CONTROLS FOR FUNGUS DISEASES 
200x20 Bordeaux Mixture 
(Powdered) Used as a preventive of mildew, 
blight, black rot, leaf curl or other fungus 
’ diseases on fruits and plants. Can be applied 
dry or wet. Use 5 tablespoonfuls to a gallon 
of water asa spray. 1 lb. 45¢; 4 Ibs. $1.10 
300x32 Dusting Sulfur 
An improved form of dusting sulfur. Can 
also be dissolved in water and used as 4 
spray. High sulfur content, strong adhesive 
quality. Controls mildew, black spot, rust 
and leaf spot, diseases on evergreens, roses, 
fruit trees and other plants. Effective on 
red spider on evergreens. 
1 Ib. can 35¢; 10 Ib. bag $1.75 
275x71_ Lime Sulfur 
Recommended as a dormant spray for fruit 
trees. Also used as a summer spray for shade 
and fruit trees for the control of blights, 
mildews and thrips and mites. 
1 Ib. 40¢; 5 Ibs. $1.80 
200x21 Phygon— Wettable 
An economica! fungicidal spray for the con- 
trol of black spot of roses, applescab, bitter 
rot, potato, tomato and bean blights, azalea 
petal blight and other fungus diseases. Can 
be used as a seed protectant for tomatoes, 
peppers, beets, spinach and swiss chard. A 
2 oz. package makes 12% gallons of spray. 
20z. package 50¢; 414 0z. package $1.00 
FERTILIZERS, PLANT FOODS, ETC. 
200xis Burpee-Gro 
Burpee’s Plant Food in tablet form. Con- 
tains twelve elements all necessary for 
vigorous plant growth plus a root-producing 
hormone. May be dissolved and applied in 
liquid form or placed directly in the soil. 
30 tablets 25¢; 75 tablets 50¢; 
~. 200 tablets $1.00 
275x93 ‘Soil Rich’’ Fertilizer 
A well-balanced fertilizer containing nitro- 
gen, phosphorus and potassium and most of 
the minor elements necessary for normal 
growth. In addition, it contains hormones, 
and Vitamin Bi, which act as stimulants and 
“give quick growth and increased root de- 
velopment. 5 lbs. 55¢, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 
: 100 Ibs. $4.00 
200X45 Vigoro 
The complete plant food. Contains all the 
elements necessary for normal plant growth. 
Finer and bigger yields in the vegetable 
garden, larger and more beautiful flowers, 
more luxuriant lawns, healthier trees and 
shrubs will result from the use of this 
fertilizer. 5 lbs. 60¢, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 
100 Ibs. $4.00 
2000 Ibs. per acre. 
200x17 Plantabbs 
An odorless plant food in tablet form. Ideal 
for all potted plants, flower boxes, and out- 
door gardens. Easily dissolved in water. 
30 tablets 25¢; 75 tablets 50¢; 
200 tablets $1.00; 1000 tablets $3.50 
‘ 200x22 Bone Meal 
Finely ground and valuable for lawns, 
flowers and vegetables. Use 5 Ibs. per 100 
sq. ft.; 2000 Ibs. per.acre. ° 
5 lbs. 65¢, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 lbs. $1.90; 50 lbs. $3.50; 
100 lbs. $6.20 
200x28 Sheep Manure 
(Pulverized) Useful for lawns, vegetables, 
flowers, shrubs and trees; may also be used 
in liquid form. Use 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.; 
5 lbs. 55¢, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 Ibs. $1.40; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 
100 Ibs. $3.95 
2s0x63 Compost Maker 
“Soil Rich Compost Maker”' converts straw, 
leaves, corn stalks, weeds, bean and pea 
vines, etc., into an organic fertilizer. 
5 lbs. 80¢, prepaid 
Not prepaid: 25 lbs. $1.85; 100 Ibs. $5.50 
HORMONES AND SEED INOCULANTS 

250x73 Rootone 
For better rooting of cuttings, seeds and 
bulbs use this plant hormone powder. Just 
dip cutting into the powder before planting. 
To treat seeds and bulbs, dust with Rootone 
before planting. Y4'oz. packet 25¢; 
: 2 ozs. $1.00; 1 lb. $5.00 
200x3s Fruitone 
A hormone spray for stopping premature 
drop of fruit, flowers and leaves. Spray 
tomato or bean blossoms with Fruitone 
solution for better set and larger crop. By 
using two teaspoons of Fruitone to the gal- 
lon for the spray (double strength) seedless 
tomatoes can be produced. 
2/5 oz. packet 25¢; 2 ozs. $1.00; 
12 ozs. $5.00 
250x70 Hormone Kit 
An attractively boxed kit containing 6 
ounces Weedone, 2 ounces Rootone, 3 
ounces Transplantone as described on this 
page. A $2.75 value for $2.50. An ideal gift 
- for your gardening friends as well as an es- 
sential for your own garden. $2.50 each 
’ Legume 
250x74 Transplantone 
The hormone-vitamin stimulant. Makes an 
excellent starter for use when setting out 
plants in the soil such as seedlings, shrubs or 
trees. Used effectively when transplanting 
as it hastens the formation of new roots and 
reduces transplant shock. This means earlier 
and larger crops, particularly in dry weather. 
Ounce makes 100 gallons of solution. 
1% oz. packet 25¢; 3 ozs. $1.00; 
1 Ib. $4.00 
.200x62 Legume Aid 
Treating seeds of legumes before planting 
causes nodules to develop on the roots. These 
nodules gather nitrogen from the air and 
convert it into plant food. 
(Seed Inoculant) Garden 
Peas, Beans, Lima Beans, 
Soy Beans, Sweet Peas 
and Lupines show better 
blooms and _ increased 
yield if the seed is treated 
before planting with 
Aid. Garden 
packet, inoculates up 
to 5 lbs. of seed, for 
only 10¢. 
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275X51 Spergon 
A seed protectant in powder form for-treat- 
ing seed before planting. Spergon protects 
seed from harmful fungi that are present in 
nearly all soils which tend to cause decay 
and damping-off, especially in cold, wet 
weather. Spergon assures better germination 
of the seed and produces healthy plants 
that give better yield. Ideal for bulb treat- 
ment to prevent destructive bacterial. or 
fungus bulb rots. Noninjurious to humans. 
1 oz. package 25¢; 5 oz. package $1.00 
200X61 Semesan 
Treat seeds, wet or dry, to prevent damping- 
off caused by soil and seed-borne diseases. 
Also valuable for the treatment of bulbs, 
roots and tubers and for the control of lawn 
diseases. Garden packet 12¢; 
2 oz. can 45¢; 12 oz. can $2.15 
200x13 Cuprocide 
Insure germination and healthy growth of 
plants by dusting seed with Cuprocide. Also 
suitable for soil treatment after seed ‘is 
planted. Prevents damping-off. Use on all 
flower and vegetable seeds except cabbage 
and related crops, beans and onions. 
4 oz. jar 40¢ 
z00ox49 Arasan 
One of the newest and most effective seed 
disinfectants and protectants. Destroys 
many surface seed-borne germs and will 
protect many kinds of seed from decay by 
soil-borne organisms. Packet 16¢ 
CONTROLS FOR GARDEN AND 
HOUSEHOLD PESTS 
275x64 Weedust 
A new easy way to kill weeds in the lawn 
area. Just shake a little Weedust directly 
out of the ready to use can on dandelion, 
plantain ahd other troublesome weeds. 
Watch them curl up, dry up and die. 
Weedust kills to the root tips. No mixing, 
no spraying required. 12 oz. can 75¢ 
275 X69 Weedone 
The new scientific weed killer. Kills poison 
ivy, poison oak, bindweed, Japanese honey- 
suckle and many other noxious wéeds. 
Sprayed on the leaves, it travels down to the 
root tips killing the whole plant. Does not 
irritate the skin, contains no arsenic or 
chlorates, does not corrode metals, does not 
sterilize the soil. Just mix in water and spray. 
6 ozs. (treats 500 sq. ft.) 75¢; 
1 quart (treats 2500 sq. ft.) $2.50 
200x41 DuPont's 
Ammate Weed Killer 
A nonpoisonous weed killer for poison oak, 
poison ivy, wild blackberry and woody 
perennials. Easily applied. Effective when 
foliage is green and under ordinary weather 
conditions. Kill is permanent. Not for use as 
a selective weed killer on lawns. 
2 lb. bottle 85¢; 6 lb. bottle $2.25 
275xs7 Aerosol Bomb 
A multipurpose household insecticide killing 
flies, mosquitoes, moths, ants, roaches, etc. 
The scientific way of killing troublesome 
insects. Will treat up to 135,000 cubic feet 
when used as directed. Simple to operate. 
$2.95 each 
