
spray. 2 lbs., 1 gal. water and strain. 5 Ibs., 45c; 10 Ibs., 65c. : 
SULPHUR. Used for checking mildew. 
Lb., 15c; 5 1bs., 50c; 10 Ibs., 90c; 25 lbs., $1.65. ae 
TARTAR EMETIC. “The new recommended spray for control of gladiolus ~ 
thrip. One ounce Tartar FHimetic, 2 ounces brown sugar, to 3 gallons ~ 
of water. Use a fog spray. %4 Ih., 40c; Ib., $1.35. as 
La aortates DUST (For Dusting). Splendid fertilizer and preventative 
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5 Ibs., 50c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100-lb. bag, $4.50. ~ Ween 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. a paste for painting around the trunks of trees, 
in the form of a band, Caterpillars and other crawling pests cannot 2 
get over it. 1 lb. covers 15 lineal feet of band 2 inches wide. Will last 
three months. hha! 
6 ozs., 450; Ib., 80c; 5 lbs., $3.75; 10 lbs., $7.00; 25 lbs., $15.00. ee 
TANGLEFOOT TREE BANDS. For indirect banding—Tree Bands are 
available for those who object to direct application. These removable 
bands are placed ‘‘wool” side to bark of tree, then coated with Tree Tan- 
glefoot. 3 inches wide. Roll of 16 2/3 ft., 45c; bundle of 3 rolls, $1.35. ; 
TREE WOUND PAINT. Is an insurance against decay, having pene- 
trating antiseptic and elastic water-proofing qualities. Sun and rain 
cannot cau-e the coating to break from the treated tree. 
Quart, '75c; gal., $2.75. fe 
WEED KILLER. Kills poison ivy. Kills all vegetation—roots and all, 
and prevents growth for a year. Simply dilute with 40 parts of water 
and apply. 1 qt., 60c; gal., $2.00. : = 
WETTABLE SULPHUR. Controls apple scab with less danger of injury 
to foliage, or russeting of fruit. Controls peach brown rot and peach © 
Scab, cherry leaf spot, berry leaf gpot, black spot, mildew and brown 
canker of the rose; also rusts of ornamentals. Can be used as dust Co) ae |. 
orion ae pee a cee 1 tablespoon to gallon of water; 5 to 6 mi 
s. to gals. of water. For apples: 6 to ab : Py ir eee 
1 Ib., 25¢; 5 Ibs, 506. pp 8 Ibs. in 100 gals. of fps big 
ZOTOX. This amazing liquid chemical kills Crab Grass without perma- __ 
nent injury to lawn grasses. A 16-oz. bottle makes 10 gallons ands 
treats 2,000 sq. ft. ZOTOX also kills dandelion, plantain, chickweed, 
spurge and other lawn weeds. Full directions on bottle, Prices: 8 0z8., _ 
$1.00; 16 ozs., $1.50; 32 ozs., $2.50; 5 lbs., $4.50. oe arid 
Write for Prices on Larger Quantities. 
Know Your Soil 
Plants of all kinds need a balanced diet if they are to yield maxi- 
mum growth. The only way to insure a balanced diet is to first test 
the soil and then add the missing chemicals according to the soil’s’ 




needs. 

i THE SUDBURY SOIL-TESTING KIT ach 
is practical and easy to use. It provides a simple method of determin- 
ing the nitrogen, phosphorus and potash contents and also whether 
the soil is acid or alkaline. iS 
The use of the Sudbury Soil-Testing Kit eliminates 5 and | 
‘ guess-work and 
provides actual knowledge of what Plant 
EE MaER ac ety, ant Foods are needed and how Le 
HOME GARDEN KIT. (Sufficient for about 20 tests 00 ee 
CLUB MODEL. (Sufficient for about 50 tests) ee ir et: 
REFILLS are available for all Sudbury Kits. 








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