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Legume-Aid. For alfalfa and all clovers: 
1-bus. size 50c.; 2144-bus. size, $1.00. For 
soy beans, peas, vetch and beans: up to 2- 
bus. size 30c.; 5-bus. size 55c. Garden 
size for garden peas, beans, and sweet peas, 
10c. Always state what kind of seed you 
wish to inoculate when ordering. 
Liqua-Vita. A liquid plant-food Contaming 
three major plant-foods, plus Vitamin Bu, 
Plant Hormones, and nine secondary plant- 
foods. It 1s as safe on small seedlings as on 
large plants. One-half ounce to one gallon 
is the maximum concentration. 8 ozs. 45c.; 
qt. $1.25; gal. $4.00. 
Lime (Hydrated or Powdered). For cor- 
recting acidity in the soil. Apply at the 
rate of 1 ton per acre. 10-Ib. box 30c.; 50 
Ibs. $1.00; 100 Ibs. $1.75; 500 Ibs. $7.00; 
Yéton $12.00; ton $22.00. 
Limestone (Pulverized). The raw form of 
lime, useful where a coarse material is re- 
quired on worn-out acid soils. Apply 11% 
tons per acre. 80-Ib. bag $1.10; 5 bags 
$5.00; 10 bags $9.00. 
Michigan Peat. Should be incorporated 
into the soil when possible. Since Michigan 
Peat is in Itself the tdeal medium for plant 
growth, you can not use too much. Will 
not burn. Michigan Peat is scientifically 
prepared, weed free, screened, odorless and 
ready for use. $3.50 per 100 Ibs. 
Milorganite. A specially prepared, acti- 
vated sewage sludge, entirely organic and 
absolutely safe to apply on lawns, flower- 
beds, trees, etc. 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 
100 Ibs. $3.75. 
Mum Manure (Smith’s). Give your plants 
a quick start by using this manure. A per- 
fect food for Mums and other flowers, 
either under glass or in the garden. 50 Ibs. 
$3.75; 100 Ibs. $7.00. 
Muriate of Potash. Usually used with other 
fertilizers deficient in potash. Excellent for 
potatoes, corn and other grains. 5 Ibs. 
60c.; 10 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $1.75; 50 Ibs. 
$2.75; 100 Ibs. $5.00. 
Nitrate of Soda. (16 per cent). A source of 
nitrogen in a form immediately available, 
which stimulates leaf- and top-growth of 
plants, of vegetables and fruit, and should 
therefore be used only after plants are 
above the ground. Lb. 25c.; 5 Ibs. 75c.; 
10 Ibs. $1.25; 25 Ibs. $2.25; 50 Ibs. $4.00; 
100 Ibs. $7.00. 
Phosphate, Ammoniated. A _ complete, 
balanced fertilizer for all vegetable crops 
and particularly suited for grain and cereal 
crops. 5 Ibs. 40c.; 10 Ibs. 65c.; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 
50 Ibs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. $3.50; 200 Ibs. $6.50. 
Phosphate, Super (20 per cent). 100 lbs. 
$2.50. i 
Fulton’s PlanTabbs are the finest of 
plant-foods, recommended particularly 
for potted plants as well as the flower 
and vegetable garden. 
12 tablets 10c.; 36 tablets 25c.; 
: tablets 50c.; 240 tablets $1.00; 2 Ibs. 
2e/ 5. 

Potato Fertilizer (Michell’s). Apply at the 
rate of from 800 to 1000 pounds per acre. 
25 Ibs. $1.25; 50 Ibs. $2.25; 100 Ibs. $4.00; 
Y4ton $28.00. 
Salt. For asparagus beds and putting on 
walks and roads to kill weeds. Apply 800 
pounds per acre in early spring. 25 Ibs. 85c.; 
50 Ibs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $2.50; 200 Ibs. $4.50. 
Soil. For potting. Qt. 10c.; 4pk. 30c.; pk. 
55c.; bus. $1.75; bbl. $3.50. 
Soil. Plain top. 100 Ibs. $1.75; 500 Ibs. $7.50. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 
MICHELL’S FERTILIZERS 
Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. Beautiful 
flowers and thick velvety green lawns are 
possible only on rich, physically perfect 
soils. Wizard Manures promote strong 
healthy growth by supplying an abundance 
of humus, vitamins and mineral foods 
needed by all soils. 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 80c.; 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $4.50; 
Yoton $34.00; ton $65.00. 
Soot (Imported Scotch). This is used prin- 
cipally for bringing a good healthy color 
into the foliage of chrysanthemums and 
other greenhouse plants. Also destroys n- 
sects and grubs that work on top of and 
underneath the surface. 5 lbs. 75c.; 10 Ibs. 
$1.40; 25 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 
Stim-U-Plant. For more beautiful plants 
and flowers. The original plant-food tablet. 
Makes plants grow faster and bloom better. 
On market 22 years. Wonderful results. 
Odorless, clean, and economical. Prices: 
10 tablets, 10c.; 30 tablets 25c.; 100 tablets 
75c.; 500 tablets $2.50; 1000 tablets $3.50. 
Sulphate of Aluminum. Especially adapted 
for rhododendrons and other plants re- 
quiring an acid soil. 5 lbs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 85c.; 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $4.00. 
Sulphate of Ammonia. Apply 75 to 100 
pounds per acre only with other fertilizers. 
Analysis equal to 20 per cent ammonia. 
5 Ibs. 75c.; 10 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2.00; 50 
Ibs. $3.50; 100 Ibs. $6.00. 
Sulphate of Iron. 5 Ibs. 75c.; 10 Ibs. $1.40; 
25 Ibs. $2.75; 50 Ibs. $4.50; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 
Sulphate of Potash. Apply 100 to 125 
pounds per acre, usually with other fer- 
tilizers. Analysis equal to 50 per cent of 
actual potash. 5 Ibs. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $1.50; 
25 Ibs. $2.25; 50 Ibs. $4.00; 100 Ibs. $7.00. 
Superphosphate (20 per cent). A very 
high-grade phosphate. Apply 750 pounds 
per acre. 100 Ibs. $2.50; 200 Ibs. $4.50. 
Tan Bark used for making paths in formal 
gardens. Can be supplied in 100-Ib. bags 
only. 100 Ibs. $3.00; 1000 Ibs. $25.50; ton 
$48.00. 
Tankage. A blood-and-bone product yield- 
ing nitrogen, [ime and phosphoric acid. 
Ibs. 60c.; 10 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $1.75; 50 
Ibs. $3.25; 100 Ibs. $6.00. 
Terogen. A new autumn and winter ground 
dressing acting both as a fertilizer and as 
an insecticide. 1-Ib. tin 75c.; 2-lb. tin $1.25; 
5-Ib. tin $2.75; 10-Ib. tin $4.75; 25-Ib. tin 
$11.00; 50 Ibs. $21.00; 100 Ibs. $40. 
Michell’s Tree and Shrub Food 
For Fruit and Shade Trees, Shrubs, Ever- 
greens, Bush Fruits, Grape Vines and Hedges. 
This food should be applied over the area 
covered by the overhang of the tree. 
Where the ground is covered with 
grass, holes may be made with a 
crowbar and filled with the food. When 
setting out young trees mix from 1 to 5 pounds 
to each tree in the soil where they are to be 
planted. 
From 1 to 2 pounds each will suffice for 
most shrubs and vines. Trees with a spread 
of about 10 feet require 5 pounds. 5 Ibs. 50c.; 
10 Ibs. 85c.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 
Ibs. $4.50. 
Soil Auger No. 2. Best method for applying 
to trees. $3.00. 
Tobacco Stems. For fumigating, mulching, 
and fertilizing, these are tnvaluable. Lb. 
15c.; 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 75c.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 
large bales at 3c. per [b.; ton $25.00; 
ton $40.00. 
Universal Acid Plant-Food. For gardenias, 
azaleas, and other acid-loving plants. 100 
Ibs. $6.75. 
Velvetgreen. A high quality, scientifically 
blended and balanced plant food, excellent 
for obtaining more prolific growth of lawns, 
flowers, shrubs, trees and garden vege- 
tables. It is clean, odorless and easy to 
apply. Circular free on request. Lb. 12c., 
10 Ibs. 85c.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $4.00. 
A PRODUCT OF SWIFT 
COMPLETE PLANT FOOD 

Vigoro. Complete plant-food. Safe, sani- 
tary, odorless, and easy to apply. A 
single 100-[b. bag will feed 2500 sq. ft. 
Lb. 12c.; 5 Ibs. 45c.; 10 Ibs. 85c.; 25 Ibs. 
$1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $4.00. 
Vigoro Tablets. Pkg. 10c. 
Wonder Worker Fertilizer. An extremely 
high-grade animal base fertilizer adapted 
for growing all vegetable crops. Will not 
burn. 100 Ibs. $5.00. 
Wood Ashes. Apply 1000 pounds per acre. 
Indispensable for all crops requiring potash. 
Excellent for mixing with potting soil. For 
top-dressing Iawns and grassfields It is 
applied either in early spring or late fall. 
25 Ibs. $1.25; 50 Ibs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. $3.50; 
200-Ib. bbl. $5.50. 
Floralife is a nourishing, sterilizing mixture 
which retards wilting. Supplies nourish- 
ment to blossoms; expands their size! 
Pkt. 10c.; 30-qt. size can (1.3 Ibs. net) $1.00; 
100-qt. size can (4 Ibs. net) $3.00; 250-qt. 
size drum (10 Ibs. net) $5.00. 
ROOT-FORMING CHEMICALS 
HORMODIN, the root-forming 
chemical 
A root-forming chemical for stimulating 
rapid root-growth on cuttings, simply by plac- 
ing the basal ends in the solution before 
planting them. Cuttings so treated root 
quicker and have more growing roots per 
cutting. Each package contains a calibrated 
easy-to-use measure, complete directions, and 
a treatment chart. 
Powder No. 1. A general-purpose powder 
especially good for carnations, roses, poin- 
settias, chrysanthemums, and similar types. 
134-0z. pkg. 50c.; 1-Ib. pkg. $3.00. 
Powder No. 2. Designed for many of the 
woody and semi-woody types. 134-oz. pkg. 
75c.; 1-lb. pkg. $4.50. 
Powder No. 3. Designed for the more re- 
sistant species including many evergreens 
and dormant leafless cuttings. 1-oz. pkg. 
$1.00; 14-Ib. pkg. $4.50. 
ROOTONE. The plant hormone powder. 
Insures better flowers by providing better 
roots. Dust your seeds, bulbs, and cuttings 
before planting with Rootone. Write for 
booklet. loz. 25c.; 2-oz. jar $1.00; 1-Ib. 
can $5.00. 
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride). 
Vitamin B,; stimulates root-growth, re- 
stores sick and straggly plants to health, 
produces larger blooms, prevents root- 
shock in transplanting. 100 tablets making 
2000 gals. $1.00; 100 tablets making 100 
gals. 35c. 
TRANSPLANTONE. Vitamin Hormone 
Stimulant for rooted plants. 1-oz. can 
50c.; 3-0z. can $1.00; 1-Ib. can $4.00. 
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