28 Fall Edition of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York 
Fertilizers and Insecticides 
FERTILIZERS (F. O. B. Chicago) 
Fertilizer prices include delivery within 25 miles of 
Chicago on 25, 50, 100, 125 and 250 Ib. lots. Smaller 
quantities delivered with orders of seeds, bulbs and sup- 
plies of $2.00 or more. On larger quantities than 250 
pounds thecustomer pays all freight or expresscharges. 
ADCO ARTIFICIAL STABLE MANURE. Make 
it yourself, in your own garden. To each ton of 
straw, hay, cornstalks or dried leaves add 150 lbs. 
Adco to make four tons of fresh or three tons of 
rotted manure. Shipments accompanied by full 
directions. Ceiling prices, 71% lbs., $1.10; 25lb. bag, 
$2.50; 150 Ibs., $11.50. Write for booklet. 
ACTIVO. Make your own fertilizer from waste 
materials with Activo. Ceiling prices, 5 lb. bag, 
$1.75, postpaid, $1.95; 25 lb. bag, $5.50. Trial pkt., 
35c, postpaid. 
BONE MEAL, ‘‘Regular Grade.’’ Ceiling prices, 
25 lbs:, $1.73; 50 Tbs:, $2.85: 100 Ibs., ($4:95. 
CATTLE iWANURE (Shredded). A natural fer- 
tilizer for all general purposes. If ap- 
plied to thelawn in the fall it protects 
grass roots through the winter. As 
easy and clean to handle as grain. 
Price: 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 Ibs., $3.25; 
500 Ibs., $13.00; 1.000 Ibs., $25.00. 
LOMA. A plant food for lawns, flowers, 
vegetables, shrubbery and potted 
plants Rich in nitrates, phosphate 
and potash; contains no filler. Price, ° 
5 lbs.,45c; 10 lbs., 85; 25 lbs., $1.50; 
50 Ibs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
MILORGANITE. A plant food free of weeds pro- 
vides plant food over a long period. Ceiling prices, 
25 Ibs., $1.10; 50 Ibs., $1.80; 100 Ibs., $3.00; 500 
Ibs., $13.20. 
SHEEP MANURE (Pulverized). Excellent for 
mixing with soil for greenhouse plants; one part 
manure and six parts soil. 5 1bs., 40c; 10 lbs., 70c; 
25 Ibs., $1.45; 50 1bs., $2.10; 100 Ibs., $3.25; 500 
Ibs., $13.00; 1000 lbs.. $24.00; ton, $42.00. 
VAUGHAN’S LAWN AND GARDEN FERTILI- 
ZER (4-12-4). This mixture is composed of plant 
foods in mineral form. 
For a new lawn, broadcast evenly 30 to 40 lbs. per 
1,000 square feet. To stimulate an old lawn, apply 
20. to 30 Ibs. per 1,000 square feet. For flowers and 
vegetables, use from 4 to 6 lbs. per 100 square feet. 
5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 Ibs., $1.45; 50 lbs., $2.35; 
100 Ibs., $3.70; 500 lbs., $17.75. 
VIGORO. Complete Plant Food. Supplies in bal- 
anced form the eleven vital plant food elements 
for hardy, beautiful plants. Clean, odorless, sani- 
tary, and easy to use. Vigoro has brought gardening 
success to millions of home owners everywhere. 
Price, 5 Ibs; 45c; 10) Ibs. 85e: 25 ibs, $1:50* 
50 Ibs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00. 
SPECIAL BALANCED ROSE FOOD 
(ALL ORGANIC). 5-7-4. 
An organic, no filler, 100% 
Plant Food of Dried Blood, 
' Fish Scraps, Bone Meal, Pot- 
ash, Cottonseed Meal and 
Phosphate. This is a special 
mixture for growing roses and 
is a balanced, all purpose 
fertilizer which can also be 
used on all flowers, shrubbery, 
etc. This type mixture has 
been used by commercial 
growers and florists for many 
years and has given excellent 
results. Price, per 5 lb. bag, 
75c, postpaid, 90c; 10lbs., $1.35, 
postpaid, $1.60; 25 Ibs., $2.85; 
100 Ibs., $8.95. 
PEAT MOSS—Granulated. A moisture retaining 
humus, an important aid in saving soil fertility. 
Better than manure. Garden size bale of about 5 
bushels, $2.95; bale about 15 bushels, $5.25. 
ORCHID PEAT. (Fern roots). For Orchids and 
Azaleas, sack, about 2 bushels, $4.25. 


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Saxolin Duplex Crinkled Waterproof Tree Wrap 

For covering the trunks of transplanted and newly 
set fruit and shade trees. Helps your stock to get off 
to a healthy start. Rolls, 4 inches wide, about 155 ft. 
toa roll. Weight, about 214 lbs. Each, 75c; postpaid, 
85c; doz., $7.20. 
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
Weights—By mail 14 pt., 1 Ib.; pt., 2 Ibs.; qt., 3 
lbs.; add 10 cents per lb. for postage; otherwise 
shipment will be by express charges collect. 
DRY LIME SULPHUR. For dormant spraying 
use 12 to 15 lbs., to 50 gals., water. Ceiling prices, 
Ib., 35c;51bs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $4.50; 100 Ibs., $12.50. 
DOGZOFF. Breaks dogs of bad habits, spray under- 
neath evergreen or shrubs. Ceiling price, bottle, 60c. 
FLOWERS OF SULPHUR. For mildew on roses, etc. 
Ceiling prices, lb., 15c; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00. 
KALITE. Rotenone impregnated dust. Ceiling prices, 
1 lb. pkg., 35c; 41b. bag, $1.00; 25 lb. bag, $3.75. 
LEMON OIL. Destroys mealy bug, scale, thrip, red 
spider, etc. Ceiling prices, 4% pint, 35c; pint, 60c; 
quart, $1.00; 14 gal., $1.75; gal., $3.00; 5 gals.,$12.00. 
ROTOTEC with 5% D.D.T. For controlling chew- 
ing and sucking insects. 4 oz. bottle, $1.00; pint, 
SA7By 
SCALECIDE. An oil preparation for San Jose scale. 
Ceiling frices, qt., 75c; gal., $1.75; 5 gallons, $6.35. 
TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating. Ceiling prices, 
5lbs., 35c; 100 Ibs., $2.75. 
TOBACCO DUST. One of the best remedies for 
green and black aphis, fleas, beetles, etc., also for 
insects in the ground. Ceiling prices, lb., 15c; 5 
Ibs., 50c; 10 Ibs., 90c; 100 Ibs., $4.75. 
DOG-CHECK. The ideal repellent. Safe and harm- 
less to use. New formula will permit spraying on 
new growth. Unaffected by rain, one spraying lasts 
from two to three week. 3 0z., 60c; 8-oz., $1.00; 
32-oz., $3.00; gallon, $11.50. 
RAT-NOTS. Safe way to exterminate rats. Prepared 
Bait, contains Squill. 
harming humans, dogs, live stock, etc. Trial size 
of 9 Nots, 25c; Estate size, 50 Nots, $1.00. 
D. D. T. DUST 
The Wonder Insecticide 
Remarkable results on many insects, both leaf 
eating and juice drinking, are reported for this 
insecticide, which has now been released for 
civilian use. 
We offer a dust intended for outdoor use on 
plants, and not suitable for indoor use. Like 
arsenic and nicotine, D. D. T. is toxic and should 
be used with the same precautions as the others. 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 
Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane.... 5.0% 
Inert Ingredients............. : 5.0% 
1 Ib., 35; prepaid, 45c. 100.0% 
5 Ibs., $1.25; prepaid, $1.50. 
10 lbs., $2.25; by express, charges collect. 
For Home and Summer Camp 
D.D.T. Household Spray 
An oil spray for spraying or brush- 
ing on screens and porch walls and 
for general household use. Quart, 
65c; prepaid for 75c. Gallon, 
$1.85. Shipped by express charges 
collect. 
D.D.T. Aerosol Bomb 
When released from the bomb in 
5 to 7 seconds, non-poisonous 
Freeon gas impregnated with 3% 
D.D.T. and 2% pyrethrum com- 
pletely fills a room, killing insect 
life and leaving a deadly deposit 
which will protect from pests for 
weeks. Aerosol bomb, contents 
16 oz., $3; postpaid, $3.25. 

MASTERS HANDI-CART 



Replaces the old 
fashioned wheel- 
barrow for every 
purpose. Garden 
work really be- 
comes a pleasure. 
Just dip it down and 
rake grass cuttings, jx 
leaves, earth or gravel 
into the cart. Can also 
mix cement right in the 
cart. No. 1, size of wheels 10 in. diameter. Extreme 
overall width of cart_20 in. Size of hopper body 
26% x 16x 12% in. Price each, $7.50. 
No, 2, size of wheels 10 in. diameter. Extreme 
overall width of Cart 25 in. Size of hopper body 
274% x 21 x 134% in. Price each, $9.75. 
Can be used without fear of 
This is one of the , 
most successful and 
appreciated bird feed- 
ers. It is equipped with 
a spindle for mounting, 
and the double weather 
vane keeps the _ shel- 
tered end headed into 
the wind, thus keeping 
the food dry in rainy or 
snowy weather. 
Size 24x12x12. Shipping weight, 16 lbs. 
Price stained brown.......- ee 
Price stained with glass back .). 04). > siren 8.25 
Erection Post bored for mounting rod......... 
Shipped by express, charges collect. 
AUTOMATIC 
BIRD FEEDERS 
(Patented) 
An economical feeder 
for all kinds of seeds, 
cracked corn or other 
small food. 
If filled with sun- 
flower seeds, it unfail- 
ingly attracts Cardin- 
als, rose-breasted Gros- 
beaks, Finches and 
many other large as 
well as small pretty 
birds all year round. 
Birds enjoy swinging 
with the feeder. Each, 
$2 25; postpaid, $2.40; 
3 for $6.50. 
No. FS. 10. Garden Craft Bird Feeder 
This cleverly constructed 
feeder will provide endless 
pleasure and satisfaction 
for bird lovers. You will 
be more than repaid for 
your generosity in provid- 
ing food for your feathered 
friends during the early 
spring, late fall and winter, 
by their appreciation. Size 
8x3x10in. Shipping weight, 
3 Ibs. Price, $1.75; post- 
paid, $1.85. 
Erection pole with arm... 
COMMUNITY 
DINER 
No. CDD 
Aerial picnic grounds 
for Clinging and Perch- 
ing Birds, i.e., Chicka- 
dees, Nuthatches, 
Woodpeckers, etc. and 
Juncos, Song Sparrows, 
Rose-Breasted Gros- 
beaks, Catbirds, Mock- 
ingbirds, Purple 
Finches, etc. No. CDD, 
price each filled $1.50; 
postpaid $1.75; No. 
CDE filled and 24 ex- 
tra Tidbits $2.45 each, 
postpaid $2.75. Both 
Gift boxed. 
No. FS 21. Garden Craft Feeding Station 



























-+$1.25; postpaid, $1.35. . 

Except where speci- 
fied otherwise items 
listed on this page 
will be shipped by 
exp. charges collect, 
FERTILIZER SPREADERS 
Will spread any kind of commercial fertilizer, grass 
seed or top dressing. Has new disc wheels, foot rest 
and selective feed control. 16 inch, hopper capacity 
about 20 Ibs., price each, $5.25; 20 inch, hopper capac- 
ity about 40 Ibs., each $9.25; 30 inch, hopper capacity 
about 80 Ibs., each, $16.35. Super Heavy 36 inch, 
hopper capacity over 100 lbs., each, $30.00. 
