INSECTICIDES 
and 
FUNGICIDES 

Plants definitely add to the appearance and 
attractiveness of your home, but not if they are 
infested with pests or fungi which detract from 
their beauty. It is not a difficut matter to keep 
your plants healthy and disease free, nor is. it 
an expensive matter, for we have a complete line 
of insecticides and fungicides in smaller sizes. 
If you have spraying problems, please contact 
our nearest office and our experienced personnel 
will be glad to make recommendations. 
ANT-B-GON, one ounce dispensers, 
set of ‘four. J. yao ee ee sy ard) 
APPO CUT WORM BAIT, 1-lb. carton .... .40 
BOTANO GARDEN DUST, 10 oz. duster .._ .60 
BUG-GEDTAVPEDLUETS.+1270z4 Carton) seennoo 
CALTOX GARDEN DUST, 10 oz. duster .._ .60 
EX'TRA:X, 242077 er eo ere reer cr 1.00 
1 pint te ee ree eee ee 2.75 
GARDEN SPRAY SETS (Volck, Extrax 
and ‘Greenol $432 nek eee ae ee 1.85 
GREEN Gigs 42070 Gott Cuan ere een eee .60 
ORTHO GARDE NISP RAY G400z7e ee .50 
ORTHO PET FLEA POWDER, 
1168070 DUE Cr ya eee eae 35 
ORTHO RODENT DESTROYER, 6 oz. ...._ .35 
LEADZARS EAN ACH 16) sse neers eran .50 
VOLCK OL SPRAYS 407 4a eee 35 
1 pints... :266. a: eee ee “15 
1 quarts. hs ater eee oe 1.50 
L-gallon cect lo. ad eee eee 8.00 
IMPROVED SLUG SHOT, 1 lb. can ...... 40 
LIQUID: SLUG SHOT. o7,auees sores 235 
A 0Zs.2 ee RR ee 1.00 
COPPER SOLULION pint .85 
SUPER COPPER CONCENTRATE, 1 qt. .. 1.75 
ANT GAS; To pint). 2 scn oe eee .50 
HAMMOND’S TREE WOUND PAINT, pints  .90 
1 quart 75 


GREEN 
neapelbeh 
Fungicilt 


GAMTOX 
NOW YOU CAN GET IT, TOO! 
_ GAMTOX, the most effective control for 
chinch bug and other lawn pests, including 
army worm and cricket mole, also for cater- 
pillers and other chewing insects on Bougain- 
villea. Can be used either as liquid dilution or 
added to filler to make dust. Put up in six 
_pound bags or fifty pound drums. $0.60 per 
pound. 


PEAT 
NATURE’S 
SOIL 
BUILDER 
Peat is the partly decomposed and more or less disintegrated rem- 
nants of organic matter produced from the decomposition of vege- 
tation covered or saturated with water. It is fibrous, moisture-ab- 
sorbing soil, acid in reaction and rich in carbon content. 
Here in Central Florida where all our soils are to a great extent 
sandy, it is recommended that peat be used liberally in any planting, 
since it is of great value from several standpoints: 
First, peat will absorb several times its own weight in water. 
Thus in our sandy soil it is of exceptional value since it holds mois- 
ture around the root systems until the plant can pick it up. 
Second, {it aids also in retaining the fertilizer applied, until it 
may be utilized by the plant. In sandy soils, the fertilizer will leach 
through the ground around the roots very rapidly and only a very 
small percentage will be picked up by the roots before it is gone, 
Third, peat is decidedly helpful in growing most plants because 
it provides the acidity that they prefer. Azaleas, Camellias, and Gar- 
denias absolutely demand acid soil. Our soil in Central Florida is 
alkaline by nature and it is imperative to counteract the alkalinity 
by using peat. 
Fourth, peat, being primarily organic, furnishes food for plants, 
which is absorbed and utilized in growth. 
Fifth, peat is an ideal environment for microscopic soil organisms, 
and supplies some of the helpful bacteria which aid in plant growth. 
Sixth, our peat bog has been tested by the Florida Geological 
Board of Survey and has been found high in quality and comparable 
to the peat fermerly imported from abroad. 
HOW TO USE PEAT 
The superior grade of peat that we now offer to the home gardener 
has been shredded instead of ground. This leaves the fine, fibrous 
texture formerly available only in imported peat. It is an excellent 
soil builder and should be added when planting shrubs, trees, vines, 
palms, annuals and perennials, It is absolutely required for Camellias, 
Azaleas and Gardenias. 
In making lawns, it has been found that the addition of several 
inches of peat before planting will pay for itself by hastening the 
growth of the lawn and making fewer weedings necessary. The fol- 
lowing scale will be helpful in determining the quantity needed. 
1 cu. yd. covers 648 sq. ft. %4 in. deep 
1 cu. yd. covers 324 sq. ft. 1 in. deep 
1 cu. yd. covers 162 sq. ft. 2 In. deep 
1 cu. yd. covers 108 sq. ft. 8 in. deep 
When planting trees, shrubs, etc., the shredded peat should be 
mixed with the top soil for filling in around the plant roots or 
at the rate of half peat and half soil. 
_. When potting or repotting plants, it may be used 50-50 with top 
soil, or 50 per cent peat with 25 per cent top soil and 25 per cent 
leaf-mold (well-rotted leaves). 
Per. DAG psividee cig dusty wae elle apctp.cge dro eS SE, ao $ 1.00 
Per: ‘cubic ‘yard,’ F.0.B; Fit \).c..4<<:4h soa. sod dees ee ee 3.00 
Peat is also available in bulk. Please inquire at our nearest 
branch for our prices. 
