Improved Sprays and Dusts 
Prices Subject to Market Changes. 
NOTE: Items on this page offered transportation paid are prepaid 
by us within first and second zones (150 miles of Canton, Ohio), ex- 
cept where otherwise noted mail, express, or freight, at our option. 
Beyond these zones, purchaser pays transportation charges. 

ANT KILLER CYANOGAS. Does not rely on feeding habits of the 
ants. It kills them with gas. The spouted 4-0z. can (enough to kill a 
million ants) is especially designed for treating ant nests in gardens and 
lawns. 4-o0z. can, 35c. 
ANT-X-TRAP. Death to ants in the house or garden. This safety type 
container carries'a multi-bait attractive to both the sweet- and grease- 
eating type ants. This bait kills the ants in the nest. 25c; six for $1.25. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Powder). The standard poison for leaf- 
eating insects on fruit and shade trees and vegetables. Dilute 2 lbs. to 
50 gallons of water, 3 tablespoonfuls to 1 gallon of water. Grubs in 
lawn use 10 lbs. to 1000 sq. ft. and water in. 
Lb., 35c; 4 lbs., 75c. Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
BLACK LEAF 40. Kills by contact and fumes. Kills insects on plants, 
animals and poultry. 114 teaspoonfuls to 1 gallon of water, or 34 lb. to 
50 gals. of water. 
Oz., 36c; 5 ozs., $1.05; Ib., $2.42; 2 lbs., $3.92; 5 Ibs., $7.40. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Dry Powder). The recognized fungicide 
for the control of most fungous diseases of fruits and ground crops. 
Dilute 8 pounds to 50 gallons of water. 
Lb., 35c; 4 lbs., 75c. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
CALOMEL SOIL DISINFECTION. Mixed dry with the seed or coated 
on the wet seed gives the best and cheapest control of maggots in cab- 
bage, radish, turnip, etc., and helps control “damping off,” club root, 
etc. 1 lb. Calomel to 1 lb. seed. For brown patch, 3 ozs. to 50 gals. of 
water covers 1000 sq. ft. of turf. 14 Ib., $1.40; Ib., $4.75. 
CALCIUM ARSENATE. It is probably the most effective arsenical 
insecticide on the market. For spraying potatoes, cucumbers and tobacco; 
3 tablespoons to a gallon of water. 2: lbs. in 50 gals. water. 
Lb., 25c; 4 Ibs., 65c. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
CARBON DISULPHIDE. (Bisulphide.) For killing insects and weevils 
infesting stored grains and cereals. Effective against colonies of ants, 
moles and woodchucks. By express only. 1-lb. can, 50c. 
CUTWORM KILLER. A poisonous bait which kills cutworms, sow bugs, 
etc. Very effective if used when the pests first appear. Pests eat it at night 
and are quickly destroyed. Will not deteriorate from rain or sprinkling. 
Garden size (treats 300 sq. ft.), 35c, postpaid. 
CYANOGAS (A-Dust). For killing rats, mice, moles, woodchucks, soil 
insects in lawns. Contains complete directions. By express only. 
Lb., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $10.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
CYANOGAS (G-Fumigant). Positive fumigant for greenhouses, 
homes, warehouses, camps, bunkhouses. Contains complete directions. 
By express only. 5 Ibs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $10.00; 100 Ibs., $25.00. 
DDT 50%. A micronized dry wettable 50% DDT powder that mixes 
readily and shows no tendency to agglomerate in the spray tank. 2 lbs. of 
50% DDT in 100 gallons of water is generally used to control codling 
moth, Japanese beetles, Oriental peach moth and other insects. 2 lbs. of 
50% DDT in 100 gallons of water makes a spray containing 1 lb. of 
actual DDT. 40% DDT can also be used as a dust when mixed in proper 
‘proportion with talc or pyrophyllite. 1 Ib., $1.00; 4 lbs., $2.25. 
DDT 25%. A liquid spray in a glyceride oil base for use in spraying 
fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Also used for spraying barns, dairies, and 
outbuildings as a residue fly spray. Non-inflammable. Use 1 part to 
4 parts of water (5% solution). 
114-0z. bottle, 35c; 8 ozs., $1.00; qt. can, $2.85. 
DDT 5%. This dust is made fine and free flowing for meximum dusting 
efficiency. Intended for crops on which the use of DDT is approved 
__ by state experiment stations or federal agencies. 50-lb. bags, $6.00. _ 
FISH OIL SOAP. The ideal spreader and adhesive for mixing with 
insecticide. Very effective even when used alone. 
Lb.. 35c: 5 Ihs.. $1.35; 10 Ibs., $2.50. 
LIME-SULPHUR. (Dry Powder.) Dilute 1 lb. to 6 gals. of hot or 
cold water. Ne 
Per Ib.. 35c; 1234 Ibs.. $1.75. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
MOLOGEN IN POWDER FORM. Will in no way injure soil or 
grass. Odorless. Eliminates moles from lawn within two or three days. 
16 -lb. can. 50c. 
MOUSE-NOTS. Impregnated seed bait kills mice. 
Trial size package. 9 nots. 25c; estate size, 60 nots, $1.00. , 
NAPHTHALENE FLAKES. Mixed with soil to destrov slugs and wire 
mrmen: Boritréating! Gladioli. 1.0z. to 100 bulbs. 1 lb. to bushel of 
bulbs. 1 Ib., 35c; 5 Ibs., $1.40; 10 Ibs., $2.50. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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OOTONE 
Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. 
ROOTONE, the plant hormone powder, for 
cuttings, seeds, tubers, and bulbs. Just dip the 
base of the cutting or slip in ROOTONE, set 
in sand, and the roots will grow faster and big- 
ger. By dusting sced with Rootone, seedlings 
grow faster and more uniformly, producing 
stronger plants and better crops. 14-oz. pkt., 
25c; 2-oz. jar, $1.00; 1-lb. can, $5.00. 
FRANGPLANTONE 
TRANSPLANTONE, the hormone-vitamin 
powder for stimulating roots in transplanting. 
Makes shrubs, trees, and plants in general, take 
root faster. Produces earlier maturity and larger 
crops when used on tomato, cabbage, celery, 
lettuce, tobacco, and sweet potato plants. 1-o0z. 
pkt., 25c; 3-oz. pkg., $1.00; 1-lb. pkg., $4.00. 
TRI-OGEN 
Today’s outstanding Rose spray. Tri-Ogen, if 
regularly and carefully used, will control every 
insect pest and disease that attacks the Rose gar- 
den. Available in 5 sizes to meet every Rose 
growers needs. ; 




Makes Protects 
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1B) Ghee (O44 GORE oo odo ae 50 to 80 Roses 
Cait soo ecallonceee raed 100 to 160 Roses 
Dea — hs ecallonsee aca. oe 400 to 600 Roses 
E. Kit (Shipping weight 2 Ibs.) ...<... $ 0.90 
A. Kit (Shipping weight 3 lbs.) ...... 1.50 
B. Kit (Shipping weight 8'% lbs.) 4.00 
GC. Kit (Shipping weicht 15 Ibs.) *..... 6.00 
. Kit (Shipping weight 40 lbs.) ..... 20.00 
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DOGZOFF 
The ideal repellent as a means of checking 
“doggie habits.” This is a highly concentrated 
product, safe and harmless to use. he new 
formula will permit spraying directly on new 
growth. 3-oz. bottle, 60c. 


Life-saver for lawns, flower and seed beds. 
Sure death to bulb-eating, root-destroying moles. 
MOLE-NOTS safeguard bulbs when placed in 
ground at time of planting. “Their Last Meal.” 
Trial size, 35c; large size, $1.00. ; 
RAT.NOTS Kill Rats 
A non-poisonous bait, relatively harmless to 
humans and domestic animals, but fatal to rats. 
Contains GENUINE RED SQUILL.’ Prepared 
form. NO MIXING—NO MUSS or FUSS. 
Trial size, 25c; estate size, 60 nots, $1.00. 



