D-X SPRAY 
Kills more kinds of insects now 
that 5% DDT has been added to 
what has always been the best all- 
purpose’ rotenone-pyrethrum gar- 
den spray. It is the most powerful 
insecticide for sucking and chew- 
ing insects. D-X Spray is safe to 
use on vegetables, fruits and flow- 
ers. 2 teaspoonfuls per gal. water. 146-0z. bottle. 
40c; 16 pt., $1.50; qt., $4.75; gal., $12.75. 
PARA-SCALECIDE 
20) :4 od NG nO) 34-14 
The safest and most successful liquid treat- 
ment for peachborer. Dilute 1 gallon to 7 gal- 
lons of water. Apply by spray or pour against 
the base of tree, and throw a few shovelfuls of 
earth against the base to hold the fumes. Apply 
in the spring, summer or fall. Ot., $1.00; gal., 
$2.50; 5 gals., $8.25; 15 gals., $19.82. 
SCALECIDE 
The Guaranteed Oil Spray 
Use Scalecide—the safest of 
oil sprays. A complete dormant 
spray controlling more insects 
and diseases than any other 
spray. Spray evergreens, shade 
trees, fruit trees, with Scalecide, 
just before the new growth 
starts. Simple, safe, easy to use. 
One gallon makes a 16 gallons 
of spray. 1-qt. can, 85c; 1-gal. can, $2.00; 5-gal. 
can, $7.35; 15-gal. can, $17.25; 30-gal. can, 
$27.50; 55-gal. can, $42.50. 
WEEDONE 
The original 2, 4-D Weed Killer. Kills dande- 
lion, plantain, chickweed, poison ivy, and many 
other broad-leaf weeds in your lawn without 
killing grass. Non-corrosive, safe for humans and 







animals. Weed your lawn the easy way—just 
mix with water and spray. 
6..0z8.,(foe2] 000 isa HE.) ot wont see $0.75 
Lat:} (for5000 .sq. ft: ).in se eueceor ome 2.50 
1) gal(for 20,000-sq. ft). i= 0 te ean, 7.50 
Sevals® Cor:246 actes)Saecwenae ca oun 30.00 

TUFOR TABS: 2. +) 
A 2, 4-D selective weed killer in convenient 
tablet form. One tablet makes 1 quart of solu- 
tion—enough to treat 50 square feet of lawn. 
15 tablets (treats 1500 sq. ft. of lawn) ..... 60c 
SUDBURY SOIL-TEST KITS. A simple 
method of determining the nitrogen, phos- 
phorus and potash content of the soil and also 
the degree of acidity. These kits eliminate 
guesswork. No knowledge of chemistry is 
needed. Complete instructions with each kit. 
Prepaid 
Home Garden Kit (20 tests) ........... $2.00 
Club Model (50 tests) ................. 4.75 
Horticultural Size ...............0002- 9.75 
BARSPROUT 
Save food. Potatoes and other root crops 
treated with Barsprout can be stored for longer 
periods of time without sprouting. Reduces 
shrinkage and keeps Potatoes firm and palatable. 
12-0z. can (treats 814 bushels) ........ $1.00 
5-lb. can (treats 55 bushels) .......... 5.50 
20-lb. drum (treats 220 bushels) ...... 16.00 
Improved Sprays and Dusts 
All Prices Subject to Market Changes. 
LIME-SULPHUR. (Dry Powder.) Dilute 1 lb. to 6 gals. of hot or 
cold water. ‘ ‘ ae 
Per Ib., 35c; 1234 Ibs., $1.75. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
PARIS GREEN. A poisonous powder for potato bugs, worms, cater- 
pillars, slugs, etc. It may be used in liquid form. 1 pound in 50 gallons 
of water. 14 Ib., 20c; lb., 60c. 
PHYGON-WETTABLE. An economical fungicide spray for the con- 
trol of Apple scab, bitter rot, Azalea blight, and Bean blight. Particularly 
effective in controlling black spot on Roses and late Tomato blight. 
Phygon assures a good yield from healthy plants. A 2-0z. package makes 
1214 gallons of spray. 2-0z. pkg., 50c; 1-lb. pkg., $2.70; 5 Ibs., $10.50. 
POMO-GREEN WITH NICOTINE. A combined insecticide and fungi- 
cide, leaf-green in color. It contains basic lead arsenate, nicotine and 
sulphur. Can be dusted or sprayed and leaves no unsightly residue when 
used as directed. It is formulated for the control of black spot and 
mildew, also chewing and sucking insects on Roses and many other 
flowers. 1 lb., 85c; 5 Ibs., $3.35. 
RED ARROW. (Non-Poisonous.) Highly effective against both chew- 
ing and sucking insects; harmless to the tenderest foliage. Easy to pre- 
pare. 1 oz., 35c; 4 ozs., $1.00; pt., $2.85. 
ROTENONE 75% DUST. Controls insects on vegetable crops—leaves 
no poison residue. For Bean beetle. Use with duster or mix with water 
as a wash. 15 to 30 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib., 50c; 4 Ibs., $1.60. 
SLUG SHOT IMPROVED DUST. The safe, non-poisonous, dust- 
ing insecticide. Kills chewing insects and controls fungus. Kills Bean 
beetle, Cabbage worms, slugs, etc. 1 lb., 45c; 5 Ibs., $1.75. 
SPERGON. Seed Protectant. A powder form for treating seed before 
planting. Spergon protects seed from harmful fungi that are present in 
nearly all soils which tend to cause decay and damping off, especially in 
cold, wet weather. Spergon assures better germination of the seed and 
produces healthy plants that give better yield. It is non-injurious to 
humans and is easy to apply to the seed. 2 ozs. per bushel of seed. 
1 oz., 25c; 5 ozs., $1.00; 1 Ib., $2.10; 10 Ibs., $13.80. 
SPOR-GO. A high copper fungicide spray powder for control of blights, 
mildew, and leaf spots. Economical to use. One ounce makes 214 gallons 
of finished spray. 1 Ib., 75c; 4 Ibs., $1.00. 
SULPHUR. Used for checking mildew. 
Lb., 20c; 5 Ibs., 50c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 Ibs., $1.60. 
TARTAR EMETIC. The new recommended spray for control of Gladi- 
olous thrip. One ounce tartar emetic, 2 ounces brown sugar, to 3 gal- 
lons of water. Use a fog spray. 4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35. 
TAT-C-LECT. This amazing liquid chemical kills Crab Grass without 
permanent injury to lawn grasses. A pint bottle makes 16 gallons and 
treats 3,000 sq. feet. Tat-C-Lect also kills dandelion, plantain, chickweed, 
spurge and other lawn weeds. Full directions on bottle. % pt., 85c; pt.. 
$1.50; gal., $9.75. 
TOBACCO DUST. (For dusting.) Splendid fertilizer and preventative 
for insects. 5 Ibs., 35c; 10 Ibs., 65c; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 100-Ib. bag, $4.50. 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. A paste for painting around the trunks of trees, 
in the form of a band. Caterpillars and other crawling pests cannot get 
over it. 1 lb. covers 15 lineal feet of band 2 inches wide. Will last three 
months. 6 ozs., 45c; lb., 80c; 5 Ibs., $3.75. 
TREE WOUND PAINT. Is an insurance against decay, having pene- 
trating antiseptic and elastic water-proofing qualities. Sun and rain can 
not cause the coating to break from the treated tree. 
Quart, 75c; gal., $2.75. 
WEED KILLER. Kills poison ivy. Kills all vegetation—roots and all. 
and prevents growth for a year. For walks, drives, roadways, etc. Simplv 
dilute with 40 parts of water and apply. 1 qt., 85c; gal., $2.25. 
WETTABLE SULPHUR. Controls apple scab with less danger of in- 
jury to foliage, or russeting of fruit. Controls peach brown rot and peach 
scab, cherry leaf spot, berry leaf spot, black spot, mildew and brown 
canker of the rose; also rusts of ornamentals. Can be used as dust or 
spray. For peach and cherry; 1 tablespoon to gallon of.water:; 5 to 6 lbs. 
to 50 gals. of water. For apples: 6 to 8 lbs. in 100 gals. of water. 
1 lb., 20c; 5 Ibs., 50c. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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