FORBES FERTILIZERS AND SOIL-BUILDERS 
All plants need ample plant-food. 
availability. The soil must hold plant-food and moisture, yet be in such condition that the plant roots can a 
or decayed vegetation to absorb excess moisture and hold it for later use. It should have enough clay to give I 
But even with a perfect soil, plant-food must be added each vear to replace that which is consumed. 
The success of your garden depends upon the quality of the soil. 
friable. 
Acid Super-Phosphate. Yields valuable 
Phosphoric Acid. To promote root growth 
in lawns apply 25 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. and 
water in. Avoid use when hot. Fine for 
potatoes and other root crops. 5 Ibs. 45c; 
10 Ibs. 80c; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $3.25; 
500 Ibs. $14. 
Adco. For making artiftctal manure by stack- 
ing straw, leaves and other vegetable 
waste, layer by layer, mixing It with Adco, 
and keeping it wet until well rotted. A 25- 
Ib. bag with 12 wheelbarrow loads of garden 
poultry manures In dehydrated form, and 
\% peat moss, finely ground and easy to 
waste, makes 14 ton of manure. 714 Ibs. 
$1.25; 25-Ib. bag $2.65; 150-Ib. bag $12.50. ‘ r sy. 
apply. This complete all-organic fertilizer 
Aluminum Sulphate. Use to acidify the . : 3 
soil for Be indecclnghd azaleas, lau =f and and soil-conditioner 1s free from weed seeds, 
other sour-soil plants a pound per square Then infestation and Gash of any, ree 
rard and water thoroughly. 5 Ibs. 60c; ne peat moss prevents burning as tt ho cs 
10 Ibs. $1; 25 Ibs. $1.95; 100 Ibs. $4.95 ; the plant-food and moisture until they are 
used up by the plant roots. Driconure Is 
Bone-Meal. Because of its slow disin- ideal for top-dressing lawn or garden 
tegrating and long-lasting 
and for digging into the soil of flower and 
qualities, this is desirable for fertilizing all rose beds. 50 Ibs. $2.25; 100 Ibs. $4.40; 500 
hard-wooded plants, including roses, flow- Ibs. $21.50; 1000 Ibs. $41; ton $80. 
ering shrubs, fruit bushes, and trees. A 
-M _ In_dry pulverized form 
Cow-Manure- and easy to handle. This 
is an ideal soil-builder and mulch, particu- 
larly for perennial beds. It is fme for lawn, 
garden and greenhouse and excellent to mix 
with compost. When used for top-dressing 
+t works down into the soil, leaving no 
waste. Use at same rates as for Sheep 
Manure. 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.65; 100 
Ibs. $4.50; 500 Ibs. $21; 1000 Ibs. $40. 
Driconure. This is the improved product, 
containing about 34 cow and 


liberal application mixed into the soil be- 
fore planting bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, 
etc., will result in remarkable size and bril- 
liancy of flowers. For lawns it is a depend- 
able fertilizer, as It contains the essentials 
that grass requires. May be broadcast 
either early spring or during the growing 
season. For this use 25 Ibs. for every 1000 
sq. ft. For trees and vines, use 2 to 4 Ibs. 
each. For roses and pot-plants, use 1 part 
to about 50 parts of soil. For field and 
garden crops or new lawns, use 50 Ibs. for 
every 1000 sq. ft. 5 Ibs. 55c; 10 Ibs. 95c; 
25 Ibs. $2; 50 Ibs. $3.50; 100 Ibs. $5.95; 
500 Ibs. $29; 1000 lbs. $55. 
Agrico Garden Fertilizer. Analysis 
5-10-5 
The best commercial fertilizer for your 
vegetable garden and small fruits. It is a 
well-balanced, complete fertilizer, contain- 
ing all the food elements needed for quick 
growth, early maturity, and perfect devel- 
opment. For gardens broadcast 100 pounds 
per 1000 sq. ft. and rake in well or mix a 
little thoroughly through the soil in the 
bottom of the furrow before planting your 
seeds. Hoe into soil between the rows of 
plants, using 5 pounds to 100 feet; repeat 
this each month. 5 Ibs. 45c; 10 Ibs. 80c; 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.25; 100 Ibs. $4; 
500 Ibs. $18; 1000 Ibs. $34. 
Hormodin Powder No. 1. For plant propa- 
gation. Produces better roots faster. Dip 
moistened stems of cuttings of house, gar- 
den and greenhouse plants in powder 
before placing in propagating bed. It stim- 
ulates the root growth. 134-0z. size, 50c. 
Bovung. A dehydrated, pulverized cow- 
manure product free from weed 
seeds. Clean, odorless, easily applied. 
Apply 50 Ibs. to 200 sq. ft. of new lawn, 
half that much to top-dress old lawns. 
50 Ibs, $2.10; 100 Ibs. $4.10; 500 Ibs. $20. 


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We deliver FREE, by our own trucks, within the suburban area of Newark, N.J. 
(viz. all of Essex and Union counties; Clifton, Little Falls, Passaic and Paterson 
in Passaic County; and Boonton, Chatham, Denville, Florham Park, Hanover, 
Madison, Mt.. Lakes, Mt. Tabor, Morris Plains, Morristown, and Whippany in 
Morris County) all merchandise offered. 
We ship transportation FREE within 100 miles of Newark, N. J. (and outside 
the above suburban area), all merchandise offered herein except Plants, but at 
our option by Parcel Post or Express to your address or nearest Post or Express 
Office, or by Freight to your nearest Station. 
We ship, transportation FREE to any point in the United States, only Vege- 
table Seed, Flower Seed and Lawn Grass Seed Mixtures offered in this catalog. 
NGS ge Gag oy eas eg a 
Hyper-Humus. This ideal soil-builder for 
ee 
lawn or garden Is a pure 
organic material similar to leaf mould but 
of finer texture and is non-acid. Humus 
gives to soil that porous, crumbly condition 
essential to plant-growth; renders clay 
soils lighter in character and more aerated; 
binds together sandy soils; and increases 
the moisture-retaining quality of all soils. 
It is odorless, dry, and easily handled, and 
absolutely free from weed seeds. Fine for 
mixing with potting-soil. On new lawns 
apply 100 pounds per 60 square feet. In 
top-dressing old Iawns, use 100 pounds per 
100 square feet. In bags, 50 Ibs. $1.40; 100 
Ibs. $2.15; 500 Ibs. $9.50; 1000 Ibs. $17; 
ton $30. Special price on bulk delivered. 
Lawn Fertilizer, Agrico. Analysis 6-10-4. 
Properly balanced for lawns, trees and 
shrubs. Top-dress 25 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft., 
when grass is dry, in early spring and again 
in the fall. On new lawns use 50 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. raked in surface. 5 Ibs. 45c; 
10 Ibs. 80c; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 
Ibs. $4.50; 500 Ibs. $20; 1000 Ibs. $38. 
Lime, Hydrated Agricultural. Corrects 
acid conditions of the soil, binds loose soils 
and opens heavy land. It is very quick- 
acting but will not burn if scattered evenly 
when lawn is dormant. As an early spring 
or late fall dressing for lawns, broadcast 
50 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. one week before 
applying fertilizers. 10 Ibs. 40c; 50 Ibs. 
85c; 100 Ibs. $1.50; 500 Ibs. $7; ton $25. 
Limestone, Pulverized. Is easier to apply 
than Hydrated. Does not “gum up” on wet 
soils, penetrates better and is less likely 
to burn. Use 70 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. broad- 
cast early spring and fall. 80-lb. bag 85c; 
400 Ibs. $4; 800 Ibs. $7.50; ton $18. 
Nitrate of Soda. A quick plant-stimulant, 
high in nitrogen, inducing green growth. 
For corn, spinach, lettuce and other green 
vegetables side dress with 1 Ib. per 100 ft. 
of row. Cultivate and water in. For lawns, 
use 5 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft., but first mrx with 
four times its bulk of fine soil or sand. As 
a liquid use 1 oz. in 1 gal. of water. 5 Ibs. 
70c; 10 Ibs. $1.20; 25 Ibs. $2.20; 50 Ibs. 
$3.65; 100 Ibs. $6.50. 
Peat Moss. Incorporated liberally into the 
soil, prevents baking and crusting, im- 
proves aeration, contributes to the for- 
mation of humus, lightens and makes the 
soil more friable, and acts as a reservoir 
for soil-moisture and all plant food. For 
mulching, it is used extensively both for 
summer moisture-retention and winter- 
protection around roses, evergreens, per- 
ennial beds and shrubbery. ‘Trial size 
(about 15 Ibs.) $1.25. Large bale (18 x 20 x 
39 in.; will cover 300 sq. ft. 1 inch deep) 
$5.25, 5 at $5.15. Handy bale (about 50 
per cent of large bale) $3.60, 5 at $3.50. 
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Sheep - Manure. 
These prices are subject 
to change without notice 
By ample is meant not only the quantity but also the 
bsorb what is needed. It should be sufficiently rich in humus 
t some body and enough sand to make it porous and 
No-Seed. A plant hormone spray that re- 
sults in seedless tomatoes. If sprayed on 
all blossoms in a cluster, it results in more 
fruits setting and so a heavier yield. It 
prevents the first blooms from falling in 
cool weather, thus ripening earlier. It in- 
creases the fruit size. Just dilute and spray 
on the newly opened flower buds. 4 ozs. 
60c; 8 ozs. (makes 1 gal. of spray) $1. 
Rose Food. A properly balanced, all- 
organic food for roses. It is nota stimulant 
but really nourishes the entire plant, add- 
ing vigor and resistance to disease and 
insect injury. It produces more and finer 
roses with better color and size and stronger 
stems. Use 14 pound per rose per appli- 
cation. Apply 3 times per season. 5 Ibs. $1; 
25 Ibs. $3; 50 Ibs. $5; 100 Ibs. $8.50. 
Has all the essential 
plant-food elements of 
stable manure without the bulk, and weed 
seeds. For vegetables, rake in 200 Ibs. per: 
1000 sq. ft. Broadcast 100 Ibs. per 1000 sq. 
ft. over the old Jawn or rake into the 
top-soil a day or two before seeding anew 
one. For liquid manure, use one pound 
to five gallons of water. 5 Ibs. 45c; 10 Ibs. 
80c; 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.65; 100 Ibs. 
$4.50; 500 Ibs. $21; 1000 Ibs. $40. 
Sulphate of Ammonia. Fast plant-stimu- 
lant tending to make soil acid. Increases 
leaf-growth. When top-dressing lawns ap- 
ply 1 Ib. to every 150 sq. ft., but first mix 
with several times its bulk of soil or sand. 
Between vegetable rows scatter 3 Ibs. to 
100 feet and hoe in. As a liquid use 1 oz. in 
a gal. of water. 5 Ibs. 70c; 10 Ibs. $1.20; 
25 Ibs. $2.20; 50 Ibs. $3.65; 100 Ibs. $6.50. 
Soil Testing Sets 
These Sudbury sets quickly tell what your 
soil needs and how to correct it. 
Home Gardener’s Set. Complete. ....$2 50 
Jr. Professional Set (50 tests).......- 4 75 
House-Plant Food 
PlanTabbs. A concentrated fertilizer. Easy 
to use; clean and odorless, inexpensive and — 
work like magic. 30 tablets 25c; 75 tablets 
50c; 200 tablets $1; 1000 tablets $3.50. 
Fertilizer Spreaders 
lated. Positive agitator prevents clogging. 
16 in. wide (holds 22 Ibs. fertilizer)....$5 95 
20-in. wide (holds 40 Ibs. fertilizer).... 9 95 
30-in. wide (holds 80 Ibs. fertilizer)....16 75 
