
Terra-Lite meets all the requirements of a winter 
garden mulch. It never mats down or becomes soggy 
because its pore 
structure will not 
allow it to become 
saturated. Because 
of its high insulat- 
ing factor, it pre- 
vents wide fluctua- 
tion in winter soil 
temperature. 2 to 3 
inches of Terra-Lite 
is quite as effective 
as several inches of 
less efficient ma- 
terial. In the spring 
this Terra-Lite 
“blanket” can be 
mixed into the soil 
as a_ conditioner 
thus giving a two- 
fold benefit. 
An application of 
Terra-Lite around 

Mulching plants with Terra-Lite as- 
sures constant temperature control 
during winter thaws and spring 
frosts.* 
plants after the first heavy summer rain will prevent 
drying of the soil and consequent damage to plants. 
DIRECT 
Terra-Lite is probably the finest medium for storing 
root crops and bulbs. 
and release mois- 
ture, it acts as an 
almost perfect 
moisture control. 
It will not absorb 
the moisture from 
the inside of a tuber, 
but it does take up 
the free water from 
the outside. Here 
again the insulat- 
ting value of Terra- 
Lite is an advan- 
tage. When bulbs 
are storedina 
cellar where temp- 
eratures may drop 
below freezing for 
a few hours during 
sub-zero weather, 
Terra-Lite will pre- 
vent any injury to the bulbs. 

Because of its ability to hold 
bo 
Terra-Lite being poured around bulbs 
for winter storage. Terra-Lite will as- 
sure correct amount of air and mois- 
ture throughout duration of storage.” 
Terra-Lite has actually 
cut losses from stored tubers as much as 40 percent. 
IONS 
SUMMER AND WINTER MULCHING: Use 2 to 3 inches of 
Terra-Lite in place of several inches of less efficient 
material. Prevents drying out, insulates against cold. 
Stops winter heaving and summer baking. Works into 
the soil in the spring and does not rot or deteriorate. 
STORING BULBS AND ROOT CROPS: Ideal for storing 
bulbs and root crops. Pour Terra-Lite around bulbs to be 
stored. Acts as moisture control, preventing damage 
from too much or too little moisture. CAUTION: Do not 
pack down material or water it when storing. 
STARTING SEEDLINGS: Use just as it comes from the 
bag for growing seedlings. When first leaves appear, 
water with liquid plant food according to manufacturer's 
directions, or use half good loam and half Terra-Lite. 
When soil is used in mixture, no plant food needed up 
to transplanting time. Terra-Lite produces bigger, huskier 
roots. Seedlings recover sooner from shock of trans- 
planting. 
GROWING BULBS IN WATER: Terra-Lite replaces peb- 
bles or pearl chips ordinarily used. Better rooting and 
{lowering results. 
343 WEST PORTAL AVE. 
SAN FRANCISCO 16, CALIF. 
CHRISTENSEN 
SOIL AMENDMENT: Terra-Lite is the perfect material to 
give sandy soils additional water and plant food holding 
ability. Ideal for lightening heavy clay soils. Can be 
used up to one half the total volume of soil. Valuable 
in greenhouses in potting mixtures and for improving 
bench soils. 
HOME GARDENS: Mix two bushels to each 100 square 
feet of planting area in heavy soils. One-half of above 
formula in medium loam soils. Will aerate the soil and 
retain moisture. 
NEW LAWNS: In preparing seed bed, use two bushels 
per 100 square feet. After seeding, cover entire area 
using 14” over seed. Water thoroughly with fine spray. 
TRANSPLANTING: Mix freely with the top soil. Terra- 
Lite will aid in providing available oxygen for plant. 
ROOTING CUTTINGS: For chrysanthemums, ageratums, 
etc., use straight. For Evergreens and for certain diffi- 
cult cuttings, use 50:50 sand and Terra-Lite. Quicker 
rooting, less watering, fewer losses. In general, on acid 
soil plants mix Terra-Lite 50% with sand. On other soil 
type plants, use Terra-Lite straight. 

935 OLD COUNTY ROAD 
BELMONT, CALIF. 
NURSERY CoO. 
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