*t—= D-X SPRAY 
A concentrated plant spray 
containing 1% Rotenone, .37% 
Pyrethrum, and 5% D.D.T. 
This is most powerful spray. 
Controls sucking and chewing 
insects of fruit, vegetable and 
flowers. (2 teaspoonfuls per 
gal. water.) 1%-oz. bottle, 
40c; 8 ozs., $1.40; qt., $4.25; 
gal., $11.75. 
PARA-SCALECIDE 
FOR PEACH BORER 
The safest and most successful liquid 
treatment for peach-borer. Dilute 1 gallon 
to 7 gallons of water. Apply by spray or 
pour against the base of tree, and throw a 
few shovelfuls of earth against the base to 
hold the fumes. Apply in the spring, sum- 
mer or fall. Qt., 85c; gal., $2.20; 5 gals., 
$7.00. 



SCALECIDE 
The Guaranteed Oil Spray 
Use Scalecide—the safest 
of oil sprays. A complete 
dormant spray controlling 
more insects and diseases 
than any other spray. Spray 
evergreens, Shade trees, fruit 
trees, with Scalecide, just 
before the new growth 
starts. Simple, safe, easy to 
use. One gallon makes 16 
gallons of spray. l1-qt. can, 
75c; l-gal. can, $1.75; 5-gal. can, $6.35; 15- 
gal. can, $14.95, 
ECDONE 
“TRADE-MARK” 
The new internal weed killer. Kills Poison 
Ivy, Poison Oak, Bindweed, Honeysuckle. 
Dandelion, other noxious weeds. Sprayed on 
leaves, it travels down and kills right out 
to the root tips. Sprayed on lawns, it kills 
dandelions and other weeds without hurting 
the grass. Non-corrosive, safe for humans 
and animals. Just mix with water and spray. 
6-0oz. bottle (covers 500 sq. ft.) ...$ 1.00 

1-qt. can (covers 2,500 sq. ft.) ... 3.00 
1-gal. can (covers 10,500 sq. ft.) ... 10.00 
Sa A LM CAI repre sic cders tetrad ne eieiic We co. orenensmas 35.00 

Soil Testing Kits 
SUDBURY SOIL-TEST KITS. A _ simple 
method of determining the nitrogen, phos- 
phorus and potash content of the soil and 
also the degree of acidity. These kits 
eliminate guesswork. No knowledge of 
chemistry is needed. Complete instruc- 
tions with each kit. Prepaid 
Home Garden Kit (20 tests) ......... $ 2.00 
Club Model (50 tests) ............... 4.75 
Horticultural Size 7.) 1. 2 ee 9.75 
Professional Size, De Luxe Model .... 22.50 
Now Acidity Test “00%... wees 1.00 
A “DAB” Does It 
Waterproofs Acid-proofs 
Rust-proofs Stops Leaks 
Stops Holes in 
METAL, WOOD or CONCRETE 
Coverage 25 sq. ft. per quart. Put in on 
thickness of a thin dime. Pkt., 79c; qt., $1.50. 
Improved Sprays and Dusts 
All Prices Subject to Market Changes. 
| der 
“NICO-FUME”? POWDER PRESSURE (Fumigator). A tobacco pow 
highly charged with nicotine; splendid for fumigating sr een en 
l%Z-lb. can, 50c; 12 %4-Ib. cans, $4.35; 1-lb. can, 75c; 12 1-lb, cans, $ 5 
terpil- 
PARIS GREEN. A poisonous powder for potato bugs, worms, ca 
lars, slugs, etc. It may be used in liquid form. 1 pound in 50 gallons 
of water. %4 lb., 20c; 1% Ib., 35c; lb., 60c. 
POMO-GREEN WITH NICOTINE. A combined insecticide and ies 
cide for the control of black spot and mildew on plants and ares e 
especially Roses. Does not show on the foliage. Lb., '75c; 5 1b8s., Chote 
RABBIT REPELLENT. A copper soap of dark green, paintlike material 
which can be painted or sprayed on the trees or shrubs. It will pre- 
vent the rabbits from girdling the trees and eating the shrubs. It is 
easily applied, non-poisonous and one application will remain on the 
trees throughout the winter and spring. One quart will treat about 
50 trees. Pint, 90c; qt., $1.50; gal., $4.50. 
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., $3.60; gal., $11.50. 
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 1b., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
SLUG SHOT DUST. The safe, non-poisonous, dusting insecticide. Kills 
chewing insects and controls fungus. Kills bean beetle, cabbage 
worms, slugs, ete. 1 Ib., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.20. s 
SPERGON. Protects seed against fungi that cause decay in the seed. 
Practically all soils contain such destructive fungi. It is safe to use, 
cannot harm delicate seed, non-injurious, long lasting, may be applied 
months in advance of planting. 2 ozs. per bushel of seed. 2 0Z8., 35c; 
1 lb., $2.25; 5 lbs., $9.75; 10 lbs., $18.50. 
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 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 65c. 
SULPHUR. Used for checking mildew. 
Lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.60. 
TARTAR EMETIC. The new recommended spray for control of gladiolus 
thrip. One ounce Tartar Hmetic, 2 ounces brown sugar, to 3 gallons 
of water. Use a fog spray. %4 Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.25. 
TOBACCO DUST (For Dusting). Splendid fertilizer and preventative 
for insects. 
5 Ibs., 35c; 10 lbs., 65c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100-lb. bag, $4.50. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. A paste for painting around the trunks of trees, 
in the form of a band. Caterpillars and other crawling pests cannot 
get over it. 1 lb. covers 15 lineal feet of band 2 inches wide. Will last 
three months. 
6 ozs., 45c; Ib., 80c; 5 lbs., $3.75; 10 lbs., $7.00; 25 lbs., $15.00. 
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 cause the coating to break from the treated tree. 
Quart, 75c; gal., $2.75. 
WEED KILLER. Kills poison ivy. Kills all vegetation—roots and all, % J 
and prevents growth for a vear. Simply dilute with 40 parts of water 
and apply. 1 qt., 55c; gal., $1.75. s 
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 spot, black spot, mildew and brown 
canker of the rose; also rusts of ornamentals. Gan be used as dust or 
eee ee pene on seas, 1 tablespoon to gallon of water: 5 to 6 
s. to gals. of water. For apples: 6 to 8 lbs. i f 
Tipwaoese ahenGoet s. in 100 gals. of water. 
zZOTOX, This amazing liquid chemical kills Crab Grass without - 
nent injury to lawn grasses. A 16-0z. bottle makes 10 callonat eae 
treats 2,000 sq. ft. ZOTOX also kills dandelion, plantain, chickweed, 
spurge and other lawn weeds. Full directions on bottle. Prices: 8 OZS., | 
$1.00; 16 ozs., $1.50; 32 ozs., $2.50; 5 lbs., $4.50. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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