SOIL, PLANT FOOD, 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. 
14 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: 
PeateMossis OG 0r Dad at en Cee 30c 
Bones Meal Sribss we eee 75c 
Hydrated: Lime,<10 |bse2. ee ee 35c 
Sheep *Manure; Sabot ps eee ee 50c 
Superabnospnate eg) 0 0s) eee eee 65c 
All Purpose Spray (Miller's) can be used as a 
dust or spray. 
2 lbs. 95c 
Aluminum Sulphate—use as soil amender for 
correct acidity. 
5 lbs. 50c 
ESSKAY PLANT FOOD 
For Best Results 
10C ‘+ $475 
SOM bs. ee aes 2.50 
25%lbs, eee 1.50 
lOilbsy eee 95c 
Bt bse 55c 
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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. 
1 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 $1.25, 3 Bushels $3.25 
10 Bushels 9.05 
ore bushel $1.10 
1225 
Fresh Cow Manure 
Well-Decayed Manure __ _bushel 
MICHIGAN PEAT MOSS 
THIS FINELY GRANULATED PEAT is an excel- 
lent soil conditioner for soils that are too heavy 
it retains moisture 
or too light. As a mulch 
around the plants during dry spells. It is most 
valuable for its acidity in planting and mulching 
Rhododendrons and Azaleas. 
1% Bushel 75c; Bushel $1.15 
VERMICULITE 
Propagating medium for seeds and cuttings. 
4 qt. bag 40c 
VIGORO AZALEA FOOD 
for acid loving plants 
> lbs. 55c; 10 lbs. $1.00 
Good soil . . . the foundation 
