Terra-Lite being poured around 
Lite will assure correct amount of air and moisture throughout 
duration of storage.* 


Because of its ability to hold and release moisture, 
Terra-Lite acts as an almost perfect moisture control. 
It will not absorb the moisture from the inside of stored 
tubers, but it does take up the free water from the out- 
side. When bulbs are stored in a cellar where temper- 
atures may drop below freezing for a few hours during 
sub-zero weather, Terra-Lite will prevent any injury to 
the bulbs. Terra-Lite has actually cut losses from stored 
tubers as much as 40 percent. 

bulbs for winter storage. Terra- 
SOIL LIGHTENER: Terra-Lite is the perfect material to 
give sandy soils additional water and food holding ability. 
Ideal for lightening heavy clay soils. Can be used up to 
one-half the total volume of soil. Valuable in green- 
houses for potting mixtures and for improving bench soil. 
ROOTING CUTTINGS: For chrysanthemums, ageratums, 
carnations, etc. use straight. For certain cuttings where 
a medium with a low pH is required, use 1/, sand and !/, 
Terra-Lite. Terra-Lite should be thoroughly watered be- 
fore inserting cuttings. This will assure the cuttings 
remaining in position. After the cuttings have been placed 
in Terra-Lite, it is best to water them again, using a hose 
with a spray or spreader. This distributes the Terra-Lite 
around the base of the cuttings. Cuttings root faster, less 
water is required, and damping off is virtually eliminated. 
CAUTION: DO NOT POUND THE TERRA-LITE AROUND 
THE CUTTINGS. 
STARTING SEEDLINGS: Use just as it comes from the 
bag for growing seedlings. Water, and then sow seeds. 
When first leaves appear, the plants. must be watered 
with a nutrient solution as Terra-Lite does not contain 
plant food to sustain growth. A weak solution of complete 
plant food, one and one-half ounces of fertilizer to a 
gallon of water, is suggested. Feed at intervals of four 
to eight days depending upon the growth of the plants. 
Care should be taken that none of the nutrient salts 
remain on the leaves to cause burning. These can be 
washed off by sprinkling with plain water through a hose 
or sprinkling can. Seeds can also be started by using a 
mixture of Terra-Lite and soil. When mixed with soil, place 
8715 MacARTHUR BLVD. 
2-bushel (2% cu. ft.) bags, ea.....$1.75 (By mail, add 35c) 
4-quart bags, ea. 
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242 cu. ft. bag will cover 1 

inches of less efficient material. 
Terra-Lite “blanket” can be mixed into the soil as a 
conditioner thus giving a two-fold benefit. 
THE E. JAMES NURSERY 
20 square feet 14” thick) 
Used in transplanting bushes, shrubs, plants, or small . 
trees, Terra-Lite provides the same liberal amounts of 
water to promote root growth. By loosening soil at 
the base of transplanted bushes or shrubs, Terra-Lite 
lessens resistance to the healthy root growth, lets roots 
reach out for food. Holding water as it does, Terra-Lite 
protects roots from the drying action of wind and sun. 
Any soil is improved when Terra-Lite is used. 

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 insulating factor, it pre- 
vents wide fluctuation in winter soil temperature. 2 to 3 
inches of Terra-Lite is quite as effective as several 
An application of Terra-Lite around plants after the 
first heavy summer rain will prevent drying of the soil 
and consequent damage to plants. 
IONS. 
a layer of Terra-Lite one inch deep on the mixture and 
then sow the seeds. Terra-Lite produces bigger, huskier 
roots. Seedlings recover sooner from the shock of trans- 
planting. CAUTION: DO NOT SATURATE SEED FLATS! 
HOME GARDENS: Mix two bushels to each one hundred 
square feet of planting area in heavy soils. One-half of 
above formulae in medium loam soils. Will aerate the 
soil and retain moisture. 
TRANSPLANTING: Dig hole at least six inches larger than 
plant roots. Mix Terra-Lite with top-soil that has been 
removed, then place mixture around roots. Provides a- 
bundant air and water, promotes healthy plant growth. . 
IN FLOWER BOXES OR POTS: Mix half and half with 
soil. Gives new color to potting mixtures while improving 
plants and blossoms. 
NEW LAWNS: In preparing seed bed, mix two bushels 
per one hundred square feet. After seeding, cover entire 
area using one-quarter inch over seed. Water thoroughly 
with fine spray. 
STORING BULBS AND ROOT CROPS: Pour Terra-Lite 
around bulbs to be stored. Acts as moisture control pre- 
venting damage from too much or too little moisture. 
CAUTION: DO NOT PACK DOWN MATERIAL OR WATER 
IT WHEN STORING. 
SUMMER AND WINTER MULCHING: Use two or three 
inches of Terra-Lite in place of several inches of other 
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. 

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TERRA-LITE Brand Vermiculite PLANT AID 
V2-bushel bags, ea... 85 (By mail, add 20c) 
.39 (By mail, add 10c) 
In the spring this 

