Mow one Material Does 
All These Gardening Jobs 
Terra-Lite® 
Vermiculite 
Starting Seeds 
Terra-Lite provides 
perfect control of air 
and water for speedy, 
heayy root growth. 
Maximum seed germi- 
nation. Seeds easily 
plucked out for trans- 
planting. 
An Ideal Mulch 
Stops winter soil heay- 
ing by curbing drastic 
changes in soil tem- 
peratures. Prevents 
drying out in summer. 
Less watering. 
Lightening Soil 
Heavy, clay soil can 
be aerated with Terra- 
Lite as in no other 
. Way. Lets roots spread 
; 3° .Out, provides perfect 
z; % air-moisture control for 
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fa 
Cray best growth. Terra- 
Keg Lite giyes body to 
. sandy soils, helps thema 
retain moisture. 
Transplanting 
When you plane 
shrubs, bushes, trees, 
bulbs or seedlings in 
your garden, a little 
Terra-Lite in the soil 
mixture assures the re- 
quired air and moisture 
for roots . . . bigger, 
better plants result! 
Rooting Cuttings 
If you root your own 
cuttings you'll be 
amazed how quickly 
roots develop in Terra- 
Lite. Masses of hair 
roots spring forth, 
making strong healthy 
cuttings that take hold 
quickly when trans- 
planted. 
New Lawns 
Greener, healthier 
Terra-Lite lawns make 
friends, for Terra-Lite’s 
ability to store and 
control air and mois- 
ture means no scorch- 
ing, less watering. 
Storing Bulbs 
Bulbs stored in Terra- 
Lite will not rot. Insu- 
lates against abnormal 
changes in temperature 
—keeps bulbs firm and 
plump. 
Yes, you'll find many ways to use 
Terra-Lite in your gardening chores, 
“all thru the year.’”’ You see, Terra- 
Lite vermiculite is a form of expanded 
mica that has unusual ability to hold 
many times its weight in water—yet, 
Terra-Lite never shuts out air that 
plants so need. The power to hold and 
release air and water as needed for 
healthy growth is what makes it such 
a help in your gardening. 
Buy the large bag of Terra-Lite— 
you'll find it a valuable aid through- 
out the year. 
4 qt. 50c; by post T75c 
1% bus. 95c; by post $1.35 
2 bus. $1.85 by express 

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GREEN THUMB SEED BED 
FRAME: Made of 22 gauge cold rolled 
steel, no nuts, bolts or screws are re- 
quired for assembly. The corners are 
made with interlocking seams. The top 
of the frame is flanged to prevent leak- 
age and to support insulation. 
INSULATION: The frame is insulated 
with FIBERGLAS* equal to three times 
the insulating value of dry white pine. 
Fiberglas is a mineral insulation and 
will not support vermin or termites. 
SASH: Sash is made in four sections 
(18” x 34%”) glazed with VIMLITE the 
Celanese* plastic glazing that permits 
the passage of ultraviolet and infra-red 
rays, the growing rays of the sun. Vim- 
lite* has a bursting strength of 200 lbs. 
per square inch, hailproof. The sections 
are attached to the frame with a pat- 
ented device that permits the sash to 
be removed in only one position and can- 
not come off due to winds, etc. 
GENERAL: The frame measures 70” x 
34”, 15” at back, 9” at front. Finished 
in green with Roxalin Flexible Finish, 
it is virtually scratch and weather 
proof. 45 lbs. packed individually. 
Complete. .$19.95 
Junior Model — 3 ft. x 3 ft. $11.95. 
WOODEN FLATS. For starting seeds; 
cypress wood; knocked down with suffi- 
cient nails: 18” x 12” x 3”, Each 175c; 
10, $7.00; 18"x12”x 4”, Ka. 85e; 10, $8.00 
ELECTRIC SEED 
GRO-QUICK’ “seo Heater 
SEED UP IN 30 HOURS 
ROOT CUTTINGS IN 6 DAYS 
CUT GERMINATION TIME BY 2/3 
TRANSPLANT 2 WEEKS SOONER 
Above user reports show what 
Gro-Quick soil cable will do. 6 
cable sizes for 1 flat to large 
beds. New catalog, plans free. For hot-beds, 
cold frames, greenhouse benches, flats, cabinets. 
Uses house current. 
J40A 40° cable & thermo. for 1 sash $6.75 
S80A for double sash bed (36 sq. ft.) $9.00 



Nutrient-Treated 
PLANT BANDS (VITA) 
Less damping-off, less drying out with 
these nutrient treated asphalt plant 
bands; they produce roots quicker and 
better growth. 
No. 2—2” x 2” x 2%”: 50, 60c; 100, $1.15; 
500, $4.50; 1000, $8. 15 ‘postpaid 150 miles, 
No. 3— 3” x 37 x 3H: 50, ‘75es 100, $1.35; 
500, $5.75; 1000, $10.75 p’paid 150 miles. 

WATERPROOFS YOUR CELLAR 
A Q U E L L A KEEPS OUT DAMPNESS AND WATER 
This is the internationally famous material that sealed the Maginot Line 
powder chambers against dampness. 
Proven here in New York. Used on 
pumping station walls below tide level it sealed 1 inch cracks and Kept 
out sea water. Easy to apply. Mix powder with 3 qts. water and scrub 
on surface of concrete, brick or cinder blocks, it dries a snow white. It’s 
particles actually penetrate the surface, expanding as they dry, forming 
a solid seal with age. First coat covers approximately 60 sq. ft., second 
coat 225 sq. ft. Package powder sufficient to make a gallon $3.95. Post- 
paid 150 miles. 
MAKE ROOTED CUTTINGS of Those Rare “HARD-TO-ROOT” Plants 
By Using Hormodin Powder 
Hormodin Powder makes it possible to propagate practically all varieties of plants 
from cuttings. Hormodin Powder contains the hormone-like plant growth substance 
(Indolebutyriec Acid) that stimulates rapid root growth on cuttings. 
Since different plants require different 
treatment, Hormodin Powder has been 
developed in three strengths, paralleling 
the range of hormones in nature. 
POWDER No. 1 
A general-purpose powder, especially 
good for carnations, roses, poinsettias, 
chrysanthemums, and similar types. 
1% oz. tin 50c; 1 Ib. tin $3.00 
POWDER No. 2 
Designed for vay! of the woody and 
ees -woody ty 
1% oz. tin bee cy ‘Yb. tin $4.50 
POWDER No. 3 
Designed for the more resistant species 
including many evergreens and dormant 
leafless cuttings. 
1 oz. tin $1.00; % lb. tin $4.50 
COMBINATION PACKAGE 
Contains Powders Nos. 1, 2 and 8—in 
one carton, 75c. 

Simple to Use: 
Hormodin Powder; plant in sand. 
Dip in water; dip in 
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