Put New Pep Into Your Soil 
With Staffel’s FERTILIZERS 
STAFFEL'S COPPERAS—Here is an element which will 
bring new life to tired, under-nourished alkaline soils in 
San Antonio and vicinity. Heavy limestone, or caliche, 
deposits make our garden soils so alkaline that plant life 
is not given a chance to grow successfully. Staffel’s Cop- 
peras combats this alkalinity, making the soil receptive to 
other plant foods. It works wonders with azaleas, camellias, 
gardenias and other plants which need an acid soil. Price: 
100 Ib. $3.50, 25 Ib. $1.20, 11 lb. 60c, 5 Ib. 30c. 

The importance of planting only pasture grasses which 
have proven themselves in this area cannot be too strongly 
stressed. Too much depends on the success of the crop to 
take chances with “bargain” seeds and seed whose suc- 
cess on local soils has been dubious in the past. We strongly 
urge you to take advantage of the information which can 
be made available to you through your county agent. We 
have listed here those varieties which, on the whole, have 
proven most popular and successful in this section but 
sell many more. We will be very happy to give you in- 
formation and prices on any grass you want. 
STAFFEL’S MINERAL 16—A wonderful mineral formula 
for supplying life-giving manganese and other essential 
elements necessary to normal plant growth. Highly success- 
ful in isolated gardens which need special treatment to 
(ALL PRICES BELOW SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. make them fertile. Price: 2lb. 35c. 
WRITE US FOR PRICES ON LARGER QUANTITIES.) 
STAFFEL’S SULPHATE OF ALUMINA—Acts quickly on 
sick soils, like Copperas, to put them on the at side if the 
‘ ; . soil is to alkaline. Alkaline soils “lock up” the available 
STAFFEL’S DALLIS GRASS (Domestic) plant food and so the plants starve. Very few plants will 
Furnishes hay and pasture all year round in the South. Supplies two fine grow successfully in an alkaline soil. preferring a neutral 
quality hay cuttings in Cotton Belt. Stands light frost and does well on soil 
with plenty of moisture. Sow from Ist of March until middle of April: 6 to 8 to acid medium. Price: 4 lb. 25c, 10 Ib. 60c, 100 Ib. $4.00. 
pounds to the acre. 60c Ib. 
(We will welcome your inquiries for prices on larger quan- 
tities on any of the above mentioned fertilizers). 
STAFFEL’S JOHNSON GRASS 
A valuable hay and foliage grass yielding three cuttings per season. Relished 
by all stock. Cut when seed heads begin to form. Sow 30 pounds per acre. e 
30c Ib. 
STAFFEL’S SUDAN GRASS a 
Grows successfully on all kinds of land, stands dry weather and does not STAFFEL’S SULPHATE OF POTASH 10¢ 
blight under excessive rainfall. Grows 5 to 10 feet and the feeding value is SR en a ene ea a Sn dias 
equal to that of Millet, and Johnson Grass. As many as four cuttings have STAFFED SANITRATE: OF = SODAS. = eile 
been made in one season, depending on peat sf oa ae vc on gan STARREGS-ZING SULPHATE <=. Bl se 
ee pe 30 Me Pi cunactiicndcnees 4 Se ib. pu ’ STAFFEL’S MANGANESE SULPHATE _ See LOC 
STAFFEL’S AMMONIUM SULPHATE.__ 2 Re ee 10¢ 
STAFFEL’S DOMESTIC RESQUE GRASS STAFFEL’S COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER Be 
Does well on most soils, but best results can be secured on moist soils. Useful SDAREFEES MURIATE, OF  POTAsh. 10c 
for winter and spring. Comes up again in fall if allowed to reseed itself. STAFFEL’S ACID PHOSPHATE. ee are 5e 
Sow in September and October, broadcasting seed at rate of 15 to 25 pounds ; a: 
perpacre.!40c. Ib, Ask us about prices on larger quantities. All above 
prices are plus postage. 
STAFFEL’S VELVET OR MESQUITE GRASS 
Must not be confused with Texas Curly Mesquite. Produces a strong growth 
of soft broad leaves and has no stem or stalk which makes it coarse. Makes 
excellent hay when cut in full bloom. Plant in September, October or early STAFFELS SPECIAL AZALEA MIXTURE 
spring. 20 to 25 pounds seed to the acre. 

This is a specially prepared and complete plant food 
F designed specifically for acid-soil plants. No other 
STAFFEL’'S RHODES GRASS plant food is necessary to prepare your Camellia and 
Perennial, hay and pasture crop. Especially adapted to South where tempera- Azalea soils for planting nor to doctor the soil if 
tures seldom fall below 18 degrees. Grows over four feet high, with fine your Azaleas and Camellias look listless or yellow. 
leafy stem. Easily cured. Offers three to five cuttings per season. Broadcast ‘ a : 
12 pounds of seed per acre, going over the field twice, six pounds each way. 10c a pound; 3 pounds 25c (Not Postpaid) 
75¢ Ib. te 
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YOU CAN BUILD THIS COLD FRAME 
A cold frame is a must for every amateur gardener. It’s merely a glass 
topped box set in or upon the ground which, while protecting the contents 
from wind and frost, is heated by the sun in the daytime and this heat may 
be retained at night by a mat covering. Locate in a sheltered place whee 
it will be protected from north and northwest winds. Placed to receive 
southern and eastern exposure it will receive the maximum heat and light. 
SOIL: For growing more mature plants, fertility is mecessary but for 
starting seed and maturing seedlings a rich scil is a detriment. A well 
developed plant usually thrives in rich soil which is ‘iable to burn the 
roots of younger plants. Whatever the use, the soil must drain well at all 
times. Mix sand or ashes in the soil to make it break easily when com- 
pacted, while damp, into a ball. COVERING: A mat made of an old rug 
SINK 12 INCHES or quilt is ideal for covering on sudden changes or cold nights, late in 
Pea 
4p > Mos 
BED OF SAND AND ASHE Le IN GROUND spring. Tie it down securely but be sure and remove it during the day. 


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