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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 
| “Easi-Off’ ’WOOD PLANT BANDS 
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Saves time and labor. Bands are removed 
without cutting; therefore, the dirt ball and 

“EASI-OFF’”. PLANT BANDS hold 
nearly three times as much soil 
as the equivalent sizes in clay 
pots, allowing a longer growing 
time without bound roots. 
Sturdy plant bands made of cottonwood, securely fastened with two wire Weight 
staples for quick setup. Cat. Size ininches per 1000 Per 1000 
Size in inches Per 1000 Size in inches Per 1000 INO -3) Ole aescil 9/42 1/2 en Uo Steve eye chet tate Ae chee toner ceerens $3.75 
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Shipped promptly from the factory in Illinois. Shipped promptly from the factory in Michigan. 







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 Bands............. ree 
M-392; holds twelve 2¥2-inch Bands........... 4, if Th b 
Pla n T B a n ds M-393: holds six 3-inch Bands................. 3.90 oO m U m 
M-394; holds six 4-inch Bands..............--- 4,80 
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 
. hi d tly from the factory in Michigan. 
Vita-Band 40: Growers are reporting outstand- Siippes Rou uf g 
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 
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. 

shorter growing periods of 8 to 10 weeks. Nowa fort dos 24ns Bands. 
Combination 
1000 Flats 
12,000 
Vita-Band 10 
Per 1000 Sets 
Combination 
1000 Flats 
12,000 
Vita-Band 40 
Per 1000 Sets 
PRICES PER THOUSAND 
TOM THUMB 
FLATS 
Per 1000 
Sold in Units 
of 1000 only 

1Y%x1%/11%4x1%| 2x2 9x2 |\2Y2x2¥2| 3x3 4x4 4x4 
x2Y2 x22 | x2¥2 x3 x3 x3 x3 x4 
Size Size Size Size 
No. l No.2 | No.1 No. 2 
$8.85 |$10.50 ee es Sat 
$44.70 $49.60 |$113.75 $125.60) $86.45 $95.65 
VITA-BAND 40... orlenene sapelt 
VITA-BAND 10.. 6.75| $8.85 | $11.10 
Boe $5.95 | $6.60 | $7.35 
$3.60 3.90 4.40 | 4.90 5.85 



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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