Forbes Fertilizers and Soil- Builders 
These prices are subject 
to change without notice 
The success of your garden depends upon the quality of the soil. All plants need ample plant-food. By ample is meant not only the quantity but also the 
availability. The soil must hold plant-food and moisture, y 
or decayed vegetation to absorb excess moisture and hold it for later use. 
friable. But even with a perfect soil, plant-food must be added each year to replace that which is consumed. 
Acid Super-Phosphate. Yields valuable 
Phosphoric Acid. Apply 20 Ibs. per 1000 
sq. ft. as a top-dressmg for lawns, and 
drench with water. Avoid use when hot. 
5 Ibs. 40c.: 10 Ibs. 70c.; 25 Ibs. $1.10; 
100 Ibs. $2.95; 500 Ibs. $12.50. 
Adco. For making artificial manure by stack- 
ing straw, leaves and other vegetable 
waste, layer by layer, mixing it with Adco, 
and keeping it wet until well rotted. A 25- 
Ib. bag with 12 wheelbarrow loads of garden 
waste, makes 14 ton of manure. 71% lbs. 
$1: 25-Ib. bag $2.25; 150-Ib. bag $10.50. 
Aluminum Sulphate. Use, to acidify the 
soil for rhododendrons, azaleas, laurel and 
other sour-soil plants a pound per square 
yard and water thoroughly. 5 Ibs. 55c.; 
10 Ibs. 90c.; 25 Ibs. $1.75; 100 Ibs. $4.95. 
Bone-Meal. Because of its slow disin- 
tegrating and _ long-lasting 
qualities, this is desirable for fertilizing all 
hard-wooded plants, tncluding roses, flow- 
ering shrubs, fruit bushes, and trees. A 
liberal application mixed into the soil be- 
fore planting bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, 
etc., will result in remarkable size and bril- 
liancy of flowers. For lawns it is a depend- 
able fertilizer, as it contains the essentials 
that grass requires. May be broadcast as 
a top-dressing either in early spring or dur- 
ing the growing season with beneficial 
results. For this use 25 lbs. for every 1000 
sq. ft. For trees and vines, use 2 to 4 Ibs. 
each. For roses and pot-plants, use 1 part 
to about 50 parts of soil. For field and 
garden crops or new lawns, use 50 Ibs. for 
every 1000 sq. ft. 5 Ibs. 55c.; 10 Ibs. 95c.; 
25 Ibs. $2; 50 Ibs. $3.50; 100 Ibs. $5.95; 
500 Ibs. $29; 1000 Ibs. $55. 
Bovung. A dehydrated, pulverized cow- 
——- manure product free from weed 
seeds. Clean, odorless, easily applied. 
Apply 50 Ibs. to 200 sq. ft. of new lawn, 
half that much to top-dress old lawns. 
50 Ibs. $2.10; 100 Ibs. $4.10; 500 Ibs. $20. 


Cow-Manure. !" dry pulverized form 
and easy to handle. This 
is an ideal soil-builder and mulch, particu- 
larly for perennial beds. It is fine for lawn, 
garden and greenhouse and excellent to mix 
with compost, When used for top-dressing 
it works down into the soil, leaving no 
waste. 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. 
$4.25; 500 Ibs. $18.75; 1000 Ibs. $36. 
Driconure. This ts the improved product, 
containing about 34 cow and 
poultry manures in dehydrated form, and 
14 peat moss, finely ground and easy to 
apply. This complete all-organic fertilizer 
and soil-conditioner is free from weed seeds, 
insect infestation and trash of any kind. 
The peat moss prevents burning as it holds 
the plant-food and moisture until they are 
used up by the plant roots. Driconure is 
ideal for top-dressing lawn or garden 
and for digging into the soil of flower and 
rose beds. 50 Ibs. $2.25; 100 Ibs. $4.40; 500 
Ibs. $21.50; 1000 Ibs. $41; ton $80. 
Agrico Garden Fertilizer. gualysis 
0-5 
The best commercial fertilizer for your 
vegetable garden and small fruits. It is a 
well-balanced, complete fertilizer contain- 
ing all the food elements needed for quick 
growth, early maturity, and perfect devel- 
opment. For gardens broadcast 100 pounds 
per 1000 sq. ft. and rake in well or mix a 
little thoroughly through the soil in the 
bottom of the furrow before planting your 
seeds. Hoe into soil between the rows of 
plants, using 5 pounds to 100 feet; repeat 
this each month. 5 Ibs. 45c.; 10 Ibs. 80c.; 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $4; 
500 Ibs. $18; 1000 Ibs. $34. 
Hormodin Powder No. 1. For plant propa- 
gation. Produces better roots faster. Dip 
moistened stems of cuttings of house, gar- 
den and greenhouse plants in powder 
before placing in propagating bed. It stim- 
ulates the root growth. 134-0z. size, 50c. 
PREE® DELIVERY 
We deliver FREE, by our own trucks, within the suburban area of Newark, N. J. 
(viz. all of Essex and Union counties; Clifton, Little Falls, Passaic and Paterson 
in Passaic County; and Boonton, Chatham, Denville, Florham Park, Hanover, ° 
Madison, Mt. Lakes, Mt. Tabor, Morris Plains, Morristown, and Whippany in 
Morris County) all merchandise offered. 
We ship transportation FREE within 100 miles of Newark, N. J. (and outside 
the above suburban area), all merchandise offered herein except Plants, but at 
our option by Parcel Post or Express to your address or nearest Post or Express 
Office, or by Freight to your nearest Station. 
We ship, transportation FREE to any point in the United States, only Vege- 
table Seed, Flower Seed and Lawn Grass Seed Mixtures offered in this catalog. 

Hyper-Humus. This ideal soil-builder for 
lawn or garden is a pure 
organic material similar to leaf mould but 
of finer texture and is non-acid. Humus 
gives to soil that porous, crumbly condition 
essential to plant-growth; renders clay 
soils lighter in character and more aerated; 
binds together sandy soils; and increases 
the moisture-retaining quality of all soils. 
It is odorless, dry, and easily handled, and 
absolutely free from weed seeds. Fine for 
mixing with potting-soil. On new lawns, 
apply 100 pounds per 60 square feet. In 
top-dressing old lawns, use 100 pounds per 
100 square feet. In bags, 50 Ibs. $1.35; 100 
Ibs. $2.10; 500 Ibs. $9.50; 1000 Ibs. $17; 
ton $30. Special price on bulk delivered. 
Lawn Fertilizer. A properly balanced com- 
mercial fertilizer for lawns, trees and 
shrubs. Top-dress 25 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. 
each spring to maintain a rich green, 
healthy growth. On new lawns use 50 Ibs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. and rake in surface soil. 
5 Ibs. 45c.; 10 Ibs. 80c.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. 
$2.50; 100 Ibs. $4; 500 Ibs. $18; 1000 Ibs. $34. 
Lime, Hydrated Agricultural. Corrects 
acid conditions of the soil, binds loose soils 
and opens heavy land. It is very quick- 
acting but will not burn if scattered evenly 
when lawn is dormant. As an early spring 
or late fall dressing for lawns, broadcast 
50 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. 10 Ibs. 35c; 50 Ibs. 
70c.; 100 Ibs. $1.30; 500 Ibs. $6; ton $21. 
Limestone, Pulverized. Easier to apply 
than Hydrated Lime and does not “‘gum 
up” on wet soils. Use 70 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. 
broadeast. 80-Ib. bag 75c.; 400 Ibs. $3.50; 
800 Ibs. $6.50; ton $15.50. 
Nitrate of Soda. A quick plant-stimulant. 
Use not more than 1 Ib. to 100 sq. ft., raked 
in. For lawns, use 5 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft., 
but first mix with four times its bulk of fine 
soil or sand. As a liquid use 1 oz. in 1 gal. 
of water. 5 [bs. 65c.; 10 Ibs. $1.10; 25 Ibs. 
$1.95; 50 Ibs. $3.15; 100 Ibs. $5.50. 
Peat Moss. Incorporated liberally into the 
soil, prevents baking and crusting, im- 
proves aération, contributes to the for- 
mation of humus, lightens and makes the 
soil more friable, acts as a reservoir for 
soil-moisture and concentrated  plant- 
fertilizers and assures maximum _ root- 
development. By mixing Granulated Peat 
Moss liberally into the soil at the time of 
planting, you will be assured of more 
luxuriant growth of flowers, lawns, and 
shrubbery during the growing season. For 
mulching, it is used extensively both for 
summer moisture-retention and _ winter- 
protection, about roses, evergreens, per- 
ennial beds, shrubbery. Trial size $1 
(about 15 Ibs.) enough to cover 30 sq. ft. 
1 inch deep. Large bale $4.95 (about 
20 bus.) will cover 300 sq. ft. 1 inch deep; 
5 large bales at $4.85 per bale. 
et be in such condition that the plant roots can absorb what is needed. It should be sufficiently rich in humus 
It should have enough clay to give it some body and enough sand to make it porous and 
No-Seed. A plant hormone spray that in= 
duces artificial setting of the fruit and re- 
sults in seedless tomatoes. If sprayed on 
all blossoms in a cluster, it results in more 
fruits setting per cluster and so a heavier 
yield. It prevents the first blooms from 
falling in cool weather, thus ripening to- 
matoes earlier. It also increases the fruit 
size. Any one of these points makes it 
worth using. Just dilute and spray on the 
newly opened flower buds. Try it. 4 ozs. 
60c.; 8 ozs. (makes 1 gal. of spray) $1. 
Rose Food. A_ properly balanced, all- 
organic food for roses. It is not a stimulant 
but really nourishes the entire plant, add- 
ing vigor and resistance to disease and 
insect injury. It produces more and finer 
roses with better color and size and stronger 
stems. Use 14 pound per rose per appli- 
cation. Apply 3 times per season. 5 Ibs. $1; 
25 Ibs. $3; 50 Ibs. $5; 100 Ibs. $8.50. 
h A , Much superior to the 
Sheep-Manure. Sheep and Goat Ma- 
nure. Has all the essential plant-food ele- 
ments of stable manure without the bulk, 
weed seeds, and waste matter. For vege- 
tables, scatter 200 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. and 
rake in. Broadcast 100 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. 
over the old lawn or rake thoroughly into 
the top-soil a day or two before seeding a 
new one. For liquid manure, use one pound 
to five gallons of water. 5 lbs. 45c.; 10 Ibs. 
80c.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. 
$4.25; 500 Ibs. $18.75; 1000 Ibs. $36. 
Sulphate of Ammonia. Fast plant-stimu- 
lant tending to make soil acid. Increases 
leaf-growth. When top-dressing lawns ap- 
ply 1 Ib. to every 150 sq. ft., but first mix 
with several times its bulk of soil or sand. 
Between vegetable rows scatter 3 lbs. to 
100 feet and hoe in. As a liquid use 1 oz. in 
a gal. of water. 5 Ibs. 65c.; 10 Ibs. $1.10; 
25 Ibs. $1.95; 50 Ibs. $3.15; 100 Ibs. $5.50. 
Wood Ashes. These contain potash and— 
lime. For top-dressing lawns, destroying 
insects and weeds, particularly moss; use — 
100 Ibs. to 1500 sq. ft. Also good for fruit. — 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100-Ib. bag $4; 
500 Ibs. $17. 
House-Plant Food : 
PlanTabbs. A concentrated fertilizer. Easy — 
to use; clean and odorless, inexpensive and > 
work like magic. 30 tablets 25c.; 75 tablets 
50c.; 200 tablets $1; 1000 tablets $3.50. . 
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Fertilizer Spreader 
This handy all-metal cart-spreader has 
many uses—fertilizing, seeding, top-dressing 
and salting, or sanding icy sidewalks. Avoids 
waste and spreads evenly. Flow easily regu- 
lated. Positive agitator prevents clogging. 
16 in. wide (holds 22 Ibs. fertilizer). ...$5 75 
20-in. wide (holds 40 Ibs. fertilizer).... 9 75 
30 in. wide (holds 80 Ibs. fertilizer)....16 50 
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