
THE HOME OF WASHINGTON LAWN SEED 
Balderson Seed Company, Inc. 
Farm, Lawn, and Garden Supplies 
626 Indiana Avenue, N.W. 
617 C Street, N.W. 
Phones: 
NAtional 9791 and 9792 
WASHINGTON 4, D.C. 
Dear Friends: 
For many years BALDERSON'S has 
enjoyed the confidence of an increasing 
clientele of discriminating gardeners. 
The 
reputation for high quality products and fair 
dealing which has built up this confidence 
will be guarded through the coming years. 
Come in and get acquainted. 
like us and our products tell others. 
have a complaint please come to us. 
do our best to rectify any mistake. 
If you 
If you 
We will 
You will 
be met with courtesy and given every con- 
Sideration. 
and we want yours. 
Business is built on good will 
The Balderson Seed Co. 
J Morton hl lees Mor. 
DISTRIBUTORS OF: 
MICHIGAN SEDGE PEAT PEAT SOIL SPONGE @ YIGORO @ SEEDS @ BULBS @ 
| ROSE BUSHES @ EVERGREENS @ SHRUBS @ INSECTICIDES @ GARDEN TOOLS 
SEED PROTECTANTS 
Give Your Seeds a Healthy Start 
Through Simple Seed Treatment 
The average-size seed packet requires a mere pinch of these materials to 
protect the seeds effectively against seed- and soil-borne diseases which 
yearly account for a staggering toll of germinating losses in home and 
commercial gardens. 
Arasan. Substantial increases in stand 
were obtained from Arasan-treated 
vegetable seeds at the rate of one level 
teaspoonful to 6 ozs. of seed. Oz. 16c; 
8 ozs. 80c. 
Cuprocide, Yellow. Very effective on a 
great many different vegetables requir- 
ing only one teaspoonful to one pound 
of small seed. 1% oz. 15c; 4 ozs. 35c. 
Spergon. Of particular value for Beans, 
Lima Beans, Lettuce, Peas, and several 
others and compatible with Nitragin for 
use on leguminous plants. Perfectly 
safe, yet very effective. 2 ozs. 33c; 
Ib, $2.25. 
See recommendations under each vegetable class. 
Semesan. The oldest and still one of 
the most popular seed disinfectants for 
most kinds of vegetable seeds excepting, 
however, Lima Beans. 2 ozs. 40c; 12 ozs. 
$1.88; 4 lbs. $9.10. 
Semesan Jr. A specific seed disinfect- 
ant for field, sweet, and pop corn. 12 
ozs. 15c; 12 ozs. 56c; 6% lbs. $3.75. 
Semesan Bel. A dip disinfectant for 
Irish and sweet potatoes. 2 ozs. 30c; 
lb. $1.65; 4 Ibs. $5.70. 
New Improved Ceresan. For wheat, 
oats, barley, cotton, sorghum, rye, and 
field peas. 4 ozs. 30c; lbs. 80c; 4 lbs. 
$2.70. 
MICHIGAN PEAT 
Nature's Quickest Soil Builder 
MICHIGAN PEAT is rich brown peat 
produced at Capac, Mich. only, from 
AMERICA’S CHOICEST PEAT BEDS. 
M. P. creates soil fertility, loosens clay 
soils, binds sandy ones. Improves all 
soils. Most widely used by professional 
growers and landscapers. 
For quick and lasting improvement, use 
M. P. on lawns, shrubs, flowers and 
vegetables. Economical because M. P. 
contains plant food and vitamins not 
found in ordinary peat. 
M.P. meets U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 
specifications. Packed in bags. Bulk 
carloads at bargain prices. Order this 
“quick acting’ peat today. Take no 
chances with new, untried peats. 
TERRA-LITE 
Vermiculite Plant Aids 
This modern growing medium enables 
seeds, bulbs and cuttings to start faster 
and grow bigger and stronger. It is 
ideal for lightening heavy soils and 
excellent for mulching. 
Give your plants the same help that 
successful gardeners and famous green- 
houses give theirs. 
ZYa-cubicuieets bag sen ce oe scree 0 2:20 $1.35 
SKINNER SPRINKLERS 

SPRAY WAVE 
An oscillating fan of spray covering 
50x40 feet, with an adjustable length 
of travel and variable speed. Complete 
on skid, %-in. hose connection. $17.50. 
RAIN WAVE 
For lawns, gardens, delicate plantings. 
A fan spray swings slowly back and 
forth watering an area of about 50x50 
feet. Travel can be set for narrower 
areas. Price with roller base, $35. 
BORDER MIST 
A pipe Sprinkler 15 feet long. Handle 
is provided for turning spray pipe so the 
maximum coverage without moving 
Sprinkler is 36x15 feet. Wonderful for 
watering terraces, borders, narrow Strips. 
Delivers five gallons per minute. $15. 
YOU'LL LIKE SOIL SOAKERS 
No run-off, no waste, 
no soil washing 
Like all-night rain. Water seeps through 
S - i entire length. Put 
water where you 
want it; at the roots. 



No. 0—12 ft. $1.50 
No. 1—18 ft. 2.00 
No. 2—30 ft. 3.00 
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