cHicaco Ayyerican Horist Supply Co. New voRK 
A.F.S. Plant Bands 
Grow All Your Plants, Seeds, and Cuttings This Modern Way 
This modern method of culture saves time and labor, and assures the highest 
yield in cut flowers, potted plants, perennials, nursery stock, etc. Saves losses 
at transplanting time by avoiding a check to root systems. Buy now for imme- 
diate use and for stock on hand. 

STAPLED WOOD PLANT BANDS 
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Sturdy plant bands made of cottonwood, securely fastened with two wire 

“Easi-Off” WOOD PLANT BANDS 
Saves time and labor. Bands are removed 
’ without cutting: therefore, the dirt ball and 
“EASI-OFF” PLANT BANDS hold 
BEES three times as much soil 
( as the equivalent sizes in clay 
pots, allowing a longer growing 
time without bound roots. 
Weight 
staples for quick setup. Cat. Size ininches per 1000 Per 1000 
Size in inches Per 1000 Size in inches Per 1000 Nog M3) 022 eas aes 2 oe 2albsi ite eee ee ine are ete $3.75 
aes a IZ bs ee is $4:00"2) 21g 27 x8. oe tae $4.50] No. M-820—2 x2 x 2¥2 15 lbs............5...eeeeeenee 4.10 
There Ore) Vai we hee 4.10 aE Rego ca Bee Ry 4.90} No. M-340—2'2 x 24%2x 3 20. 1s teeta ae eee 4.50 
Pate ats eat a curs el ae RR eit UP Pe Ties ieee, CTR aE gee: ee Mee 5.20) No. M-350—3 x3 x3 Alister Pasa saad enemy ts warmth 4.80 
QU ZO UVAR AD Vee 5 Pe Cees 4.30 AN SA ety Lae aareet ace aR 5.20 No. M-360—3 x3 x4 SPAM | ola he HEM e Cenc AIP BIERY Gs Rete 4,95 
Dae xD Vane DA. 0) weaned ee 4.45 ANS As Sig 1h Ot eon a 6.00] No. M3914 x4 x4 AQ? IDS 3. cure sueyelekeisyeyaleciate anche ore eters 5.60 
Shipped promptly from the factory in Illinois. 




LIGHT WOOD FLATS 
For handling and shipping all sizes of Plant Bands. 
BIRD Per 100 BIRD 
M-370; holds twelve 134-inch Bands........... $2.95 
M-390; holds twelve 2-inch Tea Res cine So inns ape 
M392) holds’ twelve 2ieimeh Bands eels 4. T T h b 
Pla n f B a n ds M393: holds six-3-Inch) Bandstrcirtomyel-el-fee. «oc 3.90 oO m U m 
M-394: holds six 4-inch Bands..~..............- 4.80 


Vita-Band 40: Growers are reporting outstand- 
ing results in vigorous well balanced growth. 
Exclusive nutrient treatment affords a liberal 
supply of balanced plant food. Transplanting 
shock eliminated, saving 1 to 3 weeks’ setback. 
Sturdy fiber resin construction maintains best moisture 
conditions with watering frequency cut 50%. Save space 
and growing time. Quick setup and rapid removal. For 
the longer growing periods of approximately 40 weeks. 
Vita-Band 10: The new plant band that brings nutrient 
treatment to the low-priced plant band field for the first 
time. Similar to the Vita-Band 40, but designed for the 
shorter growing periods of 8 to 10 weeks. 
PRICES PER THOUSAND 
Sold in Units 
Shipped promptly from the factory in Michigan. 
FLATS 
Made of heavy waterproof fiber resinous material. Use 
with Vita-Bands. The most economical way to sell potted 
annuals in dozen lots. Potted plants sell easier at 
premium prices. Build sales and repeat business with 
easier-to-set-out potted plants in this neat package. 
PRINTING: Bring customers back to you for repeat busi- 
ness by using Tom Thumb flats, imprinted with your 
name and address on 4 sides for only $3.00 extra per 
thousand. Choice of orange, yellow or light green im- 
printing. Specify which. Printed flats must be shipped 
from East Walpole, Mass. 
No. 1 for 1 doz. 1%-in. Bands. 
No. 2 for 1 doz. 2-in. Bands. 


of 1000 only 
l¥axll2 
x22 
1%xl% 
x22 
2x2 2x2 |2¥2x2¥2| 3x3 
x22 x3 x3 x3 
$4.90 
3.35 
VITA-BAND 40... 
VITA-BAND 10... 
$5.40 | $5.90 
3.65 | 4.15 
$6.95 
4.75 
SB TO ie eve i, | ats jes 
5.65 | $7.35 | $8.95 


$3.00 

TOM THUMB 
FLATS 
Per 1000 
$35.80 $39.85 
F.O.B. Chicago or East Walpole, Mass. 
NOTE: Quantity Discounts allowed on any items listed on this page: 
50,000 or over 5%, 200,000 or over 10%. 
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Combination 
1000 Flats 
12,000 
Vita-Band 40 
Per 1000 Sets 
Size 
No. 2 
Size 
No. 1 

$88.15 $97.70 
Combination 
1000 Flats 
12,000 
Vita-Band 10 
Per 1000 Sets 
$71.95 $79.80 


