SUTL, PLANT FOODS, ETC. 
Very few perennials will be perennial if the SOIL IS NOT RIGHT FOR THEM. 
The importance of proper soil preparation for perennial beds, rose gardens, shrub 
borders, bulb beds, etc., cannot be stressed too much. Deeply prepared beds make 
for more permanent gardens. 
Listed on this page are the necessary items to assist you in giving your plants the 
soil that they need to get started right and keep growing. 
RHODODENDRON AND 
AZALEA SOIL 
Specially prepared soil, made up with the 
acidity and drainage requirements of these plants 
in mind. 
% Bushel 85c; Bushel $1.45 
VHPF (Pronounced VIP) 
Miller’s Plant Starter and Plant Food 
Excellent when used as a transplanting solu- 
tion. As a fertilizer it is very good for all house 
plants or small garden areas. 
1 lb. can 50c 
LIQUA-VITA 
Perfect Fertilizer to properly feed African Vio- 
lets and other house plants. 
8 oz. bottle 45c 
HOFFMAN SMALL PACKAGE 
FERTILIZERS 
As a convenience to our customers who do not 
need larger quantities: 
Peat moss, [6 oz. bag... eee: Sn 30c 
Sori, Myc )s%24 | Seal 75c¢ 
fiversreaerime,|Q lbs. oi ree 35¢ 
Bm DEIManure, 5 :bS. 2.8 2 50c 
Bupersrnosphate, 10. lbs 2222 65c 
All Purpose Spray (Miller's) can be used as a 
dust or spray. 
2eLUSt OC 
Aluminum Sulphate—use as soil amender for 
correct acidity. 
5 lbs. 50c 
ESSKAY PLANT FOOD 
For Best Results 
PO AOS). ok $4.75 
0! | ef re 2.50 
25 Ibs. —-_-- 1.50 
(OCB sere cess 
5 lbs. 
Behnke Nurseries, Beltsville, Maryland 

SIFTED TOP SOIL 
If you consider your soil impossible to recon- 
dition, try our sifted, enriched top soil. Good, 
loamy soil, rich in organic matter and organic 
fertilizers. Very good for Roses as well as peren- 
nials, annuals, and window boxes. 
I Bushel $1.45; 3 Bushels $4.00 
10 Bushels $12.00 
GOOD TOP SOIL 
THIS IS A GOOD SIFTED garden soil 
but not enriched. 
1 Bushel*3i.25. 3° Bushels $3.25 
10 Bushels 9.05 
Fresh Cow Manure _bushel $1.10 
Well-Decayed Manure ___ bushel 1.25 
MICHIGAN PEAT MOSS 
THIS FINELY GRANULATED PEAT is an excel- 
lent soil conditioner for soils that are too heavy 
or too light. As a mulch it retains moisture 
around the plants during dry spells. It is most 
valuable for its acidity in planting and mulching 
Rhododendrons and Azaleas. 
Y% Bushel 75c; Bushel $1.15 
VERMICULITE 
Propagating medium for seeds and cuttings. 
4 qt. bag 4c 


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