FORBES FERTILIZERS AND SOIL-BUILDERS 
These prices are subject 
to change without notice 
The success of your garden depends upon the quality of the soil, All plants need ample plant-food. By ample ts meant not only the quantity but also the availability. 
The soil must hold plant-food and moisture, yet be in such condition that the plant roots can absorb what is needed. It should be sufficiently rich in humus or decayed 
vegetation to absorb excess moisture and hold it for Iater use. It should have enough clay to give it some body and enough sand to make it porous and friable. But even 
with a perfect soil, plant-food must be added each year to replace that which is consumed. Your soil is of the greatest importance to your gardening success. 
Adco, Super. For making artificial manure, 
stack straw, leaves and other vegetable 
waste, layer by layer, mixing it with Adco, 
and keeping it wet until weil rotted. A 20- 
Ib. bag with 12 wheelbarrow loads of gar- 
den waste, makes 44 ton of manure. 5 Ibs. 
$1.20; 20-Ib. bag $2.45; 100 Ibs. $11.50. 
Agrinite. A 100 percent organic fertilizer 
with 8 percent organic nitrogen which be- 
comes available gradually over a long 
period. Will not burn. Increases moisture- 
holding capacity of soils. Apply 4 lbs. per 
100 sq. ft. on lawns, flower beds, ete. 25 
Ibs. $1.40; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 80 Ibs. $3.75; 
400 Ibs. $18.25; 800 Ibs. $33.75. 
Aluminum Sulphate. Use to acidify the 
soil for rhododendrons, azaleas, laurel and 
other sour-soil plants a pound per square 
ard and water thoroughly. 5 Ibs. 60c; 
10 Ibs. $1; 25 Ibs. $1.95; 100 Ibs. $4.95, 
Because of its slow disin- 
Bone-Meal. 
tegrating and _ long-lasting 
qualities, this is desirable for fertilizing all 
hard-wooded plants, including roses, flow- 
ering shrubs, fruit bushes, and trees. A 
liberal application mixed into the soil be- 
fore planting bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, 
etc., will result in remarkable size and bril- 
liancy of flowers. For lawns it is a depend- 
able fertilizer, as rt contains the essentials 
that grass requires. For this use 25 lbs. 
for every 1000 sq. ft. For trees and vines, 
use 2 to 4 Ibs. each. For roses and pot- 
plants, use 1 part to about 50 parts of soil. 
For field and garden crops or new lawns, 
use 50 Ibs. for every 1000 sq. ft. 5 Ibs. 60c; 
10 Ibs. $1; 25 Ibs. $2.15; 50 Ibs. $3.65; 100 
Ibs. $5.95; 500 Ibs. $29; 1000 Ibs. $56.50. 
Broadleaf Evergreen Fertilizer, Agrico. 
Analysis 6-10-4. A special acid fertilizer 
for use on Azaleas, Laurel, Rhododendron, 
Blueberries and other acid-loving plants. 
Apply 3 Ibs. per 100 sq. ft. 10 Ibs. $1.10; 
25 Ibs. $2.10; 50 Ibs. $2.90; 100 Ibs. $5.50; 
500 Ibs. $24.75; 1000 Ibs. $46.75. 
-M _ In dry pulverized form 
Cow-Manure. and easy to handle. This 
is an ideal soil-builder and mulch, particu- 
larly for perennial beds. It is fine for lawn, 
garden and greenhouse and excellent to mix 
with compost. When used for top-dressing 
it works down into the soil, leaving no 
waste. Use at same rates as for Sheep 
Manure. 25 Ibs. $1.70; 50 Ibs. $2.85; 100 
Ibs. $4.95; 500 Ibs. $23; 1000 Ibs. $42. 
Driconure. Contains 34 cow and poultry 
——————__ manures in dehydrated form, 
and 14 peat moss. This all-organic ferti- 
lizer and_ soil-conditioner is weed free. 
The peat moss holds the plant-food and 
moisture until used up by the plant roots. 
For top-dressing old lawn, use 100 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. For new lawn or flower and 
rose beds use 200 Ibs. or more per 1000 
sq. ft. 50 Ibs. $2.25; 100 Ibs. $4.40; 500 Ibs. 
$21.50; 1000 Ibs. $41; ton $80. 
Hyper-Humus. 
Lawn Fertilizer, Agrico. 
Lawn-Spur (Analysis 8-6-5). 
Agrico Garden Fertilizer. ote 
The best commercial fertilizer for your 
vegetable garden and small fruits. It Is a 
well-balanced, complete fertilizer, contain- 
ing all food elements needed for develop- 
ment. For gardens broadcast 50 pounds 
per 1000 sq. ft. and rake in well or mix a 
little thoroughly in the bottom of the fur- 
row before planting your seeds. Hoe into 
soil between the rows of plants, 5 pounds 
to 100 feet; repeat each month. 5 Ibs. 45c; 
10 Ibs. 80c; 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.30; 
100 Ibs. $4.25; 500 Ibs. $19; 1000 Ibs. $36. 
Groun-Tone. A splendid soil conditioner. 
Through its alkaline chemical composition 
it groups the particles of clay soils thus 
providing drainage; also binds light soils. 
Much bulkier, it spreads easier than lime. 
Has no nitrogen or potash but does add ten 
essential trace plant foods. Use 50 Ibs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. 80 Ibs. $2.40; 400 Ibs. $11.50 
Hormodin Powder. For plant propagation. 
Produces better roots faster. Dip mois- 
tened stems of cuttings in powder before 
placing in propagating bed. No. 1. For 
roses, certain shrubs, most garden, green- 
house plants. 134-0z. size, 50c. Combination 
Package, Nos. 1, 2 and 3 for all types, 75c. 
An organic, non-acid soil 
builder for your lawn or 
garden which makes soil friable, lightens 
clay soils, binds together sandy soils and 
helps hold moisture in all soils. It ts odor- 
less, dry and weed free. Fine for fixing 
potting soil. For new lawns and gardens 
rake in 200-400 Ibs. per 100 sq. ft. and 
top-dress old Iawns with half that much. 
In moisture proof bags, 80 Ibs. $2; 400 Ibs. 
$9.50. In burlap bags, 100 Ibs. $2.25; 
500 Ibs. $10; 1000 Ibs. $18; ton $32. Ask 
for special price in bulk; delivered. 
Hyponex. Analysis 7-6-19. A clean, odor- 
less powder (dissolve 1 oz. in 6 gals. water). 
Produces superior plants. Excellent for 
seedlings, cuttings and transplants. Use in 
hydroponics. 3 ozs. 25c; 7 ozs. 50c; Ib. $1. 
Analysis 
6-10-4. 
Properly balanced for lawns, trees and 
shrubs. Top-dress 25 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft., 
when grass is dry, in early spring and again 
in the fall. On new Iawns use 50 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. raked in surface. 5 Ibs. 45c; 
10 Ibs. 80c; 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.55; 100 
Ibs. $4.75; 500 Ibs. $21.50; 1000 Ibs. $40.50. 
In this 60 
percent organic lawn food several different 
ingredients release their high nitrogen 
content successively at different periods 
of turf growth. This stimulates continued 
luxuriant growth and makes unnecessary 
repeated applications. Apply 25 pounds 
per 1000 sq. ft. 25 Ibs. $2.25; 50 Ibs. $3.90; 
80 Ibs. $5.50; 400 Ibs. $26. 
Lime, Hydrated Agricultural. Corrects 
soil acidity, binds loose soils and opens 
heavy land. Is quick-acting but will not 
burn if scattered evenly in early spring or 
late fall on gardens or lawns, using 50 Ibs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. one week before fertilizing. 
10 Ibs. 40c; 50 Ibs. 95c; 100 Ibs. $1.70; 
500 Ibs. $8; ton $29. 
Limestone, Pulverized. Is easier to apply 
than Hydrated. Does not “gum up” on wet 
soils, penetrates better and is less likely 
to burn. Use 80 Ibs, per 1000 sq. ft. broad- 
cast early spring and fall. 80-lb. bag 95c; 
400 Ibs. $4.50; 800 Ibs. $8.50; ton $20. 
Muriate of Potash (Potassium Chloride). 
Essential for all root crops; fine for peas, 
beans and for weody-stemmed plants. Use 
2 to 5 Ibs. per 100 sq. ft. 5 Ibs. 65c; 10 Ibs. 
$1.10; 25 Ibs. $2.25; 100 Ibs. $6.50. 
Nitrate of Soda. A quick plant stimulant, 
16% in nitrogen, inducing green growth. 
For green vegetables side dress 1 lb. per 
100 ft. of row and water in. For lawns, 
use 5 Ibs. mixed with four times its bulk 
of sand per 1000 sq. ft. As liquid use oz. 
in gal. of water. 5 Ibs. 70c; 10 Ibs. $1.20; 
25 Ibs. $2.20; 50 Ibs. $3.65; 100 Ibs. $6.50. 
No-Seed. Stops tomato blossoms from drop- 
ping and gives earlier, larger seedless fruit. 
4 ozs. (makes 1 gal. of spray) 75c. 
Peat Moss. Mixed in the soil, it prevents 
baking and crusting, It im- 
proves aeration, lightens and makes the 
soil more friable, and acts as a reservoir 
for soil-moisture and all plant food. For 
mulching, for summer moisture-retention 
and winter-protection around roses, ever- 
greens, perennials. Carton, over one bushel 
$1.75; Half bale $3.25; Large bale (20 x 20 
x 36 in.; will cover 300 sq. ft. 1 mch deep) 
$4.95, 5 at $4.80. 
PlanTabbs. Concentrated fertilizer; easy to 
use; odorless. Dissolve 1 tablet in a quart 
of water weekly. 30 tablets 25c; 75 tablets 
50c; 200 tablets $1; 1000 tablets $3.50. 
Salt Hay. For mulching around plants after 
ground is frozen to prevent winter loss. 
In large bales, price on application. 
Rose Food. A balanced, all-organic food. 
It is not a stimulant but really nourishes 
the entire plant, adding vigor and resis- 
tance to disease and insect injury. It pro- 
duces more and finer roses with better 
color and size. Use 44 pound per rose per 
application. Apply 3 times per season. 
5 Ibs. $1; 25 Ibs. $3; 50 Ibs. $5; 100 Ibs. $9. 
Quick - acting, clean 
and safe. Contains 
no weed seeds. For vegetables, rake in 
200 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. Broadcast 100 Ibs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. over the old lawn or rake 
in 200 Ibs. a day or two before seeding a 
new one. For liquid manure, use one pound 
to five gallons of water. 5 Ibs. 50c; 10 Ibs. 
85c; 25 Ibs. $1.70; 50 Ibs. $2.85; 100 Ibs. 
$4.95; 500 Ibs. $23; 1000 Ibs. $42; ton $79. 
Super-Phosphate. 18-20% Phosphoric 
Acid. To promote lawn roots apply 25 lbs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. and water in. For corn, 
potatoes, root crops use 4 Ibs. per 100-ft. 
row. 5 Ibs. 45c; 10 Ibs. 80c; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 
100 Ibs. $3.25; 500 Ibs. $14. 
Trace-L. As well as lime, nitrogen, phos- 
phoric acid, and potash this contains 12 
trace elements as magnesium, sodium, 
sulphur, iron, manganese. Dissolve in 
water and apply. Mlb. 65c; Ib. $1. 
Vermiculite (Terra-Lite). A sterile, inert 
substitute for soil in starting seeds and 
rooting cuttings. Holds air and moisture, 
helps avoid damp off, fungus and soil- 
borne disease. Mbus. 95c; 2 bus. $2.15. 
Wood Ashes, Hardwood. Rich in potash. 
For top-dressing lawns use 75 Ibs. per 1000 
sq. ft. For vegetables use 10 Ibs. per 100- 
ft. row. Helps destroy insects. 10 Ibs. 90c; 
25 Ibs. $1.80; 100 Ibs. $5.75. 
Sheep - Manure. 
Soil Testing Sets 
These Sudbury sets quickly tell what your 
soil needs and how to correct it. 
2-Minute Kit (for acidity only)... se 10) 
Home Gardener’s Set (20 tests)....... 2 50 
Jr. Professional Set (50 tests)........ 4 75 
FREE DELIVERY - Minimum Value $2. 
We deliver FREE, by our own trucks, within the suburban area of Newark, N.J. 
(viz. all of Essex and Union counties; Clifton, Little Falls, Passaic and Paterson 
in Passaic County; and Boonton, Chatham, Denyille, Florham Park, Hanover, 
Madison, Mt. Lakes, Mt. Tabor, Morris Plains, Morristown, and Whippany in 
Morris County) all merchandise offered. 
We ship, transportation FREE to any point in the United States, only Vege- 
table Seed, Flower Seed and Lawn Grass Seed Mixtures offered in this catalog. 
In all other cases purchaser pays transportation charges by Parcel Post, 
Express or Freight (except Plants, which we cannot ship). 
