Rootone induces quick rooting of bulbs, cuttings and the sprouting of seed. As the 
result of its action bulbs make a more vigorous root system and grow larger and 
produce greater increase. Slightly moisten the base of the bulb and cover with a thin 
film of Rootone. Dip end of cuttings into the powder. Tumble seeds in a jar or seed 
envelope with the powder. Roll the coated seed out and save remaining powder. 
Price, one-half ounce, a good supply, 50c postpaid. 1-lb. can, for very extensive planting, 
$5.00. 
Vitamin B-1 is a useful stimulant for plants, we believe. We have used it in 
transplanting bulbs and other plants with apparent usefulness. Price per bottle of 100 
tablets, 75c. 
Directions for use, applying only to our own tablets. In transplanting bulbs or any 
plants, loose roots, dissolve 5 tablets in 1 gal. of water. Soak roots in this 15 to 30 
min. Pour solution around plant when set. To stimulate growing plants, for the first 
application, dissolve one tab. in 2 gal. water. For succeeding waterings, use 1 tab. to 
4 gal. water once a week. Warning. Do not soak dormant bulbs in Vit. B-1. It rots 
them. 
Sources of more information. Subscribe for Flower Grower, Albany, New York. 
$2.50 per year. $4.00 for 2 yrs. Send directly to them. Also join local garden clubs. 
I belong to and recommend The American Plant Life Society. Please note under 
Amaryllidaceae; also The American Horticultural Society. The latter society publishes 
The National Horticultural Magazine, quarterly, which members receive. The magazine 
is printed on heavy book paper, beautifully illustrated and covers entire field of 
horticulture, not merely bulbs or house plants. Send $3.00 for annual membership to 
The American Horticultural Society, Inc., 821 Washington Loan & Trust Building, 
Washington 4, D. C. 
GARDEN REFERENCE BOOKS 
Bailey’s Cyclopedia of Horticulture. This 3-vol. set of over 3,600 pages describes 
almost every cultivated plant and has a wealth of culture information. Price $25.00, 
postpaid. N.B. The publishers have sold out the last editions of this and Hortus 
Second. New editions have been in preparation for several months but due to paper 
shortage it is likely that orders may be delayed several months. Both works are worth 
waiting for. Only thing you can do is to put in your order and your check and wait 
in line the same as I am doing for a new car. 
Hortus Second. (Bailey) A Concise Dictionary of Gardening. This 778 page 
volume lists and describes nearly every plant offered in catalogs, and some that are not 
in the Cyclopedia of Hort. It contains only a few culture hints. Both works should be 
in every garden library. Price $5.00. 
A Southern Garden, by Elizabeth Lawrence, a handbook for the Middle South. 
A most useful handbook for all gardeners, north or south. Bulbs and all garden plants. 
251 pages. Price $3.00. 
Enjoy Your House Plants. Excellent handbook of window gardening by Dorothy 
Jenkins and Helen Van Pelt Wilson. 238 pages. Price, $2.50. 
Begonias And How To Grow Them. Bessie Raymond Buxton. Invaluable in 
growing all Begonias, including the Tuberous. 161 pp. $2.25. 
Greenhouse Gardening For Everyone. By Ernest Chabet. I can recommend this 
book to you if you have a greenhouse. It will save you from having to learn the hard 
way, thru experiments and losses. Important factors are here noted including correct 
temperatures for forcing a great variety of plants including bulbs and orchids. 266 pp. 
$3.00. 
American Orchid Culture. Edward A. White. This is a complete handbook of 
American Orchid Culture for both commercial and amateur growers. Most interesting 
accounts of Orchid hunting trips, in many lands, are related. 14 beautiful color plates 
and many other illustrations. A beautiful, interesting, useful book. 276 pp. $5.00. 
All Books listed are nicely cloth bound and printed on best book paper. All will 
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