Fertilizers 
SPECIAL NOTICE: We prepay transportation charges on Fertilizers 
by parcel post, express or freight at our option within 75 miles of Can- 
ton, Ohio. Purchasers, beyond these zones, pay transportation charges. 


ALUMINUM SULPHATE is used to sour the soil and is essential for 
rhododendrons, azaleas and laurels, as these are acid-loving plants. 
Use 1 lb. to 10 sq. ft. Used by growers for turning Hydrangeas blue. 
1 Ib., 150; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 85c. Write for prices on larger lots. 
BLOOD, DRIED. Excellent for evergreens and water lilies. One pound 
to four bushels of soil. 
5 Ibs., 750; 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $68.50. 
COW OB CATTLE MANUBE. (Shredded.) For garden, lawn and green- 
house and especially good to mix with compost. 100 lbs., $3.50. 
MILORGANITE. Activated sludge fertilizer, free of weed seeds. Feeds 
over long period. 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 1bs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
SACCO PLANT FOOD. Growing things respond quickly when given this 
excellent plant food. Clean and odorless, 
1-lb. can, 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.60; 
100 lbs., 83.50. 
SALT, AGRICULTURAL. For killing weeds in Asparagus beds, walks, 
driveways, etc. (We do not break bags). 
Not prepaid, not mailable, 100-lb. bags only $1.35. 
SHEEP MANURE. One of the most extensively used of animal manures, 
It is clean and easily handled besides giving immediate results. 
5 adbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 600; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
SOIL POTTING, Prepared. Fertilized—ready for immediate use in re- 
potting house plants. 4-lb. carton, sufficient for two 5-inch pots, 25c. 
Postpaid, 35c within 150 miles of Canton. 
a (Fertilized Top Soil). Price: 100 lbs., $2.00. Write for quantity 
prices. 
Turn Garden Rubbish Into “Rich Fertilizer” 
Use ADCO 
Field and garden wastes—grass cuttings, leaves, etc.—contain every- 
thing needed by growing things, but they cannot be used in their “raw’’ 
state. Mixed with a small proportion of Adco, they are speedily con- 
verted into rich plant food. It’s easy to do—and inexpensive. 
714-lb. bag (enough to treat about 100 lbs. dry material) ......... $ 1.00 
25-lb. bag (enough for 12 wheelbarrow loads of garden waste, mak- 
LA SEAOOUCmOmCONTO Lala aie) sie sreeite cies ecies ere ee lisse) s) aueueishele cieletiaie eile 6 2.25 
150-lb. bag (enough for a heap 10 x 10 x 6 ft., making about 3 tons 
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LIME, Hydrated Finely Pulverized 
Improves the mechanical condition of the soil, for grass, farm crops, 
etc. 
Broadcast 10 lbs. to 100 square feet or 1 ton to the acre. 
Makes excellent Whitewash. Mix 5 lbs. with 2 gallons of water. Sift 
Lime into water and stir to a creamy consistency. A little bluing added 
brings out whiteness; 2 ounces of powdered alum prevents rubbing off; 
one-half pound common table salt or one-half pound Portland Cement 
helps to make weatherproof. 
Price: 10 lbs., 25c; 50 lbs., GOc; 150 Ibs., $1.65. 
Larger quantities, prices on application. 
See Special Notice on top of page regarding Prepayment. 

HOTKAPS guard plants against frost, wind, rain, insects, etc., by 
completely covering them. 
They maintain a perfect mulch around each plant. Crops give a 10% 
to 25% greater yield and mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier—for higher prices. 
HOTKAPS are patented wax paper cones—placed over plants or seeds 
at time of planting. Inexpensive, easy to use. One man can set over 
2500 per day. 
Frices All Prepaid: 
25 Hotkaps with Fiberboard Setter ................seseeeee- $ 0.60 
100 Hotkaps with Fiberboard Setter ..........-++eesseeeeeees 2.10 
250 Hotkaps with Fiberboard Setter .........++ee-- seer eees 3.75 
1,000 Hotkaps without setter .........-. seer eect eee e eee eeees 11.00 
5,000) Hlotkaps only, per 1000 2.206.265. ee eee eee were wns 10.75 
10,000 Hotkaps or more only, per 1000 ...-.+s see eee eee reece eeeee 10.50 
25,000 Hotkaps only, per 1000 ....... cece reece eer eee 6 eres 10.25 
Fiberboard Setter ...... 15¢ each AMEN TM NEO 5 a6 wee 25c each 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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PLANIABBS 
Plus Yitawsis By 
provide the growing elements plants need 
to make them healthy and beautiful. They 
supply food plus Vitamin B: thereby doing 
double duty. Use them on potted plants, 
flower boxes and in the garden with equal 
success. 
10 Tablets 10c. 30 Tablets 25c. 
75 Tablets 50c. 200 Tablets $1.00. 
1000 Tablets $3.50. 

Bottomless Pots 
Made of strong Craft 
board. Being square 
they give much more 
room for root growth. 
For starting plants in 
wooden flats and for 
cutworm guards. 


A= nie POCA ma tdele ste 100 for 45c; 1000 for $3.30 
3-in. pots’... ... 100 for 65c; 1000 for $4.35 

Neponset Green Paper Pots 
For the full growing period of young 
plants without damaging or retarding of 
root growth. 
Doz. 100 1000 
re Ae Shots in SOOO OD OSES OO $0.30 $0.90 $7.50 
Ara iey mee cdc Dak ee.S -30 95 8.25 
3 bab catooteaas 00054 35 1.10 9.75 
*4 bay SuoIGoDOeoUOb GasD 40 1.60 14.25 
*5 ETEK toycrovay ceroncyetete re ches 45 2.75 20.60 
Sizes marked (*) packed 500 to a crate; 
other sizes 1000 to crate. Dozen price pre- 
paid; larger quantities express collect. 
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Y% Ib., 300; %& ib., 40e; 1 lb., 700, postpaid. 

( 34 inch 
Wired Tree Labe/ 8) 
CO Ginch 
Boe Labe/ 
8 tO t2inch 
Carden Labe/ 
Tree or Dahlia Labels 


100 1000 
3% in. notched, wired (painted) $0.60 $2.75 
3% in. notched, wired (plain) .. .50 2.15 
Pot Labels 
Plain Painted 
100 1000 100 1000 
ATV meen tare aye tReet ss $0.45 $1.90 $0.55 $2.35 
Gil TMeatteta ccs 3 eoaie :70 2.40 80 3.10 
Sgr tee cists, 6 80 3.75 990 4.50 
ORIN Ee eee tai ee & 95 4.75 1.00 5.60 
12 in. Garden Labels, 
1% in. wide..... 1.10 9.00 1.30 11.00 

Pencil (Waterproof) 
The Growers’ Pencil. All-weather-proof. 
For writing plant labels, will not rub or 
wash off. Each, 10c; doz., $1. 00, postpaid. 
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