ROSWELL SEED COMPANY 
ESTABLISHED 1900 25 
WEED KILLERS 
Atlacide—One pound of this powder in one gallon of water, applied properly as a spray 
and at the correct time, will kill grasses and weeds. 100 lbs. $16.50. 
2-4 Dow Weed Killer, Powder—Contains 95% monohydrated Sodium Salt of 2, 4-D acid 
which is equivalent to 80.5% 2,4-D acid. Eradicates most weeds without harming 
ordinary grasses and grains. %% lb. will treat one acre of corn. % lb. will treat one 
acre of small grain or grass seed crop. 1% to 2 lbs. per acre is the usual reeommenda- 
tion for large scale weed control. 10 lb. drum $17.00; 50 lb. drum $77.50. 
Esteron 44—Contains 44% isopropyl ester of 2,4-D acid which is equivalent to 37% 
by weight or 3.34 pounds 2,4-D acid per gallon. Use this formation to kill tough woody 
plants such as poison ivy, willows and mesquite. Also hard-to-kill weeds such as thistle, 
burdock and bindweed. 3 quarts per 100 gallons of water usually controls most woody 
vegetation susceptible to 2,4-D. 1 to 2 quarts per acre for general weed control on 
non-crop areas. One-half to 1 pint per acre controls weeds in small grains; one-half 
to % pint per acre controls weeds growing in corn and sorghum. 2 to 5 gallons in 100 
gallons kerosene or fuel oil is suggested for stump spraying to control growth of suck- 
ers. One gallon can $10.35; 50 gallon drum $482.50. 
Dow Contact Weed Killer—Contains dinitro ortho secondary butyl phenol dissolved in 
oil. Used as a spray to kill top growth of weeds and grasses, but does not kill roots 
of perennials. 3 gallons per 100 gallons water is the recommended dosage. 10 gallon 
drum $28.00; 50 gallon drum $120.00. 
Weedicide 16—The 2,4-D weed killer for home garden use. 2 oz. size 25¢ treats 1360 
square feet. 8 oz. size 75¢ treats 5440 square feet. 
SOIL FUMIGANTS 
Dowfume W-40—A liquid soil fumigant containing Ethylene Dibromide for application 
without dilution to infested soil for control of wireworms, nematodes and other soil- 
borne insects. Principally used in large scale soil treatments. 50 gallon drum $112.50. 
Garden Dowfume—A soil fumigant containing Ethylene Dibromide. Very effective in 
controlling nematodes, wireworms, and other soil insects in home gardens. One gallon 
treats 400 square feet. Can be applied without special equipment. 1 gal. can. $1.50; 
10 gal. drum $11.00. 
GARDEN TOOLS 
Planet Jr. No. 300 Seeder—This drill seeder plants evenly and accurately and covers 
all of the seed uniformly so that a perfect stand is obtained. The seeds are planted 
through holes in a plate. There are three, quickly interchangeable plates with a total 
of 39 holes to give ample adjustment for any variety of seed. This seeder has been 
the choice of the market gardeners in the Pecos Valley for many years. The single 
unit is an easily operated hand tool. They are often drawn by a tractor in multiples of 
two or three. The 300-A is identical in operation and construction except the rear 
wheel is concaved. Either seeder is offered at $31.25. 
Planet Jr. No. 4—The choice of the home gardener since it is a combination hill and 
drill seeder, wheel hoe, cultivator and plow. This tool saves time, it saves money and 
it saves seed. It will enable you to produce more on the same ground and vastly reduce 
the effort. Complete with all attachments $28.95. Where the cultivating equipment 
is not wanted, the seeder only is offered as Planet Jr. No. 4-D at $23.15. 
Planet Jr. No. 16, Single Wheel Hoe—The most popular garden cultivator which meets 
the requirements of the double rowed irrigated garden. The frame is of steel and 
practically indestructible yet light in weight. Equipment includes: one pair of 6 inch 
hoes, three cultivator teeth, one plow, a 4-inch and a 7-inch rake. $14.15 complete. 
Planet Jr. No. 18, Single Wheel Hoe—The same tool as the above, except the equipment 
consists only of one pair of 6 inch hoes. $9.60. 
All Prices are Subject to Change without Notice. 
