Insecticides, Fumigants, Fungicides, Damping Controls, Ete. 
For Every Purpose in Greenhouse and Outdoors 
Since florists must use insecticides, many of them harmful, we strongly recommend 
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AGRICULTURAL SULPHUR 
Coarse. 10 lbs. $1.40, 50 Ibs. 
100 lbs. $9.00. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Powdered) 
4 lbs. $1.15. 
BENZO-FUME PRES- 
SURE FUMIGATORS 
For control of red 
spider and other in- 
sects. Easy and quick 
to use. 1 lb. does 20,000 
cubic feet. 14-lb. can 
35¢c., 3 for 90c., case 
of 12 for $3.20, 1-lb. 
can 65c., 3 for $1.80, 
case of 12 for $5.50. 
" BLACK LEAF 40 
(Nicosine Sulphate) 
5 Fozs. $1.05, 
1-lb. bottle $2.50, 
5 lbs: $7.95, 20 
Ibs. $14.95, 50-lb. 
drum $51.50. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE, Powder 
A 13% Metallic Copper mixture for spray- 
ing; for mildew control. 4 lbs. $1.00, 48 lbs. 
$10.20. 
CERESAN NEW IMPROVED 
Seed disinfectant for field seeds and rot 
control on Calla bulbs. Lb. 90c. 
CYANOGAS “’G” FUMIGANT 
5 lbs. $3.75, 25 lbs. $12.50, 100 lbs. $30.00. 
D.N. NO. 10 
SULPHUR DUST 
For control of red 
spider, thrip, fungus, 
etc., on Carnations 
only. 10 lbs. $2.50. 
D.N. NO. 12 
SULPHUR DUST 
For use on mixed 
crops. 10 lbs. $4.00. 
DOW SPRAY NO. 17 
A compound of the 
D.N. 10 and 12 Dusts, 
for wet spraying. For use on Callas, 
“Snaps,” Gardenias, Carnations, Azaleas 
Dwarf Oranges, Hydrangeas, Ivy and 
Roses. 1-lb. tins $3.00; makes enough spray 
for 5000 sq. ft. of bench space (100 gals.) 
DOWFUME “”G” 
Effective, easily handled soil fumigant. 
Permits replanting in 2 to 4 days. Contains 
Methyl Bromide, a highly effective pene- 
trating chemical especially toxic to nema- 
todes (eelworms), soil insects, millipeds, 
centipedes, pill bugs, ete. 10 gals. $27.50. 
Applicators for Dowfume, listed on another 
page. 10 gals. treats approximately 4200 
sq. ft. at 6 ces per injection every 10 in. 
square. 
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D.D.T. 50% 
POWDER 
Very popular as a dust or wet spray for 
control of many insects in greenhouse or 
outside. For greenhouses use 1 lb. to 100 
gals. water; for orchard use 2 Ibs. to 100 gals., 
add spreader at rate of 1-1200. 3 lbs. $1.45, 
6 lbs. $2.50, 50 lbs. $19.95, 100 lbs. $39.50. 
D.D.T. PRATT’S 25% 
SOLUTION 
This is the finest D.D.T. 
yet prepared for green- 
house use. Does not harm 
foliage or blooms. This is 
prepared in a first class oil 
base that combines with 
standard insecticide, in- 
cluding Bordeaux, Sul- 
phur and Arsenate of 
Lead where desirable. 1 to 
2 teaspoonful per gallon of water. 4 pt. 75c., 
qt. can $1.50, gal. $4.50, 5-gal. drum $16.00. 
For resale, see page 70. 
D.D.T. DUST 5% 
For dusting under benches in green- 
houses, which is one of the chief spots for 
breeding insects and fungous diseases. You 
will spend less for spray materials if you 
dust under benches once or twice a year. 
50-lb. bag $5.50, 100 lbs. $10.00. For resale, 
see page 70. 
APOMITE 
Controls red spider, green, white and 
black fly, beetles, ete. on flower and vege- 
table crops, inside or out. Contains spreader 
and sticker. Qt. $3.00, gal. $10.00, 5 gals. 
$45.00. 
D-D SOIL FUMIGANT 
Provides control of 
root-destroying insects, 
particularly root - knot 
nematodes and _ wire- 
worms. When poured in- 
to the soil, D-D vapor- 
izes and kills these and 
other soilborne pests. 
No applicator needed for 
small areas. D-D is for 
use before planting. | pt. 
treats lS sa. ft: 9 Bt: 
$1.00, qt. $1.75, gal. 
$5.85. Applicator $2.75. 
D.X. INSECT SPRAY, 
PRATT’S (New) 
Contains Rotenone, Pyre- 
thrins and Piperonyl Cyclo- 
nene. Complete insecticide 
for control of all common 
insects inside or outside. 
Qt. can $4.95, gal. $13.25, 
5 gal. drum $54.00. 
DETEX 
A general spray containing D.D.T. 25%. 
Qt. $3.00, gal. $10.00, 5 gals. $45.00. For 
resale, see page 70. 
WETTABLE SPRAY 






the use of masks and goggles in the greenhouse and to be careful not to get any 
dusts or solutions on hands with open cuts, etc. Your health is of first importance. 
And store them out of reach of children. Many florists are careless in this regard. 
,, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Full directions on all packages. 

FERMATE (Dupont) Fungicide 
The black powder that stops rot, damp- 
ing-off, ete. 25-lb. drum $19.50, $2.80 for 
3 lbs., 6 lbs. $5:50, 12 Ibs. $10.60. To get 
Fermate to mix—first add and mix one-third 
teaspoonful Grasselli spreader to 1 gal. 
water. Then put some of this solution in a 
small container, then add 214 to 3 ozs. (by 
weight) Fermate, close container, shake 
well, then add to the balance of the 1 gal. 
solution. Add this 1 gallon to 11 gallons 
water; 1 lb. Fermate makes 80 gallons. 
Larger quantities can be made up as 
needed by multiplying the ingredients pro- 
portionately. Caution: Fermate in dry 
form is inflammable. 
FORMACIDE 
Soil fumigant (Formaldehyde Dust). Also 
used as seed disinfectant and for damping 
control. Lb. 80c., 5 lbs. $2.25, 25 lbs. $9.00, 
50 Ibs. $15.70. 
FULEX 
For control of red spider on Carnations. 
Gal. $11.10. Discs and other parts also 
available separately. Lamp complete $4.85. 
FUMETOBAC 
as fine tobacco my : 
powder dust for ery ‘I 
burning in fumiga- @& UMETOBac 
tion. 25 lbs. $4.50, cas 
50 lbs. $7.95, 100 
Ibs. $14.95. 
GRAPE AND ROSE DUST 
For fungus control, mildew, aphis, ete. 
5 lbs. $1.20, 25 Ibs. $6.00, 100 lbs. $22.00. 
HETP (Hexa Ethyl Tetra Phopshate) 
The new killing agent. When used with 
the new Santomerse spreader it is a positive 
control of mealy bug, red spider, ete. 
1 qt. (100% Hetp) $7.00. 
HEXATOX 
87% solution of HETP with spreader. 
6-oz. bottle makes 100 gals. of spray. $2.00. 
L-333 
For control of all soft-bodied insects, 
such as aphids, cutworms, leaf rollers. 
Gal. $10.00. 
LORO ; 
A contact insecticide. Specially recom- 
mended for use on ‘‘Mums,” Gardenias, 
Cibotium Ferns, Kentia Palms, Lantanas, 
Boston Daisies, Lilies, Cyclamen. Not for 
Roses. Pt. $2.00, gal. $11.75. 
NAPHTHALENE FLAKES 
For ridding soil in greenhouses of earth 
vermin, sowbugs, etc. Also for control of 
thrip on Cyclamen, etc. 10 lbs. $2.00, 
50 lbs. $9.00, 100 lbs. $17.00. 
NICO-FUME LIQUID 
2 lbs. (1 qt.) $3.45, 8 lbs. $12.50, 40-Ib. 
drum $53.95. 

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