SULPHATE OF AMMONIA—Apply 70 to 100 
lbs. per acre only with other fertilizers de- 
THE NEW _ IM- 
PROVED WEED- 
WEED KILLERS-HORMONES-DISINFECTANTS 
ficient in nitrogen. A valuable fertilizer 
for all plants in which a large leaf develop- 
ment or rapid gruwth is desired; will stim- 
ulate growth almost immediately. Analysis 
equal to 25% uf ammonia. 
1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 
lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., $2.75; 100 lIbs., $5.00. 
TANKAGE—This is usually applied to plants 
such as roses, etc., under glass. It is simi- 
lar to dried blood. 
5 lIbs., 60c; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00; 
50 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., $7.00. 
TOBACCO DUST. Extra fine for dusting. 
If dusted on while the foliage is moist, it 
destroys rose-lice, cabbage and turnip fleas, 
ete. Also used as a fertilizer. 
Lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 80c; 25 lbs., 
$1.88; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.00. 
TOBACCO STEMS—For fumigating, mulch- 
ing and fertilizing, these are invaluable. 
The chief fertilizing element in them is 
the potash. 
5 Ibs., 25c; 10 Ibs., 50c; 50 Ibs., $1.75; 
100 Ibs., $3.00. 
GARDEN FERTILIZER — Prices: 5 Ibs., 
50c; 10 lbs., 80c; 25 lbs., $1.40; 50 Ilbs., 
$2.20; 100 lbs., $3.50. 
VIGORO—A specially prepared plant food for 
lawns, vegetable and flower gardens, shrub- 
bery, trees, etc. 
1 1b., 15c; 5 Ibs., 50c; 10 lbs., 90c; 25 lbs., 
$1.60; 100 lbs., $4.25. 
TREE FERTILIZER 10-6-4—For fruit and 
shade trees, evergreens and hedges. This 
food should be applied over the area covered 
by the overhang. Where the ground is 
covered with grass, holes may be made with 
a crowbar and filled with the food. When 
setting out young trees mix from 1 to 5 
ONE contains the 
powerful 2,4,5-T and 
2,4-D, the two most 
effective chemicals 
for killing lawn 
weeds, poison ivy, 
poison oak, honey- 
suckle, wild black- 
berries, wild rasp- 
berries and over 90 
other weeds and 
woody plants WITH- 
OUT KILLING THE 
GRASS. Non-poison- 
DONE 
THE ORIGINAL 
2,4-D WEED + KILLER 
PLUS 2,4,5-T 
mHLs weeps 
witwour ous to animals or 
KILLING THE Cage 
humans. 
*Prevents re-sprout- 
ing of tree stumps. 
*The only ALL-PURPOSE weed killer. 
8 oz., $1.00; qt., $2.75; gal., $6.95; 5 gal., 
$25.00; 30 gal. drum, $4.75 per gal. 
Weed Killers 
2,4D WEEDUST. Weed killer. Just dust 
the weeds out of your lawn. 
12-0z. can, 75c. 
ALFCO CRABGRASS KILLER—An amazing 
new discovery that effectively kills crab- 
grass and weeds in the lawn without de- 
stroying permanent lawn grasses. Sprayed 
on infested areas during September, Alfco 
will destroy both the plant and the seeds, 
checking reinfestation next year. 
Y% pt., $1.00; pt., $1.50; qt., $2.50. 

SPECIAL SEMESAN. 
Seed Disinfectants 
SEMESAN. The universal seed disinfectant 
and plant stimulant. Important for con- 
trol of damping off of seedlings. 
1/3 oz., 20c; 2 oz., 60c; 12 oz., $2.40; 4 
Ibs., $11.00; 25 lbs., $58.28; 100 Ibs., 
$219.80. 
Control for Brown 
Patch, Dollar Spot, etc., in bent lawns. 
1 1b., $2.00; 4 lbs., $6.92; 25 lbs., $39.96; 
100 lbs., $149.85. 
SEMESAN, JR. For sweet corn. 
1, oz., 17c; 12 oz., 62c; 25 lbs., $13.85; 
100 lbs., $49.95. 
SEMESAN BEL. For potatoes. 
2 oz., 50c; 1 Ib., $2.00; 4 lbs., $6.33; 40 
lbs., $59.00; 100 lbs., $138.75. 
NEW IMPROVED CERESAN. 
4 oz., 45c; 1 lb., $1.15; 4 lbs., $3.90; 40 
lbs., $32.20; 100 lbs., $75.90. 
2% CERESAN. 
1 lbs., $1.65; 25 lbs., $20.15; 100 lbs., 
$75.90. 
CERESAN M—For small grains, cotton, flax, 
peas, sugar beets, rice. 
14 oz., $1.15; 3 lbs., $3.25; 40 lbs., $32.20; 
100 lbs., $75.90. 
SPERGON. A new seed and bulb disinfectant 
which kills the soil fungi and bacteria 
which cause damping off, and injure glad- 
iolus and tulip bulbs. Full strength with 
98% active ingredients. 
1 oz., 25c; 5 oz., $1.00. 
TERRA-LITE 
5 pounds to each tree. From 1 to 2 pounds 
will suffice for most shrubs and vines. Trees 
with a spread of about 10 feet require 5 
pounds. 
5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 90c; 25 lbs., $1.60; 
50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., 4.25; 500 Ilbs., 
$18.75. 
(VERMICULITE) PLANT 
AID—A growing medium for rooting cut- 
tings, for plant propagating, seed germina- 
per mulch, lightening heavy soil, storing 
ulbs. 
WEEDONE CRAB 
cm, «= CRASS KILLER — 
® 
WeeDol: 




- CRAB GRE 
KILLER 
ACTIVE INGRL CIENTS ° 
potassium crenaTe e 
IWC 
Contains Potassium 
Cyanate Non-Poi- 
sonous to humans 
or animals. A new 
herbicide for elim- 
inating Crab Grass 
and Chickweed from 
lawns without kill- 
ing clover, bluegrass, 
fescue or other deep- 
rooted _ perennial 
grasses. Contains po- 
PRUITONE 
REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. 
MORE TOMATOES AND MORE SEEDLESS 
TOMATOES WITH FRUITONE 
This plant hormone spray will help develop 
a better set and a bigger crop of tomatoes. 
If the spray hits the blossoms after blooming 
and before pollination, the tomatoes will be 
seedless. Simple and easy to use, Fruitone 
also helps grow big berries on berry-bearing 
shrubs and stops pre-harvest drop on fruit 
3% 1b. bag, 50c; 3 1b. bag, 90c; 12 1b. bag, 
$1.95. 
Soil Conditioners 
ABEL’S SPECIAL CANADIAN PEAT MOSS 
—Granulated Peat Moss should be used lib- 
erally about the garden or greenhouses, for 
potplants, window boxes, growing bulbs, 
etc. It is also useful for mulching peren- 
nial beds, lawns, roses, etc., and mixing 
with sandy or clayey soils. Bale covers 120 
sq. ft. 1 inch deep. 
Bale, $5.75; 4% bale, $3.75; 1% bale, $2.25; 
2 bu. box, $1.80; 1 bu. box, $1.10; 1% peck 
bag, 25c. 
MICHIGAN PEAT MOSS—America’s finest 
All-American peat. Thousands of years 
ago, there was a lake where now stretches 
a huge peat bog at Capac, Michigan. For 
centuries, the moss grew in the still waters 
until finally the lake disappeared, leaving 
in its place the finest peat deposit on the 
American continent. From this peat bog, 
Michigan Peat—Soil Sponge is scientifically 
produced, dried in the sun and stored in 
brick buildings to insure the maintenance 
of uniform quality. This scientifically proc- 
essed peat costs no more than inferior 
substitutes, so when you buy, insist on 
Genuine Michigan Peat—soil sponge from 
Capac. 
$3.70 per bag (100 lbs. when packed); 
$2.50 per 2 bu. bag (50 lbs. when packed) ; 
$1.85 per 1 bu. bag (25 lbs. when packed) ; 
$1.25 per Y% bu. bag, (124% lbs. when 
pecked 95c per peck bag; 60c per 1% peck 
ag. 
WEEDONE BRUSH 
KILLER 32. A com- 
bination of the powerful 
2,4,5-T and 2,4-D. This 
concentrated butoxy 
ethanol ester formulation 
is highly effective in kill- 
ing brush and weeds in | 
parks, playgrounds, pas- 
tures, road sides, water- 
ways, and any wooded j{ 
area. Prevents re-sprout- 
ing of stumps. 
Qt., $4.00; gal., $8.75. 













or 


tassium cyanate — 
which is relatively 
non-poisonous— (do 
not confuse with cyanide which is poison- 
ous) plus the best wetting agent obtainable 
and a special activator to increase its effec- 
tiveness. 
5 oz. can, $1.00; 20 oz. can, $3.00. 
DUPONT AMMATE WEED KILLER. Am- 
mate is not considered poisonous and may 
be used safely on weed-infested areas 
without danger to livestock and humans. 
It is entirely free from fire or explosion 
hazards and actually has inherent fire-re- 
tardant properties. Ammate usually exerts 
only temporary soil-sterilizing effects, vary- 
ing with the soil. Treated areas may often 
be used for growing crops during the same 
season. 
2-lb. size, $1.00; 6-lb. size, $2.70. 
“DOLGE” WEED 
KILLER. Used 
only on paths, 
drives, gutters and 
NET WEIGHT ** 
places where no 
growth is wanted. 
Dilute 1 gallon 
with 40 gallons of 
water. 
Qty 98c5" gal, 
S2D0 Ome 2 aliens 
$11.50. 
G & O WEED KILL- 
ER. Kills all plant 
growth, Dilute 1 
part with 40 parts 
of water. Applied 
with an ordinary 
watering can. 
Qt. 89c; gad., 
$2.39) — 5) gals, 
$9.79. 
HERBICIDE. (The 
original weed kill- 
er on the market 
Destroys weeds and grasses 
since 1888.) 
on paths, driveways, tennis courts, cobble 
gutters or any place where weed growth is 
not wanted. 
Qt., 70c; gal., $1.90; 5 gals., $8.40. 
trees. 
25c pkt. makes 5 gal.; $1 pkg. makes 25 
gal. 
RoofroNne 
Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. 
ROOTONE, the plant hormone powder, for 
cuttings, seeds, tubers, and bulbs. Just 
dip the base of the cutting or slip in 
ROOTONE, set in sand, and the roots will 
grow faster and bigger. By dusting seed 
‘with Rootone, seedlings grow faster and 
more uniformly, producing stronger plarts 
and better crops. 
Y4-oz. packet, 25c; 2-oz. jar, $1.00; 1-lb. 
can, $5.00. 
Reg. U.S. Pat. OF. 
FRANSBLARNTONE 
TRANSPLANTONE, the hormone - vitamin 
powder for stimulating roots in transplant- 
ing. Makes shrubs, trees, and plants in 
general, take root faster. Produces earlier 
maturity and larger crops when used on 
tomato, cabbage, celery, lettuce, tobacco, 
and sweet potato plants. 
Y2-0z. packet, 25c; 3-oz. can, $1.00; 1-Ib. 
ABEL'S 
INSECTICIDES 
CARBOLA. An efficient disinfectant for poul- 
try houses. stock barns, cellars, etc., applied 
to the earth around growing plants such as 
cabbage, it will help to prevent cabbage 
maggot. Repels rabbits, moles and other 
rodents. Does not burn foliage. 
1 Ib, 30c; 5 1bs., 85c; 10) lbs., $2.35. 
CORONA TREE WOUND PAINT. Antiseptic 
tree wound paint will stop tree bleeding 
and prevent infection of pruned or dam- 
aged portion of tree. Adherent and lasting. 
Qt., $1.25; gal., $3.95; 5 gal., $12.95. 

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