D-X SPRAY 
Kills more kinds of insects now 
that 5% DDT has been added to 
what has always been the best all- 
purpose rotenone-pyrethrum gar- 
den spray. It is the most powerful 
insecticide for sucking and chew- 
ing insects. D-X Spray is safe to 
use on vegetables, fruits and flow- 
ers. 2 teaspoonfuls per gal. water. 114-02. bottle, 
40c; 8 ozs., $1.45; qt., $4.30; gal., $11.95. 
PARA-SCALECIDE 
FOR PEACH BORER 
The safest and most successful liquid treat- 
ment for peachborer. Dilute 1 gallon to 7 gal- 
lons of water. Apply by spray or pour against 
the base of tree, and throw a few shovelfuls of 
earth against the base to hold the fumes. Apply 
in the spring, summer or fall. Ot., 85c; gal., 
$2.20; 5 gals., $7.00; We: gals., $16.82. 
SCALECIDE 
The Guaranteed Oil Spray 
Use Scalecide—the safest of 
oil spravs. A complete dormant 
spray controlling more insects 
and diseases than any other 
spray. Spray evergreens, shade 
trees, fruit trees, with Scalecide, 
just before the new growth 
starts. Simple, safe, easy to use. 
One gallon makes a 16 gal'ons 
of spray. l-qt. can, 75c; 1-gal. can, $1.75; 5-gal. 
can, $6.35; 15-gal. can, $14.95; 30-gal. can, 
$23.75; 55-gal. can, $35.89. 
WEEDONE - 
TRADE MARK 
The new internal weed killer. Kills poison ivy, 
poison oak, bindweed, honeysuckle, dandelion, 
other noxious weeds. Sprayed on leaves, it trav- 
els down and kills right out to the root tips. 
Spraved on lawns, it kills dandelions and other 
weeds without hurting as grass. Non-corrosive, 
safe for humans and animals. Just mix with water 
and spray. 
6-0z. can (makes 







5 gals. spray) ..... $ 0.75 
l-qt. can (makes 25 gals. spray) ..... 2.50 
1-gal. can (makes 100 gals. spray) 7.50 
5-gal. can (makes 500 gals. spray) 30.00 
SUDBURY SOIL-TEST KITS. A simple 
method of determining the nitrogen, phos- 
phorus and potash content of the soil and also 
the degree of acidity. These kits eliminate 
guesswork. No knowledge of chemistry is 
needed. Complete instructions with each kit. 

Prepaid 
Home Garden Kit (20 tests) ........... $2.00 
Club Model (50 tests) ............-.-.. 4.75 
Horticultural Size ...........000 02 eee 9.75 
TUFOR TABS: 2, 4-D 
A selective weed killer in convenient tablet 
form: one tablet makes a quart of solution, sufh- 
cient to treat 50 square feet of lawn to eradicate 
broad-leaved weeds, such as plantain, dandelion, 
poison ivy and sumac. Simply dissolve a tablet 
in water and spray the weeds away. 
15 BREE (sufficient to treat 1,500 sq. ft. of 
2.00 
Sih) o1 biuevis, 8) (eis 0-.0) m6, ayes, 6 16) (9 esq 8 sel 6 le ele 
lawn) 
Improved Sprays and Dusts 
All Prices Subject to Market Changes. 
PARIS GREEN. A poisonous pONaE for potato bugs, worms, cater- 
pillars, slugs, etc. It may be used in liquid form. 1 pound in 50 gallons 
of water. 14 lb., 20c; 14 lb., 35c; Ib., 60c. 
PHYGON-WETTABLE. An cconomical fungicidal spray for the con- 
trol of black spot of roses, apple scab, bitter rot, azalea blight, tomato 
blight and bean blight. Phygon assures a good yield from healthy plants: 
A 2-0z. package makes 12'% gallons of spray. 
2-0z. pkg., 50c; 1-lb. pkg., $2.70. 
POMO-GREEN WITH NICOTINE. A combined insecticide and fungi- 
cide for the control of black spot and mildew on plants and shrubs, 
especially Roses. Does not show on the foliage. Lb., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.00. 
RED ARROW. 
ing and sucking insects; harmless to the tenderest foliage. 
pare. 1 oz., 35c; 4 ozs., $1.00; pt., $2.85; qt., $3.60; gal., 
ROTENONE “‘75’’ DUST. Controls insects on vegetable crops—leaves 
no poison residue. For bean beetle. Use with duster or mix with water 
(Non-Poisonous.) Highly effective against both chew- 
Easy to pre- 
$11.50. 
as a wash. 15 to 30 lbs. per acre. 1 lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
SLUG SHOT IMPROVED DUST. The safe, non-poisonous, dust- 
ing insecticide. Kills chewing insécts and controls fungus. Kills bean 
beetle, cabbage worms, slugs, etc. 1 Ib., 40c; 5 bs., $1.70. 
SPERGON. 
Practically all soils contain such destructive fungi. 
not harm delicate seed, non-injurious, long lasting, 
months in advance of planting. 2 ozs. per bushel of seed. 
5-oz. can, $1.00. 
SULPHATE OF IRON or COPPERAS. A remedy for weeds on 
lawns, kills dandelions without injuring the grass. Apply liquid with a 
fine spray. 2 lbs., 1 gal. water and strain. 5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 65c. 
SULPHUR. Used for checking mildew. 
Lb., 15c; 5 Ibs., 50c; 10 Ibs., 75c; 25 Ibs., $1.60. 
TARTAR EMETIC. The new recommended spray for control of Gladi- 
olous thrip. One ounce tartar emetic. 2 ounces brown sugar, to 3 gal- 
lons of water. Use a fog spray. 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35. 
TOBACCO DUST. (For dusting.) Splendid fertilizer and preventative 
for insects. 5 Ibs., 35c; 10 Ibs., 65c; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 100-lb. bag, $4.50. 
TREE TANGLEFGOOT. A paste for painting around the trunks of trees, 
in the form of a band. Caterpillars and other crawling pests cannot get 
over it. 1 lb. covers 15 lineal feet of band 2 inches wide. Will last three 
months. 6 ozs., 45c; lb., 80c; 5 Ibs., $3.75; 10 Ibs., $7.00; 25 Ibs., $15.00. 
TANGLEFOOT TREE BANDS. For indirect banding—Tree Bands 
are available for those who object to direct application. These removable 
bands are placed “wool” side to bark of tree, then coated with pice 
Tanglefoot. 3 inches wide. 
Roll of 16 2/3 ft., 45c; bundle of 3 rolls, $1.35. 
TREE WOUND PAINT. Is an insurance against decay, having pene- 
trating antiseptic and elastic water-proofing qualities. Sun and rain can 
not cause the coating to break from the treated tree. 
Quart, 75c; gal., $2.75. 
WEED KILLER. Kills poison ivy. 
and prevents growth for a year. 
and apply. 1 qt., 70c; gal., $2.00. 
WETTABLE SULPHUR. Controls apple scab with less danger of in- 
jury to foliage, or russeting of fruit. Controls peach brown rot and peach 
scab, cherry leaf spot, berry leaf spot, black spot, mildew and brown 
canker of the rose; also rusts of ornamentals. Can be used as dust or 
spray. For peach and cherry: 1 tab!egpoon to gallon of water; 5 to 6 lbs. 
to 50 gals. of water. For apples: 6 to 8 lbs. in 100 gals. of water. 
1 Ib., 20c; 5 Ibs., 50c. 
ZOTOX. This amazing liquid chemical kills Crab Grass without perma- 
nent injurv to lawn grasses. A 16-0z. bottle makes 10 gallons and treats 
2,000 sq. ft. ZOTOX also kills dandelion. plantain, chickweed, spurge 
and other lawn weeds. Full directions on bottle. Prices: 8 ozs., $1.00: 
16 ozs., $1.50; 32 ozs., $2.50; 5 Ibs., $4.50. 
Protects seed against fungi that cause decay in the seed. 
It is safe to use, can 
may be applied 
ltoz.te2563 
Kills all vegetation—roots and all. 
Simply dilute with 40 parts of water 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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