BIRD VITA- BANDS 
VITA-BAND 40. For growing periods from 10 
to 40 weeks. Growers are reporting outstanding 
results in vigorous, well balanced growth. Ex- 
clusive nutrient treatment affords a liberal supply 
of balanced plant food. Transplanting shock 
eliminated, saving 1 to 3 weeks set back. Sturdy 
fiber resin construction maintains best moisture 
conditions with watering frequency cut 50 per 
cent. Save space and growing time. Quick set-up. 
and rapid removal. 

50 100 1000 
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OR XS HOG MIST Oa dc Mes ences aad e tus et 45 70 £4.70 
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3 x3 x3 in. AY Sinac ENERO eae oR tr DPS a5 90 6.30 
VITA-BAND 10. Designed for growing periods of 8 to 10 weeks. A 
low-cost, nutrient-treated band especially good for annuals and vege- 
tables. Produces growing results similar to Vita-Band 40. 
: 50 100 1000 
Ba oo cr ihe Sh v0.5. Hate a tennis $0.30 $0.45 $2.90 
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eR a ctes 4. HE. cndlar sa vials + 40 65 4.15 
HTN a niniscrth «tal « halsivnns ave SPUN 45 70 4.55 

BIRD GREEN PAPER POTS 
For the full growing period of young plants without damaging or re- 
tarding of root growth. 
. Doz. 100 1000 Doz. 100 1000 
2% In, ... -$0.35 $1.25 $9.80 4 in. ...... $0.50 $2.40 $19.25 
214 IM. s+. 40 1.30 10500501 ine: 35 3.30 26.40 
3 In, 45 1.50 12.10 
HOTKAPS—An Individual 
‘Hothouse for. Every Plant! 

HOTKAPS guard plants against frost, wind, rain, insects, etc., by com- 
pletely covering them. 
They maintain a perfect mulch around each plant. Crops give a 10%, 
to 25%, greater yield and mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier—for high prices. 
HOTKAPS are patented wax paper cones—placed over plants or seeds 
at Gipeavt planting. Inexpensive, easy to use. One man can set over 2500 
per day. 
25 Hotkaps with Fiberboard Setter ............... postpaid, $0.85 
100 Hotkaps with Fiberboard Setter ............... postpaid, 2.80 
250 Hotkaps with Fiberboard Setter .............. . postpaid, 4.95 
1,000 Hotkaps without setter ................. .. not prepaid, 13.50 
5,000 Hotkaps only, per 1,000 ....... 
f : .+.. not prepaid, 13.25 
Fiberboard Setter, 25c each, postpaid. 
Steel Setter, $2.25 each, postpaid. 
Soft and white, pliable, washable kid 
gloves. All-leather protection from dirt, 
scratches, stains—yet permit almost 
NATIONAL 
Fezy Wear 
BAREHAND FREEDOM. Economi- 
: ‘ GARDEN GLOVES 
cal, ideal for gardening, housework, 
yard, painting, furnace, garage, etc. Sizes for WOMEN (small, medium, 
large); for MEN (small, medium, large). Price, $1.50 per pair, postpaid. 
PROTECTIVE MASK 
Weigh less than 14% ounce. Made 
of soft rolled aluminum; so pliable 
that they fit closely over the nose and 
mouth. 
The filter pads or refills, consist of 
non-absorbent cotton web. 
45c each, postpaid. Refills, 3 for 
10c. 

THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
{67} 
ROSS ROOT FEEDER 
Improve 
your flowers, 
shrubs and 
trees by feed- 
ing and wa- 
tering at root 
zone where it 
is most effec- 
tive and least 
wasted. Root 
feeder is at- 
tached to 
standard gar- 
den hose; nu- 
trient car- 
tridge is in- 
serted in car- 
tridge cham- 
ber, feeder is inserted in ground, valve is opened; 
the water dissolves the plant food and carries it 
into the soil. Plants can be root-watered any time 
during the day—no need to wait until sundown. 
Feeder with 12 nutrient cartridges, $4.98 
Additional Cartridges, per dozen, $1.00 
622 INSECT REPELLENT 
A new kind of insect repellent developed for 
the U. S. Army to keep insects from biting. Ex- 
cellent for fishermen, hunters, campers, farmers, 
and home gardeners—and children, too. To 
repel mosquitoes, flies, gnats and chiggers. Odor- 
less, harmless, and non-irritating to the skin. 
2-0z. bottle, 50c. 

TRO WERE 
‘GRAFTING WAX | 

34K inch 
Wired Tree Labe/ [} 
4 ¢o Ginch 
Pot Labe/ 
8 to /2inch 
Garden Label 
TREE OR DAHLIA LABELS 
100 1000 
314 in., notched, wired (painted)..$0.90 $3.20 
344 in., notched, wired (plain).... .85 2.70 
POT LABELS 
Plain Painted 
Postpaid 100 1000 100 1000 
Ain Peat. $0.50 $2.30 $0.70 $2.70 
Gin. AOR... 75 2.80 285 3.40 
Shines Pee ee. - 8&5 4.10 100 5.10 
12 in. Garden Labels, 
1% in. wide .... 1.25 11.00 1.50 13.00 
PENCIL (Waterproof) 
The Growers’ Pencil. All-weather-proof. For 
writing plant labels, will not rub or wash off. 
Each 10c; doz., $1.00, postpaid. 
TWIST-EMS 
i] p Strong, dark green, invisible tapes 
with wire reinforcing. A twist of the 
(il wrist gives permanent support for vines, 
qi flowers, shrubs and vegetables. 
125— 8-inch size 

fa NPM: Gt Sioes CoRR Boro) Gas 0.35 
125—16-inch (tomato) size ............ 65 
PLANTABBS 
A fine plant food in tablet form. Supplies per- 
fectly balanced and complete nourishment, in- 
cluding Vitamin B-1l, for small vegetable and 
flower gardens as well as potted plants. Clean 
and odorless. 30 tablets, 25c; 75 tablets, 50c; 
200 tablets, $1.00; 1000 tablets, $3.50. 
