its S. SKIDELSKY & CO., inc 
BIRD Vita-Bands &) 
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VITA-BAND 40: Growers are reporting outstanding results in vigorous well- 
balanced growth. Balanced plant food calendered on inside of band. Trans- Zs 
planting shock eliminated, saving 1 to 3 weeks set-back. Sturdy fibre resin 
construction maintains best moisture conditions with watering frequency cut 
50%. Save space and growing time. Quick set-up and rapid removal. 
SQUEEZE AND PRESS 
CORNERS 
VITA-BAND 10: Designed for growing periods of 8 to 10 weeks. A low-cost 
nutrient saturated band especially good for annuals and vegetables. Produces 
growing results similar to Vita-Band 40. 


SET IN PLACE 

PRICES PER THOUSAND 
Sold in Units of Tex lie lax l9a| 2x2 2x2 



242x2¥2| 3x3 4x4 4x4 
poop only x 22 x 214 x 212 x3 x3 x3 x3 x4 
VITA-BAND 40 — 4.90 5.40 5.90 6.95 8.10 — — 
VITA-BAND 10 3.00 3.35 3.65 4.15 4.75 5.65 7.35 8.95 


Discounts: 50,000 to 200,000—5%, 
BIRD Red & Vita POTS 
RED: For shipping only. Not recom- 
mended for growing. Lightweight 
and sturdily made to protect root- 
ball from breakage — inner wax 
drying out. A 
“must” to preserve the top quality 
of your plants in transit. Deliver- 
ing quality promotes repeat 
business. 
coating prevents 
VITA-POTS: For growing and ship- 
ping — they are nutrient treated. 
Growing results are similar to Vita- 
Bands. VITA-POTS prevent root- 
ball disturbance. No handling and storage of heavy pots. VITA- 
POTS can be packed quickly and easily for shipment. 




Over 200,000—10% 
Tom Thumb FLATS 
Bring customers back to YOU for repeat 
business by using Tom Thumb Flats im- 
printed with your name. Use one of these 
attractive designs, with your ad printed 
on 4 sides for only $3.00 per M additional 
charge. Choice of orange, yellow or light 
green imprinting. Tom Thumb Flats are 
made of heavy waterproof fibre resinous 
material. Use with Vita-Band 40 or Vita- 
Band 10. The most economical way to sell 
potted annuals in dozen lots. Potted 
. plants sell easier at premium prices. 
s Build sales and repeat business with 
f easier-to-set-out potted plants in this 
"neat package. 
#1 for 1 doz. 134" Bands 
#2 for 1 doz. 2" Bands 
Specify style A or B and color if imprinting is desired. 
ADD $3.00 PER M TO COST BELOW FOR PRINTING. 








Sold in Combination Combination 
Units of PRICES PER THOUSAND 1M Flats 1M Flats pore aan 
1000 12M Vita-Band 40 | 12M Vita-Band 10 Flats 
only 2" 21/4" 2Yo"" 3" 3p" 4” 5 6” Per 1000 Sets Per 1000 Sets Units of 100 only 
RED 6.85 6.85 6.90 7.30 9.65 | 11.55 | 14.15 | 17.65 Size#1 Size #2 | Size#1 Size #2 Size#l Size #2 
VITA-POT | 19.30 | 10.40 | 11.00 | 12.25 | 16.10 | 18.65 | 24.80| 31.50 88.15 97.70 71.95 79.80 Per Thousand 35.80 39.85 
Sold in Units of 250 Sets only 
Discounts: 50,000 to 200,000—5%, Over 200,000—10% Discounts: 5,000 to 14,500—5%, 
Discounts: 10,000 to 50,000—5°, 
15,000 or Over—10% Over 50,000—10% 
BIRD SUB-IRRIGATORS 
Now you can sub-irrigate flats by using these fibre trays. 
25 of one size 2.50 
100 of one size 5.00 
Important—Send inside dimensions of flats when ordering. 
100 of any 4 sizes of 25 each 7.00 





INDEX 
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Chrysanthemums .. " Greenhotise 42.2.6 eee: 32 Grass 
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Fertilizers - Fumigants - Fungicides........ 40 DPPINGS eae es eee ee eee 33 4 Vegetables yt. eee 18-19 
PEN sie bite lhb Reje oeeh cee cote ee seth eet eet errr PODS , Miscellaneotis= sna ee ee 35 SPIchySrsmoDuUStenswe wes en ee 37 - 39 
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