

26 or Fall Edition of Vaughan’s Gardening Iliustrated, Chicago and New York 

Magic Setl Substitute for 
Starting Plants. 
Mikamagic is a prepared form of vermicu- 
lite, cleansed of all impurities which might 
injure plants, and of the correct sizes for 
horticultural use. This remarkable material 
has proved to give almost magical results as a 
substitute for soil in starting seeds and rooting 
cuttings. 
Having been subjected to a temperature 
ereater than 2000 degrees F, it is completely 
sterile, and free of all organisms which might 
cause damping off. It is one-tenth the weight 
of soil and has remarkable ability to retain 
both water and air; both of which are vital 
to plant growth. 
In addition to being an unsurpassed 
medium for started seeds and rooting cuttings, 
mineralite is effective as a soil conditioner, to 
lighten heavy clay soil, make it porous. It 
also makes an excellent mulch to prevent soil 
from drying out unduly in hot, dry weather; 
and when mixed with soil in which trees and 
shrubs are planted it helps hold moisture, and 
protects the plants from injury from drouth. 
Material is made in three grades, coarse 
for base or foundation; medium, for the 
center layers, and fine for using on the surface 
of seed starters. 
Prices, 4% peck bag, 50c; % bushel bag, 
$1.75; 1 bushel bag, $2.95. All shipped by 
express, charges collect. 
STIMROOT 
STIMROOT. An improved rooting compound which 
has been developed after extensive testing by a well 
known research organization. It contains several 
d fferent hormone-like chemicals in sufficient 
quantities to produce root stimulation in the hard 
type of cuttings, and still is safe to use on the softer, 
more easily injured plants. Also contains a fungicide 
that helps retard the development of many kinds of 
fungi that contribute to the rot of cutting while in 
the cutting*bench. It is so formulated that a small 
amount of dust will effect a complete and even 
coating on each cutting. In this way a pound of 
dust will go further. Price 4 oz., pkt., 25c; 2 oz., 
$1.00; |b., $5.00. 
HORMODIN POWDERS 
Stimulate Root Growth on Cuttings. 
POWDER NO. 1. Designed primarily for use on 
Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Poinsettias, Roses, 
and similar types. Many house, garden, and green- 
house plants are included in the complete list. 
Price, 184 oz. pkg., each, 50c; | lb., $3.00. 
POWDER NO. 2. Designed for use on less sensitive 
species, which comprise many of the semi-woody 
types and many of the common shrubs. Price, 
184 oz., 75c; 1 lb., $4.50. 
POWDER NO. 3. Designed for use with the more 
resistant species which comprise most of the ever- 
greens and dormant leafless cuttings. Price, | oz., 
$1.00; % |lb., $4.50. 
The three Hormodin Powders are designed to cover 
the full propagating range with a one-dip treatment. 
Complete directions for each powder are included. 
COMBINATION PACKAGE OF NO. 1-2-3. In 
one carton, each, 75c. 
PLANT STIM 
This is a complete Hormone, including necessary 
vitamins for treating of transplants of all kinds. Be- 
sides containing root forming Hormones and Vitamin 
Bl and other members of the Vitamin B Complex 
which are important in plant growth, it has fungi- 
cidal value. Stimulates quick growth of transplants 
and prevents wilt. Price, 3 oz. jar, 50c; lb. jar, $2.00, 
postpaid. 
ROOTONE 
A hormone powder easy to use, anyone can apply 
safely, no skill is needed to apply Rootone, no meas- 
urements, no vials, no elaborate charts to follow, just 
dip and plant. Price, 14 oz. pkg., 25c; 2 oz. jar, 
enough to treat 3,000 cuttings, $1.00; | lb. jar will 
treat up to 30,000 cuttings, $5.00. 
Rootone No. 10. For rooting of Azaleas, and other 
woody cuttings. 2 oz. jar, $2.00; 1 lb. can, $10.00. 
Write for leaflet; all postpaid. 
FRUITONE 
The hormone spray for stopping pre-harvest drop. 
2/5 oz. pkt., 25c; 2 oz., $1.00; 8 oz., $2.00. 
TRANSPLANTONE 
For treatment of transplants of all kinds it con- 
tains the root forming hormones and Vitamin B-1. 
1% oz., 25c; 3 oz., $1.00; lb., $4.00. 
FULTON’S PLANTABBS 
Odorless plant food in tablet form supply a com- 
plete balanced plantfood including Vitamin B-1. Box 
of 30 tablets, 30c postpaid; box of 75 tablets, 55c; 
box of 200 tablets, $1.10. Box of 1000 tablets, $3.50. 
Bowls for Growing Bulbs 
ULBS which are easily forced in bowls are 
described and illustrated on Pages 11 
and 13. Attractive and inexpensive floral 
decorations for the living room and sunparlor 
can be produced by anyone who will follow 
the simple directions supplied. 

F. L. STYLE BOWLS 
(Not illustrated) A pottery with slightly rolled top 
Prices: 
(wt. 3 Ibs.), 75e; 
in matt green, blue or jet black glaze finish. 
6-inch (wt. 2 lbs), 60c; 7-inch 
84-inch (wt. 4 lbs.). $1.00. 
For parcel post delivery add 10c per bowl postage. 
PEARL CHIPS AND BULB FIBRE 
Pearl Chips, white, per lb., 10c; 10lbs., 75c. Colored, 
per lb., 15c; 10 lbs., 85c; add 10c per lb. for postage. 
Vaughan’s Prepared Fibre 
For Growing Bulbs in Bowls. without Drainage. Per 
Ib., 20c; 3 Ibs., 45c; 10 Ibs., 95c; add 10c per |b. for 
postage. 
RODENT ROCKETS 
DESTROY 
GOPHERS & MOLES 

»-- THE EASY WAY, 
Novel, effective destroyers; light like a romancan Jle 
and blitz out whole families of gophers, moles, rats, 
field mice, ants, etc., at one “‘shot.”’ Safe sure, effi 
cient aids to hunters in “‘un-treeing”’ holed-up wood- 
chucks, raccoons, etc. 3 for 25c; dozen, 95c. 
Make Your Cut Flowers 
Last 5 to10 Days Longer 
Just stir patented 
Floralife into vase of 
water. More than dou- 
bles life of florist or 
home grown bouquets. 
Maintains color and 
fragrance. Acts like 
magic. Floralife also 
stimulates; makes buds 
open wide and expands 
size of blossoms. No 
need to change water f 
or re-clip stems. Fully 
guaranteed. 3 packets 
(each packet treats two 
MS quarts water) 25c 
= 
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MAKES FLOWERS 
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FLORALIFE GIFT BOX 
An excellent gift to all flower lovers and 
hospital patients, contains 15 colorful packets, 
$1.00 ... 30 qt. economy Handy-Home box, 
$1.00; 100 qt. size big drum, $3.00; postpaid, $3.25. 
HOT-BED MATS 
For protecting hotbeds Made of poplin materials, vat 
died and Sanforized to make them damp proof. 76x76 
inch—$9.00 each; dozen $99.00. 
PUTTIROPE. A great improvement for glazing, and 
caulking. Easy to apply, won’t deteriorate, run or 
get brittle. 100 ft. $1.35; 1000 ft., $6.75. 

Gl W | Protection and perfect mulch for 
ass OO}. your prized Plants and Shrubs, has * 
been proved superior to all other mulches for the 
winter protection of plants. A snowy white blanket 
composed of extremely fine glass fibres, put up in 
bats, 24” x 96” in size and are an approximate 1% 
inches thick at 1% lbs. per cubic ft. density. Price, 
per bat, 95c; three for $2.65; carton of 12, $8.95. 
GLAZING POINTS, Vaughan’s Perfection. No 
tights or lefts. No. 2, small, single thick glass; 
No. 21%. double thick, for greenhouse and sky- 
lights. Per Ib. (approximately 900), 75c; postage 
extra. 
Siebert’s Improved, % and , price © 
per Ib, 7c. 
THERMOMETERS, White Porcelain, 
8-inch. Each, $1.50. 
Tin Case, standard grade tested, 12- 
inch; Each; $3.25" 
Hotbed, all glass heavy point, $1.35. 

Self-Registering with magnet to set 
it, 8-inch, registers highest and lowest 
temperature, Each, $10.50. 









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postage is specifically noted. If this amount 
is not forwarded delivery of such items will 
be by express, charged collect. 

