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. 4-0z. can, 40c. 
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. 
ARASAN. For most vegetable seeds. This is the best seed treatment we 
have found for Spinach and Beets, and it is also outstanding for Corn, 
vine crops, seeds, Pepper, Eggplant and many othets. Disinfects and pro- 
tects the seed against organisms which cause rot, reduces damping off, 
and improves stands. Highly recommended. 1 oz., 16c; 8 ozs., 80c; 4 Ibs., 
$5.16. 
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., 40c; 4 Ibs., $1.25. Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
BLACK LEAF 40. A concentrated nicotine sulphate for killing soft- 
bodied, sucking insects. Two-fold action kills by contact and fumes. 
114 teaspoonfuls to 1 gallon of water. 
Oz., 36c; 5 ozs., $1.05; 1 lb., $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., 40c; 4 Ibs., $1.10. 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 1b., $1.15; Ib., $3.90. 
Lb., 25c; 4 lbs., 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-Ib. can, 50c. 
COCS CUKE AND MELON DUST. A combined insecticide and fungi- 
cide, containing calcium arsenate and copper for the control of Cucumber 
beetles, wilt, scab, mildew and leaf spot on Cucumbers, Melons and other 
cucurbits. Effective and safe, this formulation contains no lime. 4 lbs., 90c. 
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., 98c; 5 Ibs., $3.75; 25 lbs., $12.50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
DDT 50%. A micronized dry wettable 50% DDT powder that mixes 
readily and shows no tendency to agglomerate in the spray tank. Codling 
moth, Japanese beetles, Oriental Peach moth and other insects. Excellent 
for damp places to control spiders, roaches, etc. One spraying has 
residual effect for three to six months. 50%, DDT can also be used as a 
dust when mixed in proper proportion with talc or pyrophyllite. 
1 lb., $1.00. 
DDT 25%. Ai 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; 14 pt., $1.00; 1-qt. can, $2.85. 
DDT 5%. This dust is made fine and free flowing for maximum dusting 
eficiency. 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 Ibs., $1.35; 10 Ibs., $2.50. 
HYDROXCIDE. A double duty spray powder for control of insects and 
fungous diseases on vegetables and small fruits. Mixed according to 
directions gives the equivalent of a mixture of calcium arsenate and 
4-4-50 Bordeaux. Especially effective for use on Potatoes and Tomatoes. 
Lb., 40c; 4 lbs., $1.00. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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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 seed with ROOTONE, seed- 
lings grow faster and more uniformly, produc- 
ing stronger plants and better erops. 14-0z. 
pkt., 25c; 2-oz. jar, $1.00; 1-lb. can, $5.00. 
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 crop when used on Tomato, Cabbage, 
Celery, Lettuce, Tobacco, and Sweet Potato 
plants. 14-0z. pkt., 25c; 3-0z. pkg., $1.00; 
1-lb. pkg., $4.00. 
FRUITONE. <A _ powder containing several 
plant hormones. Effective for stopping pre: 
harvest drop of Apples and other fruits. 
Sprayed on blossoms it helps pollenation and 
gives a better set of fruit. 2/5- oz. pkt., 25c;3 
2-0z. pkt., $1.00; 12-0z. can, $5.00. 
TRI-OGEN 
Today’s outstanding Rose spray. Tri-Ogen, if 
regularly and carefully used, will control every 



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den. Available in 5 sizes to meet every Rose 
growers needs 
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TRI-OGEN DUST. A combination insecticide 
and fungicide dust for those who prefer dust- 
ing to spraying. It serves the same purposes as 
liquid Tri-ogen for the control of insects and 
fungous diseases. 1 Ib., 85c; 5 Ibs., $3.50. 
NO-SEED. Get more Tomatoes—earlier. 
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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. The new 
formula will permit spraying directly on new 
growth. 3-oz. bottle, 60c. 

Lifesaver 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. 



