
Apply Your FERTILIZER Quickly 
and Efficiently with a 
Lawnette Spredder ‘see pase 3) 


INSECTICIDES—Continued 
Tobacco Dust. For plant lice and destroy- 
ing Insects in ground and about plant roots. 
Economical control for Chinch Bugs in 
lawns. 10 lbs. $1.00, 25 Ibs. $2.00, 50 Ibs. 
$3.50, 100 Ibs. $6.00, ton $90.00. 
TRI-OGEN. Complete tripie-action Rose 
spray. Small kit $1.50, medium $4.00, 
large kit $6.00, estate kit $20.00. 
Tree Wound Paint. For protecting wounds, 
cavities, etc., from decay. Ot. $1.25, gal. 
$3.75, 5 gals. $13.50, 30 gals. $58.00. 
VOLCK. “The Nursery and Garden Oil 
Spray.” Now in a more efficient and effec- 
tive liquid form. Used against Mealybug, 
Scale, Red Spider and other pests. Pt. 75c. 
gal. $2.50, 5 gals. $9.00. 
WEED KILLERS 
HERBICIDE. The Li- 
quid Weed Extermi- 
nator for the destruction 
of weeds, grasses, etc., 
HERBICIDE 
on walks, drives and THE WEED 
tennis courts. Kills SS, KILLER 
their roots. Ot. 90c., ) aS 
gal. $2.25, 5 gals. $8.50, me 
30-gal. drum $35.00. 
AMMATE. Will kill all 
weeds including poison 
ivy. Just mix powder 
with water. Not dan- 
gerous to use. Lb. 50c., 
2 Ibs. 85c., 6 Ibs. $2.25, 
50 Ibs. $15.00. 
WEEDONE. New selective liquid weed- 
killer containing 2-4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic 
Acid. Kills Lawn Weeds without destroy- 
ing grass. Also kills Poison Ivy, Poison 
Oak, etc. 6 oz. can 85c., qt. can (covers 
5000 sq. ft.) $2.75 postpaid; gal. $7.50 
express collect. 
STU ‘ 
VERMICULITE 
NEW and IMPROVED PLANT-AID 
For Starting Seeds, Rooting 
Cuttings and Storing Bulbs 
A completely sterile natural mineral, 
one-tenth the weight of sand or soil, 
that retains maximum quantities of 
water without caking or packing down. 
It is disease-free and helps prevent 
Damping-Off and Soil-borne diseases. 
Insures full benefit from hormones, 
vitamins and nutrient solutions. (Lit- 
erature on this amazing new material 
available on request.) 
Highly Refined Grade. Peck 75c. 
postpaid, 1/2 bushel $1.45 post- 
paid, 2 bushel bag $2.85 express 
collect. 
"MIAH 
KILLS THE ROOTS 
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FERTILIZERS AND SOIL BUILDERS 
(Purchaser Pays Transportation Charges) 
Adco. For organic manure. 714 lbs. (makes 
300 lbs. of fertilizer) $1.45; 25 lbs. $2.85, 
(Postpaid). 100 lbs. $9.25, 150 lbs. $12.50 
(Express Collect). 
Agrico for Lawns, Trees, 
Flowers, and Shrubs. 
6-10-4. Balanced with 
plenty of phosphorus 
and potash to insure 
healthy, vigorous 
growth. 25 lbs. $1.90, 
50 lbs. $2.85, 100 lbs. 
$4.95, 146 ton $45.00. 
Agrico for Gardens. 5- 
10-5. General garden or 
commercial fertilizer 
compounded so as to benefit all crops in 
general. 25 lbs. $1.80, 50 lbs. $2.75, 100 
Ibs. $4.50, 144 ton $40.00. 
Agrinite (814 % Nitrogen). A 100% organic 
Turf Food that is just what your lawn 
needs. One application a year will keep 
your lawn in top shape. 100 Ibs. $5.00, 
46 ton $45.00. 
Aluminum Sulphate. - 
Use 10 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 
100 lbs. $6.50. 
Ashes, Hardwood. Valuable for potash, 
destroying insects and controlling diseases. 
For top dressing lawns. 50-lb. bag $3.50, 
500 Ibs. $30.00. 
Blood, Dried. For supplying nitrogen. Ex- 
cellent for Carnations, Roses, etc.; quick 
acting; also repels rabbits in garden. 
25 Ibs. $4.00, 100 Ibs. $14.00. 
Bone Meal. Excellent for Roses and valu- 
able for top dressing lawns (1000 lbs. per 
acre); also flowers and vegetables. 25 Ibs. 
$2.50, 50 Ibs. $4.75, 100 lbs. $8.75. 
BOVUNG. A natural garden, lawn and 
soil improver. Composes of plain dried 
Shredded Cow Manure containing 75 
per cent available organic matter. 50 lbs. 
$3.00, 500 lbs. $25.00, 14 ton $45.00. 
Electra (4-9-3). A high organic all-around 
plant food for feeding, forcing and finish- 
ing. Excellent. 25 lbs. $4.25, 50 lbs. $6.50, 
100 Ibs. $11.00. 
Humus. Provides organic matter for soil. 
100 lbs. $3.00, ton $40.00. 
HYPONEX. A plant food that mixed with 
water makes a complete liquid containing 
Vitamin Bl. Especially recommended for 
feeding starved Mums. 3 ozs. 35c., Ib. 
$1.15, 10 lbs. $9.00, 25 lbs. $18.50. 
IMP. Top quality greenhouse fertilizer. 
Good for Chrysanthemums and Car- 
nations, etc. 28 lbs. $4.00, 56 lbs. $7.00, 
112 Ibs. $12.50. 

Makes soil acid. 
10 lbs. $1.25, 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Page 
Asparagus Roots, Rhubarb Roots and 
Horse-Radish Roots......... 34, 39, 43 
Begonias, Lilies, Tuberoses, etc... .28, 29 
Buddleias' 15. cee tee aie 45 
ClOVetS:. <j hectet citis awe sorte ean Pa ate 4 
Dahiias ences pinces@isiece aheumietyons aie aie Oe 
arm Seeds yi: ee cine pore aren 4 
Fertilizers and Soil Builders.......... 56 
Flower Seed Novelties for 1949. .Inside 
front cover and 6 
Flower Seeds—General List of Annuals 
and Perennials (Alphabetically).7 to 26 
Fruit Trees and Small Fruit Bushes 
(Berries, Grapes, etc.) ......... 31, 32 
Garden Supplies, Implements, 1, 2, 51 to 54 
Gladiolus in Variety. Back cover and 32 
Lawn Grasses: 
Individual VarietiesiWeayerisee sees 2 
Lawn Seed Mixtures), . \visewars = 3,4 
Hay and Permanent Pasture Mix- 
CLITESf-Acpagaed. cpa etek ede cee ats 4 


High Grade Fertilizers and Insecticides 56 

Ground Covers: Page 
Pachysandra and Vinca.........49,50 
Herb Seeds’and, Plants... <........6.5..09 
Insecticides, Fungicides, etc....... DD, oO 
TWawn = Requisitess eet iremate rs eee 2,3 
Lawn. Sprinklers? cisrerimn ceses tere creer. 5¢ 
Distributors. yee oe a ee ree 3 
Mole, Rat and Mice Remedies........ 55 
Perennial Plants, Hardy (Alphabeti- 
Galby)..\. . semincie cee epee eel 45 to 50 
Roses..........Inside back cover and 50 
Spray Materials (Alphabetically). .55, 56 
Summer Flowering Bulbs and Roots. .28, 
29, 32 
Potatoes... 5... ces ae ee 42 
Strawberry Plantsecacc neta cs 5 
Vegetable Seeds—General List (Alpha- 
betically)\ wo. ace ee 34 to 44 
Vines,, Clematis,sete).s)-nrserosien wees 50 
Water Lilies: ane era ee rnen rene Top of 50 
Weedkillers..7 | .ccieeae tates 56 



BURNETT BROTHERS, Incorporated 
Leaf Mold. For mixing with soil for green- 
house purposes. Bag, $6.00. 3 bags, $16.00. 
Lime, Agricultural. 10 lbs. 60c., 25 lbs. 
$1.25, 50 lbs. $2.25, 100 Ibs. $3.50, 500 Ibs. 
$15.00. 
Moss, Dry Sphagnum. Useful for potting 
and orchid growing. Bale $7.50. 
Moss, Live Sphagnum. For growing orch- 
ids. Bag $6.50. 
Moss, Natural Green Sheet. Used for cov- 
ering soil about plants in tubs, pots and 
rockeries. Bag $9.00. 
Peat, Orchid. Finest material for growing 
orchids and ferns. Bag $6.50. _ 
Peat Moss. Adds organic matter, improves 
the texture, conserves moisture and aerates 
the soil. Large bales $7.00, in lots of 10 
bales, $6.50 each. 
Rhodono. A preparation for making soils 
acid and a tonic for Rhododendrons, Lau- 
rels, Azaleas. 25 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $8.75. 
Rose Food. Feed your roses for best results. 
10 Ibs. $1.50, 50 Ibs. $6.00, 100 Ibs. $10.00. 
Salt, Agricultural. For asparagus beds. 
100 Ibs. $4.00, 500 lbs. $18.00. 
Sheep Manure. For immediate effect, be- 
cause its chemical elements are quickly 
available. For top dressing lawns, mixing 
with soils, vegetables, flowers, etc. 10 lbs. 
$1.00, 50-lb. bags $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.00, 
500 Ibs. $27.50. 
Sulphate of Ammonia. Excellent for mix- 
ing with soil to keep down weeds in Lawns 
by top-dressing. 10 lbs. $1.25, 100 Ibs. 
$7.09. 
Super Phosphate. Supplies phosphorus to 
soil. 100 lbs. $3.50, ton $40.00. 
TREE FOOD. An organic 10-6-4 fertilizer 
for trees, lawns and shrubs. 25 lbs. $2.75, 
50 Ibs. $4.50, 100 Ibs. $8.50. 
NOTE: All prices subject to change 
without notice and stock being unsold. 

OUR TERMS OF SALE— 
Please Read Carefully 
FREE DELIVERY WHEN CASH ACCOM- 
PANIES ORDER: We deliver all Flower Seeds, 
Vegetable Seeds (except Potatoes and Farm 
Seeds), Grass Seeds, Bulbs, and Books free to 
any point in the United States at prices listed 
in this catalogue, reserving the right to choose 
the method of transportation. Purchaser pays 
transportation on Insecticides, Tools, Fertilizers, 
Garden Supplies, Roots and Plants. Small 
packages generally go by Parcel Post, and heavy 
shipments by express or freight. 
CHARGE ACCOUNTS: Weare pleased to open 
charge accounts for our customers upon receiv- 
ing satisfactory credit references. 
PRICES: Our prices are Net with no discount 
and are subject to change without notice and 
stock being unsold. : 
SHIPMENTS: Please check all packages when 
received as we sometimes enclose small pack- 
ages in larger bags of seed. Look for them. 
Quite often it is not feasible to send all items 
ordered at one time with the seeds; for instance, 
Onion Sets, Asparagus Roots, Rose Bushes, etc. 
Customers are notified of incomplete shipments 
or shortages the same day we make shipment. 
All seeds are packaged and labeled to conform 
with requirements of New York and Federal 
seed laws. : 
NON-WARRANTY: We give no warranty, ex- 
press or implied, as to description, quality, pro- 
ductiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, 
bulbs, or plants we sell, and will not be in any 
way responsible for the crops. Our liability in ~ 
all instances is limited to the purchase price of 
the seed. Every order is accepted on these con- 
ditions only. All claims must be made 
within 10 days of receipt of goods. 
Price fluctuations, Government established 
prices, crop failures, and other factors be- 
yond our control make it necessary for us to 
reserve the right to change any price in this 
catalogue if conditions warrant it. 
