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NEW PRODUCTS for BETTER PLANTS 
Bird Plant Bands 
VITA-BAND 40. Growers are reporting outstanding 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 set-back. Sturdy fibre resin con- 
struction maintains best moisture conditions with watering frequency cut 50%. Save 
space and growing time. Quick set-up and rapid removal. 
VITA-BAND 10. Designed for growing periods of approximately 10 weeks. Has nutrient 
treatment. A low priced band that will give satisfactory service for shorter growing periods. 
Cote aa Unite of Prices per Thousand 
1000 Onl 134 x1% 2x2 2x2 244x2% 3x3 
Vita-Band 40 | $5.40 $5.95 $6.50 $38.00 $9.25 
Vita-Band 10. 3.55 4.00 4.55 5.30 6.15 
Bird Red and Vita Black Pots Tom Thumb Flats 
Forfshipping only. Not rec- 
ommended for growing. Light- 
weight and sturdily made to 
protect rootball from _ break- 
age—inner wax coating pre- 
vents drying out. A 
to preserve the top quality of 
your plants in transit. Deliver- 
ing quality promotes repeat 
business. 
VITA BLACK 
Sturdy fibre resinous material 
for growing and shipping plants. 
Made of heavy, waterproof fibre 
resinous material. Use with Vita- 
Bands. 
The most economical way to 
sell potted annuals in dozen lots. 
Potted plants sell easier at pre- 
mium prices. 
Build sales and repeat business 
with easier-to-set-out potted plants 
in this neat package. 
No 1 for 1 dozen 134-inch Bands 
No. 2 for 1 dozen 2. inch Bands 
Combination Combination Sold in 
PoP PRE Re een ne ie rte he a Pat A Sy ee ot 1M Flats 1M Flats Units off Tom Thumb 
Sold in 12M Vita-Band 40]12M Vita Band 10/100 Sets Flats 
Units of Prices per Thousand Per 1000 Sets | Per 1000 Sets | Only 
Only a7 7a" 2h" | 3B 13557) 47 «1 = té“‘<(‘(‘ SKZS:~~~C«d~CSizes:— ___ Sizes 
Red... .| $7.50] $7.50] $7.60| $8.00]$10.60]$12.70|$15.55/$19.25 No. 1 No. 2 | No.1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 
Black..| 11.95] 12.201 12:75] 14.151 19.00] 21.401 28.05] 36.80 $97.50 $107.80 | $74.25 $81.85 |Per 1000] g3559 © gag gs 
TERRA-LITE Vermiculite MINIATURE 
Vermiculite (a mica-like ore composed of thousands of separate layers per inch PLASTIC GREENHOUSES 
with a very small amount of water between each layer) is processed by heating at a 8.x 51% inches with ventilators and 
temperature of about 2000 degrees F. This intense heat causes the tiny granules to door in roof. Ideal for starting rootings 
expand, separating each layer into many tiny cells. It is TERRA-LITE brand or cuttings in Terra-Lite. Also miniature 
VERMICULITE’S ability to hold many times its weight in water and still have abun- plants. $1.75. 
dant channels for the air to circulate that makes it the ideal growing medium, It is 
the high air-water content which hastens germination of seeds and stimulates root . ¥ 
growth of both seedlings and cuttings. The colorful, unique structure of Terra-Lite, SHRUB-GARD 
mixed with sand or soil, brightens display dishes, enabling plants to receive moisture An invention that protects your shrubbery 
for long periods of time, with only occasional watering. Roots spread out and grow from the menace of destructive corrosive 
freely. Terra-Lite used as a mixture in potting soil, helps provide air and moisture action caused by dogs. Makes the dog’s 
to roots. Soil remains light and aerated when 20 to 40% Terra-Lite is used in potting hiees to eee oe eS that he 
mixtures. Potted plants displayed in holding trays before sale, can be assured ofjcon- Telataroc edie a rigid atest 
tinuous water supply with a minimum of effort on the florist’s part. Two or three spring Wifes mW ill anGthitearrelotrinee ok 
inches of Terra-Lite in the tray eliminates the daily watering job. 4 at. bag 35c., 4@ bu. passersby. Each Shrub-Gard protects. foe 
bag 75c., 12 lb. bag $1.85. proximately 214 lineal feet. 25c. each. 
