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S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO, 
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VITA PLANT BANDS 
WHY YOU GET BETTER RESULTS! 
EXCLUSIVE! The new Vita Bands are the only ones on the 
market scientifically treated with nutrients to stimulate rapid, 
well-balanced plant growth. 
QUICK! Just set it up as you pick it up. A pinch — there it is. 
No locks, no slots, no wetting, no prying open. 
PROTECTION! Eliminates dangers of quick-drying days. Re- 
tains the moisture instead of drawing it off like a blotter. 
EFFICIENT! Reduces frequency of watering about 50%. Main- 
tains optimum moisture conditions. Virtually eliminates need 
of chemical feeding. 
THRIFTY! No breakage, no waste. A thosuand bands bought 
means a thousand bands in use. 
ECONOMICAL! Look at the price schedule below. It speaks 
for itself. 
Sizes in inches 

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Ca 134x134 
Saece SS if 
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PICK UP LIKE THIS x 22 
fob Vita-BanD-A 2.95 
/ Or WW) Vita-BanD-B 2.50 
SQUEEZE AND PRESS Growtex 2.25 
= ate Neponset 
Se On Fibre Plant Bands 2.00 
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SET IN PLACE 
Neponset Flat Inserts. Now you can sub-irrigate flats by using 
these fibre trays. 
Eliminate washing of fine seed. Get better germination. 
No more damping off. Faster and healthier plant growth. Fine 
for chemical feeding. 
Neponset Flat Inserts prevent muddy water from dripping on 
blooming flowers from the racks above. Flats with inserts dry 
out uniformly. 
Fine for potted plants. Use them as saucers for a dozen or more 
pots. Besides saving watering time, even moisture control js 
obtained as with seedlings and the drip problem removed. 
Ask tor detailed instructions in their use. 
Important—Send inside dimensions of flats when ordering. 
100 of one size 5.00; 25 of one size 2.50: 25 each of 4 sizes 7.00. 
A BAND FOR EVERY PURPOSE! 
VITA-BanD-A. For all-around use, especially for long growing 
periods. Ideal for carnations . . . Treated with nutrients to 
assure vigorous, well-balanced growth. A heavy and sturdy 
plant band. 
VITA-BanD-B. For growing periods up to 8 or 10 weeks. Same 
superior growing results as Vita-gro A bands. Designed and 
priced for shorter growing periods. 
GROWTEX. Has the same quick setup and fast handling 
features without nutrient treatment. A low-priced band 
giving satisfactory results for the shorter growing periods, 
up to 8 or 10 weeks. May require an occasional liquid 
teeding, 
NEPONSET Fibre Plant Bands. Cemented Type. While they last. 
Fast set up. Stand up for long growing periods. May require 
a little more liquid feeding. 
All the above plant bands are made of fibre-resin materials 
and are highly compatible to plant growth. Tested and proved 
under all growing conditions by successful greenhouse 
operators. 
PLANT BAND PRICES (Units of 1000 only) 

22x22 
388) 
3.50 ahs 4.45 5.40 
3.10 3.30 3.55 4.25 
2.80 3.00 3.25 4,00 
2.50 Pgh) 3.00 3.75 
Tom Thumb Flats—No. | holds 1 doz. 1%’' bands 24.50 per 1000 
No. 2 holds 1 doz. 2’ bands 26.50 per 1000 
Units of 100 only. 
NEPONSET WATERPROOF PAPER POTS 
Green Pots for Growing. The bottoms are reinforced with a close 
fitting disc to prevent roots from growing in between sections. 
of the base. 

Zh” 
Neponset Green pots 
Red for for growing 
shipping and shipping 
Prices per 1000 
Zee (OOO scr mccnton) see 3.75 6.15 
Pere sheh, (HOLOO) sefste Gleadiotehn oe 3.90 6.15 
Zoe ine OOO —pereccarton) ste aaa 4,00 6.75 
Sh tet, (QUO) jaiete Gergen) 4.75 7.65 
SU2minen (LOOOmpere carton) mea ae 6.10 9.95 
Ae li (O00 pennccrion) asa 7.30 10.35 
Sian (C00 perk canton) ime een 9.55 16.65 
5 att, (( YOTO) Goteve roan 12.35 21.20 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
