Amazing — Yet True! 
Terra-Lite’ 
BRAND | 
VERMICULITE 
PLANT AID 
HELPS FLOWERS AND PLANTS 
GROW BETTER... FASTER! 

TERRA-LITE Plant Aid 
A new product. A growing medium comprising 
all the qualities needed for rooting of cuttings, ger- 
minating seeds, mulching, lightening heavy soils and 
storing bulbs. Made from a rare form of mica ex- 
ploded under intense heat. It lightens and aerates 
heavy soils and aids sandy soil by retaining moisture. 
Ideal in mixtures used for seed germination and for 
potted plants. 
Literature describing and explaining Its many 
uses will be sent with each order and on special 
request. 
4 Dues PAB yea are eae rae aa a geet 65 
Woe bag. Lah eh dai Pek Ue ages tyes ne 75 
4-qt. bag.. Penis 35 
NOT Prepaid Postacee or Frese Calleer: 
Screened Leaf-Mould 
Adds humus and improves the soil. It helps bind 
loose and sandy soils and aids in retaining moisture 
and plant-food. Makes heavy soils friable and 
mellow, better suited for root growth. Spade the 
area to be planted; scatter leaf-mould over the top 
and work in with a rake or hoe. Yo loosen up top 
soil around shrubbery or any permanent plantings, 
work in by the same method. Pk. 50c; bus. $1.25; 
2 bus. $2.00, NOT PREPAID. Express or freight 
—your c hoice. 
DOUBLE-DUTY PLANT BSED 
For Home and Garden 
The most practical meth- 
od of watering plants in the 
home. Gives the correct 
amount of water where you 
want it. No spilling or 
spattering. Greatly pre- 
ferred to the clumsy water 
pitcher or old watering-can. 
With the curved stem it is 
easy to reach plants from 
any angle. Holds enough 
water for a dozen meditum- 
sized plants. $1.00 each, 
postpaid. 










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HOME GARDENER 

Pruning Shears 
Good, serviceable shears for home use with hard- 
ened and tempered blade and green lacquered malle- 
able handles. 9 in. Each $1.50, postpaid. 
KLEENCUT 
FLOWER SHEARS 

Cuts flower and holds it! Saves hands from scratch- 
es and thorns. Green Enamel Handles. Nickel- 
plated Blades. Blades and edges hand ground by 
master craftsmen. Each $1.75 postpaid. 
Simplicity in GARDENING 
and Thrills Galore 
IF YOU USE 
' VITALOAM 
Now available to home gardeners and flower 
lovers from coast to coast. Vitaloam was originally 
sold only to greenhouses, nurserymen, professional 
growers. 
What is Vitaloam? A soft, black, velvety organic 
humus processed under the supervision of a skilled 
horticulturist and broken down to the n’th degree. 
Vitaloam is not a chemical substance, nor Is it a 
commercial fertilizer. Therefore, you can put it 
right under and around the most delicate seeds or 
against the bare roots of tender plants. Worn-out 
soil will take on new life and vigor because of the 
presence of Vitaloam. 
VITALOAM is ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS 
and you can use as much as you wish. 
Start now—this spring and learn how pleasant 
It is to use Vitaloam in your window Boxes, in your 
potted plants, and m the outdoor garden. 
In Beautifully Lithographed All-Metal Cans. 
2 qts. $1.00; 5 gals. $3.50; 10 gals. $6.00. All 
shipments will be sent express collect. If prepaid 
shipment is desired, add 40%. 
LOUNSBERRY GARDENS 


