large seed such as corn and squash and about a half inch deep for smaller 
seeds such as carrot and lettuce. Flush the furrow you have made with water 
and cover up. This is usually sufficient moisture to give good germination. 
About four days after planting, dust the entire area with the summer dust 
recommended later in this “Garden Gossip.” This protects the young seed- 
lings from earwigs and var'ous other insects and di eases which are prevalent 
in all built up areas. Also place small piles of “Corry’s” Slug Death every 
twelve or eighteen inches in order to combat slugs and snails. “Corry's’’ is 
the material we have found to be most effective. Provide yourself with a good 
duster and a good sprayer. They are both necessities in the modern garden. 
A “Niagara” duster and a “Pampco” trombone sprayer are the most efficient 
short of power equipment. We have both and will be glad to demonstrate. 
Both should be regarded in the light of investments rather than expenditures. 
Dust or spray regularly during the growing season in order to prevent insects 
and diseases rather than curing them. Our summer dust is ideal and most 
complete for this purpose. If you prefer to spray the summer dust is wettable 
and can be used in the sprayer. As a spray we suggest six tablespoons per 
gallon of water, added to the water. The formula for the summer dust or spray 
is as follows: 
3 parts BHC Aphis Dust (Controls Aphis, etc.) 
1 part COCS Copper (Controls Rust, Black Spot, etc.) 
l part Niagara 50% D.D.T. (Controls Ants, Caterpillars, etc.) 
4 parts Wettable Sulphur (Controls Mildews and Molds) 
Mix the above together thoroughly in the open air. Parts can be tablespoons 
or cups according to the size of the garden. Purchase your requirements early 
and buy in quantities sufficiently large to last throughout the season. We 
list the prices of the materials for the summer spray or dust. 
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Earwigs have now become a major pest and control is now a necessity in 
all gardens. Niagara 6% Chlordane is an effective contro] if properly applied. 
Proper application means using a duster rather than a “shaker.” Complete dis- 
tribution is necessary. Of course Niagara 6% Chlordane is also the very best 
control for ants. If the outside of house foundation is“dusted approximately 
four times per year, this usually eliminates the ant and earwig problem. Keep 
your Chlordane duster handy at all times. 
. The flower seed listed in the “Garden Gossip” is the finest money can buy. 
We cannot list them all but we can assure you we have the most complete 
stock on the Pacific Coast. Try the new Dwarf Phlox originated by Suttons of 
England. We were most attracted to this new type Phlox last year. It forms a 
regular ball about four inches high completely covered with blossoms. Try 
growing Baron Solemacher strawberries from seed. The flavor is wonderful 
and it is easy to grow and can be harvested the first year. Also be sure to try 
“Telegraph’’ Cucumber on a trellis or fence. Nearly seedless, fourteen inches 
long and a delicious flavor. They are all different and worth trying. 
Liquinox, we find, is the most complete answer to the fertilizing problem 
up to the present time. It is a definite acid fertilizer, the Nitrogen content is 
organic and the Yucca juice it contains, loosens up the soil and frees locked 
up plant foods. Fertilize all your Camellias, Roses, Vegetables and Citrus with 
this material. Continued use of it will show great benefit. One tablespoon in a 
gallon of water for small jobs and the purchase of an applier for fertilizing 
the lawn will enable you to fertilize and water at the: same time. 
- Spray your Apple trees with a tablespoonful of Niagara 50% D.D.T. in one 
gallon of water when half of the blossoms have dropped. Use this on your 
Pears also. This prevents worms in Apples and Pears. The timing is important 
- for this pest as no spray can eliminate this insect once the fruit is formed. 
: Spray your lawn with our “Crabgrass Killer’ during May, June and July. 
This is the time Crabgrass seeds start to germinate and in the young stage 
it is very eany to eliminate. . 
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