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GROWERS 
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VITA-BANDS Qf 
After three years’ experimenting with Vita-Bands, Arthur 
Peterson of Lexington, Mass., famed carnation grower, now 
uses them exclusively as photo shows. He is but one of many 
growers who have tested Vita-Bands and adopted them ex- 
clusively. 

Again this year, a nation-wide survey of Vita-Band users brought overwhelming endorsement of this self- 
feeding plant band. Of growers queried, almost all— more than 92%, — said results were “good” or 
“excellent”. And, even more revealing, practically every grower reporting plans to use Vita-Bands again 
next year. 
BUILT-IN NUTRIENTS ... Self-feeding Vita-Bands are instantly respon- 
sive to plants’ slightest food needs. Plants use this reserve before, not 
after, showing signs of nutrient deficiency. That means well-balanced, 
vigorous growth, generally eliminates chemical feeding. 
END TRANSPLANTING SETBACK ...Vita-Bands guard plants from root 
shock, save 1 to 3 weeks’ setback when benched or bedded. You can 
transplant with a minimum of rootball disturbance, thus minimiz- 
ing danger of a late crop or crop loss. 
RETAIN MOISTURE . . . The sturdy fibre resin construction of Vita- 
Bands keeps moisture in, ends the danger from quick-drying days. 
Vita-Bands save time by reducing watering frequency. 
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PICK UP LIKE THIS CORNERS 
No time consuming locks or slots, no wetting, no prying open. 
Set up as you pick it up. No cutting to remove — just tear away. 
SET IN PLACE 

EASY TO USE Teansruan stLOUINGS 
FILL WITH A SHOVEL FIRM AND LEVEL OFF 1H USUAL WAY 
Just fill Vita-Bands with shovel. Firm and level off soil. Plant 
seedlings. 
SAVE SPACE 
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Vita-Bands hold as much soil as round pots 4" to 1” larger. They 
saye up to 50% bench space over round pots. See table below. 







PLANT BANDS CLAY POTS 
j 5 ; Size Soil Content 
| Size Soil Content . 
Comparative (Inches) | (Cubic Inches) E Castes) CGubie FED?) 
SOIL CONTENT | 13,x2% 7 | as 3 
Plant Bands 2 x2" 10 oi} 7 
2x3 12 3 2 2 
vs 21x 3 19 “ 1 
Clay Pots : rt 4H 4 : 38 
| = 5 55 
oes FS | GAS So A 


SAVE POTTING TIME... Field tests prove it takes less time to pot 
plants in Vita-Bands than in round pots. Vita-Bands can be set up 
in flats at odd moments ahead of transplanting time. A whole flat 
of bands is filled with soil at one time as illustrated. In many instances 
potting time is halved. From 35 to 100 plants (depending on band 
size) can be handled in one flat right up to benching time. 
IDEAL FOR GROWING AND SHIPPING ... Vita-Bands save you time in 
growing and shipping — they save the receiver time, too. You ship 
right in the bands— no knocking out with chance of damage to 
rootball. He can re-pot easily ... or store in bands for weeks after 
receipt, a boon in busy seasons. For local delivery, leave banded 
plants in flats and exchange flats with receiver. For shipping, plants 
are left right in the bands — eliminating transfer to shipping pots or 
rootball wrapping. The square bands fit perfectly in cases, pack 
easily without jamming, can’t slide, keep plants in top condition. 
vitA-BAND 4&O 
For all-round use, especially longer growing periods of approx- 
imately 40 weeks. Built-in nutrients make chemical feeding 
unnecessary in most cases, assure vigorous, well-balanced growth. 
Ideal for carnations. 
VITA-BAND 70 
For shorter growing periods of approximately 10 wecks as the 
name implies. A low-priced nutrient-treated band producing 
growing results similar to Vita-Band 40. 


Note the firm, undisturbed root- 
ball in this photo of a Vita-Band 
grown plant. Plants like this go 
ahead faster, mature earlier for 
higher prices. 
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